ALBANY HERALD FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Baconton Charter’s Matthew Deen
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MATTHEW DEEN, BACONTON CHARTER, RB/LB
Deen played a major role in helping Baconton Charter pick up their second win of the season, a 47-12 rout at Stewart County Friday night. The junior rushed for 193 yards on 19 carries, scored two touchdowns and also added two 2-point conversion runs.
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