New Class of 2017 Hall of Famer, Chris Hurd

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Chris Hurd, Football DVHS 2001

The four-year starting quarterback for Deer Valley High earned All-State underclassmen honors as a sophomore and ALL-BVAL as a senior in addition to being named honorable mention “Best in the West”. His career passing yards of 4,804 is the most ever by any quarterback in Antioch history. Chris earned a full ride scholarship to Washington State University where he was a member of the 2003 Rose Bowl team. Hurd along with the other members of the Class of 2017 will be inducted into the Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 7th. For more information visit www.antiochsportslegends.com.

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