Football Team Celebrates With Awards Banquet

The SJCS football team had a memorable ending to its 2025 season, falling 2 yards shy of perhaps the biggest upset in the program's history.

After a 39-point loss against Mountain View Prep in early September, St. Joe's, seeded 12th, played the fifth-seeded Stars in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs and lost 28-27 when the Knights came up just short on a two-point conversion attempt with 1:03 remaining.

In their second season in 3A, the Knights finished 5-6 overall and 2-3 and in fourth place in Region 2.

The team celebrated the season with the 5th Annual Knights Football Banquet in Barbara McGrath Hall of The Founders Saint Joseph's Way Center on Thursday, January 15 at which the following awards were presented:
 

ST. JOSE SANCHEZ del RIO - Shooting Star Award
For excellent performance of a JV/Freshman player in practice and games whom we expect to make a great on-field contribution on Varsity. -- Luke Jones

ST. PAUL - Sacrificial Award
For the player who may have a role(s) thrust upon him as the need arises and his performance was up to the challenge. -- Mayson Ludolph

ST. JOHN the BAPTIST - Loyalty & Motivational Award
For the player leading the charge in SPIRIT & motivation, both from the sidelines & on the field (leader of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of our team). -- Jack Stewart

ST. MICHAEL - Knockdown Award
For the top (physically dominant) lineman in putting defenders on their backsides. -- Nick Passerrello

ST. OLAF - Relentless Award
The player recognized for delivering punishment to the other team in the form of big hits and/or being most RELENTLESS. -- Brodie Martin

ST. THERESE of LISIEUX - In the Trenches Award
The player recognized for his strength of play (and need) on the line of scrimmage, on offense or defense, typically both. -- Jensen Granger
 

ST. JOSEPH of CUPERTINO - High Flyer Hands Award
Player who has led the team in receiving/PBUs/interceptions and is known for being a reliable ball hawk when the ball is in the air. -- Paul Norman

ST. ISAAC JOGUES - Comeback Player of the Year Award
Player who sustained an injury/injuries and was able to overcome adversity and contribute to the team. Last year injury and returned or in-season injury and returned. -- Paul Norman

ST. MARTIN of TOURS - Good Soldier Award
Player who has consistently done what was asked, summer workouts, weight room, attendance at practice, etc. with no complaints despite perhaps not getting as much time on the field (or stats) as others. -- Julian Stewart

ST. SEBASTIAN - Iron Man Award
Player who has distinguished himself by his commitment to the team in the weight room - both for pounds he lifts and frequency he is there. The camaraderie builder. -- Mack Rambo

THOMAS AQUINAS - Scholar-Athlete Award
Player who distinguishes himself as not only an athlete, but an exceptional student, both with his own grades and in supporting teammates as a mentor. A high IQ ballplayer. -- Mack Rambo

KING's KNIGHT - Honor Award
Player who exemplifies the Warrior SPIRIT in all ways: effort, toughness, team leader, mentor to younger players, coachable, consistency, and ability to lift his teammates to the next level. -- Mack Rambo

MVP: Best All-Around Football Player-Paul Norman
Most Improved Player: Most Improved Varsity Player-Vine Stanton
Offensive Player of the Year: Best All-Around Offensive Player-Sam Patterson
Defensive Player of the Year: Best All-Around Defensive Player-Vine Stanton
Coaches' Award: Most Significant Impact From JV to Varsity-Mayson Ludolph

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