Wherever Alijah Johnson could make an impact for the Benjamin Russell football team — he did it.

After switching from quarterback to utility player on offense and defense during his senior year, Johnson excelled. He was named to the first-team All-Outlook team as well as second-team all-state at the defensive back position — and now he can add college signee to his long list of accolades.

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File / TPI Benjamin Russell Alijah Johnson (7) signed his letter of intent to play football at Huntingdon College. He finished with a team-high nine rushing touchdowns as well as a team-high six interceptions.