Courage on the Court: Johnny Jackson breaks has school record for scoring at Ridgewood High while undergoing chemotherapy for Stage 4 cancer
Johnny Jackson, a senior at Ridgewood High School in New Jersey, is battling stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma while excelling in basketball. Diagnosed after persistent fatigue and a misdiagnosis of mono, he has undergone 12 rounds of chemotherapy. Despite this, he broke his school’s all-time scoring record and surpassed 2,000 career points this season. His resilience inspires many as he continues to lead his team and pursue a sectional championship.
Five days ago, Johnny continued his powerful journey with 28 points in a win over Paterson Charter at the Mel Henderson Memorial Classic.
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