Dante Booker big in state title win 
December, 2, 2012
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Brad Bournival | ESPN.com
Dante Booker (Akron, Ohio/St. Vincent-St. Mary) knew he had an incredible sophomore season. His 157 tackles, 14 sacks, three fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles were indicative of that.
But the ESPN Watch List linebacker wanted more heading into his junior season. He wanted that elusive state championship that had evaded the Fighting Irish since 1988.
“Your junior season is very important to see what kind of team you’ve got and what you’ve got,” Booker said back in August. “I’m never satisfied. I just have to go out there every day and get better. I’m going to try to be a leader for the team.”
But the ESPN Watch List linebacker wanted more heading into his junior season. He wanted that elusive state championship that had evaded the Fighting Irish since 1988.
“Your junior season is very important to see what kind of team you’ve got and what you’ve got,” Booker said back in August. “I’m never satisfied. I just have to go out there every day and get better. I’m going to try to be a leader for the team.”
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