Visiting Longhorns pull away in second half to defeat Dragons

Visiting Johnson County, Tenn., trailed 14-6 early in the second half before reeling off 39 unanswered points in a 45-14 victory Friday at Harlan.
Senior quarterback Connor Simcox threw for four touchdown passes, including two to junior receiver Jace Stout, to lead the 3-2 Longhorns. Sophomore halfback Juan Mejia ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the visiting Longhorns put the game out of reach.
Senior quarterback Donovan Montanaro threw a 15-yard touchdown to his brother, Nate, in the first half, then scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter to give the Dragons a short-lived lead.
The 1-4 Dragons open district play on Friday at Pineville.