FZN Senior Jacob Triplett recently committed to play football at Missouri Baptist University located in St. Louis County. Triplett was a key member of the Panther football team that advanced to the state semi-final game last fall. He was named as 1st team GAC Central "All-Conference" defensive back. Triplett amassed an impressive 48 solo tackles while also recording 2 interceptions and 1 fumble during the 2017 campaign. A two-way player, Triplett also stood out on the offensive side of the ball. He was placed on the "All-Conference" 2nd team as a running back. Triplett rushed for 477 yards and 9 touchdowns on 56 attempts. He nabbed 20 receptions for 321 years an 4 touchdowns.
Missouri Baptist University is NAIA program that competes as a member of the American Midwest Conference. Last season the Spartans finished the season with a 3 - 8 mark. Triplett will join 2015 FZN graduate Marcus Lowery on the Spartan squad.
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Seated: Jodie Triplett, Jacob Triplett, Craig Triplett
Standing: Ted Hickey (FZN Activities Coordinator), Marty Robinson (FZN Assistant Coach), Carl Scharf (FZN Assistant Coach), Joe Bacon (FZN Head Coach), Josh Cooper (FZN Assistant Coach), Joe Sutton (FZN Principal), Karl Odenwald (FZN Assistant Coach)