Long Beach High School seniors Jeffrey Conway, Jack Skarren, Jack Miller and Long Beach junior Courtney “CJ” Merchant were recently selected 2023 All-State for Football Class A Selections. The four Long Beach student athletes are the largest group in memory to be named All-State in football in the same season.

Jeffery Conway was named All-State 2nd Team Class A Selection. Jeff was a three-year starter, captain and “Offensive Most Valuable Player” of the 2022 team. Jeff received All-County and Academic All-Conference Honors for the Marines during the 2022 season. He had an outstanding season at QB totaling over 1700 yards and 18 TDs in the air, he also rushed for 400 yards and 6 TDs. Jeff played a major role on defense at linebacker. He was the Marines top 4 tackler with 45 tackles - 17 solo, 28 assists, 2 tackles for loss, 3 interception, and 1 forced fumble. Jeff impacted the team by extending plays on offense by using his scrambling ability to either run or throw the ball downfield for big gains. Jeff is a three-sport varsity athlete who excels in basketball, and lacrosse as well as football.

Jack Skarren was named All-State 5th Team Class A Selection. Jack was a three-year starter and captain of the 2022 team. Jack received All-County and Academic All-Conference Honors for the Marines during the 2022 season. Jack was the Marines’ leading receiver with over 500 yards and 5 touchdowns this past season. On defense, Jack had 67 tackles, including 23 solo, 44 assists. He forced 3 turnovers and had 1 interception and 2 fumble recoveries. Jack is a three-sport athlete excelling in swimming, as he qualified for the NYS swimming championships this year, and lacrosse. Jack will be playing lacrosse for St. John's University next spring.

Jack Miller was named All-State 6th Team Class A Selection. Miller was a three-year starter, captain and “Co-Defensive Player of the Year” of the 2022 team. Miller received All-County and Academic All-Conference Honors for the Marines during the 2022 season. Miller returned a kickoff for a touchdown, had 3 rushing and 5 receiving touchdowns. He also leads the team in tackles with 68 total, 20 solo, 48 assists, 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries. Jack excels as a three-sport varsity athlete in football, wrestling and lacrosse. He will be playing Lacrosse for Manhattan College next spring.

Courtney “CJ” Merchant was named All-State Honorable Mention Class A Selection. CJ is a two-year starter and “Co-Defensive Player of the Year” of the 2022 team. On Defense, CJ made many impact plays as an outside linebacker in all three phases of stopping the run, rushing the passer, and covering the pass. CJ tackles had 59 tackles - 30 solo, 29 assists on defense. He also led the defense with 3 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 3 fumble recoveries. On offense he scored 3 rushing touchdowns and totaled 300 yards on 45 attempts. CJ is also a wrestler.

The district extends congratulations to Jeffrey, Jack Skarren, Jack Miller, and CJ and wishes them continued future success on and off the football field.

Date Added: 3/2/2023