Tiger Greats: J-Shun Harris II

One of the best athletes Fishers Tigers has seen is J-Shun Harris II and he amazed Tiger fans every time the ball was put in play while he was on the field.  J-Shun played for the Tigers 2010-2013, lettering all 4 years in football and track.

As a Tiger, J-Shun Harris was an as exciting a player on field we have seen. At the 2012 Anderson sectional game, "Harris completely juked and fooled a defender to make an improbable big gain catch that showed his superior ability on the field and left us in awe of his talent", said one fan privileged to witness from the visiting section on that rainy and muddy night.  That night, the Tigers would win 27-14 in tough conditions and roll onto the regional match up against Ft. Wayne Snider.

The skill to the ball and the endzone that Harris exhibited thrilled fans and we knew this compact player was able to play at any level.  Harris' career at Fishers ended holding many team records and he was spotted by Coach Kevin Wilson's IU staff for a scholarship offer that Harris accepted above other opportunities to play football at the next level.

Harris' freshman campaign at IU resulted in 18 catches for 168 yards and 2 TDs, 19 kick returns for 391 yards and a career game high of 7 cactches for 68 yards and a 22 yard TD at Bowling Green against fellow Tiger and good friend Brian Sutton, another Tiger legend to be featured here soon.

Sorry Sutty!

Harris experienced an ACL injury during spring 2015 that put him out of the season and into rehab. We understand his recovery has been exceptional and we look forward to his time on the field heading into the 2016 BigTen football season for Harris and and we know he carries the Tiger pride into every Hoosier game.  Here is a fun video recently of J-Shun catching 5 punts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdyIYZe1kiE

J-Shun during media day 8/9/2016

Records at Fishers High School

receptions in single game - 12 vs Carmel, 2013

receptions in season - 62, 2013

reception in career - 133

yards receiving in season - 1,027, 2013

yard receiving in career - 2,032

Parents:  Stephanie and Art Peterson

THANK YOU J-SHUN for being a TIGER and carrying that forward! Best of luck in the upcoming season.  IU's first home game is Sept 10th against Ball State at 4 pm.

Welcome to the Jungle Harrison!

The Tigers enter week 5 with a 3-1 record and going into the week without star wide receiver J-Shun Harris who will be out due to concussion late in the Avon game last friday night.  Harrison comes into Tiger Stadium with an 0-4 record thus far.  The season so far for Harrison:

@ Westfield       loss  13-42

vs Jeff                loss    0-26

vs Avon              loss    0-34

@ McCutcheon  loss  19-24

Harrison is coming in with 30 straight losses stretching over the last 4 seasons.  That is never a reason to take any team lightly and Harrison has the motivation to win any week and the bigger the opponent they have, the bigger that motivation will be.  While the points against doesn't show it, the Harrison defense is improving.

For a pre-season preview on the Harrison Raiders from the Lafayette Journal and Courier, please read on.

HARRISON RAIDERS

Head coach: Tony Martin (3-27 in three seasons at Harrison; 15-45 in six seasons overall) 
2012 results: 0-10 (0-9 Hoosier Crossroads Conference); lost to McCutcheon 34-0 in sectional quarterfinal 
Class: 5A, Sectional 11 (Kokomo, McCutcheon, Westfield) 
Sectional championships: 6 (1981, ’87, ’89, ’90, ’92, ’94) 
Regional championships: 4 (1987, ’89, ’90, ’92) 
Semistate championships: 1 (1992) 
State championships: 1992 (4A) 
Stadium: A.J. Rickard Field, 5701 N. 50 W 
Returning starters (offense/defense): 8/7 
Offense: Wing-T 
Defense: 4-2 
Returning leaders

Rushing: Nick Torres (5-8, 180, Sr., RB/S) 77-294 yards, 1 TD 
Passing: Jake Lasky (5-8, 145, Sr., QB) 76-169, 677 yards, 4 TDs, 4 INTs 
Receiving: Nathan Brown (6-0, 145, sr., WR) 15-142 yards, 1 TD 
Tackles: Drezden Johnson (6-1, 185, sr., WB/S) 75 
Interceptions: Johnson, Jeep Morehouse (5-11, 175, jr., WB/S) 1 
Others to watch: Daniel Wright (5-6, 170, Jr., FB); Arrione Cook (5-7, 160, Sr., WB); Cameron Greene (6-0, 190, Jr., WB); Evan Sturgeon (5-11, 240, Jr., OL); Alex Harris (5-10, 210, Jr., OL); Parker Senesac (5-10, 190, Sr., OL); Brett Spitznagle (5-11, 215, Jr., DL); Jamie Dunbar (5-10, 200, Sr., DL); Seth Meyer (6-1, 215, Jr., LB); Ben Fields (6-2, 205, Jr., LB); Tanner Watkins (5-6, 150, Jr., DB). 

Outlook: The Raiders hope their young players take another step forward and help the program achieve its first victory since 2010.  Harrison plans to utilize a talent glut at wingback, where Torres, Cook and Morehouse all have starting experience. Greene moves up from JV to join the rotation, while Wright will try to pick up where he left off last season at fullback. Lasky is a third-year starter at quarterback, and center Sturgeon, right guard Harris and right tackle Senesac will bring along some newcomers on the offensive line.  Martin likes his secondary, headlined by All-HCC free safety Drezden Johnson, strong safety Morehouse and cornerback Watkins. With the shift to a 4-2 alignment, Meyer and converted defensive end Fields occupy the linebacker spots. Spitznagle and Dunbar return to man the starting spots at tackle, though the Raiders have less experience at end.

A quick piece from Lafayette Journal and Courier also highlighted Drezden Johnson.

Pat Johnson passed along great football genetics to his son, Drezden.

But at first, the former Purdue and Miami Dolphins player didn’t grant Drezden permission to use them.

“My dad didn’t really want me to play football when I was younger. He was afraid I was going to get hurt,” Drezden Johnson said. “He finally let me play halfway through my seventh-grade season, and since then he’s taught me a lot.”

Drezden Johnson begins his third season as Harrison’s starting free safety — the same position his father played. The Raiders also expect to use the speedy 6-foot-1, 185-pound senior more on offense.

After solid sophomore and junior performances, the Raiders are anxious to see what Johnson can do in his final year.

“He shows signs of brilliance, and it just has to be more consistent every day,” coach Tony Martin said. “When he flips the switch — oh yeah, he’s as good as there is in our league. But he has to make that an every-play thing.”

Johnson collected 75 tackles (59 solos), four pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception as a junior.

With his combination of size and speed, Johnson’s physical play contrasts with his usually soft-spoken demeanor.

“He’s quick, he’s fast, he’s smart, he knows how to play the game,” junior Jeep Morehouse said. “... We can match him with anyone and he’ll compete with them.”

Johnson averaged 32 yards per kickoff return last season with a touchdown. His athletic tools are too enticing to keep on the sideline, so he’s expected to rotate at wingback with Morehouse, Nick Torres, Arrione Cook and Cameron Greene.

Yet the veteran’s intangible contributions may be just as important as his physical ones.

“Drezden’s a good leader,” junior cornerback Tanner Watkins said. “I’d say that was probably his biggest contribution. He’s big, he’s strong, he’s fast, and he can really lead the defense. We can always look up to him as a role model.”