ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Male Athlete of the Week: Jason Santa Cruz, NV/Old Tappan

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Sport: Track and Field

Class: Senior. Age: 18

Accomplishment: Santa Cruz won the javelin event with a toss of 201-11 at the Bergen Meet of Champions, winning by almost 20 feet. He currently is ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 8 in the nation this season. Santa Cruz will attend Monmouth University to continue his track and field career.

Jason Santa Cruz, NV/Old Tappan track & field

"He has totally committed himself to the event, and he's reaping the benefits of it now. He's a great leader on the team. He helps the young kids. He's just a great kid."

— Coach Peter Dunn

Also nominated: Keivon Banks of Bergen Tech, Jamier Wright-Collins of Kennedy, and Max Baker of Ramapo for track and field; Drew Packen of Wood-Ridge and Chris Coleman of Wayne Valley for baseball; and Spencer Chatfield of Pascack Hills and Joseph Furlong of Midland Park for golf.