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Hardin, Smith Earn All-Ohio Football Honors
Seniors Austin Hardin and Jacob Smith have each added yet another honor to their respective resumes as each was recognized as All-Ohio third team selections. They become the first Milford All-Ohio selections since Cameron Kells and Connor Foster in 2018.
Here’s another look at the recipients awards and their season highlights.
Austin Hardin
• Rewrote the Milford record book for passing, setting new marks for single season touchdown passes (40), yards (2,979), completions (210) and completion percentage (68.2%)
• Also set new school career marks for TD passes (64), yards (5,713), completions (431) and completion percentage (61.2%)
• A first team All-ECC and All-Southwest District honoree
Jacob Smith
• A first team All-ECC and All-Southwest District selection
• Established himself as one of the most dangerous two-way players in the league as a defensive back and a returner
• Tied for the league lead with six interceptions, while adding 14 pass break-ups
• Finished second on the squad with 77 tackles, including 8.5 for loss. Tacked on a pair of sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a pair of blocked kicks
• Was explosive in the return game as one of only two league players to return both a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown all season (recorded one of each vs. Lebanon). Returned a second kickoff for a TD vs. Turpin
• A first time All-ECC choice
