HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Golden Eagles run winning streak to 19 games; tie CC

Johnson Central’s high-octane offense just keeps rolling along week after week.

The Golden Eagles rushed for 524 yards and passed for 118 in dismantling Perry Central, 75-24, at Eagle Field on Friday night.

Running back Dillon Preston carried just six times and ran for 216 yards and five touchdowns, including a TD on the first play from scrimmage.

Johnson Central won its 19th straight game, tying Covington Catholic for the longest winning streak statewide.

Mason Howell added 126 yards and a rushing score while Chase Price, Bladen Sexton and Matt Crum all ran for a touchdown.

Receiver Toby Spriggs hauled in a 74-yard touchdown pass. Reece Gross picked off a pass and returned it 48 yards for a score.

Johnson Central will travel to Harlan County ((1-3) to battle the Black Bears at Coal Miners Memorial Field on Oct. 16. Kickoff is set for 7:30pm.