Nominee: Andrew Scariano                                                                         School: Xavier High School

Position : Tailback                                                                                  Opponent: St. Peter's Boys
Date of Game: 10/26/19   Ht. 5’11”   Wt . 190   Class: Jr.                     Hometown: Westchester, NY

Details of nominees performance:

Coming off the heels of a strong defensive showing and a heartbreaking 7-6 late game loss to traditional AAA power Chaminade, Xavier needed a strong offensive showing to win home field advantage in the 1st round of the CHSFL AA1 Playoffs.  Unfortunately, a quick opening drive for a TD and an errant snap fumble allowed St. Peter's to get out to an early 13-0 lead in the 1st quarter.  Somewhat shaken after playing such a strong defensive game the previous week, Xavier could have emotionally collapsed, but instead they dug in and cranked up the Amazing Gridiron Wayback Machine to score 36 unanswered points to finish 3rd in the CHSFL AA1 Division and to earn a home field rematch against these very same St. Peter's Eagles.

Xavier's leading rusher this season, junior tailback Andrew Scariano was instrumental in Xavier's offensive success.  In each of Xavier's wins this season "Scary" has rushed for over 100 yards and this was his best showing yet.  Against St. Peter's he rushed for 176 yards on 21 carries for a 8.38 yards per carry average and two rushing TDs of 29 and 16 yards including a 2pt. conversion.  More than yards gained and scores made Andrew was instrumental in 4 of Xavier's 5 scoring drives with a 15+ yard explosion play in each including his longest reception of the season for 35 yards.