Salyersville, Ky. — Kaden Johnson scored five first half touchdowns to lead Lawrence Co. past Magoffin Co. 48-21 on the road Friday night.
Kaden Johnson who has been sidelined with an injury scored five touchdowns against Magoffin Co. Friday.
On the Dawgs first drive Luke Fetherolf connected with Kaden Johnson for a 20 yard touchdown and Brayden Queen tacked on the extra point kick.
On the Bulldogs second possession the pair hooked up again this time from 25 yards out and Queen added the PAT and Lawrence Co. led 14-0 with 8:35 left in the first quarter.
Late in the opening period Blake Wireman scooted in from 7 yards out and Kevin Garcia booted the extra point and the Hornets trailed 14-7.
On the first play of the second quarter Johnson took a jet sweep for a 31 yard touchdown and Queen tacked on the PAT and it was 21-7 Lawrence Co.
On the Dawgs fourth possession of the game Johnson scored his fourth touchdown of the game this time from 2 yards out on a direct snap and Queen made it 28-7 with 7:35 left in the first half.
On the Bulldogs next possession Fetherolf called his own number and went 22 yards for a touchdown and Queen made it 35-7 with 5:15 left in the first half.
The next time Lawrence Co. got the ball Johnson took a screen pass from Mitchell Frazier and scooted up the sideline for a 59 yard touchdown but the PAT was blocked leaving the score 41-7 with 1:44 left in the first half.
In the third quarter Fetherolf hit Gray Derifield in stride on a 30 yard touchdown pass and Queen made the PAT and the Dawgs led 48-7 with 4:20 left on a running clock.
In the fourth quarter Braxton Montgomery scored from 5 yards out but the PAT was missed and Lawrence Co. led the Hornets 48-13.
With under a minute left in the game Magoffin’s Wireman had a 2 yard rushing touchdown and then hit Trey Rudd for the two point conversion to set the final score of 48-21.
The Dawgs will play their final District game of the year and try to wrap up a first round home game when they host Powell Co. ( 4-3 ) at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Stadium next Friday.
The Hornets ( 1-7 ) will close out District play at home against Estill Co. ( 4-3 ) on October 25th.
Class 3A District 8 Standings
Belfry 2-0
Lawrence Co. 2-1
Estill Co. 1-1
Powell Co. 1-1
Magoffin Co. 0-3
Bulldog Cheerleaders
Front L to R Addi Burgess, Annie Frazier, Kara Pannell, Maddy Wellman, Hannah Scott, Molly Compton, and Laney Marcum
Back L to R Bella Prince, Lyndsey Ward, Kristen Damron, Anna Salyers, Hayden Boggs, Shelby Compton, Ellie Smith, Blair Cantrell, Bailey Blankenship, Lexi Frazier, Merissa Jones, and Kelsey Fyffe
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Alan Short
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Great win to bounce back from last week. Tonight was a direct result of the way our team practiced this week. After not playing to our potential a week ago, they came out this week with a renewed focus and determination. Proud of the way they played in all three phases of the game.”
“… Kaden Johnson is a gifted athlete. Very proud of his play tonight. He was all over the field. He had a performance that will be remembered around here for a long long time. One of the most explosive performances I have ever had the pleasure of coaching.”
“… Powell County comes to town next week, if we can take care of business we can sure up hosting a home playoff game.”
