John Riley (Delbarton School, NJ) contributed consistently strong & big play ability in AFW ELITE TEAM's victory over Italy National 19U Team in Milan. Recovering a 1st Q fumble that led to a TD, Riley also had a big 4th down TFL and a reception on a 2pt conversion Johnny Riley

In their inaugural foreign competition tour the Kenyon College Owls (OH) will take on the Marines Lazio in Rome on Saturday, May 25th. ⁦⁦Kenyon Football⁩

LeShaun Madden (Steele Canyon HS, CA) played at WR (reception) and on numerous special teams for AFW ELITE TEAM in their 34-2 victory in Milan, Italy.

Lucas Holubar (Loyola Academy, IL) served as a team captain and led the AFW ELITE TEAM offense with an efficient 7 for 13, 116 yds and 2 TD passing effort including the first strike to get the USA team on the board in Milan, Italy. Lucas also added 18 rushing yds. Lucas Holubar

Jackson Ashford (IMG Academy FL, Potomac MD) was a dominant force for the USA-AFW ELITE TEAM defense shutting down any inside run and providing upfield pressure on the QB in the pocket. He was significant in limiting Italy to less than 10 yds in rushing offense Jackson Ashford

Shawn Pomatto (Otay Ranch HS, CA) effectively led the USA-AFW ELITE TEAM offense throwing for 2 TDs including this 20-yarder in the 3rd quarter to put the game out of reach at 24-2. Shawn also took on kicking duties converting 2 X-Pts. Shawn Pomatto

Colin Patterson (Davenport Assumption HS, IA), in on tackles all afternoon, provided the first big play and jumpstart AFW ELITE TEAM needed punching out a fumble on Italy's 2nd possession to give the USA O great field position leading to their first score in Milan Colin Patterson

AFW Flashback Friday - May '22 Augustana College (IL) continued their exemplary tradition serving the growth of their S-As promoting international travel, education and competition. After AFW trips to Ireland & Italy this journey took them to Germany & Austria Augustana Football

Nick Dlugos and Peter Mazowiecki (Greenberg Central Catholic, PA) were part of a swift and aggressive LBing corp that consistently rallied to the ball in shutting down the Italian National Team O spinning a defensive shutout Nick Dlugos Peter Mazowiecki

Julian May (El Capitan HS, CA) was a critical part of the rushing attack for the AFW ELITE TEAM that was the primary component in turning out 18 first downs v Italy. May was explosive and roughed out 38 yards in 8 carries for the USA team. Julian May

Thumbs Up! Henry Ringenbach (Orange HS, OH) was part of the USA-AFW ELITE TEAM OLine that led the way in producing 309 total yards (127 Rushing, 182 Passing) of offense in their 34-2 win in Milan, Italy.

Not a secret any longer - on Sat., May 11th Hanover College Football (IN) will play the Turin Giaguari (Jaguars) from the Italian Football League top division at the outstanding American Football facilities of Otel Stadium in Florence (home of the Guelfi) ⁦⁦Hanover Football⁩

In a special international game Nehemiah Burleson (#13, Ramapo, NJ) consistently made his presence known in the Italian National Team backfield leading the USA-AFW ELITE TEAM defense up front with 2 QB Pressures, a pass deflection and 2 tackles for losses. Nehemiah Burleson

David Dunn (Mission Bay HS, CA) came up with a sweet catch in the left corner of the end zone to give USA-AFW ELITE TEAM a 6-0 lead in the 1st quarter vs the Italian National 19U Team. Dunn also played snaps at CB and Returner demonstrating skills in all 3 phases David

Carter Ferguson (Willowbrook HS, IL) continued a great, generous tradition whereby Warriors alumni support football-playing student-athletes in being part of the growth experiences provided by AFW ELITE TEAM tours. Carter (right) starred in the secondary and on special teams.

Nic Herakovic (Asheville School, NC) was a strong performer at TE and numerous special teams for the AFW ELITE TEAM vs the National 19U Team played in Milan. The tour group explored Rome, Siena, Florence, Cinque Terra, Lake Como and Lugano, Switzerland. Nic Herakovic

Logan Sanchez (Hanford HS, CA) anchored the offensive line at the center position leading the way for USA-AFW ELITE TEAM to generate over 300 yards in total offense. Logan Sanchez

Emmanuel Hardrick (Damascus HS, MD) had a huge day in Italy contributing in all 3 phases w/ shutdown coverage at CB, a big punt return and an explosive 50-yard Catch & Run TD to put the USA Team up by 3 scores over the Italian National 19U Team in Milan. EMAN Hardrick🗣️🏝️

Ty Vinson (Warner HS, Warner OK) serve as a team captain and played DT and H-back for AFW ELITE TEAM vs Italy. He scored on a 4-yd TD pass from Shawn Pomatto (Otay Ranch HS, CA) to give the USA TEAM A 13-0 lead. Ty Vinson

AFW Flashback Friday - Ten years ago this spring the University of Dubuque Football program took the first of a couple overseas education and competition tours with AFW. Their initial adventure took them to Northwest Spain and Southwest France. Spartan Football