This Page is Dedicated to GTBBL Basketball Players that have Distinguished themselves both Academically and Athletically. Through their Achievements they have set an example for all the players that follow them, of what can be Accomplished through Hard Work, and Dedication in the pursuit of Excellence.
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Percy White
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Paul Sarpong
GTBBL
Student/Athlete Paul Sarpong was chosen by the National Young Leaders
Conference to attend Barack Obama’s Presidential Inauguration
Ceremonies in Washington DC. Paul,
is a student at Timber Creek High School and was selected by the
National Young Leaders Conference for his leadership qualities and
academic achievements. Paul also
plays in the Senior Division in the Gloucester Township Boys Basketball League
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During Paul’s five day visit
to Washington, he had the opportunity to attend the Festivities at the
Lincoln Memorial, the Inaugural Ball, and the
Inauguration ceremony in front of the Capitol Building.
We are extremely proud of
Paul and his achievements and would like to congratulate him and his
parents for earning the opportunity to be a part of this timeless moment
in American history. Paul received a special Player Recognition
Award by GTBBL Senior Division Coordinator Jim Brechka and GTBBL
President Rich Brattelli.
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Anthony Scafidi Anthony Scafidi played in the Gloucester Township Boys Basketball League for 11 years and was the 2006 Junior Division All-star Game MVP. In addition to playing in the GTBBL Basketball Program, Anthony was also a key contributor to the Highland High School basketball team, which qualified for the state tournament in South Jersey Group 3 as a 10th seed. Anthony, a 6-4 senior guard/forward, was the first sub off the bench for the Tartans and coach Andy Thies. Here is a list of some of this young man's Honors and Achievments.
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Chris
Brattelli
Chris Brattelli played in the Gloucester Township Boys Basketball League for 11 years. He also played basketball for the Indians at C.W. Lewis Middle School. In High School Chris played for the Tartans at Highland Regional High School and was a member of the team that went on to win the Group 4 State Championship in 1999. In addition to basketball Chris was a member of the Highland Track & Field Team as a high jumper. In his senior year he went on to become the Group 4 State High Jump Champion and later competed in the Penn Relays. Chris was recruited out of High School by the University of the Sciences and received a full Athletic Scholarship. He became the starting Center for all four of his years for the Devils. During his College Basketball Career he became the third highest scorer for his team reaching more than a thousand points in his junior year and was the Devils top re-bounder. Chris graduated in 2005 with a degree in Pharmaceutical Marketing.
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EACH YEAR THE NOMINEES FOR THE GTBBL SPORTSMANSHIP PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD ARE SELECTED BY THE COACHING STAFF FROM EACH OF THE LEAGUE'S FOUR COMPETITION DIVISIONS. THESE PLAYERS ARE CHOSEN FOR THEIR SPORTSMANSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND DEDICATION. THE AWARD WINNER FROM EACH DIVISION IS THE CHOSEN FROM A LOTTERY ALL THE NOMINEES TO REPRESENT THERE DIVISION AS SPORTSMANSHIP PLAYER OF THE YEAR. 9 & 10 YEAR-OLD FRESHMEN DIVISION
2008/09 Sportsmanship Player of the Year Eddie Nallen - Lakers Sportsmanship Nominees John Stetser - Jayhawks Collin Bishop - Dragons Kenneth Lagocki - Green Machine Kyle Resnick - Hornets Brendan Straub - Cobras Ce’Quan Williams - Hawks Austin Jennings - Deacons Jordan Urquhart - Stallions Christopher Morales - Knights Nick Dugger - Wildcats Matthew Horner - Explorers Keion Oglesby - Bulls James Pryor - Trojans
11 & 12 YEAR-OLD SOPHOMORE DIVISION
2008/09 Sportsmanship Player of the Year Austin Brigance - Runnin’ Rebels Sportsmanship Nominees Ethan Blasko - Wildcats Shane Pope - Hornets Anthony Russo - Saints Justice Davila - Mountainers John Grillo - Blazers Zachery Valentino - Marauders Elijah Birriel - Gboys Brennan Griscom - Sixers Joseph Broderick - Thunder Wendell Thomas - Celtics Dominick Munson - Pistons
13 & 14 YEAR OLD JUNIOR DIVISION
JUNIOR DIVISION 2008/09 Sportsmanship Player of the Year Bill Barkasy - Horned Frogs Sportsmanship Nominees Mason O’Donnell - Fighting Irish Dominic Vecere - Yellow Jackets Justin Goins - Salukis Brandon Cornelius - Gators Dan Moran - Sooners Anthony D’Angelis - Wildcats John Hearn - Jayhawks Fitzroy Campbell, Jr - Scarlet Knights
15 TO 18 YEAR-OLD SENIOR DIVISION
SENIOR DIVISION 2008/09 Sportsmanship Player of the Year Mike Amato – Titans Sportsmanship Nominees Nick Cacio - Wolverines Chris Calabrese - Nittany Lions Paul Sarpong - Magic Justin Mulford - Wolfpack
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