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Warriors Grab D-9 All-District Team Honors

Leyton's Warrior Football team had several athletes selected for the 2022-23 D-9 All-District Football Team.

Senior Justin Ernest was named to the First Team Offense as a Tight End/Wide Receiver. He had 25 receptions for 395 yards and 7 touchdowns and rushed the ball 10 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns on the season. He was also named to the First Team as a Kickoff/Punt Returner.

He returned 10 kickoffs for 242 yards and two punts for 24 yards.

Senior Jakob Kruse was named to the Second Team Offense for Offensive Line. He anchored a line that gained 900 yards rushing with a 4.3 yard per carry average and 649 passing yards on the season.

Junior Kaleb Borges was named to the Second Team Defense for Defensive Line. He had 66 total tackles and four tackles for loss on the season. Senior Chance Carter was also named to the Second Team Defense for Defensive Line. He had 53 total tackles and two tackles for loss on the season.

Senior Dawson Juelfs was named to the Second Team Defense as a Linebacker. He had 58 total tackles and four tackles for loss on the season. Junior Trenton Rushman was selected to the Second Team Defense as a Defensive Back. He had 47 total tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries on the season.

Senior Damyn Russ was selected as an Honorable Mention. At quarterback, he completed 34 of 79 passes for 456 yards and 7 touchdowns.

 

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