Santa Fe football players chosen for two major games

ALACHUA – Every year, the best high school football players from Florida and Georgia face off in the Border War Football Game in Valdosta, Ga., and this year, a local star will make the trip.

Tim Deen, of Santa Fe High, is a defensive end, linebacker, tight end and punter for the Raiders. He led the team to a winning season at 6-4, and narrowly missed post-season contention. Deen has proven to be a versatile player all year, and averaged just over 41 yards per punt. The game will take place in Valdosta on Jan. 10.

“Tim is a great kid and very deserving of this honor,” said Bill Wiles, Raiders head football coach.

However, the football field is not the only place Tim excels. He carries a 4.1-weighted GPA and is involved in student government at Santa Fe High School as well. Deen is also a multi-sport athlete, as a member of the school’s baseball team.

“He represents SFHS and our community with integrity and class. He represents what Raider pride is all about,” Wiles said. “Raider Nation is very proud of and happy for Tim.”

Deen isn't the only one representing the Raiders in a major event. Sumner Barnard, Cory Jones, Mac Welch and Lee Washington are set to participate in the North Central Florida All Star Football Game to be held at Fort White High School on Saturday, Jan. 18. This is the sixth year the game has been played.

“We are very proud of these young men and are happy that they have the opportunity to represent SFHS on the football field one more time,” Wiles said.  

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