Male athlete of the week: Melvin Abankwah
November 3, 2009
MELVIN ABANKWAH
SCHOOL: Michael Power/St. Joseph
LEAGUE/CITY: TDCAA/Toronto
GRADE: 12
AGE: 18
Two touchdowns, one on an 87-yard punt return and the other off a 30-yard screen pass, in a 28-22 West Region senior football semifinal win over Richview.
Rushed for three touchdowns in a 21-0 quarterfinal victory over Thistletown/West Humber.
Running back, defensive back and returns kick-offs and punts for his team that has a 6-0 record.
Team captain, MVP last year and has scored a touchdown in every game this season.
Won the most improved player and MVP awards in back-to-back seasons with Etobicoke of the Ontario Varsity Football League's junior division
Played basketball in grade 10 for junior team that lost in the playoffs
Was on the school 4 x 400-metre relay team that placed fifth at the Ontario finals last year.
Peer tutor for students with special needs at his school.
Has a 72 per cent average and wants to attend Laurier, Toronto or McMaster
Career interest is in criminology and wants to be a police officer
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