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Brentwood, MRH Football Players Named All-State
Five players were recognized for their contributions during the football season.
The big news in local high school sports came early Friday afternoon when the Associated Press All-State Football Teams were announced, after voting had concluded among a panel of statewide sportswriters and sportscasters.
Locally, five players, four from and one from , were named to all-state football list.
In Class 2, MRH juniors Wes Williams (linebacker) and Karon Thomas (defensive back) were selected to the First-Team squad, while teammates junior Kahlid Hagens (quarterback) and senior Kashon Hagens (wide receiver) and Brentwood senior Tyler Jones (linebacker) were named to the Second-Team unit.
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Williams, one of the most productive linebackers in the area this past season, led the Devils (11-3) with 133 tackles (88 solo), and also had three quarterback sacks, five fumble recoveries, and two interceptions.
Thomas had 76 tackles this season and ranked among the best players in the state with nine interceptions.
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Kahlid Hagens led an MRH offense that averaged 38.5 points a game, by passing for 2,237 yards, rushing for 628 yards, and totaling 31 combined touchdowns, while cousin Kashon Hagens caught 43 passes for 639 yards and scored seven touchdowns for the Devils this year.
No doubt Brentwood’s unsung hero, back to the playoffs with a team-high 127 tackles (84 solo), six sacks, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and a defensive touchdown last year.
We at Patch congratulate and salute the young men and their teammates on what was a fantastic 2011 football season at both MRH and Brentwood.