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Football (Varsity) News
ALKWAN WILLIAMS REACHES MILESTONE
Alkwan Williams joined and elite group of football players Friday night, in the Trojans victory over Forest Hills, as he reached a milestone that very few people in the state of Pennsylvania ever reach. In the 3rd quarter of Friday nights (11/04/11) game, in Sidman, against the Forest Hills Rangers, Williams stuffed a Ranger running play up the middle for a 3 yard gain. What’s the big deal about the play you ask? The big deal is not only did Williams help the Trojans defeat perennial LHAC power Forest Hills, or help the Trojans move to 9-1 for the 2nd consecutive season, or help the Trojans win the unofficial LHAC title for the 2nd year, but he recorded his 500th career tackle as a Trojan.
Williams will forever go down as one of the Greatest Trojans ever to wear the Blue and Black. “There has been so tremendous players that have played in the amazing history of Johnstown High and Alkwan ranks right up near the top. If you look back through the history of Johnstown High and look at all the players that played here; Jeff Richardson, George Azar, Carlton Haselrig, Geroy Simon, Chuck Wyatt, Mario Hardison, Bob Wyatt, Brian Mangifico, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Antwuan Reed, the list goes on and on. I feel bad because I know I left some guys off that list but that’s off the top of my head and I know there is more. Now Alkwan needs to be included on that list” Coach Penna Jr. said.
TROJANS WIN EPIC BATTLE
The Johnstown Trojans put up a 23-0 lead in the fourth quarter and withstood Forest Hills 17 point rally to beat the Rangers and move to 9-1 at the end of the LHAC schedule for the second year in a row. They also have unofficially won the LHAC title for the 2nd year in a row as they have beaten the Rangers to close out the regular season the last two years.
The Trojans were led by the rushing of Tim Odum, the receiving of DaQuan Minter and the entire defense for this hard fought victory. The Trojans held the vaunted Rangers rushing attack to -9 yards rushing on the night. Alkwan Williams returned a fumble/interception for a score in the 3rd quarter to push the lead to 23-0. The Trojans battled nagging injuries all night long as they were without standout WR/FS Mark Watosn for much of the 2nd half due to a hand injury.
The Trojans will play on Saturday, November 19th at 1:00 PM in Altoona at Mansion Park vs. the District IX Champion who has yet to be determined. To read more about the Trojans victory over Forest Hills clock on the Johnstown Tribune Democrat link and to watch Channel 6’s news coverage of the game click on the WJAC-TV link below.
TRIBUNE DEMOCRAT LINK: http://tribune-democrat.com/sports/x459216009/Rally-falls-short-Greater-Johnstown-survives-epic-battle-with-Forest-Hills
WJAC-TV CHANNEL 6 LINK: http://www.wjactv.com/videos/news/friday-football-final-11411-part-2/vD5rL
TROJANS CLINCH SHARE OF LHAC CROWN
For the first time since joining the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference in 2001, the Trojans are officially conference champions. The Trojans have clinched a share of the LHAC conference title with Forest Hills, whom the Trojans will play Friday night in Sidman. Due to LHAC rules on how champions are designated, the Trojans will have to settle for a share of the conference crown similar to last year were they beat Forest Hills last year and still were still considered the 2nd place team in the conference.
On Friday night the Trojans left no doubt that they wanted a piece of the LHAC title by thumping the visiting Bishop Carroll Huskies, 45-15. The Trojans were again led by the dynamic RB duo of Tim Odum and Javon Vuckovich. Tim Odum ran for 158 yards and 1 touchdown on only 11 carries. Odum averaged a whooping 14 yards a carry on the night. Javon Vuckovich only touched the football twice but made both of his carries count as he demonstrated an unbelievable combination of speed and power as he powering his way to a 40 yard touchdown on the Trojans first drive of the game and on their second drive he burst through a hole, outrunning defenders, sprinting to a 59 yard touchdown to put the Trojans up 14-3. Vuckovich finished with 2 carries for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns. DaQuan Minter also had a big night offensively hauling in 4 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown to help balance out the offense for the Trojans.
On the defensive side of the ball The Husky offense threatened to score once early and then put up two late touchdowns late once the game was well in the Trojans favor. After a long scamper by a Husky running back, which Mark Watson ran him down from behind to keep him out of the endzone, the Trojans held the Huskies to a Field Goal and that was the last sliver of hope the Bishop Carroll had for a touchdown until the Trojans started to empty their bench. The dominating linebacker of Alkwan Williams, 11 tackles, and Dalvin Williams, 12 tackles, along with the defensive line gave the Huskies little to no room to run. The Huskies only attempted 3 passes, completing 1, most likely out of fear of the Trojans ball hawking secondary. Coming into Friday Nights game the pair of Mark Watson and Alex Merrimen were atop the area interception lead with 5 picks apiece.
To read more about the Trojans milestone victory click on one of the links below.
WJAC-TV: http://www.wjactv.com/videos/news/friday-football-final-part-i-10-28-11/vD24y
TRIBUNE DEMOCRAT: http://tribune-democrat.com/highschoolsports/x1415463506/Johnstown-crushes-Bishop-Carroll
WATSON MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF
Mark Watson is putting himself on the map as one of the most dynamic players not only in the area but in the state of Pennsylvania. Watson has the 4th longest interception return in the state so far this year and is tied for 6th in the state for interceptions. He also currently ranks as one of the top receivers in District VI. Please click on the link below to find out more on Trojan Standout Mark Watson.
JOHNSTOWN WINS THE FINAL CHAPTER OF CITY RIVALRY
The Trojans won the final chapter of the city rivalry by knocking off Bishop McCort at Trojan Stadium, Friday night in front of 4,000 fans, by the final score of 41-20. Not only did the Trojans get the nod for the city championship, they also earned the bragging right for Osborne St. and the 8th Ward section of town. Mark Watson returned 1 of his 2 interceptions 101 yards for a TD and Alkwan Williams returned a fumble 79 yards for a TD to lead the big play barrage for the Trojans. Williams garnered another 13 tackles as he finished the night wit 474 tackles for his career and leaves him 26 tackles short of an impressive 500 tackles for his career.
Offensively, Dwight Andrews scored on a 58 yard pass from Gervon Simon, which also had a touchdown run to sea the win, and Tim Odum scored on a 51 yard burst up the middle for a TD. Odum continued his hard work on the ground with his 4th straight 100 yard performance in a row.
The Trojans will travel to Ebensburg Friday night to face the Central Cambria Red Devils fir a 7:00 PM kickoff.
LINKS: Click on the links below to see the local media coverage
WJAC-TV Channel 6 - http://www.wjactv.com/video/29491800/index.html
Tribune Democrat - http://tribune-democrat.com/highschoolsports/x2021666168/Johnstown-belts-Bishop-McCort
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