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NAME: Max Klare
SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School
SPORT(S): Baseball-Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2022
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Commitment to play college sports at Purdue U.
BIRTHDATE: 7/8/2003
HEIGHT: 6'4"-227 lbs.
PARENTS: Andy & Susan
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Parents
FUTURE GOAL: Win a baseball state championship

St. Xavier senior Max Klare is a two-sport all-star in baseball and football. He is committed to Purdue University as a football tight end and is planning to play baseball as well.

In baseball, playing either centerfield or shortstop for St. X, Max hit around .372 this season with 20 RBI. He was named first-team all-league and second-team all-city by the Southwest Ohio Baseball Coaches Association. Last season, he hit .400 and led the league in doubles and home runs and was second in the league in RBI. He had 14 multi-hit games, including a 9-1 win vs. Elder in which he collected three hits-a single, a triple and a home run - and three RBI. For his accomplishments last season, Max was named GCL South Co-Player of the Year, Cincinnati Div. I Player of the Year and second-team all-Ohio. He plays for the Midland organization during the summer.

A tight end in football, Max suffered a broken collarbone in the first game of the season, but fought back following surgery to play in the final four games of the season and helped the Bombers win an Ohio state championship. He was named first-team all-GCL South.

An academic first honors' student, he is active in community service. His favorite athlete is Bo Jackson, favorite entertainer is Kenny Chesney, favorite book is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and most-like-to-meet is Kobe Bryant

COACH'S QUOTE – "Max is one of the finest all-around athletes I have ever had the privilege to coach and one of the best that St. Xavier has ever had. He is an outstanding leader by example whether it be on the field or in the classroom."
— Bob Sherlock, varsity baseball coach



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