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Football - Pennsylvania

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Lamont Wade

Cornerback/running back
CLAIRTON HS
CLAIRTON, PENNSYLVANIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

229

Rushing yards

32

Rushing touchdowns

39.5

Tackles
“Lamont Wade plays the game the way it's supposed to be played. He's a pure athlete and he's so dangerous with the ball in his hands. He's excellent at cornerback too, and he can defend the run just as well as the pass.”
Joe Salvino
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior running back and cornerback had led the Bears to a 14-0 record and a berth in the Class A state championship game. Wade had rushed for 2,298 yards and 32 touchdowns on 164 carries through 14 ga

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Academic Achievement

Wade has maintained a 3.44 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

An elementary school mentor, he has volunteered locally on behalf of youth sports programs and his churchs youth ministry.