Penn State Football Signee Tony Rojas Named Virginia Gatorade Player Of The Year
Penn State football Class of 2023 signee Tony Rojas has been named the Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year.
The linebacker totaled 72 tackles, 14 for a loss, and 13 sacks during the 2022 season. Additionally, he rushed for 2,239 yards and 35 touchdowns on the other side of the ball, despite being recruited as a linebacker by Penn State.
Congrats! @Tony_Rojas5 on being named the @Gatorade Player of the Year! Proud of all of your accomplishments! @PennStateFball bound
— Josh Richards (@RayRico14) January 6, 2023. Time to get to work
pic.twitter.com/9vOi4eRNbk
The award is given to athletes from multiple sports in each U.S. state and the District of Columbia to “recognize the nation’s most elite high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character.”
Additionally, one student-athlete is annually nationally recognized. Last year, Nittany Lion running back Nick Singleton won the national award while at Governor Mifflin High School.
Rojas is a four-star prospect and the No. 3-ranked player in Virginia, according to 247Sports. Additionally, the website ranks the Fairfax product as the No. 7-best linebacker and the No. 111-best player overall.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
Happy Valley Casino Brings First Gambling Hub To Centre County
The new casino is the first of its kind in the area and will offer 600 slot machines, table games, and food and beverage options.
Penn State Wrestling’s Luke Lilledahl Aims To Showcase Growth In High-Stakes Rematch Against Dean Peterson
“I feel like the more you dwell on the past, the more things don’t change.”
Punxsutawney Phil To Make State College Appearance
See Phil up close and personal at The Press on Saturday, January 17.
Four Quarters In Happy Valley: Nolan Wick’s Senior Column
“What’s funny to me is that after spending so much time telling other people’s stories, I conclude my time here by writing about my own.”