Memories of Jose Tabora ’16 electrifying Friday nights at LaRosa Field are still fresh in the memory banks of the Hermits faithful.  The exceptional play of the dual-threat quarterback was a big part of the program’s success in the mid-2010s and it has most certainly contributed to the foundation of its continued dominance (As this article is being written, the 2021 Hermits are ranked #2 in the state).  While many scholar-athletes experience an adjustment period at the next level, Tabora stepped right in throwing for over 1000 yards and 8 touchdowns during his freshman year at Wilkes University.  Fast forward to 2021 and the experienced senior’s most recent performance in a 21-14 win over Stevenson University (342 total yards – 222 passing, 3 total TDs) saw him eclipse a school passing record that stood tall for 25-years.  With his 6,973 career passing yards in tow, the dynamic quarterback has another school record in sight as he is only 2 touchdowns away from adding Wilkes University’s all-time passing touchdown record to his athletic resume. Congratulations to Senior QB Jose Tabora (@PAPI___J) on breaking the #WilkesFootball All-Time Passing Yards record previously held by Boo Perry (6940 yards, 1992-1996) in today’s victory! #Uncommon … Continue reading Former Hermits QB breaks NCAA passing record