Cardinal Newman Alum Alonzo Jefferson Joins FHSAA Hall Of Fame

Another Cardinal Newman High School alum was honored Sept. 25 by the Florida High School Athletic Association. With his induction, Alonzo Jefferson became the third member of the Cardinal Newman family to enter the FHSAA Hall of Fame, joining John Carney and coach Sam Budnyk.

Longtime Miami sportscaster Tony Segreto was the master of ceremonies and allowed Carney to introduce his teammate, prior to Jefferson being presented with his Hall of Fame ring.

In his four years at Newman, Jefferson set numerous career marks in rushing, all-purpose yards and scoring, which stand to this day. He was one of the most explosive offensive players in the state.

Jefferson was one of the most celebrated and heavily recruited players in Palm Beach County history, made numerous All-American teams and went on to a successful career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

ABOVE: (L-R) Dan Morrow, Jeff Newkirk, Alonzo Jefferson, coach Sam Budnyk, John Carney and Bobby Sifrit.