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Maxwell Woods

Running back/defensive back
CHANHASSEN HS
CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

1844

Rushing Yards

20

Rushing Touchdowns

15

Passes Caught

33

Tackles
“We’ve competed against Max the last three years and he’s been so impactful. Offense, defense and special teams, he was dominant.”
Corey Shea
Head Coach - head coach of Waconia High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound senior running back and defensive back led the Storm to a 13-0 record and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Woods rushed for 1,844 yards and 20 touchdowns, averaging 8.6 yards per carry, including 215 yards and two scores in Chanhassen’s 34-31, overtime win over St. Thomas Academy in the title game. He also caught 15 passes for 258 yards and five scores in addition to returning two kickoffs for touchdowns. Defensively, Woods recorded 33 tackles and forced two fumbles.

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Academic Achievement

Woods has maintained a 3.25 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football on scholarship at South Dakota State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Woods has volunteered locally with Feed My Starving Children and as a Vacation Bible School teacher. He has also donated his time as a youth football and basketball coach.