HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Golden Eagles pull away, beat Clay County

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Johnson Central used a solid second half to beat Clay County, 56-20, in a district game played on the road on Friday night.

The Golden Eagles, now 4-2, rushed for 528 yards.

Running back Zack McCoart ran 13 times for 192 yards and three touchdowns while Chase Price added 187 yards and two scores on 15 rushing attempts.

Mason Lawson was the third running back with 100-plus yards in the win. He carried 14 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Jacob Grimm added a rushing touchdown.

Sawyer Crum was a perfect eight-for-eight on PATs.

Johnson Central will host Perry Central (5-1) at Jim Matney memorial Field on Oct. 7. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm.