GF preview: Brennan Johnson helps Red River's offense bounce back

GRAND FORKS — Grand Forks Red River was without Kaden Porter, its lead running back, in last Friday's 31-22 home win over Wahpeton. Roughriders head coach Vyrn Muir went into the game expecting to use Brody Neil, Cam Irion and quarterback Reese Walters more in the rushing attack to fill Porter's absence. Junior Brennan Johnson, who returned from injury two weeks ago against Central Cass, ended up being the go-to guy. He finished with more than 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 attempts. "We weren't real sure what it was going to look like," Muir said. "It was a pleasant surprise, because we weren't sure what that was going to look like if we used him. ... It was pretty awesome that Johnson was able to come in and do what we did, and he filled that role for us at that particular time." Walters also contributed with 94 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Johnson's and Walters' contributions on the ground helped Red River secure its first Eastern Dakota Con