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BOYS SOCCER

Gianni Rosario

Defender
ST. BENEDICT'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

7

Goals Allowed

15

Shutouts

9

Goals

3

Assists
“The combination of Gianni’s size and speed makes him stand out as a man amongst boys. Gianni is virtually unbeatable in 1-on-1 situations due to his size, natural athletic ability and his ability to read the game.”
Jim Wandling
Head Coach - St. Benedict’s Prep
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 178-pound senior defender led the Gray Bees to a 20-0 record and the state Non-Public A Division state championship this past season. Rosario anchored a defense that allowed just seven goals and posted 15 shutouts, including four clean sheets in the postseason. A United Soccer Coaches High School All-American honoree and the New Jersey SCAN Sectional Player of the Year, he also contributed nine goals and three assists. 

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Academic Achievement

Rosario has maintained a 3.28 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer at North Carolina State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Rosario has volunteered locally at preschool and has donated his time at the St. Benedict’s Prep food bank and as a youth soccer coach.