Harlem’s Dixon, Shaw sign letters to play football in college

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Harlem’s Offensive lineman Matt Dixon plans to attend Quincy University in Quincy, Ill., while running back Brenton Shaw intends to go to Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn.

By Bob Balgemann
REPORTER
Two important members of Harlem’s 2016 varsity football have signed letters of intent to continue playing the game at the college level.
Offensive lineman Matt Dixon plans to attend Quincy University in Quincy, Ill., while running back Brenton Shaw intends to go to Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn.
Ceremonial signings were held Feb. 1 (Dixon) and Feb. 4 (Shaw) in The Commons area of Harlem High School.
“Matt went from a kid whose first year of football was his sophomore year and in three short years worked his way into a two-year starter, senior captain and all-conference player,” head coach Jim Morrow said. “He will be ready to compete right away.”
Dixon was part of a cohesive offensive line that helped Shaw set a new NIC-10 record for rushing yardage. During his senior year, Shaw had five games in which he ran for 100 or more yards.
Of Shaw, coach Morrow said, “Brenton Shaw winds up an outstanding three-year varsity career. He leaves as the NIC-10 all-time rushing leader and two-time all-conference selection. He was the NIC-10 Offensive MVP in 2015. His coaches expect him to make an immediate impact on offense. He is also a tremendous special teams threat.”
Shaw was elevated to the varsity early in his sophomore year and wound up carrying the ball 40 times for 209 yards. As a junior he ran 233 times for 1,698 yards and during his senior year he carried 255 times for 1,675 yards. That adds up to 3,574 yards, an average of 6.9 yards per carry, and 35 touchdowns.
But that’s not all.
During the 2016 season Shaw had

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