[Fan of Jewell Field]

Wayne County just didn't get into any flow in the first half and Johnson Central made a couple big plays to lead 22-3 at halftime. Wayne scored to open the second half and forced a 3-out, but their first turnover of the night pushed the lead right back out to 30-10, Wayne managed another score then forced a quick punt, but their second turnover of the night spelled the end to a magical run and tremendous season.

Johnson Central used 50 plays to net 271 yards of offense with 228 of that on the ground led by the 19 carries for 103 yards with 2 TDs of senior Blake Gamble. Riley Preece totaled 2 TDs with a 54 yard scoring run and the jump ball 34 yard completion to end the half, which was the death-nail, but it was that kind of night for the Cards.

Wayne County used 55 plays to net 258 yards of offense as quarterback Lorenzo Linsey finished 18 of 31 in the air for 192 yards with a TD, plus added a 4 yard scoring run. Stetson Simpson led the receiving corps with 7 catches for 90 yards and a score.

In games like these turnovers and big plays are always the difference, as the Eagles didn't turn the ball, finished with just 1 penalty (only 3 marked flags total in game) and scored on a 54 yard run, 55 yard interception return with a 34 yard pass completion as well. Wayne County had two miscues which led to 14 points and failed to register a play of 20 yards or more, having 3 different completions of 19 yards.

Congrats to Johnson Central I certainly hope they win again against Franklin-Simpson and repeat. Wayne County another outstanding season, as time progresses the memories of three straight region titles will be more and more appreciated and the fact when things were going south last night you never, ever lost your class, your character and your effort. I promise those things may not have got you the championship you cherished, but those things will be hell on wheels in your future plans. #GoCards