Shoutout to our guys on being selected to @philsteele042 preseason awards list!

After a great conversation with @CoachRWilson I’m blessed to receive an offer from @ODUFootball

Great visit w/ UNC - very impressed with the facilities, coaches and overall atmosphere Thank you to @Ballhawk__8 for the great conversation @PopeJohnLionsFB @CoachGaston_ @CoachVozza @CoachQuitadamo @UNCFootball @Belichick_B @mlombardiuncgm

Melkart Abou-Jaoude discussed why he returned to UNC, the defense’s early spring growth, and what he is focused on improving heading into the 2026 season. By @JarvisHicksJr1 247sports.com/college/north-…

Christo Kelly and Melkart Abou Jaoude at the podium 🎙️

I will be visiting Syracuse University April 10th. Thank you Coach @CoachEMarcCuse for the invite! @PopeJohnLionsFB @CoachGaston_

🚨Lions 2026 Football Schedule🚨 #wearepopejohn #essehonorempatrinostro #faithfamilyfootball

Proud & Honored to have been named Pope John Student of the Month. #AnHonorToTheFather #essehonorempatrinostro

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Message me if you need more info

🐏 Proud is an understatement… started from nothing 💪

You only live once. Go for it.

Thankful for the opportunity to compete at the @Top200Football and improve my skills! @CoachGaston_ @CoachVozza @PopeJohnLionsFB @coachdwaugh_RU @OnlyOneNeno4 @CoachVNT @Coach_BHolt @Coach_Amakihe

Congratulations buddy !

Here is the link to my Spring Lacrosse Highlight reel from my sophomore season! Junior season 🔜 youtu.be/91eOxflYVRA

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Grateful to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Pace University. I want to give a special thanks to my parents for there continuous support and sacrifices they make for me to be in this position. Secondly, I want to thank my Uncle Chris for being by my side through everything and acting as a second father in my life. I’d also like to thank Coach Dom, Coach Gibbs, Coach Vozza, Coach Cole, and the rest of coaching staff at Pope John these past 2 and a half years for helping me become the person and player I am today. Lastly, I want to give a special thanks to Coach Matt for guiding me in the right direction and being the best mentor in my life - “You the man bro.” #GoSetters🟡🔵 @SimmsComplete @PopeJohnLionsFB @CoachGaston_ @CoachBrianGibbs @CoachVozza @Coach_Cole47

ACC Sack King 👑 Congratulations @Melkartaj for being named Second Team All-ACC by the @AP! 🔗: goheels.com/news/2025/12/8/f…

Big sophomore season loading ‼️We are Pope John ‼️