2025 Scholar Athlete Awards

These scholar-athletes, representing football-playing high schools in the Baltimore metropolitan area, are selected by their respective schools primarily for their ability on the football field and in the classroom. Other factors taken into consideration include extracurricular activities, leadership, and community and church activities.

Every football-playing high school in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Carroll and Frederick Counties is invited to submit a nominee who best fits the aforementioned qualifications. The Chapter’s selection committee, after careful consideration of each athlete’s qualifications, will choose one individual from our five regions, who will each receive $4,000 in scholarship support for his college education.

Winners were announced at the banquet on March 11, 2025.

Region 1

Jabari Torbit
Dunbar Poets · 5’10” · 220 · LB

He is a two‑time All‑State and two‑time Baltimore Sun All‑Metro linebacker who ranks in the top 5% of his class. A National Honor Society member, he has earned multiple merit‑based scholarships and excels in wrestling, swimming, and track. He is active in student leadership, community service and plans to play college football.

Region 2

Zacharia Lipscomb
Bel Air Bobcats · 6’2” · 205 · D/L, LB

This All‑Region defensive standout ranks in the top of his class. He is a member of three National Honor Societies and has earned the AP Scholar Award, Minds in Motion honors, and the French Seal of Biliteracy. He is active in track, school leadership clubs, and community service.

Jack Warrenfeltz
Hereford Bulls · 5’9” · 195 · OL, LB

This offensive lineman and linebacker earned All‑County and All‑Division honors. He ranks in the top 10% of his class, and is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He has earned the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, the AP Scholar with Distinction and Multiple College Board recognition awards.  He also plays Lacrosse. 

Region 3

Jonathan Norwood
River Hill Hawks · 6’4” · 220 · TE, D/L

This three‑year varsity starter and First Team All‑County tight end was also selected for the BTC All‑Star Game. He ranks at the top of his class and is a member of the National Honor Society as well as a National Merit Scholarship qualifier. A multi‑sport athlete in baseball and indoor track, he also serves in Best Buddies and has taken 13 AP courses.  

Region 4

Alexander Rodriguez
Oakdale Bears · 6’3” · 180 · QB

Named a two-time First Teamer to the Frederick News-Post, he maintains a 4.31 GPA and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.   He also plays basketball and serves on the Student‑Athlete Leadership Council.  His academic excellence, athletic talent and leadership abilities have led him to the United States Naval Academy to continue his football career.  

Region 5

Ian Wells
Mt. St. Joesph Gaels · 6’ · 215 · LB

This standout linebacker earned a selection to the BTC Super 22 Team. He ranks in the top 5% of his class and is a National Honor Society member.  He is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a Brother James Kelly Scholar. This multi‑sport athlete in baseball and wrestling, plans to play football at Tufts University.