Bristol Central senior quarterback Victor Rosa named Gatorade Connecticut Football Player of the Year

Lori Riley, Hartford Courant
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Bristol Central senior quarterback Victor Rosa, who has verbally committed to play football at UConn next season, was named the 2021-22 Gatorade Connecticut Football Player of the Year on Tuesday.

Rosa rushed for 2,728 yards and 41 touchdowns this season for the Rams, who went 9-2 and advanced to the Class L quarterfinals. The 6-foot, 193-pound all-around athlete ran for more than 200 yards nine times and had a 409-yard game with eight touchdowns in a win over Tolland on Oct. 22.

A three-star athlete according to 247sports, Rosa also passed for 849 yards on the season and had eight passing touchdowns. Defensively, he totaled 50 tackles and forced two fumbles.

“Victor Rosa is an absolute monster on the field,” said Farmington football coach Chris Machol, according to the release. “What makes him good is that he has a combination of breakaway speed, power, agility and vision. He is one of the better players I have coached against in my 12 years here.”

Rosa is the fourth Gatorade Connecticut Football Player from Bristol Central. The other winners include Aaron Hernandez (2006-07), D.J. Hernandez (2003-04) and Tim Washington (2001-02).

The award not only recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, but also academic achievement. Rosa has maintained a weighted 4.34 GPA at Bristol Central.

Rosa also won the Class L state championship in the 200-meter dash on the track last spring.