Kotz' team went 24 and 0 while winning the New York high school state title in his senior season of 1981. For his effort, Kotz was named High School All American that year.
Kotz' team accomplished a perfect record of 24 and 0 while winning the New York state high school championship in his senior year of 1981. As a consequence, Kotz was honored as a High School All American that season.