NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SOUTH JERSEY CHAPTER
2023-2024 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
Gabe is the epitome of a scholar athlete and represents AHS in the best possible manner.
Coach: Jim Harritopulos
Athletic Director: Steve Fortis
Jake is one of few 4 year Seniors, who helped us rebuild the football program here at Schalick. He has played Varsity since his Freshmen year and has done a great job on and off the field. We were 0-7 in 2020 and finished 11-1 this year due to Jake's hard work and leadership.
Coach: Mike Wilson
Athletic Director: Douglas Volovar
Joe is one of the most committed student athletes that I've ever coached. He was dedicated to his craft and led by example for his teammates.
Coach: Keenan Wright
Athletic Director: Chris Ford
Gary is one of the hardest working football players on the team. He never misses practices and is a machine in the weight room and on the field. Although Gary is quiet his example and leadership qualities earned him the right to be a Senior Captain. Gary has the same commitment to his heavy academic schedule maintaining a 3.7 GPA. Gary is undecided on his College/University of choice but will major in Biochemistry.
Coach: Steve Lane
Athletic Director: Cynthia Wilks
Epitome of an unsung hero. Shows up everyday to practice and works his ass off.
Coach: Greg Guver
Athletic Director: Mark Prince
Justin is a great leader on the field and in the hallways; he is a "throwback" player. His style is the true embodiment of grit; his style, approach and energy serve as exemplars for current and future Pirates.
Caoch: Jim Melody
Athletic Director: Jim Erney
Matt has been a team captain for two years and has been the nucleus of our team. He has represented the Green and the Gold on the field and off the field. Off the field Matt has started a Charity Organization to help youth football players, he's in NHS and continues to strive in a highly rigorous academic environment. On the field Matt is an excellent team leader and has a relentless motor. He was the best person for the players to look up to. His influence over all around him makes us all proud to have been blessed to coach him.
Coach: Stephen Duncan
Athletic Director: Mike Vicente
Great work ethic, 3.566 GPA, team captain, embodies what a student-athlete represents.
Coach: Jason Coombs
Athletic Director: Collin Lewis
Zach is the leader and heartbeat of the team. His calm confidence is what settles our team and allows the offense to run so smoothly. For years Zach has not only performed at a high level on the football and baseball field for Delsea, he has done the same in the classroom. Zach is the true definition of a student athlete.
Coach: Sal Marchese
Athletic Director: Ken Schoudt
Mike, is a hardworking athlete on and off the field! He's a great teammate and role model to everyone in our program!
Coach: Rob Davis
Athletic Director: Kevin Rutledge
Nick defines the term Scholar Athlete. His hard work and dedication on the field,in the classroom,and in the community is second to none. He exemplifies what every coach would want from all his players.
Coach: James Raso
Athletic Director: Chris Sacco
Cole is the perfect example of what a Holy Spirit Spartan should aspire to be. He has a great work ethic, is reliable, and a kid that will give you 100% in everything that he does. No matter what Cole chooses to do in life, he will be successful because of his effort and attitude.
Coach: Andrew DiPasquale
Athletic Director: Steve Normane
Hunter is an excellent student athlete that is driven towards success. He is a compassionate young man that always is thinking about the team and others. Hunter epitomizes what being a member of a team is all about. He carries a GPA of 3.8 and is a member of the national honor society. hunter volunteers with Challengers sports and the lunch with lynch foundation. Our football team would not of been as successful without Hunters leadership and dedication to the program. Hunter has overcome many obstacles, two broken wrists and the sudden loss of his father. He still maintained his focus in the classroom and the football field Leading Lower Cape May to its first division title in 41 years. He amassed close to 5000 yards of offense and was responsible for 43 touchdowns. The Lower Cape May football program and the the school is going to miss Hunter. We all wish him great success at Farleigh Dickinson University.
Coach: Lance Bailey
Athletic Director: Eric Simonsen
Defines the term Student Athlete. Stephen has been a role model for our football program of what we expect from our players - do your best in the classroom and on the field. Stephen has taken several AP and Honors levels classes during his high school career while starting on both the football and basketball teams the past few seasons. Exceptional young man.
Coach: Chuck Smith
Athletic Director: Mike Gatley
Mikey is a leader, scholar and a phenomenal athlete who has served as a role model for the rest of our team each year that he has been apart of our program.
Coach: Gavin Liepe
Athletic Director: Joshua McCarty
Jacob is a hard working student athlete. He has a tremendous work ethic on and off the field. Jacob also has good character, which was one of many reasons he was selected as a team captain the last two years. Jacob is a true leader in the community, in the school and on the football field. Over the last four years, Jacob has served as a role model to his teammates and younger athletes in the city of Millville.
Coach: Bert Ayala
Athlectic Director: Dave LaGamba
Andrew has worked very had over the past few years to play on the varsity level. His Sr it payed off as he started on the offensive line. He has a 4.5 GPA which is an amazing accomplishment
Coach: Mike Forest
Athletic Director: Dave Bennett
Jon was a three-year starter for us and a two-time All-Division player. He was one of the best all-around athletes we've had in our program in years. He could play just about any position on either side of the ball and could score from anywhere on the field. He was smart, coachable and a player whose character and work ethic set an example for his teammates. His production and leadership will be sorely missed.
Coach: Kevin Smith
Athletic Director: Mike Pellegrino
Willie did whatever was asked to make the team better. He played a vital role as a tight end in our rushing attack as our most consistent blocker. On the Dline he played wherever was needed. His best games came during our playoff games. He was a 2-time 2nd Team Selection for our Division.
Coach: John R. Emel
Athletic Director: Anwar Golden
Well rounded young man who explifies what it means to be not only a great Student-Athlete but a role model for all those around him.
Coach: John Tierney
Athletic Director: Will Sundermann
Brandon is a leader in the classroom and out of the classroom. Brandon always does everything the right way.
Coach: Malachi Timberlake
Athletic Director: Matthew Zachariades
Alex is a committed individual to our football program. He is a multi sport athlete who has always put the team first. Alex contributes offensively as a wide receiver, on defensive as a defensive back and on special teams. No one is more worthy of this award than Alex Fowler.
Coach: Chuck Donohue Sr.
Athletic Director: Chuck Donahue Jr.
Eddie Vincent is one of the finest young men I have been associated with during my long tenure as a football coach. Eddie is a hard worker in the weight room and on the practice field. He is the consummate "TEAM" player; after being a starter at "H"-Back as a sophomore and junior, Eddie was moved to offensive guard filling a need on our team. He never complained and had an outstanding year at the new position. Eddie was voted Team Captain by his peers and earned 1st Team All-Star as an OL in the tough American Division of the West Jersey League. He maintains a "B" average and is also a member of our wrestling team. His career goal is to work in Law Enforcement by attending college to earn the necessary credits and playing football as well; possibly Rowan University as an "H"-Back.
Coach: Pete Lancetta
Athletic Director: Mike Rizzo
Joel is a natural leader on and off the field. He was one of our captains and is a great example to his teammates, especially the underclassmen who look up to him. Joel is a great young man to be around and has represented St. Joseph Academy as a great Student athlete.
Coach: Ron Dorsey
Athletic Director: Tim Fingerhut
Coach Guzman: The reasons that I chose Tyrell Powell for this prestigious award, go as follows. Tyrell Powell is a born leader. This young man has been the glue that has kept his team fighting in every game. Mr. Powell is a focused and driven individual. He sets forth his focus and performs to get whatever the task is completed. Lastly, Tyrell knows how to keep and manage his responsibilities. He is a great young man that is so deserving of this scholarship.
Coach: Jose Guzman
Athletic Director: Donnie Robbins
Junior Hans has been a 1st team all division for Wildwood High in each of the past three seasons; remarkably at three different positions. He was the glue that held the team together during one of their most successful eras in recent memory. He is leaving Wildwood High with school records in receptions in a season, receiving yards in a season, rec TDs in a career, KR yards in a game, KR yards in a season, and KR yards in a career.
Coach: Ken Loomis
Athletic Director: Steven Lerch
Julian has dedicated himself to be a student-athlete that is deserving to be recruited.
Coach: Stephen Everette
Athletic Director: Leon Owen
Jack Knorr is a tremendous student athlete and leader for our program. He does things the riight way in and out of the classroom.
Coach: John Adams
Athletic Director: Joe Ursino
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