Maddox Johnson leads Honesdale's resurgence in boys track & field

TL;DR

Maddox Johnson is leading Honesdale's boys track & field team to a resurgence in the Lackawanna League. He achieved three individual wins in a recent match against North Pocono, contributing to a 92-54 victory.

Key points

Maddox Johnson leads Honesdale's boys track & field team.
Honesdale recently defeated North Pocono 92-54.
Johnson specializes in jumps and relays.
The team is showing signs of resurgence in the Lackawanna League.

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HONESDALE — After a prolonged period of struggle to be competitive in the always- rugged Lackawanna League, the Honesdale boys track & field team is finally showing signs of life.

And one of the biggest reasons for this resurgence is the consistently stellar performance of Maddox Johnson.

A versatile junior who specializes in jumps and relays, Johnson’s impressive skill set was on full display during a recent victory on the road at North Pocono.

Johnson powered his way to three individual wins while also playing a key role in a fourth as the Hornets cruised to a 92-54 decision over the Trojans.

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“Maddox is one of the hardest workers on the team,” said first year skipper George Howanitz. “He never complains and he’ll do whatever you ask. Maddox is a true team player. He cares more about the team than his own stats.”

Weather permitting Honesdale will be back on the track April 21 versus Delaware Valley. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. in Milford.

Eyes on the prize

Johnson is a multi-sport athlete who’s also plays on the golf team and is an accomplished skier.

A three-year member of the varsity squad, Johnson broke through in several events last spring. The high points of his season were a bronze medal at the Twilight Invitational and a place on the podium at districts.

This year, he’s hoping to help lead the Hornets to a solid showing in both the league and the overall Class AA rankings.