Christopher Johnson, aka “Coach Pete,” posted pictures on Facebook of five former Minneapolis North football and basketball student athletes who hope to make noise on the gridiron this fall, along with an interesting question about when someone will write this story.
Omar Brown
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Brown playing well for Nebraska
Omar Brown is off to a great start after an incredible performance against his hometown team.
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Johnsons captures section championship
With his brother, 2007 Johnson graduate Tyrell Barze — a standout in his own right on the football team during his high school career — contributing his wisdom to the Governors as an assistant coach, the older Barze looked on as sophomore Joey Moberg’s two touchdown runs, Nelson’s 96 yards rushing, and a stingy defense led them to their first state playoff berth since 1981.
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‘Fantastic Four’ prep photos of the week
Jalen Suggs, one of the top football and basketball prospects in the country, completed 11 passes for 152 yards and one touchdown, leading undefeated St. Paul Academy/ Minnehaha Academy/ Blake to a victory over St. Paul Johnson last Friday.
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‘Fantastic Four’ prep stars of the week
Nascier Borden (24), rushed against St. Louis Park for 525 yards and seven touchdowns for Robbinsdale Cooper’s 3-0 football team, averaging 10.7 yards per carry.