Lafayette Christian Academy (La.) quarterback Ju’Juan Johnson entered the Div. II Choose quarterfinals on Friday needing 351 yards to interrupt the all-time Louisiana yards file of 13,659 set final century.
With a three-yard run within the fourth quarter, he did so, ending the sport with 13,662 yards to interrupt the 24-year file set by Brock Berlin of Evangel Christian in 1999.
Right here’s the place LCA is celebrating Ju’Juan Johnson breaking Brock Berlin’s 24-year previous profession yards information. pic.twitter.com/lHZVyvzZoi
— Cory Diaz (@ByCoryDiaz) November 25, 2023
In line with the Every day Advertiser, the LCA teaching employees entered the sport with the intention of Johnson setting the mark. Sounds aggressive? You’re forgetting that no one in Louisiana has ever recorded extra yards than him. By means of 11 video games, Johnson averaged about 364 yards per contest, based on MaxPreps stats. That objective was beneath his regular output.
By the tip of the primary half, Johnson was properly on tempo after recording 234 yards and three touchdowns, based on the Advertiser. He completed with 354 yards and 6 whole touchdowns to steer LCA over McDonogh 57-21 and advance to the semifinals.
The staff offered Johnson with a championship belt and introduced that his quantity, No. 7, can be retired on the finish of the season, the information outlet reported.
“God blessed me with a lot expertise. I’m grateful for Him, I’m grateful for my coaches and my teammates,” Johnson stated. “It means so much figuring out that everyone round me, my help wall, it means so much for them to be round me and have fun an amazing second.”
Johnson was beforehand dedicated to Colorado till April 2023. LSU pounced, keeping off provides from different prime faculties, together with Florida, and earned his dedication.
The star has performed quarterback, vast receiver and defensive again in highschool and can play within the secondary at LSU.
With that, the all-time Louisiana yards chief could also be recording the final of his yardage. However he nonetheless has a minimum of another recreation so as to add to his file.
LCA will face off towards Teurlings Catholic (Lafayette, La.) within the semifinals with a visit to the championship recreation on the road.