CSU In the News: A Homecoming game ball for mom

Posted Oct 16 2023
Marauder football players including Mike White, No. 35, defensive MVP of the 2023 Homecoming Game

Above: Mike White (center), No. 35, was named the Defensive MVP for Saturday's Homecoming Game against Savannah State.

Mike White, defensive lineman for Central State University

Mike White, a defensive lineman for Central State University, was named the Defensive MVP following the Marauders' triumphant 21-10 win over Savannah State during Saturday's Homecoming Game.

After the post-game talk with the coach and team, White, a sophomore from nearby Springfield, rushed to present his prize to his mother, Rebekah Howard. 

Read more about the game and White's inspiration in Archdeacon: A Homecoming game ball for mom from the Dayton Daily News.

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