MUYFootball - Alumni

Ben learned the game under the Unlimited MUYFA Cougars coaches and was inspired by Coach Bill Casagrande. Although the Cougars had a perfect 0-12 season in '99, Ben and several of his Cape teammates continued to play in high school. Several members of the 1999 Cape unlimited team played with the 2003 Broadneck state runner-ups, and several MUYFA alums have become standouts in several different Anne Arundel County high school varsity squads over the last few years.Ben's football career after his first year in MUYFA league. Cape St. Claire Unlimited Cougars, 1999: Center Broadneck High School , Annapolis, MD: JV 2000 starting center. Bruins JV was 8-2 that year 2001-2004: three year starter at center. Also played D-line occasionally during '04 season. Team captain '04 Led Bruins O-line during Broadneck High School historic '04 season: undefeated regular season, 13 wins (county. record); state 4A runner-ups, only loss was to Damascus at Ravens Stadium in state 4A final Capital-Gazette All-County first team 03-04; Washington Post All-County 03-04; Baltimore Sun All-County 03-04; Sun All-Metro first team 04; AP Md. All-State first team (large school) 04; Anne Arundel County Lineman of the Year (Larimore Award), 2004

Eric Lively played in the Mid-Atlantic Unlimited Youth Football league under the coaching of Randy Hall during his eight grade year. Eric then attended DeMatha High School and played four years varsity football (started 3 of those years) junior + senior year started both ways on offense and defense.(tight end + defensive end) Eric was the captain of the football team during his senior year 2004. MVP of offense for our team made 1st team-all county, all gazette, all-state, all conference Was named to George Michaels golden 11 team invited to play in the East vs. West all star game Sophomore year finished number 1 in the state Senior year finished #1 in the state and #14 in the USA. Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Championship. The Quarterbacks Club named Eric one of the outstanding players in the Washington metropolitan area. Eric is schedule to attend University of Akron 2004.

By: Mike Farrell, Date: May 28, 2001
Big OL Blake McCoy knows three schools he might verbally commit to if an offer comes. “I might verbal to Virginia, Boston College or Virginia Tech if they offered,” the 6-4, 300-pound lineman from Calvert Hall College HS (MD) said. “I like Virginia because they have a good program and a great coach. BC coach (Keith) Willis has been very up front with me and Virginia Tech will be a winning program for years to come.” McCoy doesn’t have any offers yet, but Maryland is trying to keep him in state.“I would say Maryland, Virginia and BC are recruiting me the hardest,” he said. “I like Maryland and staying home is a consideration as well. They’ve been real nice to me”McCoy runs a 5.3 40 and bench presses 300 pounds. He was a First Team All M.I.A.A. performer last season and made the Super 22 Team for the Baltimore area.“I play with a lot of intensity but I keep my emotions under control,” he said. “I try to wear my opponent down so he doesn’t want to play anymore when the fourth quarter comes around.” McCoy will camp at Maryland and BC this June. Note: Blake played for the MUYFA Ravens as an 8th Grader in 1997!! It was his first year playing football!! Blake the MUYFA is proud of you!!

Hi My Name is Chris Johnson. I played for the GLRRC Ravens in 1999 and now play for the Spalding High School Varsity, as a freshman. I am 6'2" and 260lbs and credit this program with getting me ready for High School football!! Chris is an example of what this league is all about!!

Mike Faust (1995 MUYFA Alumni): Athletically and academically, success has come quickly for the University of Pennsylvania freshman, The Sun's 1999-2000 Male Athlete of the Year.

PITTSBURGH – Mike Faust, a two-time Maryland state champion, from Gilman School has been selected to participate on the United States team in the 26^th annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic scheduled for Saturday March 25 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field House. He will compete at 275 pounds.Faust of Baltimore won 46 of 47 bouts as a junior to gain his second consecutive state championship. He was 49-3 as a sophomore. As a freshman, he won 11 of 13 bouts but did not compete in the state tournament. Faust is a two-time champion in the National High School Open in Birmingham, Ala., a champion at the World Iron man Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich., a champion at the Eastern Nationals in Scranton, Pa., a champion at the Southern Regional in Salisbury, Md., and a co-champion at the Junior Olympics in Cleveland.Faust is a three-time district champion and a champion at the National Preps in Bethlehem, Pa. He also won the 1998 championship in the Mid Atlantic classic "Beast of the East." The Dapper Dan Classic, partially funded by UPMC Health System, benefits the boys and girls club of Western Pennsylvania. The Wrestling classic, dubbed "The Rose Bowl of Wrestling," is the premier high school all-star dual meet in the United States.