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Jace Henry

Quarterback/linebacker
LATHROP HS
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

1573

Rushing yards

23

Touchdowns

1296

Passing yards

16

Tackles
“Jace is a once-in-a-lifetime player. He had to earn his way up through our system. He carried the defense for us as a junior, and this year he carried the offense.”
Luke Balash
Head Coach - Head coach of Lathrop High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound senior quarterback and linebacker rushed for 1,573 yards and 23 touchdowns this past season, leading the Malemutes (5-4) to the Division II state championship game. Henry also passed for 1,296 yards and 14 touchdowns, while recording 16 tackles and punting for a 36.8-yard average. Henry was named the Alaska Coaches Association State Player of the Year and the Division II Player of the Year.

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Academic Achievement

Henry has maintained a 3.95 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Henry, who appeared in commercials and sitcoms as a child, has volunteered locally as part of community beautification projects and with the Special Olympics.