THOMAS SIGNS WITH REINHARDT

Monticello Hurricane football standout A.J. Thomas signed a letter of intent last Thursday to attend Reinhardt University. Ryan Anderson (back row, second from left) was on hand at Jasper County High School to present Mr. Thomas (front row, second from left) with signing papers that contract him to four years at Reinhardt University on a football scholarship.

Mr. Thomas played linebacker and running back for the ’Canes and totaled 992 yards rushing and had a total of nine touchdowns in his senior year. He also had 137 tackles on defense for the season.

At the signing, he was accompanied by his family and Head Coach Eddie Roberts for the occasion. Pictured here are (front row) Alvarez L. Thomas, Sr., father; A.J. Thomas, Julie Thomas, mother; Dorothy Thomas, great-grandmother; (back row) Lane Thomas, brother; Mr. Anderson, Jena Perales, aunt; and Coach Roberts.