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VI native D'Joni Scatliffe awarded football scholarship to Syracuse University

-migrated to the US only 2 years ago
A Virgin Islands (VI) native, D'Joni Scatliffe who now resides in the United States has received a full scholarship to Syracuse University in New York. Photo: Fox 35 Orlando
D'Joni Scatliffe, who migrated from the VI two years ago grew up playing basketball and transitioned to football at East River High School. Photo: Fox 35 Orlando
D'Joni Scatliffe, who migrated from the VI two years ago grew up playing basketball and transitioned to football at East River High School. Photo: Fox 35 Orlando
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- A Virgin Islands (VI) native who now resides in the United States has received a full scholarship to Syracuse University in New York.

D'Joni Scatliffe, who migrated from the VI two years ago, grew up playing basketball and transitioned to football at East River High School.

In an interview with Fox 35 Orlando, D’Joni said of his ease into football as an offensive tackle. “I was always in front the defenders so I just feel that helped me out with my blocks and stuff.”

D'Joni also said he committed to playing Division I football at Syracuse University because “the coaches, the staff, everything was just amazing”.

12 Responses to “VI native D'Joni Scatliffe awarded football scholarship to Syracuse University”

  • Good Going (29/08/2024, 17:44) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Who is his parents?
  • ... (29/08/2024, 18:30) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    big up yah self lil cuz...gald to see another youth make it out of this box....the trap called the VI
    • The Usurper (30/08/2024, 08:32) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
      Not a trap only for idiots with no drive trade or education.
    • Unchecked Immigration (30/08/2024, 11:11) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      If yall would put down the marijuana, pick up a book and get out the street, you would advance in life.
  • Marla (29/08/2024, 18:33) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow! Another awe inspiring story of BVI youth making great strides! Congratulations Mr. Scatliffe! Keep focused and keep striving. You will make it.
  • scat (29/08/2024, 18:57) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Congratulations D’Joni! Good luck!????????
  • Nice (29/08/2024, 21:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice
  • Native son. (30/08/2024, 07:57) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good job young man congratulations & who is that want to know who is parents is
  • Pablo (30/08/2024, 08:26) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Soso proud of you d'joni keep the good work up.
  • hmm (30/08/2024, 10:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Good going, doesn't it matter?
    And it's who are his parents and who is his parents.
    His grandfather is from St.kttis
  • uncle sam (30/08/2024, 15:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow! Bash America from one side your mouth praise for the opportunity to be there out the other! I think there’s a word for that?
  • Bonjo (31/08/2024, 12:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    By the way for your information let's get this straight he has another grandfather he's from tortola.


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