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Henry Clay (Lexington, KY) is certainly not a varsity football program short on talent, as evidenced by some of the top recruits that have come through the past few years. Virginia’s Chase Minnifield was a top recruit in the 2007 class, wide receiver Aaron Boyd is a top recruit in 2008, and 6-5, 265-pound offensive lineman Samuel Simpson , a junior, is next in line.

“His recruiting is actually picking up,” said Sam Simpson, Henry Clay’s coach and Samuel’s father. His son has been the starting center for his program each of the past two seasons. “A lot of schools have made offers now. I still think Virginia is at the top of his list. I think somebody that has made a big impact is Coach Borbely. He really likes him. He likes the way he works with his players. He has had success with putting people in the pros. I think Coach Borbely has made a big impression on him.

“Auburn, Wake Forest, Louisville, Kentucky, Stanford, Cincinnati, Miami of Ohio and Tennessee have offered. Basically, everybody that comes through the office offers him.”

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