CENTERVILLE — A popular ESPN personality and Centerville High School alum will be honored before Friday night’s football game.
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Centerville will host St. Xavier on Friday night and we will have a LIVE preview today on News Center 7 at 5.
ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit played quarterback for the Elks during the 1980s under coach Bog Gregg and was named Ohio’s Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior in 1987, according to a school spokesperson.
Herbstreit played college football at Ohio State.
His son, Chase, plays quarterback for St. Xavier.
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Centerville Mayor Brooks Compton has officially proclaimed Friday as “Kirk Herbstreit Day,” the spokesperson said.
During the ceremony, the mayor will present Kirk Herbstreit with a Proclamation and a special coin to commemorate the day.
Kickoff between the Elks and Bombers is at 7 p.m. on Friday.
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