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Aaron Thornton

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Pearl, Miss.

High School:
Pearl HS

Height / Weight:
5-7 / 147

Position:
MF

Club Team:
Jackson Futbol Club

2006 (Freshman):
Played in 10 matches, while starting two ... Took two shots, one on goal.

High School:
Graduated from Pearl High School ... Named Rankin County Player of the Year as a senior ... Member of three Mississippi State Championship teams from 2004-2006 ... State finalist from 2002 through 2004 ... First team All-State in 2005 and 2006 ... Second team All-State in 2004 and 2005 ... Scored 42 career goals and recorded 50 assists ... Named high school Offensive MVP in 2005 and 2006 ... Also lettered in tennis for one year.

Personal:
Son of Tony and Tammy Thornton ... Majoring in sports and exercise science ... Has one sibling, Brittany (22).