High Schools all over the country battle with trying to find time to win their conferences and divisions as well as have their athletes perform at a high level in the classroom. Archbishop Spalding achieved that again this past school year with its third straight division title and a runner-up finish in the MIAA B Conference.

For Cavaliers coach Mike Whittles, the on-field success that included conference titles in 2005 and 2006, takes a back to seat to the academic achievements of a senior class that will feature 11 players heading to the college football ranks next...