1999 Sun Football All-State Defensive Team

Friday, Nov. 26, 1999 | 9:41 a.m.

DL: Marcus Levi, Western, 6-4, 270, Sr.

Powerful end spent season in opposing backfields

DL: Lynn McGruder, Cheyenne, 6-2, 280, Sr.

Foes designed offenses to avoid Desert Shields tackle

DL: Garye Twitchell, McQueen, 5-11, 215, Sr.

Made eight tackles in 4A title game, three for losses

DL: Michael Yenick, Bishop Monogue, 6-2, 230, Sr.

Spearheaded 3A champs' defensive unit

LB: Taylor Miller, Cimarron-Memorial, 6-2, 215, Sr.

Fierce competitor led stingy Spartans defense

LB: Jonathan Pollard, Las Vegas, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Hard-nosed Wildcat led team with 91 tackles, four forced fumbles

LB: Adam Seward, Bonanza, 6-2, 230, Sr.

Equally adept at stopping run, pass

LB: Matt White, McQueen, 6-2, 210, Sr.

Earned Northern Nevada Defensive MVP award

DB: DeJaun Ashley, Silverado, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Athletic corner scored three defensive TDs

DB: Jamaal Brimmer, Durango, 6-2, 205, Sr.

Hard-hitting safety showed knack for making big play

DB: Kyler Rushton, Cimarron-Memorial, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Helped shut down Las Vegas, McQueen passing attacks in playoffs

DB: Ryan Still, Elko, 5-9, 150, Sr.

Speedy corner shut down opponents' top threat

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