Archbishop Hannan battles Cavalry Baptist for the Division III state title

Archbishop Hannan senior quarterback Korey Zeigler (10) heads up field in the first round of this year's playoffs. Zeigler has passed for 1,780 yards with 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Zeigler is also the Hhawks' second leading ground gainer with 749 yards and 12 rushing scores. Photos courtesy of Jill Hogan.

Hawks' Bruce DiMartino (8) blocks a De La Salle kick earlier in the season. DiMartino has recorded 77 tackles with an interception this season.

Hannan two-way performer Jack Witte (51) and Austin Burgess (64)  in action against Northlake Christian School. Witte is the Hawks' starting center and plays linebacker. Witte has registered 74 tackles.

Hannan senior receiver Jason Brooks (2) runs away from a defender. Brooks tops the Hawks with 59 receptions for 530 yards.

Hawks' senior running back Michael Froeba picks up a nice gain against the NCS Wolverines. Froeba is a thousand-yard rusher with 1,197 yards averaging 6.2 yards per carry with a team-high 15 rushing touchdowns.

The Archbishop Hannan Hawks continue their preparations as they have their sights set on competing in tomorrow afternoon's LHSAA/State Farm Prep Classic Division III state championship game doing battle with the No. 2 seed Calvary Baptist Cavaliers. The Lake 94.7 will broadcast tomorrow's Division III championship tilt so join Matt Penix and I for the pregame show beginning at 12:15 tomorrow originating from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome followed by the 12:30 kickoff. The 11-2 Hawks have put together a masterful season under fourth-year head coach Pat Lambert. The high-soaring Hawks have been impressive winning their three playoff games putting up 115 points during their  three playoff game run. Archbishop Hannan's most impressive victory was a 12-7 semifinal victory over No. 1 seed and previously unbeaten Episcopal Knights. Talented senior quarterback Korey Zeigler, who has started since the eighth grade, is poised and ready to lead his Hawks into the Division III championship game. Zeigler, who tore his ACL last season, has made his way back and turned in a consistent, productive season, throwing for 1,780 yards, completing 154-of-236 passes with an effective completion percentage of 65.3. Zeigler has 20 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. Zeigler shined in the Hawks' 42-14 quarterfinal victory over the Pope John Paul II Jaguars. Zeigler, a true dual threat, is also the team's second leading rusher with 749 yards and 12 TDs. Senior running back Michael Froeba handles the bulk of the Hawks' rushing attack, rushing the ball 193 times for 1,197 yards with a team-high 15 scores. Froeba was sensational in the semifinal victory gaining 144 yards on 27 carries to help the Hawks advance. Senior Jason Brooks is the Hawks' top receiver with 59 catches for 530 yards. Brooks has two receiving touchdowns. Brooks is the third leading rusher with 381 yards and four scores. Junior Daniel Hollander and senior Kyle Sewald have put together excellent seasons making plays in the Hawks' passing game. Hollander has 48 receptions including a team-high eight touchdowns, averaging 15.7 yards per reception. Hollander caught a key 44-yard scoring strike from Zeigler, which helped propel the Hawks past Episcopal in the semifinals. Sewald, who has come on during the latter part of the season has 18 catches including four TD catches. Sewald caught three touchdowns from Zeigler in the quarterfinal victory over PJP II. The Hawks' defense has done its job under fourth-year defensive coordinator Bobby Scelfo. Scelfo has a knack for putting his Hawks in good situations as they execute his game plan. The Hawks have only allowed 41 points in three playoff games. Known as the "Heart and Soul" of the defense, senior Zack Castelluccio, who enters the championship game, leading the Hawks with 89 tackles. Castelluccio is second on the team with five interceptions putting him one behind team leader Gavin Brooks.  Senior Mitchell Morel is the second leading tackler with 77 stops and a team-high four sacks. Fellow senior Bruce DiMartino another consistent, sound member of the Hawks' defense also has 77 tackles. Two-way senior performer Jack Witte provides the Hawks with excellent leadership at the center position and has recorded 74 tackles. Junior Griffin Hakenjos, the author of two big secondary hits on Episcopal receivers in the semifinals has logged 62 tackles along with junior Mason Caillouet.