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River Dell's David Estevez Named Offensive Player Of The Year: Report
Estevez had 362 yards and two touchdowns in the team's state-title winning championship game against Northern Valley.
ORADELL, N.J. — In what was probably the Golden Hawks' most pivotal moment of the season, and maybe of his career, David Estevez rose to the occasion.
Estevez had 362 yards and two touchdowns in the Golden Hawks' North 1, Group 3 sectional final win against Northern Valley-Old Tappan.
Estevez was named The Record's offensive player of the year recently, despite missing two games with injuries and not even playing complete games because the team blew out their opponents.
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It’s just ridiculous what he does. … I think anytime you plan on being any good at anything, you’re never satisfied," said
t’s just ridiculous what he does. … I think anytime you plan on being any good at anything, you’re never satisfied," said Estevez's coach, D.J. Nimphius. "Dave is never satisfied.”
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RD's Estevez 15-yard TD run puts Hawks back on top. They lead OT, 13-7, in Q2 pic.twitter.com/RMbzAy4jvy
— Varsity Aces (@VarsityAces) December 4, 2016
River Dell lost in the previous three state sectional championship games.
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