NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SOUTH JERSEY CHAPTER
2020-2021 Scholar-Athlete Awards
Selected from South Jersey Chapter member schools within the competitive West Jersey Football League, these Scholar-Athletes have been chosen by their coaches and peers for their achievements academically and athletically
Jordan has led by example both on and off the field, boasting a 95.97 GPA, while carrying multiple honors classes each year. His dedication to the classroom and football is inspiring for other student-athletes who would like to follow in his footsteps. He has been an integral part in our program and his strong work ethic will help provide him with many opportunities in the future. We are grateful for Jordan’s leadership and commitment, and wish him the best of luck moving forward.
Coach: Chris Sacco
Athletic Director: Steve Fortis
Jayden is a multi-sport athlete. He took a step back from football after his Freshman year to concentrate on Basketball. He came back his senior year and balled out. He played WR/SS for us and never came off the field. Jayden had 6 Receiving TDs. He never missed a rep or complained. Just a fantastic young man who has a promising future in whatever he wants to do.
Coach: Keenan Wright
Athletic Director: Chris Ford
Mack has been a contributor on the team for the last 4 years. He has been moved from position to position in an effort to help the team. Mack has never once complained nor balked at the idea. He has given 100% of himself to the team and the program. His actions have predicted that he be selected as a captain. He exemplifies PRIDE which is our school's slogan.
Coach: Mike Wilson
Athletic Direct: Doug Volovar
Jose has been a member of the Bridgeton Football team for 4 years where 3 of the 4 years he was a starter for the Bulldogs. Don't be fooled by his size as a lineman. He is one oft the hardest working lineman on the team with relentless committment to his conditioning and the weightroom. That level of committment transfers to the athletic field as he lead our Bulldog football team as a Captain during his senior year. His 4.07 GPA should be no suprise because that same drive he has on the football field transfers to the classroom. He will be graduating with his Associates degree and attending Rowan College on a full Academic Scholarship. He is a fanstastic young man and has a promising future. He has left a lasting impression on our football program and it is my hope the underclassmen will follow his leadership and impression he left behind for the Bulldog family.
Coach: Steve Lane
Athletic Director: Cyndy Wilks
This young man is the epitome of a Scholar/Studnet athlete. He is ranked 1st in his class, a 3 sport athlete, and a captain on and off the field. Even through the pandemic and uncertainty of having a senior season, Cael continued to work in the offseason, and earned the right to become our teams captain and QB. He carved out the best season of his high school career, and earned himself a title of 1st Team Cape All Star.
Coach: Dennis Conti
Athletic Director: Dave Albertson
Taylor has been an integral part of the Cedar Creek Football program from the day he stepped on campus . He is respectful, hard-working, and driven for success which is the most important assets to have to be a successful student-athlete. Taylor is a 3 year starter as the Kicker/Punter here at Cedar Creek, has been consistent in his ability to put the ball through the up-rights and has been clutch in many big time situations. He was named a C.A.L all-league player this year as a senior. In the classroom, Taylor owns a 3.9 GPA and is being courted by many esteemed colleges and universities for his work both in the classroom and on the football field. Taylor will be remembered as a great teammate and an unquestioned leader here at Cedar Creek High School.
Coach: James Melody
Athletic Director: Karen Cavalieri
Jaiyon has been one of the most dedicated athletes we have had at Cumberland Regional. His work ethic and team first attitude are his strength when it comes to his role on the team. He is one of the the most polite young men you will ever meet. He is a young man that is a servant leader, always looking to do what he can to help others. He will go far in life due to this willingness to help others in whatever way he can.
Coach: Dwayne Hendricks
Athletic Director: Todd Jorgenson
Throughout my time having the privilege to coach Anthony, he has shown himself to be a young man of impeccable character. Regardless of the situation or circumstance, he has always put the team and his teammates first. Anthony worked himself into a starter, was asked to change positions, and never allowed this shift to negatively impact his play or the team. His work ethic and selflessness are shining examples to our younger players. He is the type of student-athlete that will undoubtedly take the lessons he applied in high school football to succeed in whatever endeavors his future brings. Anthony has left a lasting impact on our players, program, and staff.
Coach: Kevin Stetser
Athletic Director: Mike Pellegrino
Johnny has been part of the Hammonton Football Program his whole life being a former ball boy when he was in grade school. Johnny was a three year starter, captain, all conference, and one of the main reason why were able to achieve our team goal in 2019 :sectional championship. He is well respected on and off the field. Teachers and People in our community always have positive things to say about him as a players and as a person. It is his work ethic that will lead him to be successful in life in whatever he chooses to do.
Coach: Jim Raso
Athletic Director: Marni Parks
In addition to being an outstanding football player (All Conference Junior and Senior Year, 2nd Team All South Jersey Defensive Back; CJ has excelled in the classroom with a 3.52 GPA and has volunteered his time working with Walshy's Warriors, South Jersey Field of Dreams and Community Food Bank of NJ
Coach: A. J. Russo
Athletic Director: Steve Normane
Sean is a team leader and exemplifies the highest level of work ethic and character.
Coach: Lance Bailey
Athletic Director: Erik Simonsen
Sam epitomizes the high school student athlete. He is everything that you want to represent your football program - dedicated; hard-working; respectful; a great football player and above all else, a tremendous student. Sam has been a 2-time All-Star selection as a Center and Nose Guard. Sam was a Team Captain and was the leader of the 5:30am Rise and Grind off-season lifting program. Sam is a great student - all of his core courses have been at the Honors or Advanced Placement level. Sam currently holds a 5.2 Grade Point Average. A player who will be missed by his team mates and coaches.
Coach: Chuck Smith
Athletic Director: Mike Gatley
Michael is a solid football player who gives 100% on and off the field. Michael leads our team prayers. Michael has garnered a lot of interest from colleges but he wants to go to the college that will best prepare him to be an engineer.
Coach: Dennis Thomas
Athletic Director: Dave Lagamba
He is a four year letter winner and three year mstarter at TE/DL. He is a two time All League selection as a defensive lineman. Team captain and outstanding leader. Plans to play college football. Currently looking at Moravian. Stevenson, and Rowan University. He is also a three year starter on the baseball team and a member of the Bztional Honor Society.
Coach: Frank Riggitano
Athletic Director: Sharon Remeter
CJ Hamler is a dedicated; hard-working; respectful young man. He is a great football player and above average student. CJ was our 2020 team captain, a 2 year starter at WR/RB/CB/KR. He has a 97 GPA Honors classes. Multiple college acceptances and wants to major in Sports Medicine.
Coach: Mike Forrest
Athletic Director: Dave Bennett
Joe is a very smart player with a range of abilities. We asked him to translate our signals, adjust our line protections, run the ball, throw the ball. Pretty much anything you could ask a quarterback to do. He did it as well as any player I've coached in my twenty-five years at Ocean City. Joe led us to a 15-5 record and back-to-back appearances in South Jersey playoff championship games in his two seasons as a starter. Joe also broke the school record for touchdown passes in a season and in a career. He will be difficult to replace. Joe's GPA is 4.2305.
Coach: Kevin Smith
Athletic Director: Geoff Haines
Jymir is a 4 year member of the Varsity Football Program. During his career he helped our program to a 41-6 record. He was a 3-year starter at Wideout and Defensive back. In 2018 he played a key role on the first South Jersey team to achieve a 13-0 season and Bowl Championship. Jymir played his best in big games having key catches to set up Touchdowns in both the 2018 and 2019 Group 1 Sectional Championship. Jymir has a 3.8 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. He will continue his athlete and academic career at Delaware Valley University.
Coach: John Emel
Athletic Director: Anwar Golden
Sean has been a 4 year varsity starter for the football program and a 2 year captain. The past two years has he been both the leading tackler and rusher. He has developed into a great leader during his time, and was a player that you always knew was going to play hard to the final whistle. In addition to football Sean was also a district champion in wrestling while also competing on the track and field team. Sean will be continuing his academic and athletic career at Sailsbury University.
Coach: Mike Healy
Athletic Director: Adam Slusher
Mr. Ruiz is seriously dedicated to the sport of football and the classroom. He exemplifies a "student-athlete". He works hard, for instance, on the field and in the classroom. GPA: Cumulative: 4.403
Coach: James Garcia
Athletic Director: Stephen Townsend
Coach: Montrey Right
Athletic Director: Darryl Roberts
It is a pleasure to nominate Tom as Southern Regional's scholar Athlete for 2021. Tom consistently displays the highest character in interaction with teachers,coaches and teammates. His work ethic and the off season and classroom is relentless. His persistence led to honor roll status and a starting wide receiver position. Southern is proud of his accomplishments and bright future. We were fortunate to have him in our program.
Coach: Seth Brown
Athletic Director: Chuck Donahue
Nick Meduri is one of the finest young men I have ever been associated with during my long tenure as an educator/football coach. Nick was a 2 year varsity starter on the OL and will be attending Wilkes University in the fall and will participate in the football program there. He possesses a tremendous work ethic in the classroom, in the weight room and on the football field. Nick is a leader by example and serves as the model student athlete at St. Augustine Prep.
Coach: Pete Lancetta
Athletic Director: Mike Rizzo
Chase Lomax was an unanimous choice for the prestigious award following his two older brothers Brad and Derrick Lomax who also received this honor. In a year filled with so much uncertainty for St. Joe Academy, Chase single-handedly reminded his teammates to hold on and trust the process. Chase fulfilled all his goals and duties in the classroom and on the field with a GPA of 4.1 and is member of the National Honor Society. He has committed to play at Long Island University on an Athletic and Academic Scholarship. He was a major role model and led the way for our underclassmen in a very successful season at St. Joseph Academy.
Coach: Paul Sacco, Jr.
Athletic Director: Anne Marie Mercado
David Dutra was chosen because he checks all the boxes in what your looking for in a student-athlete in your football program. He excels on the football field, as well as in the classroom. He is a 3 year varsity starter and has played a major role in our success the last 3 seasons. David was selected First Team All-Conference multiple times in his career for Offensive Line. He was one of our captains this past season and helped us get through one of the most challenging seasons in the history of our program enduring a pandemic. David has multiple offers to play at the next level and I'm looking forward to seeing him succeed.
Coach: Dan Russo
Athletic Director: Donnie Robbins
Greg is not only a talented football player but also a leader for the Wildwood Warriors Football Team. Greg is capable of playing any position on the field and is rarely seen on the sideline. He was instrumental in our victory over Lindenwold this season and he plans on continuing his educational and athletic career at Montclair State University.
Coach: Ken Loomis
Athletic Director: Sean Olson
Connor Batten is a tremendous young man both on and off the football field. On the field he did it all playing offensive guard, linebacker, punter and place kicker. His play on the field earned him multiple year all star accolades. His peers noticed his ability to lead and named him one of our captains for the 2020 season. Off the field he excels in just about anything he does. He is an honor roll student, District champion in wrestling, member of the track and field team, and an eagle scout. He is everything I want my football players to be and is a great role model for our youth. .
Coach: Reggie Teeamer
Athletic Director: Joe Ursino
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