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SAM DIEHL - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER
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NAME: Sam Diehl
SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School
SPORT(S): Football-Baseball
GRADUATING YR.: 2006
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: 3-year starter at QB.
BIRTHDATE: 7-22-88
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'1" - 185 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Ft. Thomas
PARENTS: Bud & Jo
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My mom."
FUTURE GOAL: "Become rich and famous."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In a 25-23 win vs. Ryle, this senior QB became the school's all-time passing record holder, having thrown for 4,000+ yards in his stellar 3-year varsity career. He also holds the school single-game passing record (321 yards). Sam led the team to a 12-1 record last year, and this season led his team to a 8-2 record during the regular season, throwing for 1,544 yards (3rd in Northern Kentucky) and 22 TDs (2nd in Northern Kentucky). In a 37-6 win vs. Pikeville, he accounted for 4 TDs (2 rushing, 2 passing), and threw for 268 yards and 5 TDs in a win vs. Ludlow. Sam comes by his football talent naturally -- dad Bud was a defensive end for UK in the mid-70s. A top academic student, Sam also plays baseball for the Thoroughbreds as a pitcher. His favorite entertainer is Chris Farley; his favorite athlete is Michael Vick, and his most-like-to-meet is Emeril Lagasse.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Sam is a very accurate passer and one of our best runners, along with being a good leader." -- Bob Schneider, Football Coach