Dragons Defeat Rival J-Hawks, Advance to Second Round of Playoffs Monday

It was a nail-biter to the very end in Johnston Wednesday night.

The Johnston High School Dragons faced arch-rival Urbandale J-Hawks (7-3) in the first round of state football playoffs tonight. 

After two overtimes, the Dragons came up with a final touchdown to beat the J-Hawks, 58-55.

To start the second overtime, the J-Hawks scored a field goal moving the score to 55-52.

But Johnston was quick to answer with Marcus Montgomery scoring from 10 yards out to end the game.

The Dragons (6-4) will next face the Valley Tigers on Monday evening.

After the close victory, Twitter was fired up with Dragon support.

@MZinselmeier: DRAGON NATION!!!!! RISE UP!!!!!! #soproud #iahsfb

@jcsfoundationJohnston wins 58-55 in 2 OTs over Urbandale in 1st round of football playoffs! #iahsfb Dragons at Valley next Monday. Go Dragons!!!