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DEMARIO PLEASANT - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER
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NAME: Demario Pleasant
SCHOOL: Northwest High School
SPORT(S): Basketball-Football
GRADUATING YR.: 2007
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Playing both basketball & football as a freshman.
BIRTHDATE: 11-10-88
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6' - 188 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Pleasant Run Farms
PARENTS: Brent & Lynette
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My God."
FUTURE GOAL: "Play college football."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This senior is a 2-sport all-star who has played basketball and football for the Knights since his freshman year. In basketball, Demario is a point guard twice named 1st team all-FAVC Cardinal. He has had a solid year this season, scoring 22 vs. Badin and Mt. Healthy, 21 vs. Harrison, and 17 vs. Roger Bacon. He averaged 12 points a game as a sophomore, and last year he averaged 14 points-4 rebounds a game while earning honors as honorable mention all-city and all-Southwest Ohio district. In football, the versatile Demario played running back, free safety and kick returner. He had 538 yards rushing, 102 yards receiving and 37 solo tackles on defense in earning honorable mention all-city recognition. His favorite entertainer is Will Smith, his favorite athlete is LeBron James, and his most-like-to-meet is Michael Jordan. He has not yet selected a college, but plans to play football at the next level.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Demario is our leader on the floor; he is an excellent point guard who rarely turns the ball over. He also is very tenacious on defense." � Tom Orth, Basketball Coach