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choked up and sentimental and say, ‘I can’t believe he’s leaving me. How’d these 18 years Bgo by so quickly?’”
rad and Nikki, who attend Prince Avenue Baptist Church, plan on remaining long-term residents of Oconee County.
nnBefore heading to Baton Rouge in January, Jake has some unfinished busi-
ness. Following two runner-up finishes, the Warriors are hungry to capture their first football state championship since 1999.
Jake is ecstatic about the possibility of catching touchdown passes from his older brother on a national platform. But though football is on his mind, he hasn’t lost sight of the importance of a close-knit family.
“My mother has helped us with our faith and walk with the Lord. And she really loves to help others and make folks smile,” Jake said. “My dad helped me develop into who I am as a person and player. And it’s something I’ll never take for granted.”
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Jake Johnson is a senior at Oconee County High School who will play football for the Warriors this fall and will enroll in LSU in January 2022.