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Congratulations Class of 2020!

33 wins

4-time Kozik Cup winners | First class to win 7 home games in a single season 1 WCAC Championship | 1st team in school history to finish ranked #1 in the area (2018)

Gonzaga College High School football started in 1889. The 2019 season was the 131st season for the Eagles on the Gridiron.

Gonzaga Football Seniors, 2019-2020 *Malcolm Terry II - #2, RB (US Naval Academy)^ Tre McGuire - #6, DB (Catholic University)^ Rodney Faulk - #8, DE (US Army West Point)^ Henry Illoanya - #9, DE (University of Pennsylvania)^ Carson Volanth - #10, OLB (University of Notre Dame) Colin O’Connor - #14, DB (US Naval Academy)^ Derrick Aikens - #21, FB (Catholic University)^ Auggie Sommers - #25, DB (University of Southern California) Jack Garland - #40, LB (University of California Los Angeles) Ryan Morahan - #43, LB (Penn State University) *Jestus Johnson - #72, DL (University of Virginia)^ *Luke Petitbon - #74, OL (Wake Forest University)^ Patrick Matan - #76, OL (North Carolina State University)^ Olu Fashanu - #77, OL (Penn State University)^ Connor Fagan - #81, TE (University of Maryland)^ Colin Watson - Manager (Xavier University) * = Captain ^ = will play football in College

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QB Caleb Williams ‘21 runs for an 85 yard TD vs DeMatha

Led by 16 Seniors, the Eagles made history by winning the most home games in a single season. The 2019 season saw the Eagles win 7 games on Buchanan Field - an image from each game is pictured on the cover.

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The Eagles defeated DeMatha 28-26 in a rematch of the 2018 WCAC Championship on October 19 on Reunion Weekend.

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Both developmental squads finished 4-2 overall. The JV Eagles beat St. John’s 24-19 in dramatic fashion on Buchanan to end the year.

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Game 9: Win #7 on Buchanan, Senior Day victory over McNamara

21 Eagles were named All-WCAC, 7 named to All-Met teams by the Washington Post, and 5 named AllDMV by NBC-Washington. Caleb Williams ‘21 won WCAC Offensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row.

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Game 2: Road Win at Don Bosco (NJ) Game 3: Last Jesuit Gridiron Classic Game 4: “Red Out” for Sickle Cell Awareness in support of the Engrams

Game 8: DeMatha win dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Lynn ‘95

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Game 1: Opener versus Florida Power

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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 2020, 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 another strong year on the gridiron. 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 2020.”

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 nine 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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HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE Dear Gonzaga Football Fans,

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ongratulations to the 2019-2020 Gonzaga Varsity Football Team on their 11th straight playoff appearance and on winning a record seven home games this Fall. Students and coaches alike should be proud of another great football season for the Eagles!

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 of another great football season for the Eagles!

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. 2019-2020 was certainly a different year for Gonzaga Athletics with the second semester being cut short due to the pandemic. However, of the 7 varsity teams that had the opportunity to compete for league championships in the Fall and Winter semesters, 4 earned titles. Additionally, Eagle teams won 2 DC State Championships.

“A special thanks to the seniors for four memorable years including this year’s record seven home wins.

Farewell and good luck!”

Gonzaga Football had another strong season. For a ninth straight year, the Eagles defeated Georgetown Prep to win the final installment of the Jesuit Gridiron Classic and to retain the Coup-Kozik Cup. The team also beat Florida powers - American Heritage and Plant - as well as, two-time national champion Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey. The highlight of the year was the team’s win over DeMatha in front of a packed Eye Street crowd on Reunion Weekend to honor the memory of beloved alum and Athletic Hall of Fame football player, Michael Lynn ‘95.

Congratulations to all of the members of the 2019 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 record seven home wins. Farewell and good luck! Eagles fly high!

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ore often than not, it seems natural for complacency to follow success. The saying “good is the enemy of great” is an ongoing challenge for high achieving teams aspiring to sustain success. Although the 2019 Gonzaga College High School Football Eagles fell short of winning back to back WCAC Championships, the team accomplished some uniquely impressive achievements.

Buchanan Field is a unique venue for high school football, and over the years, Gonzaga has had many memorable moments and seasons. The 2019 Eagles became the 1st team in Gonzaga’s illustrious history to truly validate Bucahanan’s “home field advantage” by capturing an unprecedented 7 home regular season victories. Inclusive in the unbeaten campaign were victories against 3 teams visiting from the state of Florida, 2 of which have won multiple Florida state championships. Furthermore, the challenging home schedule included local rival DeMatha who has won more conference titles than any school in our area.

Thus, the 7 wins included several formidable opponents.

In addition, these Eagles closed one of high school football’s most storied rivalries with a 31-7 victory on the road against Georgetown Prep. This was the 62nd showdown between the 2 schools and the 17th Jesuit Gridiron Classic. Hopefully the rivalry will someday experience a rebirth, but if not, the 2019 Eagles capped it off in grand fashion!

Gonzaga students forge a uniquely strong brotherhood during their time on Eye Street.

Within the 2019 Eagle team, the Class of 2020 Senior members exemplified the Gonzaga brotherhood to the fullest. 100% of the senior class participated in Gonzaga’s Football Program for all 4 years. 15 student-athletes and 1 student-manager began their football journey in August of 2016 and remained side-by-side through thick and thin until season’s end in November of 2019. The final semester of their journey as students wasn’t what any of these young men expected, but they forged an unbreakable bond of TOGETHERNESS with unwavering TRUST upon their TOUGHNESS being tested. Unfortunately, the final days leading to their originally scheduled graduation ceremony were altered greatly by the Covid19 pandemic.

Yet in typical fashion, it is NOW clear to see how the 2020 Class EMBRACED difficult circumstances so they could FINISH on Buchanan Field with their 8th and final victory coming 1 year after their originally scheduled graduation date. The 2019 Eagle football team will be remembered for their many achievements, but most importantly respected for their devotion to and for God’s greater glory!

“The 2019 Eagle football team will be remembered for their many achievements, but most importantly respected for their devotion to and for God’s greater glory!”

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President: Rev. Stephen W. Planning SJ Headmaster: Thomas K. Every II Athletic Director: Joe Reyda ‘85 Assistant Athletic Director: Casey O’Neill ‘96 Head Football Coach: Randy Trivers Assistant Football Coaches & Support Staff: Nana Ansah, Alex Berdahl, Cullen Casey, John Dugan ‘92, Johnny Franco, Andy Gordan, Rodney Gould ‘08, CJ Herbert, Peter Hinnman, Sabatino Leo, Rakeem Marcelle, Thomas Meert, George Mitchell, Danny Penaranda, Jayhoun Rezai, Aaron Robinson, Chris Rosier ‘96, Danny Schaechter, George Sessoms, Conrad Singh ‘00, Jake Simmons ‘65, Blair Strejeck, Jim Tapley, Jon Volpe, Dewayne Washington, Andre Winston, Justin Young, Joe Zuccari (P ’17) Athletic Training Staff: Zane Cribbs, Penny Lynch Student Managers: Jesse Dolojan ‘21, Benji Kemp ‘22, Brendan Lee ‘23, Aidan Melley ‘23, Collin Watson ‘20

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COACHING STAFF

In 2019, Head Coach Randy Trivers completed his sixth year coaching at Gonzaga. During that time, he’s compiled a 44-18 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 25 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 170 student-athletes realize their dream of playing football at the collegiate level.

Nana Ansah

George Sessoms

Cullen Casey

CJ Herbert

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Aaron Robinson

Danny Schaechter

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Andy Gordon

Jayhoun Rezai

Rodney Gould ‘08

Rakeem Marcelle

Jake Simmons ‘65

Joe Zuccari (P ’17)

Danny Peneranda

John Dugan ‘91

Sabatino Leo

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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.

A tradition that no other football team in the world is able to experience, the Eagles jog from Eye Street before having a high-spirited walk-thru practice.

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Kickoff Mass in the Great Church of St. Aloysius and the Touchdown Club Potluck Lunch was on Sunday, August 4. Coach T and the team are grateful for Father Gerry O’Connor, SJ who celebrated the mass. After mass, and before the potluck, over 70 Dads and Moms participated in our first ever Family Fun 7on7 and QB Challenge on Buchanan Field! The moms did a great job throwing passes during halftime while the Offensive and Defensive dads competed to the very last whistle. The O Dads led 14-7 at halftime, but the D Dads tied it up late, 21-21, to force a one play overtime. The D Dads won the toss and scored to win, 28-21!

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MERCERSBURG

The 2019 Mercersburg Camp took place from August 8-13. The week in PA was a culture shaping experience. The team bonded strongly through a series of practices, strength & conditioning sessions, meetings, meals, and fun competitions.

Additionally, guest speakers Ariel Laguilles ‘96 and Jae Terry (P ‘20) provided powerful messages for the team. gonzaga.org/football

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onzaga football opened the 2019 season with a strong 33-14 win over American Heritage on Friday, August 30 in front of an electric crowd on Eye Street! After trailing 7-0, Gonzaga got on the board with a 20 yard touchdown run by junior quarterback Caleb Williams to tie the game at 7-7 midway through the first quarter.

Heritage responded with another score to take a 14-7 lead into the second quarter. The Eagles responded with 1 yard run from Williams to tie the game at 14-14. It seemed like the back and forth scoring affair would continue, but Jalen McMurray ‘21 intercepted a Heritage pass deep in Eagles territory; and on the very next play, Aaron Turner ‘21 took a screen pass 86 yards to give Gonzaga its first lead of the night. On the ensuing kickoff, Heritage muffed the bouncing ball and Colin O’Connor ‘20 made the crucial recovery with just under 1 minute left in the half. Three plays later, Williams scored with his legs from 10 yards out to give the Eagles a 27-14 lead going into halftime. And on the first drive of the second half, senior captain and runningback Malcolm Terry II scored from 7 yards out. Defensive end Rodney Faulk ‘20 led the team effort with a stellar defensive of performance -- notching two sacks, a tackle for loss, and a forced fumble.

WEEKLY AWARDS

MVP: Rodney Faulk | Outstanding D: Jalen McMurray | Outstanding O: Malcolm Terry II Special Forces: Marco Kemp | D Practice: Jack Wallace | O Practice: Burke Carroll

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Although the Eagles gave up a punt block for a touchdown to open the second half, the team did not flinch and scored the final three touchdowns of the game. Williams accounted for all three scores as he found Ennis on a 9 yard pass, ran another one in from 40 yards out, and connected with junior wide receiver Aaron Turner on a 35 yard touchdown catch and run to seal the win. Junior kicker and punter Stephen Cullina turned in a strong performance on special teams.

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he Eagles were down 7-3 to Georgetown Prep at halftime of the 17th annual Jesuit Gridiron Classic on Saturday, September 14. The Little Hoyas were looking to notch their first win in the series since 2011, but could not hold the lead as top-ranked Gonzaga took control in the second half. Coach Trivers’ team would score the final 21 points in the third quarter behind touchdown runs from RBs Joseph Hammond ‘22 and Malcolm Terry II ‘20. Hammond got in the endzone first from 6 yards out, and then following a fumble recovery from senior defensive end Henry Iloanya, Terry scored from 6 yards out as well. Hammond’s second touchdown was a 12 yard run that came with just 4 seconds left in the quarter. The defense, led by a strong performance from senior DB Colin O’Connor, forced a three and out to start the final quarter. On the next possession, senior fullback Derrick Aikens capped off a 9 play, 81 yard drive with a 1 yard plunge to make the score 31-7. Aikens also turned in a great performance on special teams. The most valuable players of the game were the entire offensive line: Olu Fashanu ‘20, Luke Petitbon ‘20, Jestus Johnson ‘20, Joey Trainor ‘21, Patrick Matan ‘20, and Cameron Wilson ‘22. The unit paved the way for over 400 yards of offense with 290 coming on the ground while allowing no sacks on the day.

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MVP: #66, #72, #74, #76, #77, #78 Offensive Line | Outstanding D: Colin O’Connor | Outstanding O: Malcolm Terry II Special Forces: Derrick Aikens | D Practice: Nate Sousa | O Practice: JD Francone | Scholar: Carson Volanth

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During the week leading up to fourth game of the year--Gonzaga’s Homecoming Game--the team worked with WZAG (Gonzaga’s daily homeroom television broadcast) and student services to support National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Former Captain Dean Engram ‘19 (Wisconsin University) and Trey ‘23 lost their sister Bobbi to sickle cell disease in August of 2018. Their eight year-old sister Phoebe has the disease and is currently fighting her battle.

In addition to the video that aired for the student body, posters were made and hung around the school. On them, students found information on how to support the BobbiEngram Foundation as well as this quote from Phoebe, “Just knowing people care and want to help,” she says, “makes me feel good!”

Players, coaches, and trainers wore a red towel, while fans were encouraged to wear red gear in solidarity of the effort to raise awareness. Phoebe was an honorary captain and was overjoyed to be able to toss the coin at midfield before the game.

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WEEKLY AWARDS

MVP: Caleb Williams | Outstanding D: Jalen McMurray | Outstanding O: Malcolm Terry II Special Forces: Jay Oliver | D Practice: Patrick McMahon | O Practice: Bryson Moore | Scholar: Judah Whiddon

“No one has ever come to a Gonzaga football game and seen a sea of red in our student section,” says Assistant Varsity Coach Conrad Singh ‘00. “It was a wonderful show of support, and did an excellent job raising awareness for this cause that is so close to our hearts.” The Eagles jumped out to a 20-0 lead after the first quarter and a 33-0 lead heading into halftime. gonzaga.org/football

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On the field, the game was a 0-0 stalemate midway through the second quarter when junior QB Caleb Williams connected with junior wide receiver Hayden Fisher for a 13 yard touchdown. After the teams traded punts, the Panthers scored in just two plays and tied the game 7-7 with a 34 yard touchdown pass of their own. Gonzaga’s offense got the ball back with just over two minutes remaining in the half and would respond by going 80 yards in just 6 plays to regain the lead. Junior WR Aaron Turner hauled in a 47 yard catch and Williams capped the drive with an 18 yard touchdown run to make it 14-7 at the half.

After receiving the second half kickoff, the Eagles offense started fast. Malcolm Terry II ‘20 ripped off a 54 yard run on the first play from scrimmage, and two plays later, Joseph Hammond Jr. ‘22 scored on a 3 yard run. Plant responded with a strong 11 play drive, but their 27 yard field goal attempt was blocked by Kye Holmes ‘21 and Luke Petitbon ‘20. Gonzaga dominated the rest of the action to earn the 48-7 win. Defensive lineman Isaiah Neal ‘23 led the way on defense and linebacker Kadari Machen ‘22 had a great performance on special teams.

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Gonzaga - 41 Leesburg - 6

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WEEKLY AWARDS

MVP: Luke Petitbon | Outstanding D: Henry Iloanya | Outstanding O: Nate Kurisky | Special Forces: Kye Holmes & Stephen Cullina | D Practice: Markeith Hogan | O Practice: Brogan O’Leary | Scholar: Patrick McMahon

Special thanks to our parents and volunteer photographers!

The Eagles completed their non-conference schedule with another dominant victory, 41-6 over Leesburg High School from Florida on October 4. Head Coach Randy Trivers’s former program became the first football program from Lake County (just outside of Orlando, FL) to play an out of state game. In addition to playing the game on Friday night, the Yellow Jackets toured the African American History Musuem on Thursday, and visited the Capitol and other monuments on Saturday.

After a turnover by Leesburg on their opening possesion and a missed field goal by Gonzaga, the Eagles took control by scoring on their next 5 possessions to take a 31-0 lead into halftime. Senior captain Luke Petitbon had another outstanding day in all three phases while senior defensive end Henry Iloanya had a great game on defense. Tight end Nate Kurisky ‘22 made a great catch early in the game and contributed to a solid running performance. The Eagles special teams were lead by the accurate kicking of Stephen Cullina ‘21 who made field goals of 37 and 40 yards, and by the tackling of Kye Holmes ‘21. gonzaga.org/football

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FAITH & SCHOLAR BALLER PRE-GAME

TEAM VOLANTH - MERCERSBUG 2019 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 - 35 Good Counsel - 42 (5 OT)

October 6

The Eagles fell to Good Counsel in a tough game on the road. Despite outgaining the Falcons by more than 150 yards, Gonzaga could not earn their first WCAC victory of 2019. The score was tied 7-7 at the end of regulation, but as The Washington Post put it, the “low-scoring slog morphed into five-OT shootout.”

The lone score for Gonzaga in regulation came on a 10 yard touchdown catch by junior WR Hayden Fisher. In overtime, junior QB Caleb Williams carried the load, scoring all four overtime touchdowns on keepers. gonzaga.org/football

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EAGLES BEAT STA October 19

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Caleb Williams ‘21 led the way once again by throwing one touchdown (to TE Nate Kurisky ‘22) and scoring three touchdowns on the ground (85 yards, 1 yard, 2 yards). Olu Fashanu ‘20 was the anchor on the offensive line that helped Gonzaga gain exactly 300 yards on the ground, and Jackson Leggans ‘21 was the pivotal piece in the defensive line that only allowed one rushing touchdown on the day. On special teams, Kye Holmes ‘21 made the play of the day for the Eagles.

After the Stage returned a kickoff 99 yard for a touchdown, Holmes blocked DeMatha’s extra point attempt to preserve a 28-20 lead midway through the fourth quarter -- setting up the aforementioned failed two-point attempt that sealed the game.

The game was played in memory of Michael Lynn ‘94.

His wife Erica and his son Noah were honorary captains and participated in the coin toss. Mike’s best friend Jim Miller ‘94 and his wife Natasha Stancill were also there to support.

WEEKLY AWARDS

MVP: Caleb Williams | Outstanding D: Jackson Leggans | Outstanding O: Olu Fashanu Special Forces: Kye Holmes | D Practice: Walker Pence | O Practice: Jalen McDonald | Scholar: Isaiah Neal

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WEEKLY AWARDS

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B Y E W E E K S E R V I C E

Ever since Head Coach Randy Trivers took over the reins of the Gonzaga Football program five years ago, the team has used its bye week to perform service. During the week of October 28, Scholar Baller squads made visits to Children’s Hospital, Unique Residential Care, Washington Jesuit Academy, the Father McKenna Center, and St. John Baptist Church. “Our objective was to extend our hearts and hands to others who could benefit from our service,” says Coach Trivers. “We hope that the experiences have inspired our young men to continue to keep service at the forefront of their personal journeys as growing Men for Others.”

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S E N I O R F E A S T & S E R V I C E

On Friday November 1, the Class of 2020 Eagles partook in valuable experiences. 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).

To culminate the bye week, players and coaches participated in the “Run, Walk -n- Roll to Cure Sickle Cell Anemia” on November 2 in support of the Bobbi Engram Foundation.

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Gonzaga - 28 St. John’s - 32

November 9

With the close loss to St. John’s in Game 10, Gonzaga still holds a slight edge over the Cadets in the oldest Catholic high school football rivarly in the nation with a record of 47-46 and five ties. The 98th Game was played on Saturday, November 9 at Catholic University in front a capacity crowd.

The Eagles led 28-17 late in the third quarter, but the Cadets would score the final two touchdowns to get the win. Heading into the contest, both teams were locked into their respective seeds for the WCAC playoffs with St. John’s drawing the #1 seed and Gonzaga drawing the #3 seed.

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Gonzaga - 14 Good Counsel - 44

November 15

In the WCAC Semifinal at Good Counsel, Gonzaga had a tough night to conclude the season. The win for the Falcons would propel them to a dramatic win in the WCAC Championship over St. John’s (who defeated DeMatha in the other semifinal) a week later.

QB Caleb Williams ’21 scored on 14 yard scramble in the second quarter to tie the game 7-7, but Good Counsel’s seniors had a strong night on both defense and offense to take control from that point forward. Two additional highlights for the Eagles were a recovered kickoff by DB Jalen McMurray ‘21 to open the second half and a 44 yard TD catch by WR Hayden Fisher ‘21 in the third quarter. gonzaga.org/football

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FRESHMEN ROSTER & AWARDS

2019 Gonzaga College High School Freshman Football Team 2 4 6 8 11 12 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 27 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 43 44 49 50 51 52 54 55 56 58 60 62 63 66 72 73 75 78 79 85 88 99

Myles Johnson Trey Engram Asa Mayo Deuce Lee Austin Lathrop Max Ciovacco Charlie Sagely Griffin Dabbs Sam Volz John Lindsay Jalen Bogues Benjamin Garland Jack Tompkins Colin Baroudi Dutch Hahn Brady Gage Brian Koefoot Ajani Bond Will Hurley Pierce Christenson Andrew Geary Charleston Decain Alex Carpentier Joe Ries Jameson Craig Jack Deerin JC Molinari Nick Matta Luke Volmer Xavier Allen Cook Hayes Matthew Casler Nick Langley John Allen Alexander Reisig Charlie Marsh RJ Gaskins Richard Scott Michael Davis Brian Henneberry II Jackson Tankersley Declan Monahan Matthew Rienzo

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2019 Gonzaga Football Banquet Awards 2019 Varsity Football Awards

Caleb Williams Rodney Faulk Aaron Turner Kye Holmes Luke Petitbon Adam Uppuluri Jestus Johnson Malcolm Terry Derrick Aikens & Olu Fashanu Carson Volanth Henry Iloanya & Patrick Matan Colin O’Connor Nate Kurisky

2019 Junior Varsity Football Awards

2019 Recipients

Most Valuable Player Outstanding Defensive Player Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Special Teams Player Outstanding Lineman Unsung Hero

2019 Freshman Football Awards Most Valuable Player Outstanding Defensive Player Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Special Teams Player Outstanding Lineman Unsung Hero

Head Freshman Coach: Joe Zuccari (P ’17) Freshman Coaching Staff: Alex Berdahl, Rodney Gould Jr ’08, Sabatino Leo, Rakeem Marcelle, Danny Penaranda, Jay Rezai, Aaron Robinson

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2019 Recipients

Maus Collins MVP Award Outstanding Defensive Player Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Special Teams Player Outstanding Lineman Outstanding Practice Player Joe Kozik Award Bobbi Engram NEF Award Casey Donahue Award McCaleb Scholar-Athlete Award Eagle Award Unsung Hero Award Iron Eagle Award

Carson Petitbon Nick Keenan Drew Duff Markeith Hogan JD Francone Patrick McMahon

2019 Recipients

Myles Johnson & Deuce Lee JC Molinari Austin Lathrope John Lindsay RJ Gaskins Charlie Marsh

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2019 Gonzaga College High School Junior Varsity Football Team

2019 Gonzaga Football Banquet Awards 2019 Varsity Football Awards

2019 Recipients

Maus Collins MVP Award Outstanding Defensive Player Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Special Teams Player Outstanding Lineman Outstanding Practice Player Joe Kozik Award Bobbi Engram NEF Award Casey Donahue Award McCaleb Scholar-Athlete Award Eagle Award Unsung Hero Award Iron Eagle Award

Caleb Williams Rodney Faulk Aaron Turner Kye Holmes Luke Petitbon Adam Uppuluri Jestus Johnson Malcolm Terry Derrick Aikens & Olu Fashanu Carson Volanth Henry Iloanya & Patrick Matan Colin O’Connor Nate Kurisky

2019 Junior Varsity Football Awards

2019 Recipients

Most Valuable Player Outstanding Defensive Player Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Special Teams Player Outstanding Lineman Unsung Hero

2019 Freshman Football Awards Most Valuable Player Outstanding Defensive Player Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Special Teams Player Outstanding Lineman Unsung Hero

Carson Petitbon Nick Keenan Drew Duff Markeith Hogan JD Francone Patrick McMahon

2019 Recipients

Myles Johnson & Deuce Lee JC Molinari Austin Lathrope John Lindsay RJ Gaskins Charlie Marsh

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Nick Morabito Carson Petitbon Judah Whiddon Bryson Moore Gavin Bryson Sam Sommers Mason Cunningham Bobby Dingell Kevin Donalson Jon Rogers Patrick McMahon James Hrdy Drew Duff Brendan Lane Daniel Harper Max Edmonds Adam Bilbo Cedric Boston Roman Funkhouser Nate Sousa Brogan O’Leary Stephen Cullina Alec Easter Michael Veith Walker Pence Colin Todd Nick Keenan Luke Dunlop Markeith Hogan Will Miller JD Francone JP Vinter Nicholas Schwalb Tommy Dombo Sean Wickham Evan Link Robert Canestari John Wallace Nate Deegan Cameron Ball Burke Caroll John Jerro Michael Matsko Jalen McDonald Isaiah Neal

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C O M M I T M E N T S

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.

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Bobbi Engram NEF Award

Malcolm Terry II ‘20

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.

2019 Varsity Awards

Joe Kozik Award Jestus Johnson ‘20

McCaleb Scholar Athlete

Carson Volanth ‘20

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 Aaron Turner ‘20

Outstanding Lineman Luke Petitbon ‘20

Outstanding Defensive Player Rodney Faulk ‘20

Outstanding Special Teams Player Kye Holmes ‘20

Committment & Positive Attitude

Named for beloved equipment mgr., does little things with no complaint

Eagle Award Henry Iloanya & Patrick Matan

Casey Donahue Award Derrick Aikens ‘20 & Olu Fashanu ‘21 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.

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A L L W C A C 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 EAGLES l FOOTBALL 2019 44 GONZAGA GONZAGA EAGLES l FOOTBALL 2019 44

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A L L W C A C 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! gonzaga.org/football gonzaga.org/football

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ALL - MET HONORS

7 EAGLES EARN ALL-MET HONORS 5 EAGLES EARN NBC WASHINGTON ALL-DMV HONORS 2 EAGLES EARN PIGSKIN HONORS

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 POSITION GROUP PHOTOS - AUGUST 3, MEDIA DAY AT THE CAPITOL

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Building toughness, togetherness, and trust.

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