Quarterback Sam Castronova Returns to Defend Title in 2023
November 29, 2022 - National Arena League (NAL)
Albany Empire News Release
Albany, NY: The Albany Empire announced today that the team has re-signed 2022 team captain and Quarterback, Sam Castronova, for the 2023 National Arena League season. Castronova was a new face in Albany last season but after taking over the starting Quarterback position in week two, he put together a resume in 2022 that has made him a fan favorite in the Capital Region. Castronova a native of Buffalo, NY played his college ball at Bethel University and soon after transitioned into the arena game.
Castronova had an impressive 2022 season while not only helping to lead the Empire to Back-to-Back National Arena League titles. Castronova also put together a season that had him toward the top of the league's offensive player of the year conversation. After winning four offensive player of the week awards Castronova was amongst the league leaders in passing yards (2,639) and passing touchdowns (58) ranking second in both categories. Castronova however, also led the league in all rushing categories including yards (226) and touchdowns (15). Due to Sam's abilities to stretch the field with his arm while extending plays with his legs helped the Empire to one of the leagues best Offenses in 2022.
"I am very glad to stay in my home state with the best organization in the National Arena League," said Sam. Castronova went on to say, "I am looking forward to being back with my brothers and playing this game of football that we all love and most importantly focused on bring the 2023 National Arena League Championship back to Albany."
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