Trinity Classical Academy’s football program continues to dominate, even in the off-season, with 10 players earning spots on the All-Cottonwood League Team and securing top individual awards, including Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and Special Teams Player of the Year.

Senior standout John Carlson was named Co-Player of the Year alongside Santa Rosa’s Daniel Marlow. 

John Carlson celebrates a sack.
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Carlson’s stellar season included 24 total touchdowns—14 receiving and eight rushing—alongside 285 rushing yards and a team-high 933 receiving yards. On defense, Carlson tied for team leads in three key categories: caused fumbles (3), fumble recoveries (3), and sacks (3).

After a record-breaking season, quarterback Noah Visconti earned Offensive Player of the Year honors. Visconti threw for 2,925 yards, setting a new program record for single-season passing yards, and delivered 43 touchdowns with just six interceptions over 300 pass attempts.

Noah Visconti looks for an open receiver as he drops back in the pocket.
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On special teams, Nick Delgado was named Special Teams Player of the Year. Delgado ranked 10th in the CIF Southern Section with 297 total return yards, cementing his role as a crucial asset for the Knights.

In addition to individual accolades, Trinity had a strong presence on the All-Cottonwood League Team. First-team honors went to Patrick Cherry, Hudson Sweitzer, Andrew Carlson, Andrew Kelly, and Luke Backes. 

Players recognized on the second team include Aiden Visconti, Thomas Heinrich, Adam Hirsch, and Micah Spring.

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