Johnson Central 56 Clay County 20

**Hoot Gibson** · 10-02-2022, 12:16 AM

(10-01-2022, 11:52 PM)Waitaminute Wrote: Pretty balanced stats.

For years, Johnson Central featured one running back who would have 1500 yards+, which was great until late in the playoffs or until that running back was injured. I think that the lack of depth is what held the program back before Jim Matney became head coach and it took a few years for him to build a program with the depth that they have now. J.J. Jude was a great high school running back but if a good team could hold him under 150 yards rushing, then they had a good chance of winning.

McCoart, Music, and Conley will return next season, along with Grimm at quarterback. Having a successful wrestling program - and Coach Matney was as well known around the state as a wrestling coach as he was as a football coach, has also given a big boost the the football program. IMO, there is no better sport to develop strength, balance, and quickness than wrestling. A wrestling match is the longest 6 minutes in sports.