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Phoenix Henriquez

Wide receiver
SMYRNA HS
SMYRNA , DELAWARE
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

83

Passes Caught

1069

Receiving Yards

15

Receiving Touchdowns

5

Rushing Touchdowns
“Phoenix is a quiet, all-business type of guy within the realm of sports; he leads through hard work and consistency in positive body language. He’s been a model athlete within our community.”
Mike Judy
Head Coach - Smyrna High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior wide receiver led the Eagles (7-5) to the Class 3A state semifinals this past season. Henriquez caught 83 passes for 1,069 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 12.9 yards per reception. The 3A District 2 Offensive Player of the Year, he also rushed 14 times for 114 yards and five touchdowns and broke off a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

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Academic Achievement

Henriquez has maintained a B average in the classroom. At the time of his selection, he had made a verbal commitment to receive athletic aid to play football at Syracuse University next fall. 

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Exemplary Character

A member of the Smyrna High STEM Club, Henriquez has volunteered locally teaching STEM lessons to elementary school students in the district. He has also donated his time to various community service initiatives through the Smyrna Student Athlete Leadership Team, including the annual Christmas toy drive and gift-wrapping event.