CLARK, NJ- The Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity football team remain home as they open up the state playoffs in the NJSIAA Central, Group 2 First Round to play Holmdel HS on Friday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
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Holmdel-Johnson is just about two and a half hours away from the start of gametime.
Checking in from Arthur L. Johnson High School, on site for the game.
Johnson comes into tonight with a 7-1 record (41-3 win over New Providence in home opener, 38-7 win over Bernards, 23-13 win over Roselle-Abraham Clark, 49-21 win over Delaware Valley, 22-13 win over Hillside, Bye Week, 33-7 loss to Somerville, 41-20 over North Plainfield, 41-6 win over Governor Livingston).
Holmdel comes into tonight with a 5-3 record (17-12 win over Brearley in season opener, 14-3 loss to Monmouth, 45-7 win over Spotswood, 40-24 over Rumson-Fair Haven, 21-0 win over Red Bank, 38-3 loss to St. John Vianney, 42-14 win over Manchester Township, Double-Bye Week, 28-0 win over Matawan).
Both teams get on the field.
Johnson wins the toss, will receive first.
Johnson loses the fumble, Holmdel takes over at own 38-yard line.
After a short drive, Holmdel loses a fumble. Johnson takes back over at their own 41-yard line.
Joe Turek with a 48-yard gain to the Holmdel 22-yard line.
Joe Turek with the one-yard rushing touchdown. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 7-0 with 2:19 left in the first quarter.
Johnson went 11 plays and 59 yards on the scoring drive.
Jeff DeCicco goes right and is intercepted by Mike Casalino. Johnson takes over at their own 46-yard line.
End 1: Johnson leads Holmdel 7-0
Johnson driving into Holmdel territory.
Kevin Metz with a six-yard rushing touchdown. Mike Casalino PAT No Good. Johnson leads 13-0 with 10:57 left in the second half.
Johnson went seven plays, 54 yards on that drive.
Johnson forced Holmdel to punt, starting at their own 18-yard line.
Holmdel will start with it at the Johnson 48-yard line.
Another lost fumble for Holmdel. Johnson takes over at the Holmdel 49-yard line.
Johnson chugging into Holmdel territory.
Sebastian Iakouchvitech explodes for a 43-yard touchdown run on 3rd and 19. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads Holmdel 20-0 with 3:42 left in the second quarter.
Crusaders went five plays and 50 yards on that drive.
Halftime: Johnson leads Holmdel 20-0
Second half underway.
Holmdel starts the drive at their own 28-yard line.
Cameron Lamountain gets a five-yard rushing touchdown. PAT No Good. Johnson leads 20-6 with 7:06 left in the third quarter.
Johnson starts their drive at their own 45-yard line.
Holmdel starts their next drive at their own 22-yard line.
Johnson forces a Holmdel punt, will start their next drive at midfield.
End 3: Johnson leads Holmdel 20-6
Johnson loses the fumble and Holmdel takes over.
Huge stop by the Johnson defense as Holmdel will punt.
Johnson will start their next drive at their own 30-yard line.
Sebastian Iakouvetich chugs into Holmdel territory.
He does it again.
Brandon Rapp brings it in for a five-yard rushing touchdown. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 27-6 with 6:59 left in the fourth quarter.
Crusaders went six plays, 70 yards on the drive.
Holmdel starting at their own 30-yard line on this drive.
Johnson defense forces a turnover on downs. They’ll start at the Holmdel 27-yard line.
Joe Turek with a one-yard rushing touchdown, his second touchdown of the night. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 34-6 with 2:35 left in the fourth quarter.
Crusaders went five plays, 27 yards on that drive.
Final: Johnson defeats Holmdel 34-6. Crusaders advance to NJSIAA Central, Group 2 Semifinals for the second time in the past three seasons.