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VIDEO: Grayslake North’s Titus Booker

By Michael O’Brien

This week’s MVP, versatile Grayslake North football superstar Titus Booker, sits down with Beth Long to talk about becoming the state’s standout running back while also playing cornerback, and sometimes even quarterback. The Indiana commit is hoping to rush for 2000 yards this year on the football field, then win state championships on the track this spring.

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