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Class of 2020 College Commitments
11 EAGLES TO PLAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL
8 Eagles signed on December 18, 2019 during the NCAA’s. Early Signing Period. Connor Fagan joined the group for the @ GonzagaSports Signing Day to celebrate his committment to Maryland, and both Derrick Aikens and Tre McGuire committed to Catholic U later in the Spring.
Bobbi Engram NEF Award Malcolm Terry II ‘20 Maus Collins Award Caleb Williams ‘21
Awarded to the player who exemplifies the NEF spirit, while persevering through adversity to perform at a high level on the field and beyond. Named after longtime football coach, given to the team’s most valuable player.
2019 Varsity Awards
Joe Kozik Award Jestus Johnson ‘20
Named after the longtime football coach and AD, given to the Eagle who most emodies the motto “Man for Others.”
McCaleb Scholar Athlete Carson Volanth ‘20
Named for beloved Alumnus and past parent, earned by a Senior each year who has excelled both athletically and academically.
Outstanding Offensive Player Aaron Turner ‘20 Outstanding Defensive Player Rodney Faulk ‘20 Outstanding Special Teams Player Kye Holmes ‘20
Casey Donahue Award Derrick Aikens ‘20 & Olu Fashanu ‘21
Committment & Positive Attitude Named for beloved equipment mgr., does little things with no complaint
Outstanding Lineman Luke Petitbon ‘20
Eagle Award Henry Iloanya & Patrick Matan
Strength, Conditioning & Off-Season Committment
Unsung Hero Award Colin O’Connor ‘20
Outstanding Practice Player Adam Uppuluri ‘21 Iron Eagle Award Nate Kurisky ‘22
All awards recipients are selected by a player vote. The awards are announced at the Banquet Celebration in the Carmody Center held in January.
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H O N O R S
21 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 Trey Jamison ‘21, DB Kye Holmes ‘21, DB Jalen McMurray ‘21, DL Josh Williams ‘21, QB Caleb Williams ‘2, WR Aaron Truner ‘21, TE Nate Kurisky ‘22, OL Luke Petitbon ‘20, OL Olu Fashanu ‘20, FB Derrick Aikens ‘20. 2nd
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H O N O R S
Team selections were: DB Colin O’Connor ‘20, LB Blake McLaughlin ‘21, DL Rodney Faulk ‘20, RB Malcolm Terry II ‘20, OL Jestus Johnson ‘20, and K Stephen Cullina ‘21. Honorable Mention selections were: OL Patrick Matan ‘20, DL Jackson Leggans ‘21, DL Henry Iloanya ‘20, DB Grant Parker ‘21, and O Joey Trainor ‘20. Caleb Williams was named Offensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Congratulations to all! Eagles Fly High!
7 EAGLES EARN ALL-MET HONORS 5 EAGLES EARN NBC WASHINGTON ALL-DMV HONORS 2 EAGLES EARN PIGSKIN HONORS
POSITION GROUP PHOTOS - AUGUST 3, MEDIA DAY AT THE CAPITOL Washington Post All-Met Selections First Team: L. Petitbon ‘20, C. Williams ‘21 Second Team: O. Fashanu ‘20 Honorable Mention: J. Johnson ‘20, R. Faulk ‘20, K. Holmes ‘21, A. Turner ‘21
NBC Washington All-DMV Selections K. Holmes ‘21 , L. Petitbon ‘20, P. Matan ‘20, C. Williams ‘21, J. Williams ‘21, J. Johnson ‘20
Pigskin Club All-Met Selections L. Petitbon ‘20, P. Matan ‘20