2005 All Star East
Cameron Cecchini
Tailback
5’10″ 188 lbs.
High School Coach: Frank Sumbera
High School: Grosse Pointe North, A
College: Western Michigan University
Cam grew up playing soccer behind his brothers. As times changed, he developed a more aggressive edge for football and played for the Grosse Pointe Red Barons. The passion of Coach Brett Kurily inspired Cam to continue football at Grosse Pointe North where Cam is the only junior to have rushed for more than 1000 yards. He was a two year starter and team captain his senior year. Cam’s senior campaign was outstanding as he finished the season with 1,815 yards rushing, 22 rushing touchdowns and 2 additional touchdowns receiving, making him the second leading rusher and scorer in G.P. North history. He was named Offense MVP and Team MVP as he earned the respect of his coaches and teammates for his strong work ethic and leadership. He led his team to the MAC White Championship and the District Finals. For his speed, work ethic and ability to make defense miss him he was named MVP of the MAC White Division as well as earning many other accolades.
Cam said, “I thank God first for the talent and dedication to do my best and my family, friends and the community for all their support, assistance and recognition. I thank my coaches Frank Sumbera, Roger Hunwick, Tim Brandon, Frank Ferretti, Nick Thomson, Tim Fleming, Andy Cox and Mike Francis for their dedication, humor and inspiration. Most importantly, I would like to thank my dad, my greatest coach of all.” Cam also thanked Western Michigan University for allowing him the opportunity to continue his academic and football career.
Awards
All League 2nd Team, 2003
All East Honorable Mention, Detroit Free Press, 2003
Prep Star, Detroit Free Press, 2004
All Macomb County C&G, C&G Newspapers, 2004
All MAC White Division MVP, 2004
All League 1st Team, 2004
All Metro 1st Team, Detroit Free Press, 2004
All Metro Honorable Mention. Detroit News, 2004
All East 1st Team, Detroit Free Press and Detroit News, 2004
All State Honorable Mention, AP & Detroit News, 2004
All State Division 2, Detroit Free Press, 2004