By Shannon Fagan, WEIS Sports Director

COLLINSVILLE – With all of the offensive weapons the Collinsville Panthers feature, its easy for someone like sophomore running back Noah Johnson to get lost in the shuffle.

On Thursday night in the Class 3A, No. 10 Panthers’ season opener against visiting Cedar Bluff, Johnson proved the perfect compliment to junior quarterback Mason McAteer.

Johnson ran for four touchdowns on runs of 8, 8, 10 and 2 yards, while McAteer completed 10-of-17 pass attempts for 181 yards and two scores. McAteer also ran for 132 yards on 15 totes and scored on a 72-yard run in the first quarter as the Panthers pounced on the Tigers 53-6.

“When he (McAteer) can throw the ball and run like that, they’re not looking at me as much,” Johnson said. “I’m glad he’s on our team.

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