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CHRIS CIONNI - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER
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NAME: Chris Cionni
SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School
SPORT(S): Football-Track
GRADUATING YR.: 2006
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning the GCL.
BIRTHDATE: 7-12-87
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'8" - 160 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Western Hills
PARENTS: Tony & Cathy
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "Coach Specht."
FUTURE GOAL: "Graduate from college."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This senior running back for the #1 Bombers in the season opener scored the lone TD in the big 7-0 win vs. defending Ohio state champion Colerain. Last year, Chris paced the team to a 10-0 regular season record, leading the conference in rushing with 1,187 yards, including 11 TDs running and another 3 TDs receiving. Big games included running for 202 yards (1 TD) in 21-0 win vs. Columbus St. Francis De Sales and running for 205 yards (2 TDs) plus catching a TD pass in a win over Moeller. He also ran for 2 TDs -- including the game-winner -- in the 33-30 double OT win vs. Elder (Elder's first loss at The Pit in 4 years), and he scored 4 TDs (3 rushing, 1 receiving) in the 47-10 win over Westerville North. For his efforts, Chris was named 1st team all-city and Southwest Ohio, and special mention all-Ohio. Chris also runs track for the Bombers and was named honorable mention all-city in the 800 relay.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Chris is as physically tough as anyone I've coached. His work ethic is second to none, and his desire to win for the team is unmatched. Above all, Chris is a first-class human being." -- Steve Specht, Football Coach