2012: Drew his first collegiate action in a convincing 15-6 win over Holy Cross in the final regular-season Patriot League game for both teams ... did not figure statistically ... played one game on Army's defense during rookie campaign.
Prior to West Point: Spent the 2010-11 season at the USMA Prep School ... All-Catholic High School Athletic Association performer at St. Anthony's under head coach Keith Neicorek ... the Friars won the state title in 2009 and 2010 ... named Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior at St. Anthony's ... three-year National Honor Society member ... also played football ... broke collar bone during a game and finished the Friars' victory despite the injury.
Personal: James William D'Aprile was born in Smithtown, N.Y., on May 14, 1992 ... parents are James and Kelly D'Aprile ... one of four brothers to include Frank, Anthony and Vinny ... has gone by the nickname "Jimbo" since birth ... favorite musician is the Notorious B.I.G. ... enjoys going the beach during free time ... brother, Frank, played football and was a Dean's List member at SUNY Maritime ... major is Law and Legal Studies.