Prep talk: Journee Tonga’s sacrifices to put Leuzinger in Division 2 playoffs
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Prep talk: Journee Tonga’s sacrifices to put Leuzinger in Division 2 playoffs
Senior running back Journee Tonga rushed for 2,267 yards and 29 touchdowns last season. Tonga has been doing everything, from playing quarterback to slot receiver. A hand injury to starting quarterback Russell Sekona forced Tonga into a wildcat formation.
Sometimes you have to sacrifice having great statistics to lead your team to victory. That’s what 5-foot-8 running back Journee Tonga has done for Leuzinger this season.
A year ago, he rushed for 2,267 yards and 29 touchdowns. This season, to help Leuzinger win the Bay League championship, go 9-1 and earn a Division 2 playoff matchup against unbeaten Crean Lutheran on Friday, Tonga has been doing everything, from playing quarterback to slot.
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“He’s been our Swiss Army Knife,” coach Jason Miller said.
A hand injury to starting quarterback Russell Sekona forced Tonga into a wildcat formation to fill in. Sekona will find out this week if he can return.
If that happens, Tonga will be providing help with his running and catching skills.
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