Congratulations Class of 2019! 35 wins
4-time Kozik Cup winners | 1 DCSAA Championship 1 WCAC Championship | First Team in School History to Finish Ranked #1 in the Area
Gonzaga College High School football started in 1889. The 2018 season was the 130th season for the Eagles on the Gridiron. Gonzaga Football Seniors, 2018-2019 Joseph Weté - #1, DE/OLB (Oklahoma University)^ *Aaron Davis - #3, LB (US Naval Academy)^ *Loic Sangwa - #4, LB/RB (Johns Hopkins University)^ *Dean Engram - #6, DB/WR/KR (University of Wisconsin)^ *Sean Johns - #9, DL (James Madison University)^ Sam Sweeney - #10, WR/KR/H (Pennsylvania State University) Jared Morson - #11, WR (Pennsylvania State University) Hunter Stewart - #13, DE/OLB (University of Virginia)^ John Marshall - #14, WR/DB/P (US Naval Academy)^ Justin Ball - #15, TE (Vanderbilt University)^ Jacobs Oliver - #16, WR (Pennsylvania State University) Josh Morris - #25, DB (Dickinson College)^ Brian Collins - #28, DE (Lafayette College) Marco Kemp - #29, DB/K/P (James Madison University) Harrison Sousa - #32, OLB (Franklin & Marshall College)^ Lucas Warfield - #33, RB (Princeton University)^ Jason Malone - #45, FB (University of South Carolina) John O’Toole - #71, OL (Pennsylvania State University) Michael McMahon - #87, WR (Wake Forest University) Luca Militello - Manager (Canisius University) Cole Strudwick - Manager (Morehouse College) * = Captain ^ = will play football in College
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Lead by 19 Seniors, the Eagles made history by winning the first WCAC football title since 2002. The 2018 season will forever be known as the Faith & Love Tour.
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7 seniors (above) were honored at the National Football Foundation’s 13th Annual Scholar Athlete Banquet on April 7, 2019. 22 Eagles were named All-WCAC, 9 named All-Met by the Washington Post, and 9 named All-DC by USA Today. Caleb Williams ‘21 won three Player of the Year Awards, and Coach Trivers was named USA Today National Coach of the Year.
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“Beyond The Field” - from #32 Harrison Sousa ‘19, Student Body President
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Gonzaga Football Fans,
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onzaga is extremely proud of our long, proud, and successful tradition of football on Eye Street. In particular, we are grateful for the graduating seniors, the class of 2019, who led our team to the first Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Championship title since 2002. Congratulations to Coach Trivers and the entire football program on completing an amazing season that we will never forget. As we prepare for the 2019 season this fall, I am confident that our teams are poised to carry on the Gonzaga tradition of winning on and off of the field.
“In particular, we are grateful for the graduating seniors, the class of 2019.”
Playing in the WCAC, considered one of the premier high school athletic conferences in the nation, our Eagles face tough competition every time they take the field. While we would love to win all of our games, what is most important is the dedication, teamwork, selflessness, and excellent sportsmanship that our teams exhibit in victory and in defeat. In the end, it is the character of our Gonzaga community that matters most. That sense of community has grown even stronger in my eight years as President. I see our students, faculty, and staff supporting each other continuously in all of their various endeavors, whether academic, athletic, artistic, spiritual, or professional. This is one of the many things that makes Eye Street so remarkable. I am especially grateful to all of our players and coaches for their loyalty and commitment to Gonzaga. Thank you for your support of our football teams and may God bless you all. Sincerely, Rev. Stephen W. Planning, SJ President
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ongratulations to the 2018-2019 Gonzaga Varsity Football Team on their 10th straight playoff appearance and their first WCAC Championship since 2002. Students and coaches alike should be proud of one of the best football seasons in school history! Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” To me, this quote demonstrates the total team mentality required in the sport of football and in life. We saw this mentality demonstrated by our young men this year. To successfully make it through a school year balancing a commitment to faith, family, school and athletics is no easy task. I know that our boys consistently give their time and effort, not for personal glory, but for the benefit of the “group,” be it on the football field, in the classroom, at home or in the larger community. Therefore, by definition, a Gonzaga football player is a man for others. It is always a good idea to reflect on the role of sports in a Jesuit school. Athletics at Gonzaga is about being generous with one’s God-given talents and life lessons like dedication, committment, and sacrifice. The hard work a studentathlete puts into the season is for the team, our school, and the season’s goal. Athletics is a part of cura personalis – the hallmark of Jesuit education – care of the whole person. Gonzaga forms young men who are well-rounded in body, mind, and spirit; young men who learn that giving one hundred percent is more important than wins and losses. The experiences of our students on the gridiron, in the classroom, and on retreats and Christian service projects, all work together in their respective formation into outstanding young men.
“Students and coaches alike should be proud of one of the best football seasons in school history!”
On behalf of the students and faculty, Gonzaga’s football players and coaches, I want to thank you all for your support of this program and for helping to make athletics such a positive experience for so many. The lessons our students can learn in a program such as this will last them a lifetime. Congratulations to all the coaches and players! Go Eagles! Sincerely, Thomas K. Every II Headmaster
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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Dear Gonzaga Football Fans,
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onzaga College High School offers 17 different varsity sports. We are fortunate to have highly supportive administrative and faculty, dedicated coaches and student athletes, and loyal parents and supporters of our athletic programs. 2018-2019 was yet another banner year for Gonzaga Athletics. Of the fourteen varsity teams that compete for league championships, ten earned titles. Additionally, Eagle teams won two DCSAA championships.
“A special thanks to the seniors for four memorable years including this year’s finish for the ages. Farewell and good luck!”
Gonzaga Football had an incredible season. The Eagles finished with wins over St. John’s and DeMatha in the WCAC playoffs to win the championship. For an eighth straight year, the Eagles defeated Georgetown Prep to win the Jesuit Gridiron Classic and retain the Coup-Kozik Cup. The team also beat Bishop Sullivan in Virginia Beach and two-time national champion Don Bosco Prep from New Jersey,. Additionally, Head Coach Randy Trivers was named the USA-Today National Coach of the Year. Congratulations to all of the members of the 2018 Football Team and thanks to all of our coaches’ hard work and dedication. Thanks to all of the members of the Touchdown Club for their outstanding support of Gonzaga Football. A special thanks to the seniors for four memorable years including this year’s finish for the ages. Farewell and good luck! Eagles fly high! Have a great summer. Sincerely, Joe Reyda ‘85 Athletic Director
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hat an amazing season! Although the 2018 season stands alone as a magnificent story, it also represents the final leg of the 5 year journey that began at Catholic University in June of 2014 and culminated at precisely the same location on November 18, 2018. As with most extraordinary expeditions, there exists unforeseen adversity prompting course alterations. Challenges are not meant to be easy; however, they are necessary for growth. Most importantly is the manner in which we cope with inevitable challenges. Those familiar with our program know how we prefer to EMBRACE challenges in the spirit of NEF.
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I’m not certain if I’ve ever witnessed or experienced a more profound example of NEF than the 2018 Gonzaga College High School Football Eagles. This NEF spirit was specifically fueled by FAITH and LOVE. Our program also leans heavily upon the motto of T3 which places TRUST and TOGETHERNESS at the very top of the list for building a successful team. The TRUST we develop is part of our FAITH and the TOGETHERNESS we forge stems from LOVE. During the journey, TRUST and TOGHETHERNESS undergo constant challenges which ultimately require emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual TOUGHNESS. The 2018 Eagles began the season with 6 decisive victories and did so against formidable competition. However, as stated earlier, adversity is inevitable and challenge is a growth requirement. Sure enough, we lost 3 of the next 4 football games. Yet this collection of people would somehow remain steadfast in the moment of NOW while continuing to EMBRACE each other through the FINISH. The TRUST and TOGETHERNESS never waivered, as we avenged our week 10 loss in dramatic fashion against supposedly insurmountable odds. The WCAC semifinal victory could only be achieved through FAITH and LOVE. Finally, we had an opportunity to return to the turf of where we started 5 years ago; the location of our first practice in 2014 in addition to being the site of our first DC State Championship since 1959. November 18th’s atmosphere was uniquely mystical as there was a plethora of passionate supporters in attendance observing a multitude of spectacular moments, featuring highly skilled competitors. TRUST and FAITH were surely tested as we were down 3 touchdowns in the 1st quarter, down by 15 points in the game’s final quarter, and down by 3 points with no timeouts with under 60 seconds remaining facing 3rd and 33! Thus taking the lead for the very 1st time with 29 seconds remaining after battling back from deficit after deficit over the course of the season and in this game in particular was indescribably gratifying. Unfortunately, to lose the lead just a few seconds later was equally devastating for all of us who were pulling for the purple.
“The FAITH and LOVE forged in the Eagles was 5 years in the making and taken to the utmost heights in 2018.”
The ups and downs and the adversities of life are indeed inevitable. The 2018 Gonzaga Eagles were the living embodiment of NOW-EMBRACE-FINISH-TOUGHNESS-TOGETHERNESSTRUST. Fueled by genuine FAITH and true LOVE, magical things are possible. The FAITH and LOVE forged in the Eagles was 5 years in the making and taken to the utmost heights in 2018. There is nothing stronger and more powerful than FAITH and LOVE. It’s certainly debatable as to whether or not God is purple. Either way, I’m sure the SACRIFICE and daily commitment of FAITHFULLY performing LOVING deeds as men and women for others makes it possible to win with no time remaining. FAITH & LOVE, Randy Trivers Head Football Coach gonzaga.org/football
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In 2018, Head Coach Randy Trivers completed his fifth year coaching at Gonzaga. During that time, he’s compiled a 36-15 record, including winning back-to-back DCSAA AA State Championships in 2014 and 2015 and the WCAC Championship in 2018. Trivers was named WCAC Coach of the Year and the USA Today Washington DC Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2018, as well as USA Today National Coach of the Year in 2018. “Coach T” as he’s known to his players, has over 24 years of coaching experience at the FBS and high school levels. With 147 wins as a high school head coach, Coach T has helped more than 160 student-athletes realize their dream of playing football at the collegiate level.
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John Dugan ‘91
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On April 13, 2019, Coach Thomas Meert married Miranda Kaufman-Waldron in Charlottesville, VA (pictured top) and Jon Volpe married Elizabeth Iannuzzelli in Washington, DC (pictured bottom). Coaches Winston, Mitchell, Schaechter, Trivers, Blueford, and Dugan attended the Meert wedding and coaches Rosier, Casey, and Singh attended the Volpe wedding.
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On Sunday, September 2, the team attended a service to honor Bobbi S. Engram, senior captain Dean Engram’s sister. Bobbi had battled sickle cell disease for most of her life, and passed away on August 25. We continue to shower the Engram Family with our love and support. The Engrams thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, communication, and especially for their presence at Sunday’s celebration of life. At the service, Dean said, “Within her casket, it says ‘An Angel Has Returned to God.’ And she was nothing short of an angel: she was my rock, my inspiration, my hero and my strength.” As the team journeyed through the 2018 season, FAITH and LOVE became the theme for the year. At the banquet celebration on January 27, 2019, the team unveiled a tribute video. The film was dedicated to the memories of Bobbi, Bertille R. Bridgeman, Jason Labbe, Charles J. Baumgardner, Stuart J. Long ‘60, John C. “Doc” Warman ‘57, and Dominik L. Pettey ‘15. Additionally, the Eagles were inspired by the courage and belief of Scott McCaleb ‘85, Jake Simmons IV ‘65, and Ronnie Trivers (Coach Trivers’s father). To culminate the banquet, a new award was introduced in Bobbi’s name to honor perseverence and excellence in all things. The inaugural Bobbi S. Engram NEF Award was awarded to her brother, Dean for his outstanding career and leadership on and off of the field.
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On Friday, June 29, Gonzaga’s football program had the honor of visiting the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA. Gonzaga football alum Col. Joseph Murray ‘85 (pictured right with Coach Trivers) hosted the team. Approximately 40 Eagle players and coaches received the opportunity to learn invaluable lessons from the numerous members of the Marine Corps. The day began with inspirational insight on the idea of always “Building a Strong Foundation, First” in anything that we do. Next, the team was able to participate in a number of computer training simulations within the base, as well as be trained in hand-to-hand combat excercises. Ultimately, the entire experience was not just an excercise in team building and togetherness, it was an opportunity of a life time that helped each young man present grow in his appreciation for our devoted armed forces. After the final stages of the tour, the group enjoyed a meal in Raider Hall with Col. Murray and number of other Marines. A tradition that began in 2014, Coach T’s first year, a highlight of the preseason was the first practice on the Capitol on August 1 (pictured above right). A tradition that no other football team in the world is able to experience. The preparation for the season opener intensified following our return from Mercersburg. Retired Army Colonel, Jake Simmons IV ‘65 (pictured left) addressed the team before our scrimmage versus Bishop O’Connell on August 8. He encouraged the team saying, “When faced with challenges, ADAPT and OVERCOME. NEF.”
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he Eagles look forward to at least one out-of-town trip each fall. In recent years the team has traveled to Viera, FL and to Philadelpia, PA. This year’s trip was to Virginia Beach, VA to play the Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School Crusaders. After departing from Eye Street on Thursday, August 30, the team stopped at William & Mary College (pictured below) for practice before proceeding to the team hotel at the beach. The next morning began with an informal prayer service for senior captain Dean Engram and his family, who were mourning the recent passing of Dean’s sister, Bobbi. After the service and breakfast, the team held a walk-through on the sand. That night, the game was delayed two hours due to thunderstorms in the area. The Eagles remained focused and won big, 38-0, behind two defensive touchdowns. The first came midway thru the first quarter on a fumble recovery and return from senior captain Loic Sangwa, and the second came on the ensuing possesion on an interception return by Colin O’Connor ‘20. Kye Holmes ‘21 helped lead the defensive shutout while Rodney Faulk ‘20 turned in a great performance on special teams. The offensive production was lead by junior offensive lineman Luke Petitbon.
“The support from the parents was phenomenal once again this year. I am grateful for our ability to embrace one another in the most trying times. Dean’s decision to be with us, day in and day out, in honor of his sister, inspired us all and strengthened our belief in our ability to overcome all obstacles.” -Coach T WEEKLY AWARDS
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here are not enough words to express how fulfilling my four years on Eye Svtreet have been. It has been an incredible experience to serve as the student body president while being a part of the football family. We accomplished our greatest goal this year and we couldn’t have imagined a better finish, both on and off the field. My football brothers in particular, did some amazing things outside of the gridiron this year. In the world of service, we had multiple guys serve as retreat leaders. Also, the entire team participated in service of the less fortunate and marginalized in one way or another. As far as the arts and performance, football players recited poems at school assemblies, excelled in the annual speech contest, performed in the spring musical, created an awesome sculpture, and starred in the choral arts and band concerts. Extra curricular activities on the team included participation in the Model UN, the ONYX Club, the Aquilian, the Yearbook, the National Honors Society and of course the Student Government. Academically, many of my teammates were honored at Charter Day for their great work in the classroom and many just successfully finished AP exams. I have come to realize that my fours years have turned all of Gonzaga and those connected to it into a large family. The support the community showed us through out the season and into the last seconds of our championship game shows just how much love and togetherness is fostered on Eye Street. We began the Purple Reign of 2018-2019 and it continued into the winter and spring. It has been a historic year that we will never forget. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support of all we do, on and off of the field. I will vforever love and miss this family. Hail Gonzaga! Sincerely, #32 Harrison Sousa ‘19 Gonzaga Student Body President
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Don Bosco, a traditional football power from New Jersey, traveled to play the undefeated varsity football Eagles on Buchanan Field. As a steady light rain fell throughout the afternoon, so did the points for Gonzaga. Coach Trivers’s team lead 30-0 heading into the fourth quarter and would go on to win 37-7 to improve to 3-0 on the season. gonzaga.org/football
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fter trading punts to open the game, the Eagles got on the board midway through the first quarter with a touchdown pass from Caleb Williams ‘21 to John Marshall ‘19. Lucas Warfield ‘19 scored in the second quarter to give Gonzaga a 14-0 edge at halftime. The Eagles dominated the third quarter in all three phases of the game. After a sack by Joseph Weté ‘19, the Eagles special teams forced a bad Georegtown Prep snap on the punt attempt which resulted in a safety. Williams found Marshall for another touchdown to increase the lead to 23-0. On the ensuing drive, Weté recovered a Little Hoya fumble and returned it to the one yard line. Justin Ball ‘19 caught a touchdown pass on the next play to seal the 30-0 win and improve Gonzaga’s record to 4-0 on the season. Per tradition, the game was played to benefit the Washington Jesuit Academy. Gonzaga President Father Stephen Planning joined WJA President Mr. Bill Whitaker, and Georgetown Prep President Father James Van Dyke for the coin toss (pictured right). Additionally, the game was part of the Great American Rivalry Series, which highlights top high school football rivalries across the nation. Senior captain Loic Sangwa earned the Student Athlete Award, which is given to the player on each team with the highest GPA. And Coach Conrad Singh ‘00 was inducted into the Great American Rivalry Series Hall of Fame (pictured on opposite page). WEEKLY AWARDS
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MVP: Caleb Williams | Outstanding D: Joseph Weté | Outstanding O: Olu Fashanu
Special Forces: Sean Johns | D Practice: Augie Sommers | O Practice: JP Vinter | Scholar: Carson Volanth
The Peddie School Falcons from New Jersey wanted to avenge their lone defeat in 2017. Gonzaga came out strong, marching 68 yards in 15 plays to take the early lead behind great blocking from junior Olu Fashanu and a four-yard touchdown run by Lucas Warfield ‘19. The defense forced a three-and-out on the ensuing possession, which led to a blocked punt by Brian Collins ‘19, and on the very next play Aaron Turner ‘20 scampered in from 25 yards out to extend the lead to 14-0 midway through the first quarter. After a long drive from the Falcons that yielded no points, the Eagles struck quickly on a 19 yard TD pass from Caleb Williams ‘21 to Turner. The visitors got on the board on a eight-yard touchdown run, making the halftime score 20-7. Coming out of halftime, Joseph Weté ‘19 intercepted a screen pass on the third play. The turnover led to another quick strike from Williams. This time Sam Sweeney ‘19 was on the receiving end, scoring from 41 yards out to make it 27-7. The Eagles would lead 30-7 early in the fourth after a Marko Kemp ‘19 field goal and hold on to improve to 5-0 on the year.
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MVP: Dean Engram | Outstanding D: Jalen McMurray | Outstanding O: Caleb Williams
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We defeated the Archbishop Carroll Lions 48-12 on Friday, September 29 in front of an energetic Homecoming crowd under the lights. Lucas Warfield ‘19 opened up the scoring with a 10 yard touchdown run, but the extra point was missed. The Lions impressively marched down the field to tie the game 6-6 midway through the first quarter. It was all Eagles for the remainder of the first half with sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams running in for a touchdown from three yards out and tossing three scores to three different Eagle receivers (Dean Engram ‘19, John Marshall ‘19, and Sam Sweeney ‘19). Sophomore defensive back Jalen McMurray intercepted a pass and ran it back for another Eagle score to make it 42-6 at halftime. Junior runningback Malcolm Terry got in the endzone in the second half before the Lions scored late. Derrick Aikens ‘20 had a great game on special teams, while Engram had an incredible interception to go along with his offensive touchdown. The team improved to 6-0 heading into WCAC Capital Division play. gonzaga.org/football
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TEAM SWEENEY - MERCERSBUG 2018 CHAMPS
Each August, seniors are selected to draft a Scholar Baller team prior to leaving for Mercersburg, PA. The teams compete not only in the fun team building activities at camp, but every week throughout the season as well. The teams forge a bond that will last beyond football, as they eat, compete, and study together during the year.
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Gonzaga lead 14-7 at halftime; but after an incredible interception by Jalen McMurray ‘21, the Falcons picked off a third down pass and returned it for a pick-six to tie the game early in the 3rd quarter. The Eagles lead 21-17 early in the 4th, before giving up the go ahead TD pass on a 4th and goal from the 5 yard line. The Falcons got another pick-six on the ensuing Eagle offensive possession to take a 10 point lead. After a long drive, the Eagles scored to make it 31-28 with 1:55 left but could not recover the onsides kick. GC broke a long run to make it 38-28, and then Eagles drove quickly to get into scoring range. Needing two scores, Marco Kemp ‘19 connected on a 24 yard field goal with :29 left; but his second onsides kick attempt was unsuccessful, ending the game. gonzaga.org/football
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With a national spotlight on the game, the Eagles scored on their first drive to take a 7-0 lead. DeMatha missed a field goal in the 1st quarter but found pay dirt in the second to tie that game at 7-7 going into halftime. The game remained tied throughout the second half, and Gonzaga’s hail-mary attempt to end regulation was intercepted. The Eagles scored first behind a Caleb Williams ‘21 TD run, but the Stags would score back-to-back TDs to take a 21-14 lead in the second OT period. Williams scored again on the ground to send the game into a third OT, but DeMatha intercepted a pass in the endzone. The Stags scored a walk-off TD on the next play from scrimmage to hand the Eagles their second straight heartbreaking WCAC Capital Division defeat.
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Coming off of the two tough losses, the Eagles used their bye week to get healthy, focus on academics, and serve at Campus Kitchens from Monday to Thursday (pictured below). To culminate the bye week, the Eagles partook in valuable experiences on Friday, October 26. The senior football players and coaching staff gathered for the Senior Feast, which is an annual gathering of the seniors and coaching staff at the Trivers family home. The event includes various opportunities for members of the program to reflect, share, understand and appreciate Gonzaga Football legacy and traditions (pictured above). Earlier in the day, the entire team travelled to George Washington Hospital to host a conference on Sickle Cell Disease (see page 30).
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n Friday, October 26, the team travelled to George Washington Hospital to partake in a conference on Sickle Cell Disease. Senior captain Dean Engram lost his sister to the disease in August. Dr. Jehan El-Bayoumi, Executive Director of Rodham Institute at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a friend of Coach Jake Simmons ‘65, hosted the event and acted as the panel facilitator. Dean and his mother, Deanna Engram, participated in the panel. After the event, Dr. El-Bayoumi wrote a letter to the Gonzaga coaching staff, which said in part: The conference which was attended by medical students, residents and faculty in Internal Medicine entitled “Sickle Cell: A Personal Story” was a moving and meaningful experience for all who attended. I spoke to several people afterwards and they so appreciated the courage, grace and generosity of Dean and his mother Mrs. Engram. They are truly inspirational. Bobbi, may she rest in peace, was an incredible force of nature. I’m sad that I and the world didn’t have a chance to know her. ...making a difference in health equity begins with humanizing the people we serve and not simply looking at a human being as a disease. Words matter, relationships matter, actions matter. In the field of sickle cell disease and other chronic illnesses which impact African Americans disproportionately, our health care system should and must do better in giving the excellent care that everyone deserves. Pictured from left to right above are: Coach Trivers, Dean Engram, Deanna Engram, Dr. Jehan El-Bayoumi, Mrs. Kristina Williams, Dr. Alan Wasserman, Coach Simmons IV ‘65, and Dr. Jeffrey Akman. Dr. Bruno Petinaux (not pictured), the Chief Medical Officer of The George Washington University Hospital, welcomed the team to start the conference. Gonzaga alum Dr. Matt Tagieri ‘04 (not pictured) was also in attendance. The experience brought the team together in a special way. The Engram’s courage and strength was and continues to be a shining example of how faith and love can carry us through our toughest moments.
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MVP: Loic Sangwa | Outstanding D: Josh Williams | Outstanding O: Caleb Williams
Special Forces: Sam Sweeney | D Practice: Nick Keenan | O Practice: Tommy Dombo | Scholar: Tre McGuire
The win secured a playoff spot in the WCAC’s Capital Division playoffs--the league moved to two tiers in 2018. The upper division is comprised of Gonzaga, DeMatha, Good Counsel, Bishop McNamara, and St. John’s while the Metro Division includes Archbishop Carroll, Bishop Ireton, Bishop O’Connnell, Paul VI, and St. Mary’s Ryken. Gonzaga took an early 10-0 lead, but the Mustangs made it 10-7 early in the 2nd quarter. Seniors Loic Sangwa and John Marshall scored touchdowns before halftime to give the team a 24-7 lead at the break. McNamara moved the ball in the second half but could not find the endzone. Lucas Warfield ‘19 and Sangwa both scored rushing touchdowns while Josh Williams ‘21 and Joseph Weté ‘19 led the defense. Sam Sweeney ‘19 had three explosive plays on offense and played well on special teams. gonzaga.org/football
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he clock read :04 with the Eagles 53 yards away from the endzone and trailing by three points to DeMatha on a cold Sunday night at Catholic University. Sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams bounced up and back and then back up into the pocket before launching the Hail Mary pass 68 yards into the air (pictured below), dropping it perfectly into the hands of senior wide receiver John Marshall amidst four Stag defenders and senior teammate Justin Ball, giving the Eagles their first title since 2002. Williams accounted for 480 of the Eagles 530 yards on offense. He was 13-29 for 359 yards through the air, carried the ball 20 times for 122 yards on the ground, and caught one pass for nine yards. He had a hand in all seven Gonzaga touchdowns on the night as he threw for three, ran for three, and caught one. The Eagles were down 20-0 at the end of the first quarter but rallied back to within six behind a one yard QB sneak for a touchdown and 37 yard touchdown pass to Aaron Turner ‘21. The Stags would respond to close the half with another score, but the PAT was no good making their lead 26-14. Gonzaga had one more shot at points before the half, but Williams’s pass was intercepted on the goalline.
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After going three and out to open the second half, the Eagles got a stop on defense to get the ball back on their own 13 yard line. Seventeen plays later, Gonzaga found the endzone on the reverse pass from Marshall to Williams. DeMatha responded once again, scoring on a 16 yard pass on their next drive to make their lead 33-21 going into the fourth quarter. The Eagles went three and out to start the fourth quarter, giving the ball back to the Stags. This time, the defense held DeMatha to a field goal making the score 36-21 with 7:47 left, setting the stage for the furious comeback from Gonzaga. A mix of running and passing from Williams led to his 25 yard touchdown run with 5:46 left in the game. The two-point conversion attempt failed making the score 36-27 Stags. Desperately needing a turnover, senior defensive end Joseph Weté forced a fumble that was recovered by senior linebacker Aaron Davis on the DeMatha 31-yard line. Four plays later, Williams was in the endzone again, running it in from 20 yards out. The PAT was no good, making the score 36-33 Stags with 3:03 remaining. The defense got a great stop to force DeMatha to punt with 1:57 left. Facing a third down and 33 yards to go, Williams connected with senior wide receiver Sam Sweeney (pictured left) on a 50 yard completion to put the Eagles in position to take the lead with under a minute to go. Senior wide receiver Dean Engram appeared to catch the go-ahead score on the next play but was ruled out of bounds. Gonzaga did not flinch, as Williams found Sweeney again for the 11 yard touchdown to cap off the eight-play, 69-yard drive. The PAT was good, and the Eagles led for the first time on the night, 40-36 with :29 remaining.
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After being backed up for a questionable celebration penalty, the Eagles elected to squib kick on the ensuing kickoff. DeMatha returned the kick 73 yards for a seemingly back-breaking touchdown to give the Stags the 43-40 lead with :15 left on the clock. Gonzaga again remainded focused on the moment and got a 27-yard return on the kickoff from Engram to give them a shot at getting into Hail Mary range with :10 left. On the next play, Engram caught a 13-yard pass and got out of bounds to stop the clock with :04 left to give the Eagles one last prayer. The improbable championship-clinching 53 yard touchdown pass from Williams to Marshall ensued and sent the purple faithful into a frenzy! The win, being called The Best High School Football Game Ever Played by many, gave Head Coach Randy Trivers his first WCAC Championship in his fifth year leading the program. The championship game’s dramatic finish got national and global recognition, from ESPN to Good Morning America. Father Planning, Gonzaga President, wrote, “I couldn’t be more proud of the boys themselves who, despite all obstacles, never gave in and perhaps proved that God is indeed purple with this miraculous ending!”
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MVP: Caleb Williams | Outstanding D: Loic Sangwa | Outstanding O: John Marshall Special Forces: Dean Engram | D Practice: Carson Volanth | O Practice: Michael McMahon | Scholar: Chris Stewart
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Brendan Lane Ryan O’Keefe Alec Easter Mason Cunningham Grant Noyes Nate Sousa Michael Hennies Donovan DiLenge Sam Sommers Jon Rogers Colm Tuite Patrick McMahon Colin Brady Benji Kemp Michael Alcorn Simon Pels Max D’Avella Patrick Lively Alex Catanzaro Brogan O’Leary Michael Veith Antonio Dolojan Luke Dunlop Bennett Volanth Andrew Schaefer John Jerro Grant Touchette Henry Smith Quinn McGinley Quinn Connolly Jack Wallace Walker Pence James Miller Michael Dilorenzo Cullen Weber Conor Kelly Finn O’Leary James Hrdy Tommy Rowan Greg Zekoski Sean Wickham Carter Lawrence Tyler Lawrence Graham Greenan Colin Todd Alex Burton Cameron Ball Roman Funkhouser Mick Matsko Will Miller Austin Zeiller
QB/DB QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB RB/DB RB/DB RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB FB/LB FB/LB FB/DL WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB TE/LB TE/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL TE/DE TE/DE WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB
Head Freshman Coach: Joe Zuccari (P ’17) Freshman Staff: Alex Berdahl, Devin Butler ‘13, Andy Gordan, Rodney Gould, Sabatino Leo, Chris Schultz ‘13
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Outstanding Offensive Player Benji Kemp
Most Valuable Player Brendan Lane
Outstanding Lineman Cullen Weber
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JV Coaching Staff: Mylon Blueford, CJ Herbert, George Mitchell, Andre Winston
FOUR GAME WIN STREAK: 8/29 14-0 VS ST. MARY’S RYKEN 9/13 35-0 VS GEORGETOWN PREP 9/20 28-17 V S S PA L D I N G 10/4 35-13 AT GOOD COUNSEL
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Outstanding Offensive Player Hayden Fisher ‘21
Most Valuable Player Carson Volanth ‘20
Outstanding Lineman Nate Deegan ‘22
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Bobbi Engram NEF Award
Dean Engram ‘19
Awarded to the player who exemplifies the NEF spirit, while persevering through adversity to perform at a high level on the field and beyond.
Maus Collins Award Caleb Williams ‘21 Named after longtime football coach, given to the team’s most valuable player.
2018 Varsity Awards
Joe Kozik Award Aaron Davis ‘19
McCaleb Scholar Athlete
John O’Toole ‘19
Named after the longtime football coach and AD, given to the Eagle who most emodies the motto “Man for Others.”
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Outstanding Offensive Player John Marshall ‘19
Outstanding Lineman Luke Petitbon ‘20
Outstanding Defensive Player Sean Johns ‘19
Outstanding Special Teams Player Brian Collins ‘19
Committment & Positive Attitude
Named for beloved equipment mgr., does little things with no complaint
Eagle Award Joseph Wete ‘19 & Hunter Stewart ‘19
Casey Donahue Award Loic Sangwa ‘19 Strength, Conditioning & Off-Season Committment
Unsung Hero Award Harrison Sousa ‘19
Outstanding Practice Player Adam Uppuluri ‘21
Iron Eagle Award Malcolm Terry II ‘20
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A L L W C A C H O N O R S 22 Eagles were named All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, the most of any school. Selections are voted on by the head coaches of all schools in the conference. 1st Team selections were: LB Aaron Davis ‘19, DB Dean Engram ‘19, OL Olu Fashanu ‘20, DL Sean Johns ‘19, K Marco Kemp ‘19, WR John Marshall ‘19, OL Luke Petitbon ‘20, KR/H Sam Sweeney ‘19, Joseph Weté ‘19, and QB Caleb Williams ‘21. 2nd Team EAGLES l FOOTBALL 2018 48 GONZAGA 48 GONZAGA EAGLES l FOOTBALL 2018
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A L L W C A C H O N O R S selections were: TE Justin Ball ‘19, DB Kye Holmes ‘21, OL Jestus Johnson ‘20, FB Jackson Leggans ‘21, LB Loic Sangwa ‘19, DL Hunter Stewart ‘19, and RB Lucas Warfield ‘19. Honorable Mention selections were: DB Jalen McMurray ‘21, DB Grant Parker ‘21, RB Malcolm Terry II ‘20, WR Aaron Turner ‘21, and DL Joshua Williams ‘21. Caleb Williams was named Offensive Player of the Year. Congratulations to all! Hail Gonzaga - Eagles Fly High! gonzaga.org/football gonzaga.org/football
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9 EAGLES EARN ALL-MET HONORS | 3 EAGLES EARN PIGSKIN HONORS 7 EAGLES EARN NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Washington Post All-Met Selections
First Team: J. Marshall ‘19, J. Weté ’19, C. Williams ’21 Second Team: L. Petitbon ‘20 Honorable Mention: A. Davis ‘19, O. Fashanu ‘20, S. Johns ‘19, H. Stewart ‘19, S. Sweeney ‘19
Pigskin Club All-Met Selections (pictured below)
J. Marshall ‘19, J. Weté HS Coach of the Year: Randy Trivers
The 13th annual National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Banquet was held on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. The banquet recognized 39 of Maryland, D.C, and Virginia’s finest football scholar-athletes who have achieved high academic standards and plan to continue playing at the college level. Gonzaga accounted for the most student athletes of any school for the third year in a row. President Greg Oliver presented Coach Jake Simmons IV ‘65 the “Lifetime Achievement Award”for his commitment to serve and impact amateur studentathletes and their community (pictured middle left). National College Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Coach Joe Taylor was the Keynote Speaker (pictured middle right with Coach T).
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10 EAGLES EARN ALL-USA TODAY HONORS TRIVERS NAMED NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR WILLIAMS NAMED DC GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
All-USA Today District of Columbia
First Team: D. Engram ‘19, L. Petitbon ‘20, H. Stewart ‘19, J. Weté ‘19, C. Williams ‘21 (Offensive Player of the Year) Second Team: J. Ball ‘19, O. Fashanu ‘20, J. Marshall ‘19, S. Johns ‘19
All-USA Today National Coach of the Year: Randy Trivers
Gatorade D.C. State Player of the Year: C. Williams ‘21
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8 Eagles (above) signed on December 19, 2018, during the “Early Signing Period” allowed by the NCAA. Brian Collins (Lafayette) and Sam Sweeney (Penn State) will play lacrosse in college (pictured right with the group on Gonzaga Sports Signing Day).
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
JOE KOZIK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME On April 6, 2018, in the Sheehy Theater, Gonzaga inducted eight new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Among them were the undefeated 2002 WCAC Championship team (below), Defensive and Offensive Lineman Raheem Walker ‘96 (right with Father Planning, SJ), and Wide Receiver Jeffery Clay ‘94 (below right). It was a beautiful day on Eye Street and a great time was had by all!
Devin Butler ‘13 began the season as an assistant coach with the Freshman team, but in late September, he got signed by the Ottowa Redblacks. He made an impact immediately, helping the team earn a spot in the Grey Cup (CFL Championship Game) on November 25, 2018. Devin is pictured left, celebrating a strip and fumble recovery!
On March 30, 2019, Denver Broncos QB and Gonzaga all-time great, Kevin Hogan ‘11 came back to Eye Street to work out with sophomores Caleb Williams, Justin Ennis, and Hayden Fisher.
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DECEMBER & JANUARY On Devember 20, a handful of players and coaches got to take part in the RAVENS DAY OF CHAMPIONS during halftime of the the Ravens 20-12 win over Tampa Bay at Met Life Stadium in Baltimore, MD. It was a thrill to run onto the field and be honored in front of over 70,000 fans! Two other stops of the celebratory portion of the Faith and Love Tour for the coaches were Bobby McKeys and the DC Improv (pictured left). Additionally, the Eagles showed off their singing skills as Coach T conducted a version of 12 Days of Christmas just before the holiday break. The video was used to close out the Gonzaga’s 2019 Christmas video greeting (pictured right). Joseph Weté, who will play his college football at Oklahoma University, was presented his Under-Armour All-American jersey in a ceremony in Sheehy theater on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Joe had three tackles in the All-American Game on January 3, 2019, in Orlando, FL. His team, the Ballaholics who were coached by NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, beat Team Flash, 28-27. The 2018 Banquet Celebration was January 27, 2019, in the Carmody Center. We celebrated, gave thanks, enjoyed the premier of our Mini-Movie, recognized excellence (p. 43-47), and looked ahead to the 2019 season.
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For student-athletes who do not play a winter or spring sport, Junior RB Malcolm Terry II set a new standard with his attendance. In the spring phase, from January to May, he attended a perfect 58.5 of 58.5 workouts. In the summer phase, from May to July, he attended a perfect 32 of 32 workouts for a total of 90.5 of 90.5 for the 2018 offseason.
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A Special Thanks to our volunteer photographers! This book would not be possible without your extraordinary efforts: J. Jennings, K. McAuliffe, T. Militello, T. Morahan, J. Simmons IV ’65, T. Sousa, J. Terry, R. Vigilante ’19, and T. Williamson ‘19.
A Special Thanks to the dedicated and talented Gonzaga Faculty, Staff, and Administration!
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