Levittown Footballer Honored as County's Most Outsanding Lineman

MacArthur High School student-athlete Ryan O’Shea was the recipient of the Nassau County Football Coaches Association’s Martone Award, which recognizes the county’s most outstanding lineman.

In addition, O’Shea received the Roy Kessenich Memorial Scholarship Award, which recognizes the county’s most outstanding three-sport athlete, who demonstrates strong academic credentials and community involvement.

As a lineman, O’Shea was designated as a two-time All-County and two-time All-Long Island athlete, and was selected as a Second Team All-State player. He was also recently selected for the Empire Challenge in which Long Island’s top football players compete against New York City’s team. As a wrestler, O’Shea was designated as All-County and as a state qualifier. He also played lacrosse in the ninth and 10th grade and will participate in shot put on the school’s varsity track team this spring.

When not on the field or mat, O’Shea dedicates time to his studies and school activities. He is a member of the National Honor Society and an Advance Placement Scholar, as well as a Peer Leader. He also volunteers with the Levittown Pride summer camp and works on a volunteer basis with clients at New York Sports Physical Therapy and Wellness.

O’Shea plans on studying biology next fall to prepare for a career in physical therapy.

When asked what motivates him, he said, “My teammates and parents push me and help me work hard to be an outstanding athlete.”

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