Tri-State Player Award

Tri-State Player of the Year

The winner of the 9th Annual Tri-State Award for the Tri-State Player of the Year is Villanova University player Matthew Szczur. A multidimensional player, Szczur played wide receiver and running back for Villanova. He was also an outstanding kick returner for the Cats.

As a high school player at Lower Cape May Regional High School Szczur was honored as one of the Maxwell Football Club’s Mini Max Award winners. He is also a standout baseball player for Villanova.

The Maxwell Football Club inaugurated this award to honor a local college player who has exceeded expectations in the regular football season and throughout the year.

About Szczur

During the 2009 season he rushed 108 times for 826 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver Szczur recorded 51 catches for 610 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also returned 30 kicks for 816 yards and a touchdown. Szczur was named to the Colonial Athletic Association All Conference first team and was also selected as the conference Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Year. Villanova Head Coach Andy Talley offered high praise for Szczur, "What can I say about Matt Szczur? He's the best player we've had at Villanova since Brian Westbrook”.

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