Deer Park Football Star Jasawn Thompson Wins Prestigious Awards

Deer Park High School football star Jasawn Thompson was recently named the 2014 winner of the Rob Burnett Award, given to the top defensive player in Suffolk County, and the Bob Collotta Award, presented to Suffolk’s best linebacker.

Thompson was recognized at the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association’s annual banquet, held on Dec. 1 in Hauppauge.

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The senior finished the season on defense with 76 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles, and was named both All-County and All-Conference. He also excelled at running back, scoring 19 touchdowns and amassing 1,624 yards.

Thompson will play middle linebacker on scholarship for the University of Delaware next fall.

Photos by Deer Park School District:

Photo 1: Deer Park High School football star Jasawn Thompson was congratulated by Athletic Director Dominick Fontana for winning the prestigious Rob Burnett and Bob Collotta awards.

Photo 2: Deer Park High School football star Jasawn Thompson was the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Rob Burnett and Bob Collotta awards.

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