What was once viewed as a betrayal has brought good fortune for both programs — and should make for an exciting matchup this weekend.
A year ago, Azariah Atonio and Austin Johnson were teammates together on the Bettye Davis East High varsity football team, where they had a nice connection as quarterback and wide receiver.
Both East and West, the two highest-ranked teams at the Division I level, are off to hot starts this season. His family has a strong history and deep connection with the Thunderbirds program. Both his older brothers played and won state titles while at East. The Thunderbirds are 5-1 against the Eagles since 2020 and 12-5 in regular and postseason meetings between the two programs over the past decade, dating back to the 2013 season.
“I think Austin has stepped up as much as anybody could,” Trotter said. “He made some sacrifices and would’ve loved to stay at receiver, but he stepped in and went to quarterback.” “We always want to keep our composure, keep humble, and stay within ourselves,” Johnson said. “They know that what did is what they did and it’s not personal. We just have to go out there and play football.”
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