FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2008

Jared Brawner named first team All-Region

Brookings S.D. -  Missouri Southern junior linebacker Jared Brawner has been named to the Daktronics Super Region Four All-Region Team as announced today. Voting is conducted by sports information directors within the region.

Brawner, a 6-1, 237 pound native of Kirksville, Mo., is a first team selection and his name now goes on the national All-American Ballot.

A three-year starter for the Lions, Brawner was a first-team All-MIAA selection this season after leading the MIAA in tackles (120 - 10.9 per game). He also finished second in the MIAA in fumbles forced and received. Brawner also ranks 10th in Division II in tackles per game and set two different career highs this season with game totals of 17 and 18 tackles.

Brawner was one of  six MIAA players to be selected to the first team defense. The complete list of the All-Region team is below.

2008 Super Region Four All-Region Team