NAME: Joe Fagnano
SCHOOL: Williamsport
LAST SEASON: 2018
POSITIONS: QB
Once he got an opportunity, Joe Fagnano proved to be one of the best quarterbacks in the WVC during the decade. In two seasons as a starter, Fagnano led one of best offenses in the region. He threw for 4,024 yards and 43 touchdown passes for his career while completing 62% of his passes. Fagnano also rushed for 956 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He holds the school record for completion rate and touchdown passes in a season (30).
Fagnano was named 2017 NPF Wyoming Valley Conference Big School Offense Player of the Year and first-team quarterback. He was honorable mention quarterback in 2018. Fagnano was named an all-state quarterback in 2017 by the Pennsylvania Football Writers. He was also named an honorable mention quarterback by EasternPaFootball.com. He also played in the PSFCA East-West All-Star game in 2018. Fagnano continued his football career at the Division 1 FCS University of Maine where he started six games as a true freshman in 2019 for the Black Bears.
Williamsport coach Charles Crews on Fagnano: “Joe was able to do the impossible in any athlete’s career. He stepped in and filled the shoes of an all-time great and succeed! Joe followed the career of the school’s all time leader in all passing categories and an all-state performer. He acquitted himself by earning all state honors himself and breaking several of his predecessors records in the process. Joe’s success was only a surprise to people outside of the program. We knew he was a stud in waiting. Joe’s work ethic and stoic leadership made him the most popular man on the team and a fan favorite. Keep an eye on this young man, the best is yet to come!”
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