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Published: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Ursuline junior draws raves
One publication names
running back Darrell Mason the top junior in the state.

By JOE SCALZO
VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

YOUNGSTOWN ? Meet Darrell Mason.

He's 6-foot-1, 215 pounds. He rushed for 503 yards as a sophomore for Ursuline last season.

Mason reportedly was named the top junior in the state in this month's issue of Ohio High magazine, which means this promising young player is about to be known state-wide.

"It's nice, but I can't be that flattered," said Mason, who seemed a little embarrassed when he heard the news this week. "It just means I've got to work even harder to stay on top.

"You know someone else is always working."

"I like the pressure, so I don't care about that," Mason said. "I believe in myself."

Mason, who plays running back and safety, came on strong toward the end of last season, finishing the year with four touchdowns, 58 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and 21/2 tackles for loss.

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