About Giovannelli: Newcomer to Army secondary ... speedster who won state championship on the track in high school.
High School: Earned four letters on the track and three more on the gridiron at Glenwood High School ... named all-conference as a running back ... rushed 69 times for 725 yards as a senior, averaging better than 10 yards per carry ... helped team to runner-up finish in Illinois class 5A in 2010 ... all-state performer on the track ... competed in the state finals of both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash as a junior ... part of state champion 4x200-meter relay team that set the Illinois record in 2011.
Personal: Given name is Joseph Raymond Giovannelli ... parents' names are Scott and Mary Giovannelli ... brother, Tony, is a sophomore on Army football team ... has a cousin who serves as a sergeant in U.S. Army ... major is undeclared.
