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September 6, 2018
Tarpons hopeful for renewed success in 2018
September 6, 2018
DEON JENKINS
JUNIOR • FOOTBALL • CENTRAL LAFOURCHE HIGH SCHOOL
NAME:
Peon Jenkins
HEIGHT:
5’8′
WEIGHT:
175 pounds
GRADE:
Junior
SCHOOL:
Central Lafourche-High School
SPORTS PLAYED
Deon is a standout football player far Central Lafourche High School. He is the starting halfback on a Trojans football team that was one game away from the playoffs Last fall. but has eyes on making it much deeper into the season this year.
STATS:
Deem had a solid season last year as a sophomore, serving as one of the area’s top rushers. This year; it appears he has eyes far even bigger successes. In the season opener, Dean rushed for more than 350 yards with six touchdowns in a Trojans win
GOALS:
“To keep working hard and doing whatever my team needs me to do to get victories
WORKING ON:
Quickness, shiftiness, blocking and getting stronger.
STRENGTHS:
Versatility and ability to see the hole, patience between the tackles.
CREDENTIALS:
One of the best halfbacks in the area-if not the state – is Central Lafourche standout Dean Jenkins. The junior halfback has roared to a huge start in the 2018 season, rushing for more than 3CO yards and six touchdowns in the season opener for a Trojans team hungry to get to the playoff in Class SA. Deon had success last year as a sophomore* as well. Off the field, the halfback said he enjoys hanging out with friends and family
Visit houmatimes.com to see a video on Deon doing this thing!
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