He was named an All-Western New York first-team and All-State second-team player.

Winning this game allowed Grand Valley to sign many top All-State players which started their push to national attention.

Bernard began his coaching career at Sandalwood High School in 1991 where he coached one All-State player.

The All-State player led his school to the Indiana state championship in 1926 during his senior year.

Hawk was a 2-time All-State player in high school (1999 and 2000).

The 2007-2008 team had two All-State players in Cameron Lovelace and Justin Johnson.

He was twice selected as a first-team All-State player in California.

They have had 5 YVC All-Conference players in 2 years, and 1 1A All-State player.

He has had a hand in producing All-State players, and maintain an over 97% graduation rate.

In his senior year, he became the school's first All-State player.