Holy Cross Athletics

HONORS & AWARDS
First Team All-Patriot League (2022)
Second Team All-Patriot League (2023)
Phil Steele’s All-Patriot League First Team (2022)
Phil Steele's All-Patriot League Second Team (2023)
Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2023)

AS A SENIOR IN 2023:

• Started all 11 games at left guard. 
• Part of an offensive line that ranked in the top 10 nationally in rushing offense (third, 264.2 yards per game), total offense (fourth, 466.6 yards per game) and scoring offense (sixth, 36.9 points per game).
• All-Patriot League Second Team selection. 
• Selected to Phil Steele All-Patriot League Second Team.
• Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

AS A JUNIOR IN 2022: 

• First Team All-Patriot League selection.
• Named to Phil Steele’s All-Patriot League first team.
• Started all 13 games at left guard. 
• Part of an offensive line that allowed the Crusaders to rank eighth nationally in scoring offense with 37.4 points per game, and sixth nationally in rushing offense with 245.1 rushing yards per game.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2021: 

• Appeared in 11 games as a reserve offensive lineman. 
• Part of an offensive line that allowed the Crusaders to average 32.2 points per game, 405.6 yards per game and a league-best 203.8 rushing yards per game.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2020: 

• Made three appearances on the season, including Patriot League Championship Game vs. Bucknell (4/17) and FCS first round game at South Dakota State (4/24).
• Shortened season played during Spring 2021 due to COVID-19.

• Played for head coach Jerry Smith at St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, N.Y.
• Team captain during senior season.
• Named first team All-Western New York and first team All-Monsignor Martin Athletic Association.
• Did not allow any sacks during his senior year.
• Helped lead team to the 2018 Monsignor Martin Athletic Association championship.

• Son of Gabriela and Eric Schon, Sr.
• Has one sister (Stephanie).
• Majoring in accounting.