LaRosa's MVP
Justice Burnam - LAROSA'S MVP FEATURED ATHLETE
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NAME: Justice Burnam
SCHOOL: Anderson High School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Making it to state Final Four
BIRTHDATE: 8/1/2006
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'1"-187 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Anderson
PARENT: Bryeon & Michelle
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: “Mrs. Hill”
FUTURE GOAL: Win a state championship

The ECC has a top quarterback in Justice Burnam who entered his senior season as the league's top passer with 4,186 yards his junior campaign, when he led the Raptors to the Ohio Div. II state semifinals, finishing with a 13-2 overall record, 8-1 in league play. He tossed 41 TDs on the season, plus ran the ball for an additional 596 yards and seven touchdowns. So far this season, in the first seven games, he has passed for a league-leading 2, 097 yards and 25 TDs, while Anderson sits atop the ECC with a 7-0 overall record, 6-0 in league play.

For his excellence on the gridiron, Justice last season was named first-team all-conference, first-team all-city Div. II (Enquirer), first-team all-SWO District and second-team Div. II all-Ohio. His top games last season included vs. Loveland when he threw for 391 yards and three TDs, vs. South Oldham when he passed for 256 yards and six touchdowns and vs. Little Miami when he threw for 384 yards and six TDs. In the regional championship game win over Withrow, he threw for 293 yards and five touchdowns plus rushed for 59 yards and one touchdown.

A good academic student who is active in community service, Justice plans on playing football at the next level but has not yet made a college commitment. He also played basketball for the Raptors his junior year.

His favorite athlete and most-like-to-meet is Sean O'Malley, his favorite entertainer is the UFC, favorite book is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and favorite movie is Star Wars-Revenge of the Sith.



COACH'S QUOTE – “Justice is a role model for our elementary students. He loves Anderson High School. We love his ability to work with his peers and our coaches to create a positive environment.”
—Evan Dreyer, Varsity Football Coach



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GRADUATING YEAR: 2025
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Sept. 17
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