47TH ANNUAL VINCE LOMBARDI AWARDS BANQUET HONORS MONMOUTH COUNTY LINEMEN
By Eric Braun
The 47th annual Vince Lombardi Awards Banquet will honor lineman from all Monmouth County high school football teams on Thursday evening at the Sheraton in Eatontown.
The individuals selected to receive this special award best exemplify the traditions, beliefs and ideals of the legendary coach Vince Lombardi. The Lombardi committee also selects and honors a Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, Jay Patock Unsung Hero Award and the John Tuggle Award for overcoming extreme adversity, dealing with overwhelming challenges and yet still succeeded.
Since 1973, the Vince Lombardi Awards Banquet has received much publicity and recognition, partly due to the well-known sports figures who have participated in the event. The funds raised from this event have aided the fight against cancer through the American Cancer Society, supported the many community service projects of the Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County, and have helped the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation to fulfill its mission of self-respect and social independence for people of special needs.
The 2018-19 Lombardi winners are :
School Winner Coach
Asbury Park Lazarus Chathuant Tim Fosque
Colts Neck John Giacalone Matt Ahearn
Freehold Boro Alex Verardi Dave Ellis
Freehold Township Max Pirozz Cory Davies
Holmdel Austin Fischer Jeff Rainess
Howell Matt Jacobs Luke Sinkhorn
Keansburg Bernard Comey John Bird
Keyport Kyle Cole Roberts Jason Glezman
Long Branch Kevin Cerruti Dan George
Manalapan Alan Presley Ed Gurrieri
Manasquan Alec Wells Bill Bertscha
Marlboro Charlie Marinello Jason Dagato
Matawan Regional Lucas Castaneda John Kaye
Mater Dei Prep Izaiah Henderson Dino Mangiero
Middletown North Dominick Pianoforte Steve Bush
Middletown South Brady Smith Steve Antonucci
Monmouth Regional Tyler Collins Larry Nikola
Neptune Kevin Clohosey Tarig Holman
Ocean Township Hugo Delcarpio Don Klein
Raritan Hunter Neville Anthony Petruzzi
Red Bank Catholic Tommy Smith Frank Edgerly
Red Bank Regional Ka’shaun Turner Nick Giglio
Rumson-Fair Haven Joe Afflitto Jerry Schulte
Shore Regional Sam Aromando Mark Costantino
Saint John Vianney C. J. Hanson Joseph Martucci
Wall Township Brady Scott Anthony Grandinetti
Coach of the Year: Frank Edgerly , Red Bank Catholic
Team of the Year: Red Bank Catholic
Tuggle Award: James O’Mahony, Colts Neck
Jay Patock Unsung Hero Award: Drew Frankel, Rumson-Fair Haven
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