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Harrisonburg (VA) running back Alex Owah is one of the top in-state prospects in the 2009 recruiting class. A 3-year starter for head coach Tim Sarver, the 5-11, 170-pound Owah turned in a fine 2007 performance, rushing for 1,854 yards and 25 touchdowns in 13 games. He flashed speed, toughness and outstanding running ability in leading a young Harrisonburg squad to a 9-4 overall record and an appearance in the Division 4, Region 3 playoffs.

What makes Owah’s 2007 output all the more impressive was the fact that Harrisonburg lost 10 offensive starters from the previous season.

“I think there is a class of kids that just have special skills, and Alex is in there,” Sarver said. “He has speed and balance. He can run inside and outside. He is only 170 pounds now, but we run in the I-formation most of the time. He is a tough kid. There have been cases where he has taken shots and had to come out of games, but he has always bounced back. There were some situations this year where he left the game only to return and help us win late.”

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