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Chloe Johnson

Chloe Johnson’s national profile grows with elite summer invitations
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Chloe Johnson’s national profile grows with elite summer invitations

Johnson has spent much of the summer competing for All Iowa Attack’s 17U team, regularly playing against athletes two and three years older. At the Nike Tournament of Champions West from July 10-13 in Las Vegas, Johnson averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists over six games.

Duluth Marshall opens against Sauk Centre in state opener
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Duluth Marshall opens against Sauk Centre in state opener

The Hilltoppers, led by super-sophomore Chloe Johnson (31.3 points per game), enters the tournament as one of the favorites in the eight-team bracket and could meet No. 3 seed New London-Spicer or No. 6 Minnehaha Academy in the semifinals if both teams advance.

Howie: Johnson, Manion generational prep sports talents
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Howie: Johnson, Manion generational prep sports talents

I grew up in a sports world where girls were invisible. Now the biggest stars in town — the most electrifying, can’t-miss, soon-to-be household names — are two sophomore girls who are rewriting what a Northland athlete can be.

5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26
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5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26

"She has a high basketball IQ and that's why a lot of college coaches love her already. She needs to keep working on her game because things will continue to be harder at every new level." Duluth Marshall coach Chibuzo Osuchukwu on Chloe Johnson, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2028

Friday Prep Sports Notebook
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Friday Prep Sports Notebook

THURSDAY RESULTS Girls Basketball Duluth Marshall 102, Grand Rapids 36. Chloe Johnson had 37 points and Cairin Berger