Holy Cross Athletics

AS A SENIOR IN 2023:

• Started 10 games at defensive end.
• Had three tackles against Yale (9/16). 
• Recorded a half sack against Colgate (9/23). 
• Totaled four tackles against Fordham (10/28). 

AS A JUNIOR IN 2022: 

• Appeared in all 13 games, including one start in FCS quarterfinal vs. South Dakota State (12/10). 
• Tallied 19 tackles, including 11 solo.
• Had 3.5 tackles for a loss for 18 yards.
• Recorded a sack in FCS playoff victory against New Hampshire (12/3).

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2021: 

• Appeared in 10 games as a reserve defensive lineman. 
• Recorded a quarterback hurry against Harvard (10/2).

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2020: 

• Did not appear in any contests. 
• Shortened season played during Spring 2021 due to COVID-19.

• Played for head coach Matt Blessing at Narragansett High School in Narragansett, R.I.
• Team captain during his junior and senior seasons.
• Named the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division III Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2019, in addition to being a first team all-conference selection.
• Selected as Narragansett’s most valuable defensive lineman as a senior. 
• Also a member of the baseball team.

• Son of Brian and Jeanette Vaganek.
• Father played football at Temple and is Holy Cross’ linebackers coach.
• Has one sister (Julia).
• Majoring in political science.