PSU’s Johnson qualifies for national meet

But teammate Drew Wilhite just missed the cut in the decathlon
Pittsburg State University freshman and Humboldt native Maddox Johnson has qualified for the NCAA-Division II national meet in the javelin. Photo by PSU photo
by Richard Luken
Published: May 15, 2024
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But teammate Drew Wilhite just missed the cut in the decathlon

PITTSBURG — Humboldt native Maddox Johnson is headed to nationals.

Johnson, a freshman at Pittsburg State University, learned Tuesday his 64.91-meter javelin throw at the MIAA Track and Field Championships earlier this month was long enough to qualify him for the NCAA-Division 2 National Championships May 23-25 in Emporia.

The throw, equivalent to 212 feet, 11 inches, is the 14th longest in the country this season, and ranks second among all college freshmen.

Richard Luken

Richard has been a part of the Register family since 1994. Richard covers general news and, on occasion, sports. A native of Moran, Richard came to the paper while still a student at Allen Community College. With mentors former publisher Emerson Lynn Jr. and former veteran reporter Bob Johnson at the ready, Richard learned how to be a star reporter. Over the span of his 28 years his news beats have included school board meetings for Districts 257 and 258, as well as Allen Community College trustee meetings. He’s also routinely covered city council meetings for Iola, Humboldt, LaHarpe and Moran. He’s covered floods, wrecks, true crime — everything from heart-warming to heart-breaking stories. For his work, Richard has consistently won top awards in statewide competitions year after year. Outside the office, he enjoys sports, reading and keeping up with the kids and grandkids.

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