Boys' Basketball

Athlete of the Year - Justin Mazzulla, Hendricken

Posted 6/29/16

There’s no question that Justin Mazzulla was the most valuable player for the state champion Bishop Hendricken basketball team this season. 

He did it all. 

Mazzulla led …

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Boys' Basketball

Athlete of the Year - Justin Mazzulla, Hendricken

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There’s no question that Justin Mazzulla was the most valuable player for the state champion Bishop Hendricken basketball team this season. 

He did it all. 

Mazzulla led Hendricken in points, averaging 16 per game, and was a beast on the glass all season long. 

Additionally, he could play multiple positions. Mazzulla had the capability of taking a defender one-on-one in the post, but also acted as the point guard quite often, creating open shots for teammates while racking up assists. 

The Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year was arguably the top defender in the state as well. 

Presented with the tall task of guarding every opponent’s best player, Mazzulla thrived on the defensive end. 

Whether it was a point guard or forward, Mazzulla made it tough on opposing stars with his quick feet and hands. 

That offensive spark and defensive intensity was a big reason why the Hawks were able to clinch their 15th state crown. 

In terms of being a leader, Mazzulla set the tone both vocally and through his play on the court during his junior year. 

Mazzulla was voted a captain by his teammates as just as junior, which displayed the tremendous respect that Hendricken players had for Mazzulla. 

The Johnston native undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him. But first, Mazzulla will be back at Hendricken for his senior year, where he’ll be looking to lead the Hawks to back-to-back state crowns and the program’s 16th title overall.

-M.M.

HONORABLE MENTION

Isaiah Mylers, BH

Jadin Genao, Pilgrim

Jake Isaac, WV

James Baldwin, WV

COACH OF THE YEAR

Jamal Gomes, Hendricken

ALL CITY TEAM

Kyle Henseler, BH, G

Austin Giard, TG, C

Matt Woods, Pilgrim, G

Jake Gonsalves, WV, G

Nate Ferri, WV, G

Billy Mueller, BH, G

Dimitri Rosa, BH, G

Ethan Schneider, Pilgrim, G

Trevor Lawton, BH, F

Preston Santos, BH, F

Tyrone Weeks, Pilgrim, F

Austin Ouimette, TG, F

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