Long Beach Football Player Earns All-State Honor

The New York State Sportswriters Association has named Long Beach High School senior Donovan Campbell an All-State First Team offensive lineman.

Donovan is a Marines football team three-year starter and currently serves as a team captain. He has earned a number of accolades this school year including the Academic All-Conference Award, Martone Award and All-State, All-Long Island and All-County distinctions. Last year, he earned an All-County honorable mention.

“Donovan deserves this honor,” said Marines’ Coach Scott Martin. “He worked hard, and we are proud of him.” Martin explained that the First Team acknowledgment is unique in that coaches do not influence it.

“This is something special because it is based on people outside the district watching and recognizing one of our students,” he added.

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