Athlete

Lewiston Porter Central

Daryl P. Johnston, former Lewiston-Porter High football star and All-Pro fullback of the Dallas Cowboys, led the Lancers football team to two straight Section VI titles in 1982 and 1983. Johnston, a Youngstown, NY native, was a running back, punter, place kicker, and defensive back for Lewiston-Porter.

After earning 1983 Western New York Player of the Year honors and breaking numerous records his senior year, he went on to Syracuse University where he was an All-Big East honoree in 1988 and an All-American in  1989. Following four Super Bowls in the NFL and an 11-year career with the Cowboys, Johnston is currently one of the top NFL color commentators for FOX.

Inducted into NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame in 2009