Johnson scores five TDs in Bulldogs’ win over Hornets

LAWRENCE COUNTY Ty Brooks (51) and Kaden Johnson (5) celebrate one of his five touchdowns during the game against Magoffin County. Final score was Lawrence County 48, Magoffin County 21. Photo courtesy of Shela Bowens Photography

STAFF REPORTS

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SALYERSVILLE — Producing through the air and on the ground, Kaden Johnson scored five touchdowns in Lawrence County’s 48-21 win over Magoffin County on Friday, Oct. 11.

The Bulldogs defeated the Hornets in a Class 3A, District 8 matchup.

Lawrence County improved to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in Class 3A, District 8 after registering the win.

Following the loss, Magoffin County fell to 1-7 overall and 0-3 in Class 3A, District 8.

Lawrence County took control early and quickly separated itself from Magoffin County. The Bulldogs led 41-7 at halftime.

Lawrence County completed 10 passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns in its win. Luke Fetherolf paced Lawrence County through the air, completing eight passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Chipping in offensively for Lawrence County, Mitchell Frazier completed two passes for 72 yards and one touchdown.

Johnson emerged as Lawrence County’s leading receiver, hauling in six receptions for 156 yards and three touchdowns.

Behind Johnson in Lawrence County’s aerial attack, Carlo Chicko made three receptions for 67 yards.

Aiding Lawrence County offensively, Gray Derifield added a 30-yard touchdown pass reception.

Lawrence County rushed 16 times for 173 yards and three touchdowns. Johnson rushed three times for 56 yards and two touchdowns as part of his stellar performance.

Another Lawrence County rusher, Connar York, took four carries for 56 yards.

Showing his versatility. Fetherolf rushed four times for 39 yards and one touchdown.

Defensively for Lawrence County, Braxton Davis delivered one interception.

Lawrence County is scheduled to host Powell County for another Class 3A, District 8 matchup at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.