The Program: A season with Oakwood football in 2026, part VIII
Oct. 8—FITHIAN — An orange Gatorade cooler filled with cold water and soap provided several laughs on Tuesday evening for those associated with the Oakwood football program who were still on the grass surface at Marty McFarland Field. With the sun out in full force on a pleasant day amid the first full week of October, Kyler Johnson would occasionally walk a few steps to the orange cooler and ...
On Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, Kentucky Johnson, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior running back for Oakwood football, engaged in a lighthearted drill at Marty McFarland Field. The drill involved Johnson dunking a football into a cooler filled with cold water and soap, which he then threw to his fellow running backs, Frankie Resendez and Weston Frazier.
This playful exercise aimed to improve ball security, a crucial aspect of the game that Johnson and his coaches recognized as essential. Johnson, who has been with the Comets since 2024, is on track to end his high school football career after this season. He has rushed for an impressive 1,039 yards on 141 carries and 11 touchdowns this year, setting him apart as one of the top performers in Oakwood history.
Johnson's success can be attributed not only to his physical abilities but also to his positive personality and work ethic. His coach, Cameron Lee, noted that Johnson's lack of ego and frustration in the face of challenges has made him a consistent and reliable player.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 1 other outlet
- The Program: Get to know the Oakwood Comets sports.yahoo.com
