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Here's the article. Player was player of the year in Maryland.
Originally published November 26, 2003
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Saah Johnson, Oakland Mills
No striker in the Baltimore area drew more defenders than Johnson. Double-teamed and often triple-teamed, he still managed to score in all but two games with his combination of skill, finesse and quickness. He led the county in scoring (21 goals, seven assists), including a 1-0 game-winner that gave the No. 1-ranked and Class 3A state champion River Hill its only loss. He also scored winners in 1-0 contests against Centennial, Poolesville and Howard. Johnson, who transferred from Mount St. Joseph after his sophomore year, scored multiple goals five times, including a season-high four against Howard. His season was cut short in a 2-1 state semifinal loss to Pocomoke when he was ejected for pulling his shirt over his head after tying the score.
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