Bloomfield High School senior Eli Simmons signs a letter of intent in accepting a football scholarship to Lackawanna Community College in Scranton, Pa. Seated with him are his grandmother, Barbara Little, and his parents, Kareemah Simmons and Eli Simmons Sr. Back row, from left to right, are BHS Athletic Director Steve Jenkins, BHS Head Football Coach Mike Carter, BHS Principal Chris Jennings.
BLOOMFIELD – Bloomfield High School senior Eli Simmons has accepted a football scholarship to Lackawanna Community College in Scranton, Pa.
Simmons was a captain and a two-year starter at quarterback for the BHS Bengals. He had an outstanding senior year and was named first team All-Super Essex Conference. He also was voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates. Simmons is an outstanding sprinter for the BHS track and field team, competing in the 100-meters, 200, 400 and relays. He would like to study to be an English teacher.
Lackawanna finished ranked No. 12 nationally and had 27 players earn scholarships to Division 1-A, 1-AA, or Division 2 this past year.
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