Johnson rushes for three scores as Cougars top Bulldogs
Coronado's Chris Johnson rushed for 155 yards and three second-half touchdowns on 20 carries to help the Class 4A Cougars (4-5) to a 36-16 home victory over Class 3A Virgin Valley (5-4) on Thursday.
Johnson had TD runs of 30, 24 and 18 yards for the Cougars, who led 14-8 at halftime. Devin Riley rushed for 74 yards, including a 64-yard TD run on Coronado’s first play from scrimmage.
Kevin Lucero was 7-for-7 passing for 70 yards, with a 47-yard TD to Tyler Proctor.
Humberto Urias led Virgin Valley with 67 yards rushing and two TDs on 20 carries. Junior Toscano had 52 yards on seven attempts.
