Conor Udovich Recipient of the 2021 Michael DeLucia Sportsmanship Award
Archmere senior Conor Udovich has been named winner of the 2021 Michael DeLucia Sportsmanship Award, presented annually to a senior football player from a Delaware Catholic high school. The award is presented to a player who has exemplified outstanding performance, attitude and character on and off the field. The DeLucia award was announced at the Archmere football team breakfast on January 9th. Conor follows in the footsteps of his father, Patrick Sr., uncle, Mike Udovich, and brother, Patrick Jr., as winners of the award for Archmere.
Conor finished the football season with 33 receptions for 687 yards and 10 touchdowns, and defensively had four interceptions, playing wide receiver and defensive back for the Auks. He was named First-Team All-State for Class 2A on both offense and defense after leading the Auks to a 13-0 undefeated season and State Championship title.
The Michael DeLucia Sportsmanship Award was created by Salesianum alumnus Tom DeLucia and his wife, Saint Elizabeth alumna Pat, in honor of their son, Michael, who died from meningitis in 1971 at age 18 months. The DeLucia Award, which has gone to 71 players in its 49 years, is now presented by Michael’s brother, Kevin DeLucia.
A multi-sport athlete at Archmere, Conor played basketball until this season, and is one of the top defensive lacrosse players in the state. In the spring of 2021, the boys lacrosse team won the Sportsmanship Award for the conference and made it all the way to the Semifinals of the State Tournament before falling to championship team, Salesianum. Conor was named First Team All-State and Defensive Player of the Year. He has verbally committed to Rutgers University to play lacrosse next year.
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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