LaRosa’s MVP of the Week Winner

• Name: Dane Romero
• School: Lakota West
• Sport(s): Football - Basketball
• Graduating Year/G.P.A.: 2005/3.2
• Greatest Achievement: AAU basketball team 2-time Ohio champs
• Birth date: 2-2-86
• Height-Weight: 6’1” – 185 lbs.
• Residence: West Chester
• Parents: Michael Romero & Linda Romero-Smith
• Biggest Influence: “My family”
• Future Goals: Play in college-receive an education
• MVP Accomplishments: Lakota West senior Dane Romero was a 1,000+ yard rusher for the Firebirds last season as a running back, and he switched to QB this season in high fashion. As a junior, he rushed for 1,010 yards and holds the school record for longest rushing TD from scrimmage (89 yards). He set another school record this season at QB when he became the first Firebird to both pass and run for 100+ yards in a single game -- in a 28-6 win over Winton Woods, He passed for 139 yards-2 TDs and ran for 112 yards-1 TD. As a defense back, he also had a sack and fumble recovery in that game. Active in community service, including the PAWS animal adoption agency, Dane also plays basketball for the Firebirds, and his summer AAU team won the Ohio state title two years in a row. His favorite athlete is Michael Vick.
• Coach’s Quote -- “Dane is one of the most competitive people I have ever coached. I believe this is his greatest attribute. He will do whatever it takes to be successful because he loves to compete and win.” -- Larry Cox, Football Coach