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Gatorade 2016 - 2017: Player of the Year

Football - Alaska

Gatorade Player of the year

Brenner Furlong

Running back/linebacker
SOLDOTNA HS
SOLDOTNA, ALASKA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

143

Rushing yards

15

Rushing touchdowns

37

Tackles
“Brenner was that athlete that you had to spend valuable time game-planning for. His ability to see the field and make cuts is exemplary. Great burst speed and power makes him the whole package.”
Dennis Diviney
Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound junior running back and outside linebacker led the Stars to a 10-0 record and a fifth straight Medium Division state championship this past season. Furlong rushed for 1,439 yards and 15 touchdowns on 173 carries, including 270 yar

Academic Achievement

Furlong has maintained a 3.5 GPA in the classroom.

Exemplary Character

He has volunteered locally with the Wounded Warrior Project and as a youth football coach. He has also donated his time as a mentor to a special-needs student at his school.