Senior captains Tommy Gallinaro and Anthony Rivers were among a group of six Cardinal football players recently honored by the Virginia Independent School Football Association Coaches for their gridiron performances this past fall.
Rivers, chosen as a first team defensive back, was the leader of the Cardinal’s secondary and the team’s second leading tackler behind junior standout Richard Walker. Gallinaro was selected first team tight end based on the strength of his 40 receptions, 4 touchdowns, and outstanding blocking. Their all state honors come on the heels of the recognition they received as the team most valuable player (Rivers) and most outstanding offensive player (Gallinaro) at the teams 4th Annual Awards Banquet on November 29, 2010.
Malcolm Westbrook, who established a new single season reception record with 46 catches, was one of only two juniors selected first team all state. He, along with Gallinaro, owes much the offensive linemen and quarterback who allowed them to make plays. Junior center Eddie D’Antuono, chosen as a second team all state offensive lineman, anchored a group that will return no fewer than six starters in 2011; including juniors Patrick O’Connell and Jacob Ramey as well as sophomores Jimmy Keegan, Jacob Bisnett and Josh Reed. Sophomore QB P.J. Zingler, the only sophomore selected for all state recognition this year, will look to improve upon his school record-setting season that included completing almost 70% of his passes, throwing 18 touchdowns, and accumulating more than 2,000 passing yards.
Senior Anthony Rivers was one of 6 Cardinals recognized for all state honors in 2010
Junior standout Moses Webb was honored as a special teams performer as a second team punt returner. A threat to score running, receiving, and returning kicks, Webb led the Cardinals offense in rushing, scoring, and all-purpose yards.
In addition to all state honors, Head Coach Tony Verducci announced that senior linebacker/kicker Theo Daubresse was the team’s Cardinal Award winner, senior defensive lineman Eddie Busch was the most outstanding defensive player, Zayne Bush was the 12th Man Award winner, Eddie D’Antuono was the most outstanding special teams player, and Kevin Moreno (defense) and Riley Walters (offense) were the most improved players. Coach Verducci noted, “Our coaches and players are pleased to learn of these individual accomplishments, but our focus will necessarily remain on team events and preparation.” The all state honorees will be recognized before a Cardinal basketball later next month.
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