HOWARD 2009 REPOSITORY PLAYER OF THE YEAR.He is Stark County’s career leader in rushing, touchdowns and scoring.During his senior season at Hoover High School, Vikings running back and linebacker Erick Howard:• rushed for 2,056 yards and 27 touchdowns, both tops in Stark County; • finished his high school career with a 6,013 yards, 79 touchdowns and 478 points, all Stark County records;• led the Vikings defense with 102 tackles and caused four fumbles.