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Penn Wood’s Johnson preparing for leadership role

All-Delco quarterback Desman Johnson of Penn Wood is preparing for the challenges he will face as a senior. Photo by Pete Bannan, Medianews Group

By Matt Smith

Desman Johnson is well-aware of the expectations that come with being the county’s single-season passing champion.

The rising senior from Penn Wood is arguably Delco’s top football talent. Set to begin his third full season as the Patriots’ starting quarterback, the 6-2, 245-pounder has attended college camps at Boston College, Virginia and Syracuse. 

Johnson’s talent is undeniable. He’s a quarterback trapped in a linebacker’s body, which makes him a viable commodity, a freight train who can shake off tackles with a flick of a hand. He features a cannon of a right arm, which he has used to throw for 60 touchdown passes in his All-Delco career.

Despite the many plaudits and accomplishments on the field, Johnson realizes that his final season at Penn Wood could be his most challenging. After winning back-to-back Del Val League championships, the Patriots this summer are looking to replace 22 seniors, including 2018 Daily Times Player of the Year Kennedy Poles, who shattered season and career receiving records while catching balls from Johnson.

This is Johnson’s team now. Every defense that he sees this year will be focused on stopping him.

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Lead the Charge for Haven football

By Ben Blackburn, SHHS class of ’87 (OT, DE) & current football parent

I’m writing on behalf of the newly formed Haven Gridiron Club, which is an organization comprised of parents and alumni committed to seeing Strath Haven High School Football return to its former glory.

A note on archived articles

By Havenfootball.net Staff

Just a quick note to our readers about the articles that appear on our web page.  Our home page, the one you are viewing now, can only accommodate a fixed amount of “posts”.  As the season gets more involved the articles will appear, move down the page, and then vanish from the home page.  All posts, however, are stored in our archives.  At the bottom right hand side of this home page is our Archives listing.  It is listed by month.  Simply click on the month you believe the article originally appeared and a list of the articles posted will appear along with the first few lines.  Click on the headline and you’ll get the article, photos and appropriate links.  Enjoy!