Football Team Honors Seniors at Banquet Sunday
Senior football players and cheerleaders were recognized at the football team’s banquet on Sunday. Photo by Larry Bateman.
The Medford Mustang Football team said good-bye to 22 seniors and recognized some of its key players during its banquet on Sunday at the Irish-American Club in Malden.
The following players were recognized at the banquet:
$500 David Castignetti Scholarship Award– DJ McCourt
Once a Mustang Always a Mustang $500 Essay Winner– Andrew Waldrip
Thanksgiving Game MVP– Giovanni Sanders
Thanksgiving Game Defensive Player– Ryan Athridge
Thanksgiving Game Offensive Player– Pat Barry
Defensive Player of the Year– Tony Louis
Offensive Player of the Year– Al Krasco
Ron Zampell Blue and White Award– Nick Reis
Team MVP– Giovanni Sanders
Coaches’ Awards– Dave Lunardi, Jimmy Richardson
Special Teams Award– Joey Fopiano
Most Improved Player– Jehovanny Jean
12th Player Award– DJ McCourt
Unsung Hero– Phil Chery
Lineman of the Year– Andrew Waldrip
Seniors
Captain Ryan Athridge
Captain Giovanni Sanders
Captain Jimmy Richardson
Captain Al Krasco
Captain Tony Louis
Captain Pat Barry
Michael Sullivan
Antonio Ortiz
De’Andre Williams
Joe Aufiero
Phil Chery
Paul Faggiano
Matt McDonagh
Jared Mello
Joey Fopiano
Stevenson Clenord
Dave Lunardi
Barry Ebua
Andrew Waldrip
Nick Reis
DJ McCourt
Jehovanny Jean
The team finished 5-5 this season, with wins against Somerville, Cambridge, Revere, Bishop Fenwick, and Ipswich.
It was the first season for new head coach Rico Dello Iacono, who came to Medford after eight years as assistant football coach in Everett. His coaching staff included Tony Valdepenas, John Dubzinski, Dave Gleason, Jason Nasciemento, Bob Lauria, Kevin Thibault, and Mike Penta.
Banquet Video