Week 4 Stats: 7.0 tackles (6 solo), 1.0 tackles-for-loss (2 yards)
Battaglia delivered a solid performance for a Stonehill defense that limited Sacred Heart to 143 passing yards on Saturday in the Skyhawks’ home opener, a 35-21 triumph over their former conference mate. The linebacker from Massapequa, NY delivered a career-high seven tackles — including six solo stops — and added 1.0 tackle-for-loss in the victory. With 15.0 total tackles, Battaglia ranks second amongst fellow Seahawks behind Matthew DeVirgilio’s 19.0. This is his first career NEC Rookie of the Week award, and the first for a Stonehill first-year player since Nigel Henderson earned the distinction on Sept. 18, 2023.