Gatorade RI Boys Track Athlete of the Year Zack Del Sasso Coventry

And now, before he heads off to university to compete, the Coventry graduate has one more trophy to collect.

Del Sasso put together a great season throwing the hammer for the Oakers, but failed to medal at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Track and Field Championships. He refocused, made a big throw when it mattered most at the New Balance Nationals, won gold and now adds another award as the 2023-2024 Gatorade Rhode Island Track and Field Player of the Year.

The senior from Coventry had a stellar spring campaign and it got even better at the Class A Championships, where his throw of 223 feet, 3 inches won the meet and became the No. 1 hammer thrower in the country. Del Sasso was the favorite to win gold at the state meet but failed to win a medal, finishing 10th with a throw of 194 feet, 8 inches.