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November 18, 2009
Student-Athlete of the Week: Jim Giansante
Thomas Jefferson
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It doesn't really matter whether he's lining up on offense or defense; Jimmy Giansante somehow manages to get his hands on the football. And when he does, things happen, which is why he is one of the state's top performers this season and this week's Clearview Federal Union Student-Athlete of the Week.
Giansante, a senior wide receiver/linebacker at Thomas Jefferson, has what some might consider a sterling high school resume: in his first three seasons of football with the Jaguars, he has won a WPIAL Class AAA championship every season, and a state title in two of those three seasons. All the while, he has played at a championship level on the field and excelled in the classroom with a 3.5 GPA.
Channel 4 Action Sports' John Meyer and our High School Playbook team visited "TJ" to honor one of the most talented players in the area. Shawn McGrath of Clearview Federal Credit Union presented Jim and head coach Bill Cherpak with a check for the school in the amount of $250.
The TJ students brought their Jaguar spirit to the school's auditorium, and also in attendance were his parents and grandparents. He comes from quite a good pedigree: his father, Jim, Sr., also played for Thomas Jefferson.
So far this season Jimmy is the only player in the state of Pennsylvania with more than 50 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards, averaging more than 25 yards per catch, and has also scored 17 total touchdowns.
His 6-yard touchdown pass from Sam Johnston was the Jaguars' first score of the game in last week's 27-14 win over Franklin Regional in the WPIAL semifinals. He caught five passes for 102 yards and the score, and -- for the second week in a row -- he caught a touchdown pass and intercepted a pass on defense in the same game.
Jimmy credited Johnston, fellow senior receiver Steve Licht, and the Jaguars' offensive line for their outstanding play. He says since they do what they do, he is able to do what he does.
Previous Honorees:
- Jimmy Zubik, Avonworth
- Jesse Della Valle, Shaler
- Matt McCann, Keystone Oaks
- Rushel Shell, Hopewell
- Alec Schram, Canon-McMillan
- Dom Timbers, Woodland Hills
- Christian Brumbaugh, South Fayette
- Wayne Capers, Jr., Chartiers Valley
- Damion Jones-Moore, Central Catholic
- Orne Bey, Gateway
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