T.J. Hoppe to The College of New Jersey

T.J. Hoppe, one of Immaculata's key leaders in its 23-1 record the past two seasons, will play at The College of New Jersey in the fall.

Hoppe was the Spartans' starting left tackle in 2006 when the Spartans went 12-0, winning a Non Public Group III state title. Hoppe was moved to left guard last season as the team went 11-1, losing to Holy Spirit in the Non-Public Group III title game.

""We moved him to left guard to make use of his trapping and sweep ability,'' Immaculata head coach Pierce Frauenheim said. ""T.J. is one of the best ofensive lineman we've had at Immaculata. He has excellent technqiue along with tremendous explosion.''

Hoppe was the winner of the Immaculata Jack Gardner Memorial Award for loyalty, dedication ad perseverance. He also received the offensive lineman MVP at the Chuck Mound Football Challenge XIII combine in 2007.

Hoppe is a Manville native.