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Struthers Today
By the People, for the People
Former Struthers Player Shines at Butler Community College
Nicholas DelGratta averaging nearly 30 points per game for Pioneers
Mar. 5, 2026 at 7:49pm
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Nicholas DelGratta, a sophomore forward from Struthers, Ohio, is having a standout season playing for Butler Community College's men's basketball team. DelGratta is averaging 29.7 points per game and has scored 30 or more points in 11 of the team's 20 games so far this season. He and two of his teammates have been selected for postseason honors in the NJCAA Division III Region 20.
Why it matters
DelGratta's impressive performance this season highlights the talent coming out of the Struthers, Ohio area and the success of the Butler Community College basketball program in developing players. His scoring prowess could help attract more attention and recruitment to the school's NJCAA Division III program.
The details
DelGratta, a 6-foot-7 sophomore forward, has been a dominant scorer for the Butler Community College Pioneers this season. He ranks in the top 15 in five different statistical categories among players on the 63 NJCAA Division III programs. In addition to his 29.7 points per game average, DelGratta scored a season-high 47 points against Bryant & Stratton, Ohio on February 16. DelGratta and two of his teammates, Ivan Zhivkov and Kadjali Biola, have been selected for postseason honors in the NJCAA Division III Region 20.
- The 2025-2026 NJCAA Division III season will end with the national championship tournament March 11-14 in Herkimer, N.Y.
- Butler Community College finished the regular season with an 11-13 record after an 87-76 loss to the Community College of Allegheny in the semifinal of a dual-championship tournament for the WPCC and Region 20 titles on February 20.
The players
Nicholas DelGratta
A 6-foot-7 sophomore forward from Struthers, Ohio who is averaging 29.7 points per game for the Butler Community College Pioneers.
Ivan Zhivkov
A Butler Community College player who was named to the NJCAA Division III all-Region 20 first team.
Kadjali Biola
A Butler Community College player who was named to the NJCAA Division III all-Region 20 honorable mention squad.
Joe Lewandowski
The head coach of the Butler Community College Pioneers men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“All three of those guys are as committed and dedicated as anyone we've ever had. Always the first ones in the gym. Always the last ones in the gym.”
— Joe Lewandowski, Head Coach, Butler Community College Pioneers
What’s next
The Butler Community College Pioneers will look to continue their strong season and make a run in the NJCAA Division III national championship tournament, which takes place March 11-14 in Herkimer, New York.
The takeaway
Nicholas DelGratta's standout season for the Butler Community College Pioneers showcases the talent coming out of the Struthers, Ohio area and the ability of the school's NJCAA Division III program to develop high-caliber players. DelGratta's scoring prowess could help raise the profile of the Butler Community College basketball team and attract more attention from prospective student-athletes.
