High School
Carrying the Legacy: Drew Johnston Honors Father with Trip Back to State
Drew Johnston has lived Newton football his entire life. Now, he leads the Eagles back to the state title game for the first time without his father, W.T. Johnston, by his side.
Drew Johnston has been a part of four different state title games in his lifetime as a Newton Eagle. Once as a player in 2005 and three times as a defensive coordinator.
Thursday's 3A Division II State Championship Game will be the first one without his father, W.T., with him on the sidelines.
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