Congrats to the JC team, and some of you fans.

 

I was unable to watch or listen to the game last night but it sounds like JC dominated about every aspect of it. GL to you the rest of the season, until we meet again at least.

I Don't think JC has played an weak schedule. I just think it's their time. I could see this team coming for several years now from the middle school level. They are just a very good bunch of boys. Congrats on the win guys!

Go here: http://www.dailyindependent.com/localsports/local_story_294003155.html?keyword=topstory

 

 

A Grim picture

 

By RICK GREENE — The Independent

 

PAINTSVILLE — Johnson Central’s Shawn Grim made sure this year’s matchup with Ashland didn’t come down to a field goal.

 

The speedy junior rushed for a career-high 303 yards on 25 carries and scored four touchdowns as the third-ranked Golden Eagles dominated No. 8 Ashland 35-7 in Paintsville on Friday.

 

“He’s special. He’s got explosive speed, but he’s tough,” Ashland coach Leon Hart said of Grim. “You have to tackle him and we didn’t tackle him. When he gets into the secondary, he’s gone.”

 

He was gone on touchdown runs of 53, 75, 49 and 2. The Golden Eagles owned the line of scrimmage, rushing for 369 yards to Ashland’s 51.

 

Grim’s 53-yarder came on the first play from scrimmage and his 75 yarder came with 15.1 seconds left in the first quarter.

 

Fullback Blake Johnson added a 3-yard touchdown with 2:29 left in the first half to finish off the scoring in a first half that left the host team with a 21-0 advantage.

 

Ashland managed just eight rushing yards in the first half. Junior tailback Matt Thomas was held to three yards on eight carries in the first two quarters and finished with 18 yards on 11 attempts.

 

“Their linebackers really played well and just swamped him,” said Hart, referring to linebackers Michael Tackett and Blake Johnson. “It just seemed like Tackett was ready to take the handoff in the backfield. We didn’t give Matt much of a chance.”

 

Johnson Central coach Jim Matney said he was pleased with the desire his players exhibited.

 

He said his team has made a habit of winning at the line.

 

“I thought we played hard-nosed,” Matney said. “We’re a very physical team and we’ve had some hard licks this year.”

 

Ashland showed signs of life in the third quarter. The Tomcats started a drive at their own 25 at the 4:52 mark and marched 75 yards for a score on a 14-play drive that spilled into the fourth quarter.

 

Receiver Kevin Burns made a nice catch on the right sideline at the 13 and beat a Johnson Central defender to the pylon for Ashland’s first points. Preston Freeman’s extra point brought the Tomcats within striking distance at 21-7 with 11:29 to go.

 

But the Golden Eagles responded on their next drive. On a first-and-10 play from Ashland’s 49, Grim found a gaping hole up the middle and rambled 49 yards for his third TD with 9:45 remaining.

 

“We knew if we didn’t pick up the pace they were going to come back on us,” Grim said. “Ashland is a very good team. They have a good team every single year and that’s why this is a big win for us.”

 

Forced to abandon the run, quarterback Darrell Mahan went to the air. The junior finished 8-of-26 for 94 yards with two interceptions to go with his one TD toss.

 

Johnson Central had 422 total yards to Ashland’s 150.

 

“They are a good football team and they executed well tonight,” Hart said. “They just beat us. We got beat by a good football team.”

 

Grim’s final TD came with 7:02 left and James Barrett’s fifth extra point of the night made the final score.

 

Grim’s 303 yards was above well above his season’s average of 183.5. He now has 1,771 yards on the season and ranks among Kentucky’s leaders in rushing.

 

When asked if Grim should be part of the Mr. Football discussion, Matney said, “I don’t see how you could not include him.”

 

Johnson Central (9-0, 4-0) finishes the regular season at Mason County next week. A win would give the Golden Eagles the top district seed for the Class 2A playoffs. The Golden Eagles were runners-up in the district last year following a controversial field goal that was ruled no good in a 13-10 loss at Ashland.

 

The Tomcats (7-2, 3-1) finish their regular season at home against Boyd County.

 

RICK GREENE can be reached at [email protected] or (606) 326-2664.

 

 

 

Ashland's journalists have always done justice for Johnson Central, we appreciate the unbiased view that is shown in articles like this. Hats off to the Daily Independant.

Very nice article, thanks for posting as I wouldn't have gotten my paper till tomorrow evening! I hadn't had time to check the online site either but sometimes they don't paste an entire article.

Good win for JC.

Go here: http://www.dailyindependent.com/localsports/local_story_294003155.html?keyword=topstory

 

 

A Grim picture

 

By RICK GREENE — The Independent

 

PAINTSVILLE — Johnson Central’s Shawn Grim made sure this year’s matchup with Ashland didn’t come down to a field goal.

 

The speedy junior rushed for a career-high 303 yards on 25 carries and scored four touchdowns as the third-ranked Golden Eagles dominated No. 8 Ashland 35-7 in Paintsville on Friday.

 

“He’s special. He’s got explosive speed, but he’s tough,” Ashland coach Leon Hart said of Grim. “You have to tackle him and we didn’t tackle him. When he gets into the secondary, he’s gone.”

 

He was gone on touchdown runs of 53, 75, 49 and 2. The Golden Eagles owned the line of scrimmage, rushing for 369 yards to Ashland’s 51.

 

Grim’s 53-yarder came on the first play from scrimmage and his 75 yarder came with 15.1 seconds left in the first quarter.

 

Fullback Blake Johnson added a 3-yard touchdown with 2:29 left in the first half to finish off the scoring in a first half that left the host team with a 21-0 advantage.

 

Ashland managed just eight rushing yards in the first half. Junior tailback Matt Thomas was held to three yards on eight carries in the first two quarters and finished with 18 yards on 11 attempts.

 

“Their linebackers really played well and just swamped him,” said Hart, referring to linebackers Michael Tackett and Blake Johnson. “It just seemed like Tackett was ready to take the handoff in the backfield. We didn’t give Matt much of a chance.”

 

Johnson Central coach Jim Matney said he was pleased with the desire his players exhibited.

 

He said his team has made a habit of winning at the line.

 

“I thought we played hard-nosed,” Matney said. “We’re a very physical team and we’ve had some hard licks this year.”

 

Ashland showed signs of life in the third quarter. The Tomcats started a drive at their own 25 at the 4:52 mark and marched 75 yards for a score on a 14-play drive that spilled into the fourth quarter.

 

Receiver Kevin Burns made a nice catch on the right sideline at the 13 and beat a Johnson Central defender to the pylon for Ashland’s first points. Preston Freeman’s extra point brought the Tomcats within striking distance at 21-7 with 11:29 to go.

 

But the Golden Eagles responded on their next drive. On a first-and-10 play from Ashland’s 49, Grim found a gaping hole up the middle and rambled 49 yards for his third TD with 9:45 remaining.

 

“We knew if we didn’t pick up the pace they were going to come back on us,” Grim said. “Ashland is a very good team. They have a good team every single year and that’s why this is a big win for us.”

 

Forced to abandon the run, quarterback Darrell Mahan went to the air. The junior finished 8-of-26 for 94 yards with two interceptions to go with his one TD toss.

 

Johnson Central had 422 total yards to Ashland’s 150.

 

“They are a good football team and they executed well tonight,” Hart said. “They just beat us. We got beat by a good football team.”

 

Grim’s final TD came with 7:02 left and James Barrett’s fifth extra point of the night made the final score.

 

Grim’s 303 yards was above well above his season’s average of 183.5. He now has 1,771 yards on the season and ranks among Kentucky’s leaders in rushing.

 

When asked if Grim should be part of the Mr. Football discussion, Matney said, “I don’t see how you could not include him.”

 

Johnson Central (9-0, 4-0) finishes the regular season at Mason County next week. A win would give the Golden Eagles the top district seed for the Class 2A playoffs. The Golden Eagles were runners-up in the district last year following a controversial field goal that was ruled no good in a 13-10 loss at Ashland.

 

The Tomcats (7-2, 3-1) finish their regular season at home against Boyd County.

 

RICK GREENE can be reached at [email protected] or (606) 326-2664.

 

 

 

Ashland's journalists have always done justice for Johnson Central, we appreciate the unbiased view that is shown in articles like this. Hats off to the Daily Independant.

 

Of course there is the usual misprint, like the difference between 2A and 3A. :lol: But otherwise it's pretty much on point.

Isnt Mr. Football a senior only nomination? Shawn Grimm is only a junior so maybe he was refering to being a canidate next year.

Isnt Mr. Football a senior only nomination? Shawn Grimm is only a junior so maybe he was refering to being a canidate next year.

Either that, or Coach Matney is going to be pleasently surprised when Shawn shows up for spring practice next year!:lol:

 

Maybe Johnson Central did not include the classes in its football program to avoid depressing Mr. Martin any further. He may not realize that Grim, Ratliff, the Dillons, Welch, and Richardson will all be back next season. Johnson Central should be well represented near the top of the state's individual rushing leaders for the next few years. It's amazing how many people assumed that the loss of Ron Blume would take a bite out of Johnson Central's rushing game this season. The only thing that will do that would be Coach Matney deciding to air it out more next season.

Either that, or Coach Matney is going to be pleasently surprised when Shawn shows up for spring practice next year!:lol:

 

Maybe Johnson Central did not include the classes in its football program to avoid depressing Mr. Martin any further. He may not realize that Grim, Ratliff, the Dillons, Welch, and Richardson will all be back next season. Johnson Central should be well represented near the top of the state's individual rushing leaders for the next few years. It's amazing how many people assumed that the loss of Ron Blume would take a bite out of Johnson Central's rushing game this season. The only thing that will do that would be Coach Matney deciding to air it out more next season.

 

That was sort of my underlying thought but you took the words right out of my mouth. I agree JC, as good as it is this year, is still relatively young and only loses Blake Johnson out of its talented backfield. This are bright over here in Eagle country.

For those who are criticizing the Johnson Central PA man, and the choice of music I'm afraid that is just sour grapes. As I stated earlier I thought the choice of music was great, and very clever. Everyone that I sat around also enjoyed it. It was very entertaining. The Johnson Central admin also did a great job. At one time during the game a young JC fan came to the Ashland student section with what was supposed to be a stuffed Tomcat on a string. It was promptly taken away from him, and he was admonished. The folks from Johnson Central were very hospitable, and I look forward to a possible return trip in three weeks.

What is Grimm ranked in the state know in Rushing?

What is Grimm ranked in the state know in Rushing?

Coming into the game he was ranked #7 in yards per game, and #6 in total yard gained.

What is Grimm ranked in the state know in Rushing?

 

Once again Dark Horse, love the new avatar. Im actually considering borrowing it and doing away with Mr. Underdog.

Once again Dark Horse, love the new avatar. Im actually considering borrowing it and doing away with Mr. Underdog.

Good idea.

Coming into the game he was ranked #7 in yards per game, and #6 in total yard gained.

 

He was 3rd in 3A before this game.