This Week's Student Spotlight: Jeremy Sosa

Age: 17

School: Senior at Albertus Magnus High School

Jeremy Sosa, has been a starter on the Albertus Magnus High School Varsity Football team since his sophomore year. This season, his senior year, he is one of Rockland and Westchester's leading defenders. He was listed as a pre-season All-Star on the varsity insider. 

He has the talent to run the ball on both sides as a linebacker and a fullback. Positioning him as a valuable asset to his team. Jeremy's leadership skills and knowledge of the game has landed him Team Captain.  

He began his football career eight years ago, as a boy, playing for the Suffern Mounties and has been playing since. 

Practice makes perfect. Jeremy and his team under the leadership of Head Coach Paul Villanueva, practice five days a week.

"Practices are tough, we start lifting then go out on the field and everyone practices hard. We do a lot of conditioning. Practice can last up to four hours," said Jeremy Sosa.

With a grueling practice schedule, juggling school work and football isn't always easy. It takes discipline, focus and hard work. 

"At times it is difficult but I just try to work hard to make sure that I don't slack in either, I continue to work hard in practice and get my school work done," said Sosa. 

As a Junior, his hard work paid off. He was named Defensive Player of the Year, All-County, All-Section and All-League. He basically won almost all of the awards a student-athlete can achieve in a season.

As the 2011 season kicks off he is looking forward to playing his final year, but there is one game in particular he can't wait for.

"I am looking forward to my homecoming game, October 9, against the reigning State Champions, Bronxville. As a senior I want to win that game, especially, in front of the home crowd and all of the Albertus fans," said Sosa.

Jeremy is an all-around talented athlete. He plays basketball and baseball as well and he is in the snowboarding club.  For now his focus is on football.  He will be applying to colleges this year and he hopes to play sports in college as well. 

If you are football fan, keep an eye out for Jeremy Sosa, it's his time to shine!