CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL LEAGUE of
 METROPOLITAN NEW YORK

Player of the Week Nomination

Nominee: Michael Chiarovano                                                                                                                               School: Xavier High School

Position: Running Back / Outside Linebacker                                                                                                     Opponent: Mount St. Michael

Date of Game: 10/25/14                                                            Ht. 5’8”         Wt. 175          Class: Jr.          Hometown: Queens, New York

Details of nominees performance:
In a season where Xavier has been struggling to established itself in the AAA-AA Division, this week’s 21-12 victory over Mount St. Michael was a big step in the right direction.  Pivotal in the game was the play of Mike Chiarovano who carried the ball 23 times for 111 yards and both of Xavier’s offensive scores.  After a 95 yard, 16 play drive to open the game, Mike plunged into the end zone from three yards out.  Also in Xavier’s first possession after the half, Mike ran the ball into the end zone on an 11 yard run capping a 12 play drive.  As a matter of fact, Mike Chiarovano has had 4 100 yard rushing games this season, including the last 3 weeks in a row against some of Xavier’s best opponents, St. Peter’s, Monsignor Farrell, Holy Trinity and Mount St. Michael.  He also had Xavier’s only pass reception during the contest which was an important 28 yard reception to keep a drive alive.  Late in the game he also recovered Mount’s second onside kick attempt to help to cool there comeback in the 4^th quarter.

Class Honors:
Over the course of 8 marking periods at Xavier, Mike has achieved 2^nd honors grades every marking period.  He has also accumulated a grade average of 91 over his first two years.  Mike is currently taking both A.P. English and A.P. United States History and was accepted at Xavier into the Ignation Scholars Program.

League Honors:
In both his Freshman and Sophomore years, Mike was a two way starter in football playing outside backer and running back.  During his Sophomore Year, the JV team achieved a 9-2 record and went to the AAA semi-finals only losing to Stepinac and St. Anthony’s.

Other Sports & Honors
Mike has been a two sport athlete in both his Freshman and Sophomore Year.  In his Freshman Year, he ran track and participated in the 100, 200 & 300 meter dash and he also ran the third leg in the 400 meter relay.  In his Sophomore Year, Mike played Rugby for Xavier’s undefeated JV Rugby Team going 13-0 and was named as the team’s Best Forward.