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NAME: Joseph Hocker
SCHOOL: Deer Park High
School
SPORT(S):
Basketball-Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2019
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Div.
I scholarship for football
BIRTHDATE: 12/08/99
HEIGHT: 6'6"-250 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Deer Park
MOM: Jody
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Isaiah
Revels
FUTURE GOAL: Earn college
degree; play pro football
Deer Park senior two-sport star Joseph Hocker already has an Ohio
state championship under his belt. The 6'6", 250 lb. basketball center
was an integral part of last year's remarkable Wildcats' team that
went an undefeated 29-0 and won the Ohio state Div. III basketball
championship. The Wildcats' basketball team was named the best high
school sports' team in the Cincinnati area for the 2017-2018 school
year.
Before recently sustaining an injury, Joseph had some big games this
season, including a huge 21 points-20 rebounds game vs. Summit Country
Day. Other double-double games include vs. Taylor (13 points-12
rebounds) and Taft (12 points-17 rebounds). He was leading the CHL in
both rebounds per game (11.4) and blocks per game (3.3) before the
injury.
His junior year, Joseph averaged 7.3 ppg. 6.4 rebounds per game and
was named to the state all-tournament team as well as earning
honorable mention all-conference and all-city recognition.
In football, Joseph played tight end and defensive end for the
Wildcats, and had over 1,000 all-purpose yards this past season with
15 TDs. On defense, he also contributed 28 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He
was named 1st team all-CHL, 1st team all-city, 1st team all-SWO
District and special mention all-state. He will play football
collegiately at Florida International University.
Active in community service, Joseph's favorite athlete is Peyton
Manning, favorite entertainer is Kevin Hart, favorite book is The
Uncommon Life of Tony Dungy, favorite movie is Lone Survivor and
most-like-to-meet is Inky Johnson.
COACH'S QUOTE – "Joe is a coach's dream. He is a hard worker who
listens, strives to be better and always has a smile on his face."
— Steve Gentry, Basketball Coach
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