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Kristian Story

Quarterback/safety
LANETT HS
LANETT, ALABAMA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

2677

Passing yards

31

Passing touchdowns

1068

Rushing yards

12947

Career offensive yards
“Kristian is the kind of player that is hard to defend. He prolongs plays with his feet, gets out of the pocket and throws the ball downfield, or he just out-thinks you. He’s a complete player.”
Buster Daniel
Head Coach - Head coach of Valley High
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior quarterback and safety had led the Panthers to a 13-0 record and a berth in the Class 1A state championship game against Mars Hill Bible High. Story passed for 2,677 yards and 31 touchdowns in addition to rushing for 1,068 yards and 15 scores through 13 games. A three-time First Team All-State honoree, he entered the title game with a state-record 171 total touchdowns and 12,947 yards of total offense, 10 yards shy of the Alabama record.

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Academic Achievement

Story has maintained a B-plus average in the classroom. He has verbally committed to play football on scholarship at the University of Alabama next fall.

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Exemplary Character

Story has volunteered locally at a nursing home and as a youth football coach in addition to donating his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church youth group.