2002: Played in all 11 games ... had a GLIAC season-high six punt returns at Ferris State ... had his first two receptions of the season against Grand Valley ... returned six punts for 73 yards at FSU including a 39-yard effort which set-up the go-ahead touchdown ... had his first Warrior touchdown reception versus Ashland ... had career-highs in receptions (3) and receiving yards (42) vs. NMU ... set the WSU for single-season punt returns (30).
2001: Played at College of the Canyons ... helped the Cougars to a 10-1 record ... named to the All-Conference Honorable Mention team ... recovered an onside kick attempt by Saddleback in the Western State Conference Bowl ... rushed 10 times for 68 yards and one touchdown ... had 23 receptions for 324 yards and four touchdowns ... returned 12 kickoffs for 255 yards.
2000: had 51 carries for 292 yards and three touchdowns ... caught 22 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns ... had nine kickoff returns for 232 yards ... rushed for a season-high 116 yards against L.A. Pierce College.
High School: A 2000 graduate of Valencia ... was a two-year letterwinner for the Vikings ... earned All-City, All-League and All-Valley honors ... had six catches for 218 yards and three touchdowns in one game ... served as football team captain in 1999 ... was a track letterwinner in the triple jump.
Personal: Born July 9, 1982, in El Paso, Texas ... son of Larry Lawson and Regina Stokes-Lawson ... has two brothers, Sheldon and Lawrence, and two sisters, Sharmane and Sabrina ... full name is Stephen William Stokes ... business major ... named to the Coach[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0+) for Fall 2002.
Stokes[apos] Career Statistics
Receiving
Year No. Yds Avg TD Long
2002 11 145 13.2 1 25
Kickoff Returns Punt Returns
Year No. Yds Avg Long No. Yds Avg Long
2002 3 48 16.0 18 30 130 4.3 39
