Jonathan Johnson

The Centralia Panthers were on the prowl last Friday for another win and that they got improving to 3-1 on the season behind a 44-15 win at home against Doniphan West.

The potent rushing attack of the Panthers along with strong defense paced them to the win against the Mustangs and Johnathan Johnson was at the forefront of the rushing attack. Johnson spear headed the Panthers rush attack that registered over 400-yards rushing in the contest with John accounting for 222 yards himself on 19 carries with three touchdowns, while rushing for 11.7 yard per carry. The senior tailback added a 22-yard touchdown reception on the day night to fill out the stat sheet in the win.

On the season Johnson has led the way for the Panthers out of the backfield going for 190 yards and two scores in a win against Onaga, 232 yards and three touchdowns in a loss to Troy and 122 yards with three touchdowns in a win versus Valley Heights. This season Johnson has accounted for 777 yards on 83 carries with 11 touchdowns in just four games, toting a 9.4 yard per carry average and had two receptions for 52 yards and a score.

After losing their long Twin Valley League win streak in week two the Panthers have rattled off a pair of League wins and have gotten stronger as a team through four weeks of action. Johnson looks to help each the momentum rolling for the Panthers with his teammates as the season continues.