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McKENZIE (March 22) — Family members, coaches, teammates, teachers and classmates gathered in the McKenzie High School Theatre Friday for a signing ceremony as senior Stephone Haynes committed to play football for the Yellow Jackets of Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio.
As a three-year starter on the defensive line, Haynes accumulated 50 initial tackles, 41 assists, 19 tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, two caused fumbles and two fumble recoveries, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Besides defensive end, he also saw some snaps at tight end and offensive line.
Haynes told The Banner, “I’m grateful to play here. I’m glad that I had good coaches. The culture here, there are not that many high schools around that can match it. Although we didn’t have that many winning seasons while I was here, I enjoyed every moment, every play. I gave it everything I had. I’m grateful that he gave me the skills to be able to go on to the next level and play.”