Jason Williamson ran against the Elk River defense on Friday. Photo: Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune
Elk River’s defense rose up Friday afternoon in the Zygi Dome and stifled Owatonna superstar Jason Williamson. The Huskies’ tailback didn’t even rush for 200 yards. It was only 199, and five touchdowns, in a 39-8 victory over Elk River in Class 5A semifinals.
OK, the use of “stifled’’ here is relative. Williamson had rushing totals of 441, 447 and 310 in Owatonna’s three previous playoff games, and scored a total of 15 touchdowns — meaning 199 lowered his average on the Huskies’ drive toward a second consecutive state championship.
Read the rest of Patrick Reusse's column here.
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