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Latina to become a Cardinal!

FZN Senior Grant Latina to play football at William Jewell.

FZN Senior Grant Latina recently signed a "Letter of Intent" to play football for William Jewell College located in Liberty, Missouri. Latina, a two year starter, was a 1st team "All-Conference" performer for the Panthers last fall at the wide receiver position. He led the Panthers with 38 receptions for 521 yards and 6 touchdowns. Over the course of the last two seasons, Latina totaled: 72 receptions, 856 yards and 8 touchdowns. He was a key member of a Panther squad that finished the season with a 10 - 2 overall record. The Panthers claimed their 5th consecutive district title on their way to advancing to the state quarterfinals. Latina is also a member of the FZN Track and Field team.

William Jewell is a NCAA Division 2 school and is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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Seated: Aaron Latina, Grant Latina, Tricia Latina

Standing: Ted Hickey (FZN Activities Coordinator), Carl Scharf (FZN Assistant Coach), Josh Cooper (FZN Assistant Coach), Alaina Latina, Karl Odenwald (FZN Assistant Coach), Cameron Latina, Joe Bacon (FZN Head Football Coach), Joe Sutton (FZN Principal)

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