Eagles vs CBA/2022 Yearbook

Bethlehem Football Eagles Booster Club

We thank the following members for their support of the BC Eagles this season.

EXTRA POINT FIELD GOAL

Daniel Leach

Nick Frost

Connor Yohe Logan Yohe Myles Bichteman

Maxum Reagan Henry Rulison, Manager Kevin McNabb Stephen Liebold Martone Family Kaan Yucel

Jason ESPINAL Dell Family Robert Brittell

FEDERIC CHARLES EJANDA Mike mullins

SAFETY

Philip D Jr. Stevens

JOHN DEER

OSTRANDER FAMILY BISHOP FAMILY

Aidan smith Katrina barr Rebecca sheehan Jack rulison

Kenneth koonz

Logan Semeiks

The Willi family

The Geesler Family

The Conways Sean Ryan

The Walters Family

The Diamond Family

Frazer Family Tyler Fabian

The Killian Family Reilly Family Andy and Keri Black

Jane Tedesco Brandon Thela

The Bailey Family

The Pajak Family Nicholas Derrick Joshua Derrick Matt Barron

The Norfleet Family nicholas GIACONE Danza Family Childs Family Riley Whelan

The Blake Family Patrick Dailey James Dailey Mason Golonka Kogut

Brian and Whitney Ossias Okeke

Nick Robbins

The Carr Family PAUL LURIE

OWEN GODLWESKI

AIDAN SMITH FELIO FAMILY Karen adams Thorpe family Carmelo papa Cheriel rice Nicholas abdo

Johnny black and shelly goldman black

TOUCHDOWN

The JOHNSON FAMILY

yohe

liebold

Waldenmaier

willi

#40 mason golonka

jack rosano

quincy bonville

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Team managers - john simonds and henry rulison

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bloom

garno

blake

simon annastas

lurie

andrew killian

bailey

SEMEIKS

raylinsky

GRAHAM

GOMEZ

cormac sheehan

Coaches

bobby smith, Head coach - greg balcavage,

asst - will golder

FLAYTER

SPERANZA

MARTONE

OAKLEY

GRAHAM

PAJAK

EVANGELISTA

BARRON

pictured: peter speranza

2022 Modified Eagles

Shumway

Frazer

Kogut

Mcclain

Leach

Rulison

Brennan

Brittell

Parker

Brinkman

Cineus

Devejian

Widelski

Koonz

2022

Eagles

John barr liam barra myles bichteman samuel bonville

Caden boomhower austin brinkman robert brittel tyler carr

Declan caulfield cooper chase aiden childs aydrian cineus

James dailey john deer mason dell jackson devejian

John driggs jacob dunican jason espinal matthew favicchio

Christopher felio mason frazer matthew frey nicholas giacone

Luca gough sheamus healey noah herne scott hutton

Luke johnson ethan jones micah jones cash kawczak

Finn kuracina AIDAN LAFOUNTAIN ALEXANDER LANZA DANIEL LEACH

jACK LEAMY

FINNIUS LEE RISHI MACK DYLAN MCCAUGHIN

EAMON MCCLAIN EAMON O’HARE JON OKEKE-KITCHEN HAYDEN OSSIAS

William kearney ryan kiyonaga calvin kogut lucian koonz

TYLER OSTRANDER GIANCARLO PAPA TYLER PATOUNAS OWEN PATTERSON

LIAM PHILLIPS KEVIN RAMUNDO MAXUM REAGAN JOSEPH REILLY

NICHOLAS ROBBINS SAMUEL ROSANO JACK RULISON CHRIS SHUMWAY

AIDEN SMITH

LIAM SMITH ZACHARY STEVENS BRANDON THELA

Go eagles!!!

Not pictured: Ravon parker Eli rice

George brennan Mason arnold

CONNER THORPE RILEY WHELAN GEOVANNI WIDELSKI

BUTCH BLANCHARD COACHES AWARD/ MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior football player who will be continuing his education and who best exhibits the qualities of desire for improvement, dedication, and giving 110% as best exemplified by Butch Blanchard.

1988 David Sodegren 2000 Matt Sargent 2012 Louis Coplin

1989 Scott Hodge 2001 Brendon Hughes 2013 Mike Latter

1990 Rob Loyd 2002 Chris Tracy 2014 John Fredette/Jesse Hoffman

1991 Erik Seward 2003 Chad Langish 2015 Dan State

1992 Josh Lanni 2004 Matt Carroll 2016 Ben Wander

1993 Matt Follis 2005 Dave Looney 2017 David Harvey/ Cameron Scoons

1994 Brian Mooney 2006 Dave Plummer 2018 Nate Quackenbush

1995 Jeremy Kawczak 2007 Randy Flavin 2019 Danny Bailey

1996 Dan Richter 2008 Sam Gallup 2020/21 Billy Van Amburgh

1997 Brian Davies 2009 Casiem Maxwell 2021 Al Meghani

1998 Dan Heenan 2010 Cody Nolan

1999 Bob Hazen 2011 Seamus Barrett

TONY DANCKERT AWARD/ MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

Tony Danckert, a native of Clarksville, was continually involved in sports. Tony was a confident, hardworking, and dedicated athlete throughout his years as a football player, wrestler, basketball player and baseball pitcher at Bethlehem Central School District. At Bethlehem, Tony was a two-way starter at tight end and middle linebacker during his junior and senior years and was named to the All-Metroland Team for both years. As a senior co-captain, he was named to the All-Capital Land Team, Coaches All-Suburban Council Team and the Prep All-American Football Yearbook. Tony was also the top Eagle award winner his senior year, indicative of his determination and outstanding play.

As a four-year scholarship player at Boston University, Tony had the distinction of being only the second Junior Varsity to become a starter on defense for BU. As a sophomore, Tony was the leading tackler. These accomplishments were recognized as he was named to the All-New England Second Team Defense as a middle linebacker after the 1976 season. Tony’s spectacular achievements and the respect he had was an indication of his great ability, determination, confidence, desire and his great compatibility with others on and off the field. Each year an award is given to the graduating senior most exhibiting the characteristics and values of Tony Danckert.

1977 Greg Manion 1993 Hon Mataragas

Ted Abriel

1978 Bryan Bourgue 1994 Keith Riccio 2010 Mike Strohecker

Karl Dancker 1995 Hank Tripp 2011 John Gosstola

Henry Field 1996 Matt Quackenbush 2012 Mike Anziano

1981 Brian Peek 1997 Andre Elman 2013 Mike Graves

Pete Kelly 1998 Pat Hughes 2014 Ben Zonca

Charley Lynk 1999 Eaman McNiff 2015 Ben Tietjen

Stephen Mendel 2000 Mark Wiley 2016 Steven Mendelson

Brian McGarrahan 2001 Patrick Heenan 2017 Ethan Sheraw

1986 Ed Perry 2002 John Pietrafesa 2018 Ryan Cartwright

1987 Gary Mendel 2003 Dave Brewster 2019 Dereck Martelle

1988 John Reagan 2004 Geoff Wilcox 2020/21 Joey Harvey

Benjamin Acquario 2005 Ryan Menrath 2021 Connor Raleigh

Scott Gilchrist 2006 Dan Unright

Jim Mooney 2007 Dylan Eder

Mike Gambelunghe 2008 Vince Adams

SEAN MURPHY LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Sean Murphy Scholarship is given to a Bethlehem senior football player who has represented the qualities of leadership, dedication and sportsmanship as a member of the Bethlehem Football Program.

2012 RJ Diego 2016 Joseph Bintz 2020/21 Evan Pastino

2013 Mike Graves

2014 Tiarnan Barrett

2017 Alexander Guyette 2018 Jacob Smith 2015 Jake Szelest 2019 Nick Zigrosser

DICK LEACH PLAYER AWARD

This award is given to a Bethlehem Central Football Player who goes above and beyond not only in his efforts on the football field but more importantly off the field, and the example he sets for others to follow.

2017 Thomas Harvey 2019 Dwight Ludington Jr. 2021 Chris Kienle

2018 Patrick Ryan 2020/21 Frank Haight

GREAT DAY TO BE AN EAGLE AWARD

Award presented annually to graduating senior football player who has dedicated himself to the Bethlehem Football program for 3 or more years. The winner of this award has demonstrated his dedication through hard work and determination throughout the year.

2009 Tyler Ball 2014 Class of 2015 2019 Jarrett Presutti

2010 Colton Vickery 2015 Aman Sadiq 2020/21 Greg Sanchez/Tyler Richards

2011 Jim Mudge 2016 John Turoski

2012 Matt McKenna 2017 Patrick Baumgras 2018 Body Daniels2013 Kyle Starr

OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD

Award is presented annually to a graduating senior player who best exemplifies leadership and integrity to the game.

2009 Casiem Maxwell 2012 Mike Anziano 2015 Ben Tietjen

2010 Mike Strohecker 2013 Mike Graves

2011 John Gostolla 2014 Ben Zonca

STUART ALLAWAY 82’ MEMORIAL AWARD

This award will be presented annually to a graduating Bethlehem football player who shows leadership qualities, academic strength and esteem with both players and coaches. Portraying these qualities that will be continued moving forward leading to future professional success.

2019 Mike Guyette 2020/21 Jaydan DesChamps 2021 Andrew Provera

Best Wishes for a Fantastic 2022 Season

Luck

BRENDON GROSS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD/ SCHOLARSHIP

In memory of Brendon Gross, a scholarship is presented to a college bound senior who best exhibits an all-out commitment to academic success in the classroom and to excellence on the football field. A 1992 graduate, Brendon was co-captain of the football team and played in the 1991 Section II All-Star Game. He received the Chris Oberheim Scholar/Athlete and National Football Foundation Scholar/Athlete Award. Brendon majored in engineering at Michigan State University, where he was on the Dean’s List his Junior Varsity year and was elected Academic Chairman of his Fraternity Sigma Pi Epsilon.

1993 Drew Reynolds 2003 Matt Mahony 2013 Jason Clas

1994 Nate Kosac 2004 Chris Gray 2014 Nick Crisorio

1995 Salvatore Rappoccio 2005 Neal Plummer 2015 Ryan Starr

1996 Kenyon Hill 2006 Brian Pauquette 2016 Dylan Rodriguez

1997 Scott Kind 2007 Joe Paratore 2017 David Montalvo/ Leo Siy

1998 Joshua Myer 2008 Kevin Phelps 2018 Alex Shudt

1999 Dan Santola 2009 Devin Stempley 2019 Nick Gicewicz

2000 Steve Hallock 2010 Mike Williams 2022/21 Joey Harvey

2001 Mark Bulger 2011 Jon Martin

2002 Nate Pannucci 2012 Pat DeVoe

CHRIS OBERHEIM LINEMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award is given to a senior to academic excellence, sportsmanship, and a team player that has had at least three years of play with the Bethlehem Football Program.

1989 Stewart Newman 2001 Aaron Griffin

2013 Mike Whitney

1990 Chris Black 2002 Mike Molino 2014 Justin LaClair

1991 Brendon Gross 2003 Tim Hannigan 2015 Jon Toomey

1992 Mark Mannella 2004 Chris Cuneen 2016 Thomas Salamida

1993 Mike Carpenter 2005 Eric Jacquez 2017 Trey Sgroi

1994 Rick Sherwin 2006 Kevin Neihaus 2018 Michael Coe

1995 Kevin Funier 2007 Peter Berquist 2019 Paul Kelly

1996 Matt Kelly 2008 Kyle Neihaus 2020/21 Ryan Teplitzky

1997 Mike Smith 2009 Mike DeRuve 2021 Conner Holt

1998 Jason Hessberg 2010 Jon Reynolds

1999 Sumeet Gupta 2011 Zach Garcia

2000 John Meyer 2012 Frank Erikson/ Josh Northrup

ART RITCHKO DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Art Ritchko was a local legend as head coach of the Bethlehem Football Eagles. Coach Ritchko’s dedication and love of football has recently been officially recognized by the dedication of the lighted flagpole and engraved brick and stone apron at the southwestern corner of the Bethlehem H.S. Football Field. This award is presented annually to a graduating senior football player who bests exhibits the qualities of love for the game, commitment to winning, and dedication to improve exemplified by Coach Ritchko.

2004 Mike Wordelman 2010 Jordan Scheid/ Dan Thompson 2016 Reilly Pelow

2005 Ryan Eder 2011 Parker Ruetz 2017 Kendall Harris

2006 Kevin Kolbay 2012 Pat Curran 2018 Xavier Wakefield

2007 Patrick Mancilla 2013 Dan Robeson 2019 Chris Ramundo

2008 Mike Bonacci 2014 Dan Comber 2020/21 Hunter McAuliffe

2009 Zack McDowell 2015 Jake Smith

We our little Eagles!

Liam, You have worked so hard all these years and been very respectful. I am so proud of you! Love, Mom

Rizwan, All our, all game, all season.

Owen, Play hard, have fun and be as proud of yourself as we are of you! Love , Mom, Dad, Mae and Finn

"Dylan, you can achieve whatever you want in life.All you have to do is believe that you can. We believe in you!"

We our little Eagles!

Zack, your commitment and years of hard work have made you the man and player you are today. We are so proud of you!

Sean, We are proud of the man you have become. We have enjoyed watching you on the field. We are excited for your next steps. We love you. Mom, Dad, and Liam

Federic Charles Ejanda

He is a friend to all, very kind, caring, loving and sweet person.

Nick, Keep dreaming big and working hard and you will achieve all your goals! We are so proud of you! Love- Mom, Dad, Josh and Caitlyn

We our little Eagles!

"Jake, we're so proud of your dedication and work ethic, your accomplishments and the leader you have become! Keep that fun lovin' spirit alive!! Love, Mom and Dad" Logan, Congrats! Love, Mom and Dad

We our little Eagles!

Danilo, Always have the courage to make the right choice. Stay true to yourself, keep your values and follow your dreams and then you will reach true success. Life is not about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving.

Danny and Liam, WE continue to love and appreciate our journey with the two of you. You continue to grow as twins and year so very different. Each chapter of your lives has given us new perspective and has offered us many challenges that give light and meaning to new beginnings. You have given us countless Blessings in just being who you are as individual. We are forever grateful to have you as our first born. We love each of you with all we are and we are beyond proud of who each of you have become. Keep moving forward! Love, Mom and Dad

We our little Eagles!

Stephen, We are so proud of all that you have accomplished, but even prouder of the young man that you have become. Your strong character, determination, and hard work will take you far in life. Enjoy what the future has in store for you. We will always be there cheering you on.

We Love You, Mom, Dad, Adam and Thomas

Luke, It has been such a pleasure watching you play football all these years. We are your biggest fans! Your kindness, passion, determination and leadership will allow you to achieve any wish you dare to dream. Pressure makes Diamonds! We are so proud of you, Bear, and can’t wait to see what comes next!

Love, Mom, Dad and Gabe

2022

Varsity Cheer Team

Ella bishop katherine boyer lilly caulfield chloe heaslip

Jadyn jagede lena king abigail koennecke emily kurlander

Juliana lawyer samantha leach gemma lucarelli jolie lucarelli

Jane mckillop ella moffre mia moffre riley o’meara

2022

Varsity Cheer Team

Maria paz masson chiara poust hailey rozell malena sabbia

Damese shook

2022 Cheer Seniors

Ella, We will always think of you as our little girl, even as you have grown into a beautiful and strong woman right before our eyes. Stay sweet, stay fierce and most importantly stay you! Love, Mom and Dad

Damese,

Over the years I’ve seen you blossom into the young lady I knew you could be. I am very proud of you and your hard work is paying off! Love, Mom and Dad

Congratulations Lena on 4 years of Varsity Cheer!

Continue to fly like an Eagle on the next chapter of your journey.

Love, Mom & Dad

2022 Cheer Seniors

Hailey…Congratulations on your Senior year! We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grownintothetalented, strong,motivatedyoung ladyyouare,andwe’re waiting with great anticipationtoseewhat youconquernext! Just remember be bold enough to use your voice, brave enough to follow your heart and strongenoughtolivethe life you’ve always imagined! Love Mom andMike

Chiara, We are so proud of the amazing young woman you have become! You are beautiful inside and out. We can’t wait to see all that is ahead for you in senior year and beyond. We love you! Mom and Dad

Jane, follow the light to the stars.

Emily, your make us proud everyday with the effort you put into trying new things and learning to fly! Enjoy your Senior Year!

XOX, Mom and Jerry

2022 Cheer Seniors

Good luck on your senior year, Chloe! We are so proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad

Future Eagles

At the end of the 2022 school year, Varsity and JV players hosted flag football camp for future eagles players. 1st through 4th grade

Future Eagles

At the end of the 2022 school year, Varsity and JV players hosted flag football camp for future eagles players.

5th through 8th grade