Bergen County Athletes Shining Bright

The stars were out at the All Bergen County Awards Ceremony.  The best of the best in basketball, track and field, wrestling and bowling were honored for their spectacular accomplishments throughout the year.  Stand out athletes included:

130 lb wrestler- senior, Frank Cagnina, Queen of Peace, Coach Scott Weaver

There are many words that can describe this Queen of Peace senior athlete.  Relentless, skilled, physical may be some of the words to use.

The Queen of Peace senior is all of these; and also perfect.  Frank finished undefeated for the second year in a row to claim his 3^rd New Jersey State Championship.  39-0 was the final record of his decorated senior season.  This season's highlights included his 4^th Bergen County Championship, his 2^nd Maryland Mat Madness Championship, his 4^th District Championship, his 4^th Region Championship, and finally, his 3^rd New Jersey State Championship.

Frank capped of his final season as perfect.  His strong work ethic and strong commitment to excellence have rewarded him with the following accolades:

1. Invitation to the Cliff Keen DREAM TEAM


2. Ranked # 1 in the Country at 130


3. A Full 5-year athletic scholarship to Lehigh University.

Frank has had a tremendous high school career.  It's eminent that he's not done winning championships too. Ladys and gentlemen lets give a big round of applauds for 3 time NJ state Champion Frank Cagnina

Fort Lee Senior basketball player Sandy Burgos-

I hope you are ready: Sandy Burgos is 9^th on the all-time Bergen County scorer with 2121pts- Fort Lee's all time leading scorer- 2x time 1st team all county selection, 3 time all BCSL selection- Record Athlete of the week 2 times, led the North Jersey area in scoring in his sophomore and senior years- and will Join his brother Pedro as the only Fort Lee players to play in the North South all-star game!

Sandy averaged 28ppg- while facing a variety of defenses designed to stop him- triangle and 2 and box and 1.  "It was a joy to see him develop and handle the extreme pressure to perform!"- Coach Ziemba.

Check out the pictures from this fantastic night!!

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