2005 All Star East
Bryan Thomas
Defensive Line
6’1″ 260 lbs.
High School Coach: Mark Thomas
High School: South Lyon, A
College: Grand Valley State University
Bryan played varsity football for three years. In his senior season he was elected Co-Captain. He also received the Outstanding Lineman award that year. He was selected to First Team All Conference, All Area, All Metro North, and the Division 1 All State Team his senior season. Bryan amassed over 200 tackles in his three years as a defensive lineman. Bryan also started two years as an offensive lineman.
Bryan participated in varsity basketball for two years where he earned second team All League honors. He lettered in varsity tennis, and track each, for one year.
Bryan thanked, “my parents, brother, and sister for giving me the support I needed and never letting me settle for less than my best. Also the family for supporting me when they had a chance too. I would also like to thank my coaches for teaching me everything I know. I especially want to thank my teammates for being there through all the great times and memories during our senior season. I give a special thanks to my teammates and friends, Nate, Scooter, Mize, and Dave. I also give a big thank you to all the fans who packed the Jungle every week to support us.”
Awards
All Kensington Valley Conference 1st Team, 2003 and 2004
All Area 1st Team, Ann Arbor News, 2003 and 2004
All Metro North, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, 2004
All State Division 1, 2004