CLARK, NJ- After honoring their seniors in a pregame ceremony, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity football team return home to play Governor Livingston HS on Friday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m.
A full photo gallery will be made on a post of the Senior Night ceremony.
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About an hour and a half from the start of gametime.
Checking in from Arthur L. Johnson High School, on site for the game.
Johnson comes into tonight with a 6-1 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 win over North Plainfield).
Governor Livingston comes into tonight with an 1-6 record (23-0 loss to Voorhees in Week 1 season opener, 42-14 loss to Rahway in Week 2. Won Week 3 home opener over North Plainfield by a final score of 36-29. Bye Week in Week 4. Lost Week 5 to Summit by a final score of 35-8. Lost Week 6 to Somerville by a final score of 60-7. Lost Week 7 to Cranford by a final score of 38-0. Lost Week 8 to Delaware Valley by a final score of 28-6.
The Johnson Senior Night ceremony will be beginning soon. A photo gallery will be posted later on tonight after the game.
Both teams get on the field.
Governor Livingston will receive first.
Kevin Metz with the interception. Johnson will start at the GL 49-yard line.
Joe Turek is off to the races and plows to the end zone. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 7-0 with 10:14 left in the first quarter.
Joe Turek is off to the races and plows to the end zone for a 42-yard rushing touchdown. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 7-0 with 10:14 left in the first quarter.
Vito Galluzzo runs left to the end zone for the touchdown. Nine-yard rushing strike and Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 14-0 with 4:09 left in the first quarter.
On the first play of another Crusaders Drive, Mike Bruno goes flying to the end zone, a 33-yard rushing touchdown. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 21-0 with 2:46 left in the first quarter.
End 1: Johnson leads Governor Livingston 21-0
Joe Turek with the ten-yard rushing touchdown. Johnson off and flying, they lead 27-0 with 7:29 left in the second quarter.
Kevin Metz with the 62-yard rushing touchdown. Takes it to the house, Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson has opened it up, lead 34-0 with 0:17 left in the second quarter.
Halftime: Johnson leads Governor Livingston 34-0
Johnson will get a running clock to start the second half.
Second half underway
A lost fumble for the Crusaders, Highlanders take over.
Governor Livingston turns it over on downs. Johnson ball, up 34-0 with 2:46 left in the third quarter.
End 3: Johnson leads Governor Livingston 34-0
Governor Livingston touchdown ends the shutout bid. PAT No Good. Johnson leads 34-6 with 8:50 left in the fourth quarter.
Johnson pulls their starters and backup quarterback Evan Parenti for the three-yard rushing touchdown. Mike Casalino PAT Good. Johnson leads 41-6 with 4:34 left in the fourth quarter.
Final: Johnson defeats Governor Livingston 41-6. Crusaders finish regular season with a 7-1 record.