Catholic University of America

Honors and Recognitions

• 2025 United Soccer Coaches NCAA DIII All-Region V Fourth Team
• 2025 First Team All-Landmark Conference Selection
• 2024 CSC Academic All-District
• 2024 Landmark Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll

As a Junior (2025): One of five Cardinals to start all 21 matches... totaled 1822 minutes, the third most on the team... recorded two shots, both on goal... played the full 90 minutes in 18 matches... played full time in both the Landmark Semifinals and Championship... played the full 97 in double overtime 1-0 win over Amherst in the NCAA First Round on Nov. 15... contributed to 12 shutouts... played the full 90 and recorded one shot on goal in the NCAA Second Round game against Cortland on Nov. 16.

As a Sophomore (2024): Appeared in all 21 matches, making 14 starts...logged 1297 minutes played...registered four shots, two of which were on goal...played the full 90 minutes nine times...contributed to seven shutouts as a defensive midfielder...played 90 minutes and registered a shot on goal in a draw against Elizabethtown on Oct. 16...played the full 90 minutes in the Landmark Conference Championship victory over top-seeded Juniata 2-1 on Nov. 9...finished the full 90 minutes against Ohio Wesleyan in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Nov. 16.

As a Freshman (2023): Appeared in five matches.

Before Catholic: N.J. State Champion...Shore Conference Champion...achieved a rank of No. 12 in the nation...First Team All-State selection.

Personal: Son of Randy Paparella and Diana Deems...has one sister, Sofia...is a member of Student Against Destructive Decisions...volunteers at Monroe Special Sports...works a lifeguard on the beach.