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Anthony Pilla
  • Civil Engineering
  • Class of 2016
  • Nesquehoning, PA

Anthony Pilla Captures Liberty League Year-End Award

2015 Nov 18

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Anthony Pilla of Nesquehoning has been selected to a year-end All-Liberty League Team.

Joining the Player of the Year Jeff Avery on the First Team was wide receiver Logan Gaddar, center Steve Mills, defensive end Anthony Pilla and cornerback Philip Lanieri III. Rensselaer placed four on the Second Team in running back Nick Schlatz, offensive lineman Seth Stauble, defensive tackle Malik Joseph and linebacker Alexander Greenidge. Safety Ryan Buss and linebacker Mark Grimes were Honorable Mention choices. They all helped the Engineers to an 8-2 regular season record and a share of the Liberty League Championship (6-1). RPI, which is coached by Ralph Isernia, plays in the Asa S. Bushnell Championship Bowl against Buffalo State University on Saturday at 5pm.

Pilla (Lake Hauto, PA / Marian Catholic), a Second Team honoree last season, is first on the team in tackles for lost yards with 12.0 (42) and sacks with 6.5 (31). He has 46 total tackles (26 solo), a forced fumble and two pass breakups. A captain, he has at least three tackles in every game, including 14 in a victory over Merchant Marine.