Shaylar Brunell commits to playing football for Southwest Minnesota State University

By Jean Seegers

Reporter

ROCKTON – Hononegah High School (HHS) senior Shaylar Brunell signed a letter of intent to play football for the Mustangs of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. The university is a Division II school.

HHS Athletic Director Steve Cofoid said Brunell played basketball and football his freshman year at HHS. He played on the on the varsity team as a defensive back during his sophomore, junior and senior year.

During his career, Brunell had 37 solo tackles, 28 tackle assists, 10 pass break-ups and four interceptions.

“Shay is the best technical corner back that I have been able to coach,” Coach Bryan Jenkins said. “He’s a great kid and has a great work ethic. I have seen a lot of growth academically as well as athletically.”

Brunell thanked his coaches, his mother Dawn Brunell and his grandparents Eddie and

Deniece Brunell.

Jean Seeger photo

Hononegah High School (HHS) athlete Shaylar Brunell signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 3, to play football for Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. next fall. Brunell played defensive back on the Indians football team all four years at HHS. He is pictured with his mother Dawn Brunell (left), and grandparents Deneice and Eddie Brunell.