4 Locals Sign on Football's National Letter of Intent Day
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Updated: 12:30 AM Feb 9, 2011
4 Locals Sign on Football's National Letter of Intent Day
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Local players make their college football decisions on National Letter of Intent day
Posted: 12:10 AM Feb 3, 2011
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It's a day that college football coaches, and high school football prospects have been waiting for: It's National Letter of Intent day where commitments are made, and careers are launched.

4 Mid Ohio Valley players made their choices known today.

2 Parkersburg High Big Reds, .Justin Johnson and Allan Wasonga made their choices this morning.

Johnson is gong with the West Virginia Mountaineers.

He followed up a verbal commitment to coach Bill Stewart with his signature on his National Letter of Intent.

Justin is 6 foot 3...290 pounds... and he's been a 3 year starter for the Big Reds

Justin will be joining his older brother----Josh Jenkins--- in the ranks of the Mountaineers offensive line.

Allan Wasonga---who Justin blocked for the last 2 season--will get his college football career off and running with Doc Holliday and Marshall University's Thundering Herd

Wasonga is a speedy back who's astonishing stats over his high school career at Point Pleasant and Parkersburg high drew national attention..

Allan had a great visit with coach Doc Holliday and he's happy that he will be playing close to home with the Herd.

Across the river, Warren senior Grant Venham is casting his football fortunes with Ohio University.

Grant respects Bobcats coach Frank Solich, and he was sold on the program after taking his official visit.

Venham was a triple threat for the Warriors on offense, defense, and special teams.

The special teams part is what interests the Bobcats. They want Grant to be their punter down the road.

He was ranked among the top 10 punting prospects by some recruiting service

Williamstown's Lane Knost is heading out of state for his career

Lane has decided to accept an offer to play for Kentucky Christian

Lane will return to his first love as wide receiver. His good speed and good hands making him a good prospect.

Lane believes the school will meet his spiritual and academic needs as well


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