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Casey-O’Brien NFF chapter to honor 28 scholar athletes

New Haven Register Sports | March 16, 2020

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Amity's Samuel Sachs has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Greg and Lisa (L) and coach Craig Bruno.
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Amity's Samuel Sachs has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Greg and Lisa (L) and coach Craig Bruno.

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Ansonia's Garrett Cafaro has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Laurence and Lisa (L) and coach Thomas Brockett.
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Ansonia's Garrett Cafaro has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Laurence and Lisa (L) and coach Thomas Brockett.

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Guilford's Evan Russell has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents John and Anna and sister Maeve.
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Guilford's Evan Russell has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents John and Anna and sister Maeve.

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Hamden's Edwin Figueroa has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Brenda and Edwin (R) and coach Tom Dyer.
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Hamden's Edwin Figueroa has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Brenda and Edwin (R) and coach Tom Dyer.

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Hamden Hall's Michael DeMatteo of East Haven has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother Dawn and coach Joe Linta.
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Hamden Hall's Michael DeMatteo of East Haven has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother Dawn and coach Joe Linta.

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Holy Cross' Shawn Austin has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother Azaleah Majaracon.
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Holy Cross' Shawn Austin has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother Azaleah Majaracon.

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Hillhouse's Josiah Artis has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his coach Reggie Lytle.
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Hillhouse's Josiah Artis has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his coach Reggie Lytle.

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Hopkins Phil DeLisle Jr. of Branford has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Phil and Lois (L) and coach Tim Phipps.
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Hopkins Phil DeLisle Jr. of Branford has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Phil and Lois (L) and coach Tim Phipps.

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Lyman Hall's SP Pragano has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Sean and Patti (L) and coach Bill Weyrauch.
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Lyman Hall's SP Pragano has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Sean and Patti (L) and coach Bill Weyrauch.

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North Branford's Aiden Ferrucci has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother Michele and coach Mark Basil.
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North Branford's Aiden Ferrucci has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother Michele and coach Mark Basil.

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North Haven's Joseph Vitale III has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is picture with his parents Sandra and Joseph Jr (R) and coach Anthony Sagnella.
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North Haven's Joseph Vitale III has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is picture with his parents Sandra and Joseph Jr (R) and coach Anthony Sagnella.

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Platt's Julio 'Danny' Hernandez has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Maria and Julio (R) and coach Jason Bruenn.
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Platt's Julio 'Danny' Hernandez has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Maria and Julio (R) and coach Jason Bruenn.

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Branford's Aiden MacNeil has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his with parents Patty and John (R) and coach John Limone.
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Branford's Aiden MacNeil has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his with parents Patty and John (R) and coach John Limone.

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Seymour's Nicholas Todice has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Joseph and Lori (L) and coach Mike Kearns.
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Seymour's Nicholas Todice has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Joseph and Lori (L) and coach Mike Kearns.

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Sheehan's Terrence Bogan has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured holding his sister Taryn Knighton and with mother Timeka Knighton.
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Sheehan's Terrence Bogan has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured holding his sister Taryn Knighton and with mother Timeka Knighton.

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Shelton's Brian Modica has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Karen and Chris.
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Shelton's Brian Modica has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Karen and Chris.

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West Haven's Jordan Berrios has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother mother Tonisha and coach Rich Boshea.
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West Haven's Jordan Berrios has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his mother mother Tonisha and coach Rich Boshea.

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Woodland's Collin Lacy has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Corrine and Matthew.
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Woodland's Collin Lacy has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Corrine and Matthew.

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Xavier's Kareem Grisham Jr.  has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Kareem Sr and Heather Aldi (L) and coach Andy Guyon.
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Xavier's Kareem Grisham Jr.  has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Kareem Sr and Heather Aldi (L) and coach Andy Guyon.

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Jonathan Law's Michael Becker has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Stefanie and Walt (R) and coach Chris Haley.
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Jonathan Law's Michael Becker has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Stefanie and Walt (R) and coach Chris Haley.

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Cheshire's Jason Shumilla was selected as a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is picture with his parents Mark and Gina (L) and coach Don Drust, who was selected Coach of the Year by the chapter.
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Cheshire's Jason Shumilla was selected as a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is picture with his parents Mark and Gina (L) and coach Don Drust, who was selected Coach of the Year by the chapter.

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Hand's Isaiah McNeilly has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured wiwith parents Joshua and Michelle (L) and assistant coach Mike DeVito.
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Hand's Isaiah McNeilly has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured wiwith parents Joshua and Michelle (L) and assistant coach Mike DeVito.

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Coginchaug's Alex Case has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Robert and Sharon and assistant coach Brett Sparaco.
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Coginchaug's Alex Case has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Robert and Sharon and assistant coach Brett Sparaco.

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Derby's Damian Caruso has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Edward and Jennifer  (L) and 2019 coach George French.
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Derby's Damian Caruso has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Edward and Jennifer  (L) and 2019 coach George French.

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East Haven's Mike Castellano has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Christine and Joseph and coach Scott Benoit.
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East Haven's Mike Castellano has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Christine and Joseph and coach Scott Benoit.

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Foran's Gavin Paul has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.  He is pictured with his father Daniel, left, and and coach Tom Drew.
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Foran's Gavin Paul has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.  He is pictured with his father Daniel, left, and and coach Tom Drew.

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Fairfield Prep's Anthony Casablanca has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Dr. Dominic and Donna Casablanca.
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Fairfield Prep's Anthony Casablanca has been named a scholar athlete by the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his parents Dr. Dominic and Donna Casablanca.

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The Casey-O’Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame is honoring its 60th group of Scholar Athlete award winners.

A date for the event has yet to be determined.

Twenty-eight high school and prep school scholar athletes who played football last fall will be honored for academic excellence, leadership and citizenship.

“We are pleased to be honoring another group of outstanding young men for their accomplishments in the classroom, their school and in their community” said Bill O’Brien, president of the New Haven Chapter.

Since 1962 the chapter has honored 1257 young men.

In addition, two longtime coaches with ties to the area have been selected for Distinguished American awards. George DeLeone and Chris Palmer have a combined 100 years of coaching in the college and professional (NFL) ranks. In addition to college, DeLeone coached at San Diego, Miami and Cleveland in the NFL. Palmer coached at UConn and the University of New Haven, among other programs, as well as in the NFL at New England, Cleveland, Dallas, San Francisco and with the Giants. He recently retired as the Athletic Director at UNH.

This year the Chapter Award of Merit will be presented to Abbott Burrell and Scott Burrell from Hamden.

“The Burrells are members of one of the most successful athletic families in state history,” O’Brien said.

Abbott Burrell played at Hamden (’86) and at UConn from 1986 to 1989 and has been a college football coach for the past 27 years, most recently at Central Connecticut. Scott Burrell was one of the finest high school football players in Connecticut at Hamden before embarking on both basketball and baseball careers. He is now the head basketball coach at Southern Connecticut. Both graduated from UConn.

Other award winners include Judge Arthur Hadden, a 30-year football official, who has officiated six state championship games and Cheshire High School coach Don Drust, who will receive the Chapter Coach of the Year Award for improving the Rams regular season record of 3-7 in 2018 to 8-2 and qualifying for the Class LL state playoffs this past season. The Sheehan Titans will receive a plaque for winning the Class S championship.

The Scholar Athletes are:

AMITY: Samuel Sachs with parents Greg and Lisa (L) and coach Craig Bruno

ANSONIA: Garrett Cafaro with parents Laurence and Lisa (L) and coach Thomas Brockett

BRANFORD: Aiden MacNeil with parents Patty and John (R) and coach John Limone

CHESHIRE: Jason Shumilla with parents Mark and Gina (L) and coach Don Drust who was

selected Chapter Coach of the Year

COGINCHAUG: Alex Case

HAND: Isaiah McNeilly

DERBY: Damian Caruso

EAST HAVEN: Mike Castellano

FAIRFIELD PREP: Anthony Casablanca

FORAN: Gavin Paul

GUILFORD: Evan Russell

HAMDEN: Edwin Figueroa

HAMDEN HALL: Michael DeMatteo

HILLHOUSE: Josiah Artis

HOLY CROSS: Shawn Austin

HOPKINS: Phil DeLise Jr.

JONATHAN LAW: Michael Becker

LYMAN HALL: SP Pragano

NORTH BRANFORD: Aiden Ferrucci

NORTH HAVEN: Joseph Vitale III

NOTRE DAME: Michael Consorte

PLATT: Julio ‘Danny’ Hernandez

SEYMOUR: Nicholas Todice

SHEEHAN: Terrence Bogan

SHELTON: Brian Modica

WEST HAVEN: Jordan Berrios

WOODLAND: Collin Lacy

XAVIER: Kareem Grisham Jr.

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