Wally Johansen

Wally Johansen was another of the thoroughbreds that John Warren had in his stable of athletes during the 1930's. Johansen is best remembered for teaming with Bobby Anet to form one of the best back courts in Northwest hoop history. Johansen and Anet, who lived across the street from one another on Lincoln Avenue, first drew attention as seventh graders at Captain Robert Gray School. Later a pair of state championships at Astoria High School, followed by a national title at the University of Oregon would close out his playing days. On the football field, he was amend for John Warren's 1933 (7-3-1) and 1934 (7-2-2) grid squads.

On the basketball court, Johansen spent most of his sophomore year leading the JV's. In one memorable game during that 1932-1933 season, the young Fishermen routed Clatskanie 70-0

As a junior, he became a full fledged starter, as the Astorians registered a 35-4 record and the state crown. His high game of 10 came in a 51-5 victory over Scappoose.

During Johansen's senior campaign he was second in scoring (424 points in 43 games) behind teammate Ted Sarpola, who led the state of Oregon in scoring.

In the state championship finale against Jefferson, Johansen scored a career high 19 points, as the locals annexed another first place trophy and closed out a great 40-4 season .

Astoria was 112-15 in Johansen's three years at The Jerome Avenue education center.

Respected on and off the hardwood, Johansen was voted the first recipient of the Convill Cup, voted by opponents as Astoria's most outstanding player.

After graduation, Wally went on to play for the University of Oregon as a member of the “Tall Firs,” when they won the first national NCAA championship.