Palomar Comets Football 2008

MARQUIS POWELL

NO. 82 /  WIDE RECEIVER, FRESHMAN, 6-5, 207

HOMETOWN: Hamilton, OH

HIGH SCHOOL: Hamilton (OH) (Class of 2008)

PERSONAL: Full name is Marquise De'Shawn Powell. ... Born Feb. 11, 1989 in Hamilton, OH. ... Son of LaDonna McNeal. ... Has one brother, Noci, 10, and one sister, Amber, 12.

2008 SEASON: Is a wide receiver for the Comets. ... Caught the game-winning 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Christian in the fourth overtime on Sept. 27 as Palomar won a battle of unbeatens from College of the Desert 47-41, handing the Roadrunners their first regular-season loss since the 2006 season.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Played two varsity seasons for coach Jim Plall at Hamilton High School. ... Originally committed to Toledo.

OTHER HIGH SCHOOL SPORT: Basketball

ACADEMICS: Journalism major. ... Had 2.7 high school grade-point average.

(Updated Oct.10, 2008)