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HOSEA SIMPSON - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER
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NAME: Hosea Simpson
SCHOOL: Winton Woods High School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YR.: 2007
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: 1st team all-city - led city in rushing.
BIRTHDATE: 10-13-87
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'9" - 195 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Forest Park
MOM: Janise Gandy
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "Coach Troy Everhart."
FUTURE GOAL: "Play in the NFL."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This senior running back for the Warriors has had a great prep football career; as a sophomore he set a school single game running record by rushing for 402 yards (his 5 TDs tied a school record) vs. Harrison. Last year, Hosea led the city in rushing with 1,674 yards while scoring 25 TDs. He was named Cincinnati Div. II Player of the Year, Southwest Ohio Offensive Co-Player of the Year, 1st team all-conference, 1st team all-city and 1st team all-state. He's sharp this season, too, rambling for 234 yards (1 TD) in a 41-20 victory over Akron Tallmadge. In his prep career, prior to this year, Hosea ran for 2,772 yards and 34 TDs. Active in community service, Hosea's favorite athlete is Barry Sanders and his most-like-to-meet is Reggie White. A good candidate to play football at the next level, Hosea has not yet committed to a college.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Hosea is a physical, pounding back who also has tremendous breakaway speed." � Troy Everhart, Football Coach