Sacred Heart's Undersized OL Fireplug with Elite High School Pedigree
Freshman OL CJ Novelli (6'2", 224 lbs) brings gritty intensity from powerhouse St. Anthony's HS to Sacred Heart's Pioneers, where he's poised to develop into a tenacious guard or center despite his compact frame—perfect for zone-blocking schemes valuing quick feet and leverage over size.[2][3][5] No college stats yet as a true first-year, but his DeMatha Catholic-listed toughness and Long Island recruiting buzz signal high motor and coachability, making him a low-risk, high-upside fit for teams needing feisty depth who battle above their weight class.[1][6]
