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High School soccer: Johnson boys ready to meet the challenge of title defense in 2023
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Johnson's Jorge Sandoval (10) fends off a Woodland-Stockbridge defender during the second round of the 2022 Class 5A state playoffs in Oakwood. - photo by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Jan 26, 2023, 8:44 PM
Published: Jan 26, 2023, 5:04 AM
After last year's 5A state title and No. 4 national ranking, the Knights are poised for an equally successful encore this spring.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth-ranked Johnson beats Gainesville in 'El Clasico' soccer thriller
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Johnson's Yannick Niyibigira (20) celebrates his goal against Gainesville on April 18, 2025 in Oakwood. Photo by Bill Murphy
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Updated: Apr 19, 2025, 4:43 AM
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