Johnson Central’s defense was rock solid and running back Chase Price had a big night as the Golden Eagles blanked Harlan County, 43-0, in a district game played at Coal Miners Memorial Field on Friday night.
Price ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns as the Golden Eagles moved to 6-2. Zack McCoart, Christian Barnes, and quarterback Jacob Grimm added a rushing score each.
The Golden Eagles will host Letcher Central (6-2) at Jim Matney Field on Friday in the battle for the top spot in the district. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
At Baxter
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
JC (6-2)….7 14 15 7 – 43
HC (3-5)….0 0 0 0 – 0
Scoring:
First Quarter
JC – Chase Price, 2-yard run (Sawyer Crum kick), 2:17
Second Quarter
JC – Jacob Grimm, 18-yard run (Sawyer Crum kick), 6:24
JC – Chase Price, 4-yard run (Sawyer Crum kick), 1:06
Third Quarter
JC – Zack McCoart, 5-yard run (Sawyer Crum kick), 10:41
JC – Chase Price, 4-yard run (Chase Price run), 5:47
Fourth Quarter
JC – Christian Barnes, 9-yard run (Sawyer Crum kick), 9:00
Next up: Johnson Central (6-2) vs. Letcher Central (6-2), 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21.