CLARK, NJ- The Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity football team starts their 2018 season at Governor Livingston HS on Thursday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m.
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Football season is back!
Johnson-Governor Livingston is just about two and a half hours away from the start of gametime.
Checking in from Governor Livingston High School, on site for the game.
Both teams get on the field.
Governor Livingston wins the toss, defers to the second half.
Sebastian Iakouchevitch breaks free and goes for a 14-yard rushing touchdown. Nick Serpe PAT is Good. Johnson takes the 7-0 lead with 4:45 left in the first quarter.
Drive was set by a big punt return from junior Max Carmino.
Big stop by Johnson defense. They will take over at their own 31-yard line.
End 1: Johnson leads Governor Livingston 7-0
After a big stop on fourth down, Governor Livingston can’t capitalize on offense. They punt again.
Been a defensive battle all second quarter, not too much offensively.
Halftime: Johnson leads Governor Livingston 7-0
Second half underway.
James Snyder finds the end zone for a two-yard rushing touchdown. PAT Good. We are tied 7-7 with 7:10 left in the third quarter.
Interception settles out the Johnson drive.
Governor Livingston fakes the punt, but a stop is made. Johnson ball.
A lost fumble. Governor Livingston ball right back.
End 3: Johnson and Governor Livingston are tied 7-7
Jayson Schmidt gives the Highlanders the lead with an 11-yard rushing touchdown. Fake extra point no good. Johnson trails 13-7 with 9:58 left.
Sebastian Iakouchevitch muscles his way through and scores on a 17-yard rushing touchdown. Nick Serpe PAT Good. Johnson leads 14-13 with 6:57 left.
Dylan Dwyer finds Jake Faulkner for a 91-yard touchdown pass. Johnson trails 21-14 with 2:49 left.
Johnson loses to Governor Livingston 21-14. Mistakes cost Crusaders in the game.