Johnson Named Red Lion Athlete of the Week

SEATTLE – After leading the NAIA in the high jump all season long, sophomore Anthony Johnson (Seattle, Wash./Garfield HS/Pima CC) has been recognized by the Cascade Conference for his efforts, earning Red Lion Men’s Field Athlete of the Week honors.

Johnson won the high jump at the Washington Open on his first attempt at 2.11m (6-11), improving his NAIA-best mark and holding off University of Washington’s top jumper AJ Maricich for the title.

Sophomore Anthony Johnson (Seattle, Wash./Garfield HS/Pima CC) won the high jump on his first attempt at 2.11m  (6-11.0), improving his NAIA-best and holding off Washington’s AJ Maricich for the title.

He will next jump on Friday afternoon at the Oregon Relays at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

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