Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) rushes past defenders on his way to a first down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) tries to stiff arm an East Jackson defender as he tries to pick up extra yardage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland (5) gets to throw a pass as he leaves the pocket. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
Evan Johnson kicked a late-game field goal to help Morgan County top East Jackson and advance in the state playoffs.
The moment wasn’t too big for Johnson, who nailed a 36-yarder with 14 seconds remaining to break a 49-49 tie. The two teams went back and forth in the second half, but Johnson’s kick solidified the Dogs’ 52-49 playoff win over the Eagles.
