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LSHS wrestler Johnson takes second nationally

Published on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 by JOURNAL STAFF

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Brandon Johnson, a junior wrestler at Lake Stevens High School, traveled to Virginia Beach, Virginia to compete in the NHSCA National Wrestling Championships. 

Johnson finished second in his weight class losing a close match 3-4 to Travis Gusan from Ohio. 
The top eight finishers earn All-American honors and Johnson’s second place finish earned him his second All-American honor.

Johnson wrestles in the 285 pound weight class.
 Johnson’s stats from the NHSCA Championships
• Brandon Johnson (WA) fall Jesse Lucero (CO) F  1:29
• Brandon Johnson (WA) fall Ryan Murtha (CT) fall 3:04
• Brandon Johnson (WA) Major Jerrad Nie Land   (MN)10-0
Semi Finals:
• Brandon Johnson (WA) Dec Joe Bexley  (GA) 2-1 ot
Finals:
• Travis Gusan (OH) Dec Brandon Johnson (WA) 4-3