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CORY FARRIS - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER
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NAME: Cory Farris
SCHOOL: Boone County High School
SPORT(S): Baseball-Football
GRADUATING YR.: 2008
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning That's My Boy Award.
BIRTHDATE: 12-29-89
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6' – 195 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Florence, Ky.
PARENTS: Bill & Tami
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My parents & my brother."
FUTURE GOAL: "Play professional baseball."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This senior is a 2-sport superstar. In baseball, Cory, a 4-year starter, hit .444 last year with 8 homeruns and 45 RBIs and was named 1st team all-NKY, all-region and HM all-state. Holding virtually every school offensive record, Cory was named as a Top 50 prospect in the nation, and will play baseball next season at the U. of Kentucky. On the gridiron, Cory was runner-up Mr. Kentucky Football, rushing for 2,824 yds. (32 TDs) this past season. He is Boone County's and Northern Kentucky's 2nd all-time career rusher (6,227 yds.), ranking only behind NFLer Shaun Alexander. He was NKY Player of the Year, 1st team all-state and the winner of the prestigious National Football Foundation's That's My Boy Award for Northern Kentucky. Cory also played 2 years of basketball for the Rebels. His favorite athlete is Pete Rose, favorite movie is The Natural and favorite book is Touchdown Alexander.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Cory's work ethic, attitude and performance on and off the field have been outstanding. His integrity and character have made him an example and leader for his peers." -- Matt Wilhoite, Baseball Coach