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The Omaha World Herald presented Charles Johnson, seen above carrying the ball, with all-state honors, and named him to the first team defensive squad for his efforts as quarterback in this last season.
Johnson named to all-state team by Omaha World Herald
Perkins County senior Charles Johnson earned all-state football honors from the Omaha World-Herald for this season’s efforts.
Johnson was named to the first team defensive squad in Eight-Man 1.
He also earned honorable mention in the Lincoln Journal-Star.
Johnson and Domomic Wendell were among 96 players included in the Bobby Mills 1,000-yard club this season.
Johnson finished with 1,201 yards with Wendell gaining 1,03 yards.
Perkins County was one of only seven schools who had two 1,000-yard rushers in their backfield.
Several other Plainsmen received honorable mention recognition from the state’s two largest papers. They included:
Omaha World Herald: Colton Heinemann, Jack Kennicutt, Domonic Wendell, Tyson Patrick.
Lincoln Journal-Star: Colton Heinemann, Charles Johnson.
All-district football
Six Plainsmen received all-district recognition in the D1-10 voting by coaches.
Johnson was named as the all-district quarterback. Wendell received running back honors.
Tyson Patrick was listed at defensive end and Jack Kennicutt as a defensive tackle.
Colton Heineman, offensive line, and Tanner Burge, linebacker, earned all-district honorable mention recognition.
All-state volleyball
Four Lady Plainsmen earned honorable mention recognition for their play this season.
They included:
Omaha World Herald: Aryn Seiler, Kadie Hanson, Jessica Klingelhoefer.
Lincoln Journal Star: Kadie Hanson, Jess Klingelhoefer, Sydney Wilson.