Javon Burke, Bradley Central run wild in win over Cleveland

Photo by Cade Deakin / Bradley Central's Karter Howard is unable to make the catch during Friday night's game at rival Cleveland. Photo by Cade Deakin / Bradley Central's Karter Howard is unable to make the catch during Friday night's game at rival Cleveland.

By Gene Henley October 3, 2020 3 min read

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Javon Burke has gone through some changes for his senior football season at Bradley Central.

He made a full-time move from receiver to running back. He also has changed his jersey number, trading his usual No. 1 in favor of No. 3 as a tribute to his twin brother Javin, the Bears’ starting quarterback who was lost for the season after getting injured in the opener.

And if there were other adjustments necessary early in the season, it’s safe to say he’s comfortable in his new role. At least that’s how he looked Friday night.

Burke finished with 236 yards on the ground, and the Bears earned their seventh consecutive victory in the series against crosstown rival Cleveland, winning 42-25 at the Blue Raiders’ Benny Monroe Stadium.