Congratulations to Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, sophomore defensive lineman Michael Marinelli for being named the Class of 2017 D-Line M.V.P. at the 2015 National Underclassmen Five-Star Invite-Only Football Combine, held in Williamsburg, Va., May 3.

The Staten Island resident earned the honor over 200 other defensive line participants. He was a 2014 Tablet all-star after recording 76 tackles and 8.0 sacks during his sophomore season.