Kansas Pregame, Volume 12
Nathan Jackson OG/LB, 6-1, 210, Sr. Wakefield
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Jackson, a 6-1, 210 pound senior, is one of those players a coach can stick at any position and he can make a positive impact on the game. Last season Jackson played defensive end before moving to linebacker and on offense he played guard, tight end, and both fullback and tailback. Bomber head coach Chris Freeman said Jackson never complained about all the new assignments. “He is my hardest worker and a great team player. Never complains.” Jackson is a workhorse in the weight room rarely missing a weights session. “During the season and into basketball season he attended Zero Hour (6-7 a.m. workout) three days a week to maintain his strength,” Freeman said. Jackson’s goal for the season is to break Wakefield’s season tackling record and make the playoffs for a run at state. Jackson has received interest from the next level including multiple Division II, Division III, and NAIA schools, and would like to play in college. Jackson also excelled on the basketball floor for the Bombers receiving First Team All-League and Honorable Mention All-State recognition after last season. “I love the kid and I could not ask for a better leader for our program,” Freeman said.
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LeeRoi Johnson DE, 6-2, 230, Sr. Tonganoxie
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Johnson, a 6-2, 230 pound senior, is a three sport athlete for the 4A Division I Chieftains. Johnson excels in football, basketball and track. “LeeRoi is a three sport athlete which allows him to be competing at a high level all year long,” said Chieftain head football coach Al Troyer. Last football season Johnson garnered first team All-State defensive end honors from the Topeka Capital-Journal and was named to the All-KAW Valley first team offensive and defensive teams. According to Troyer, Johnson’s athletic abilities help him to be an example to the rest of his teammates. “LeeRoi is an asset to our team due to his athleticism, hard work and dedication to making himself and everyone around him better.” Johnson can run a 4.6 40 yard dash, benches 250 pounds, squats 420 pounds, and cleans 315 pounds. The senior also excels in track and field qualifying for state every year of his career. Johnson won the the discus and placed third in the shot put this spring, finished fifth in the discus his sophomore season and seventh his freshman season. Johnson, who is an aggressive defender, will try to lead the Chieftains to their first playoff appearance since the 2013 season.
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