2024 Bethlehem Football Gridiron Club
President - Will Foro Vice President - Joan Walters
Treasurer - Gina Norfleet
Secretary - Kelly Bailey
Thank you to the following members for their contribution!
Extra Point Field Goal
Dailey Family
Killian Family
A Football Mom
Kristin Stainbrook and Jim Piccinini
Connor Haverstock
Marcus Grabe
Blake Family
Davenport Family
Norfleet Family
Adrian Tuman
Brennan St. James
Matt and Danny Favicchio
Devejian Family
Giacone Family
Davies Family
Hammond Family
O’Connor Family
Adrien Tuman
Lurie Family
Arrowsmith/Stapleton Family
Bradt Family
Whalen Family
Amie Bloom
Simon Annastas
Jake Harwood
Ketzer-Cohen Family
Brady Kind
Walters Family
Abe Warndorf
Felio Family Safety
Donovan Family
Black Family
Whitney Phelps
Contributors
McNabb Family
Bills Family
James Kennedy
Kindlon Family
OWEN GODLEWSKI
JAY FELIO
ANDREW BRADT ANDREW JOHNSTON
PATRICK DAILEY KEVIN WALTERS
MARKIEM BRACE WILL DUPONT
MICHAEL CAULFIELD NATHAN MATUSZEK
MATT BARRON AIDEN PHILLIPS
KYLE WILCOX JACOB BLOOM
TIM BAILEY
PAUL LURIE
KEVIN MCNABB MURAT CICEK
CHRIS GRAHAM XAVIER FORO
NOLAN DEVEJIAN
Proudly serving and protecting your Bethlehem Community
2024 Varsity Underclassmen
Timothy Blake
Drew Killian Azadar Meghani
Connor Yohe
Bob Frick
Brady Kind
Judah Welton
Matt Donovan
Vince Piccinini
2024 Varsity Underclassmen
John Stapleton
Grayson McGarry
Jake Soka
Dan Lukowitsky
Nick Speranza
Cormac Sheehan
Liam Black
Cameron Oakley
Pete Speranza
2024 Varsity Underclassmen
Andrew Toomey
James Flayter
Simon Annastas
Brennan St. James
Jack Heffern
2024 Varsity coaches
Coaching Staff from left to right: Bill Gray, Jim Smith Sr, Jim Smith Jr, Rick Leach, Dave Sodergren, Jay Danz
#ALLIN
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
Shawnte Williams
Spencer Farmer
Ananda Bodduluri
Nicholas Giacone
Noah Herne
Adrien Tuman
Aydrien Cineus
Luke Johnson
Sam Rosano
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
Brandon Thela
Declan Caulfield
Ben Seder
William Kearney
Connor Thorpe
Tyler Patounas
Hayden Ossias
Daniel Leach
Scott Hutton
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
Rishi Mack
James Dailey
Jacob Dunican
Sam Bonville
Myles Bichteman
Nick Norfleet
Lucas Aiezza
Cash Kawczak
Vin Foro
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
Rowan Mazah
Noah Weisberg
Thomas O’Connor
Finn Lee
Tyler Carr
Jeremy Velazquez
Jack Leamy
Chris Felio
Matt Lukowitzky
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
Liam Smith
Austin Brinkman
Jake Harwood
George Brennan
Gus Dzekciorius
Tyler Fleming
Logan Poirier
Matt Favicchio
Tague Relyea
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
Maxum Reagan
Ethan Jones Mason Dell
Marcus Grabe
Eli Rice
David Davenport
Zach Stevens
Ravon Parker
Tyler Ostrander
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
Matt Frey
Bennett Lomnes
Brandon Mullins
Lucian Koonz
Aidan LaFountain
Alec Libutti
Joseph Reilly
Jackson Devejian
Ryan Foust
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
COACHES
Chris Shumway
Levi Valenti-Ture
Aiden Valenti-Ture
Brian Rhatigan Greg Balcavage Colin Ellsworth Bobby Smith
2024 Junior Varsity Eagles
2024 Modified Eagles
JackAdams
JosephAllardice Tasheem Baker
Jackson Battle
Carter Bernacki
Benjamin Blake
Marley Brundage
Anthony Butler Antonio Cardona
2024 Modified Eagles
Jackson Clifford’Keyser Aiden Coleman Gavin Connelly
Max Cubello Grant Dangler Josh Davenport
Drew Fabian
Danny Favicchio
Logan Haefeli
2024 Modified Eagles
Dylan Field
Eli German Levi German
Myles Hammond
Connor Haverstock
Ben Jacobs
Mason Jarrett
Ian Kaulfuss
James Kearney
2024 Modified Eagles
Cole Kindlon
Isaiah Ketzer
John Kebea
James Kennedy
Zachary Klein Reagan Knott
Jonathan Kohler
Charlie Lanza Owen Luchkiw
2024 Modified Eagles
Mack Mitchell Dylan Mizener Tyler Pachan
Ben Peacetree Bencke
Lucas Suich
Colin Schultz
Mattingly Sherman Petey Vottis
Alex Villasenor
2024 Modified Eagles
Parker Summers Liam Urban Mason Wagoner
Alex Willey
Noah Patounas
John Wood
Abraham Warndorf
Thomas Whalen
Gavin Whelan
2024 Modified Eagles
Not Pictured:
Sam Friedman
David Bosworth
Jonathan Eames
James Grabau
Henry Ward
Jason Black-most outstanding Player - tony danckert award
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.
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.
Jackson Adams- art ritchko Defensive player of the year
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.
Quincy Bonville -chris oberheim lineman of the year award
Erik Bowers - Butch Blanchard
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 of 110% as best exemplified by Butch Blanchard.
Most improved player award-offense
Recognizes a student-athlete who has shown perseverance in overcoming adversity from the previous season.
ANTHONY GIBBS - 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.
Jack Rosano - Comeback of the Year
Tyler Fabian- stuart allaway ‘82 memorial 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.
Rj danza - great day to be An eagle 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.
Jackson Willi- Sean Murphy Leadership award
This award will be presented annually to a 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 his hard work and determination throughout the year.
In memory of Brendon Gross, a scholarship is presented to a college bound senior who best exhibits an all-out commitment to acemdic success in the classroom and to excellence on the football field. A 1992 graduate, Brandon was co-captain of the football team and he played in the 1991 section II All-Star game. He received the Chris Oberheim Scholar/Athlete award. Brendon majored in engineering at Michigan State University, where he was on the Dean’s list his JV year and was elected Academic Chairman of his Fraternity Sigma Pi Epsilon.
The Love of the Game Award is for the player who ultimately shows the most love for the game.The player who leaves it all out on the field every practice, game, and shows unmoving respect to the sport.
Effort,Technique, Finish Dedication award is for the player who puts in The extra work to improve their game, even when no one is watching. Dominic Norfleet - Effort,Technique, Finish Dedication Award
Michael Waldenmaier - Brendon Gross Offensive Player of the Year Award
Andrew Trowel - Love of the Game Award
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
2013 Mike Graves
2014 Tiarnan Barrett
2015 Jake Szelest
2016 Joseph Bintz
2017 Alexander Guyette
2018 Jacob Smith
2019 Nick Zigrosser
DICK LEACH PLAYER AWARD
2020/21 Evan Pastino
2022 Jake Killian
2023 Jackson Willi
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 2020/21 Frank Haight 2023 Anthony Gibbs
2018 Patrick Ryan
2021 Chris Kienle
2019 Dwight Ludington Jr. 2022 Sean Black
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
2010 Colton Vickery
2011 Jim Mudge
2012 Matt McKenna
2013 Kyle Starr
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
2014 Class of 2015
2015 Aman Sadiq
2016 John Turoski
2017 Patrick Baumgras
2018 Body Daniels
2019 Jarrett Presutti
2020/21 Greg Sanchez/Tyler Richards
2022 Luke Diamond
2023 RJ Danza
Award is presented annually to a graduating senior player who best exemplifies leadership and integrity to the game.
2009 Casiem Maxwell
2010 Mike Strohecker
2011 John Gostolla
2012 Mike Anziano
2013 Mike Graves
2014 Ben Zonca
STUART ALLAWAY 82’ MEMORIAL AWARD
2015 Ben Tietjen
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
2022 Danilo Rosella
2023 Tyler Fabian
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
1990 Rob Loyd
1991 Erik Seward
1992 Josh Lanni
1993 Matt Follis
1994 Brian Mooney
1995 Jeremy Kawczak
1996 Dan Richter
Mike Latter
2002 Chris Tracy 2014 John Fredette/Jesse Hoffman
2003 Chad Langish 2015 Dan State
2004 Matt Carroll 2016 Ben Wander
Dave Looney
Dave Plummer
Randy Flavin
David Harvey/ Cameron Scoons
Nate Quackenbush
Danny Bailey
Sam Gallup 2020/21 Billy Van Amburgh
1997 Brian Davies 2009 Casiem Maxwell 2021 Al Meghani
1998 Dan Heenan
1999 Bob Hazen
Cody Nolan
Seamus Barrett
TONY DANCKERT AWARD/ MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER
Dylan Poirier / Liam Johnson
Erik Bowers
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
Hon Mataragas
Ted Abriel 1978 Bryan Bourgue
1979 Karl Dancker
Keith Riccio
Hank Tripp
1980 Henry Field 1996 Matt Quackenbush
1981 Brian Peek 1997 Andre Elman
1982 Pete Kelly 1998 Pat Hughes
1983 Charley Lynk 1999 Eaman McNiff
1984 Stephen Mendel
1985 Brian McGarrahan
1986 Ed Perry
1987 Gary Mendel
1988 John Reagan
Mark Wiley
Patrick Heenan
John Pietrafesa
Dave Brewster
Geoff Wilcox
1989 Benjamin Acquario 2005 Ryan Menrath
Mike Strohecker
John Gosstola
Mike Anziano
Mike Graves
Ben Zonca
Ben Tietjen
Steven Mendelson
Ethan Sheraw
Ryan Cartwright
Dereck Martelle
Joey Harvey
Connor Raleigh
1990 Scott Gilchrist 2006 Dan Unright 2022 Zack Foro
1991 Jim Mooney
1992 Mike Gambelunghe
2007 Dylan Eder
2008 Vince Adams
Jason Black
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
1994 Nate Kosac
1995 Salvatore Rappoccio
1996 Kenyon Hill
1997 Scott Kind
1998 Joshua Myer
1999 Dan Santola
2000 Steve Hallock
2001 Mark Bulger
2002 Nate Pannucci
2003 Matt Mahony 2013 Jason Clas
2004 Chris Gray
2005 Neal Plummer
Nick Crisorio
Ryan Starr
2006 Brian Pauquette 2016 Dylan Rodriguez
2007 Joe Paratore 2017 David Montalvo/ Leo Siy
2008 Kevin Phelps 2018 Alex Shudt
2009 Devin Stempley
2019 Nick Gicewicz
2010 Mike Williams 2020/21 Joey Harvey
2011 Jon Martin
2012 Pat DeVoe
CHRIS OBERHEIM LINEMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
2023 Michael Waldenmaier
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
1990 Chris Black
1991 Brendon Gross
2001 Aaron Griffin
2002 Mike Molino
2003 Tim Hannigan
1992 Mark Mannella 2004 Chris Cuneen
2013 Mike Whitney
2014 Justin LaClair
2015 Jon Toomey
2016 Thomas Salamida
1993 Mike Carpenter 2005 Eric Jacquez 2017 Trey Sgroi
1994 Rick Sherwin 2006 Kevin Neihaus
1995 Kevin Funier 2007 Peter Berquist
1996 Matt Kelly
2008 Kyle Neihaus
1997 Mike Smith 2009 Mike DeRuve
2018 Michael Coe
2019 Paul Kelly
2020/21 Ryan Teplitzky
2021 Conner Holt
1998 Jason Hessberg 2010 Jon Reynolds 2022 Nick Derrick
1999 Sumeet Gupta 2011 Zach Garcia 2023 Quincy Bonville
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.
2018 Xavier Wakefield
2004 Mike Wordelman 2011 Parker Ruetz
2005 Ryan Eder 2012 Pat Curran
2006 Kevin Kolbay 2013 Dan Robeson
2007 Patrick Mancilla 2014 Dan Comber
2008 Mike Bonacci
2015 Jake Smith
2009 Zack McDowell 2016 Reilly Pelow
2010 Jordan Scheid/ Dan
Thompson
2017 Kendall Harris
2019 Chris Ramundo
2020/21 Hunter McAuliffe
2022 Owen Conway
2023 Jackson Adams
We our little eagles
Christopher, I am proud of all you have done and the effort you have put forth. You have grown so much as a person and a player. May you always look back on the wonderful memories as an Eagle.
Love, Mom
So proud of the person you have become Jacob, both on and off the field.
Love, Mom
We our little eagles
Matt, Always an Eagle from flag to varsity! We are incredibly proud of you and so excited for your senior year! Go Eagles! Love, Mom, Dad, Anna, & Ali
Andrew,
It has been so fun watching you grow up! We are so proud of the young you’ve become. You are going to do great things both on and off the field. Enjoy your Senior year! We Love You!
Mom & Dad (and Jake, Chris, Lexi, Blakely, Ellie & Jack #AndrewJoe #All In
We our little eagles
Dear William, You are such a strong and talented young man. We are so proud of your determination and perseverance. Keep working hard and giving it everything you’ve got. Love ya kiddo!
Love always, Mom and Dad
Xavier,
We are so proud of all you do on and off the field. We hope you have an incredible season and senior year!
Love, Mom, Dad, Zack and Vin
We our little eagles
Wow! That went by way too fast! You are a true inspiration we love your wit, grit, charm and strength of character both on and off the field. We are truly excited to continue to watch you grow as life starts another journey for you.
Love You Forever and Always kid!
Mom and Dad
Owen,
We are so proud of you. Have a fantastic senior year and a great football season!
We Love You!
, Mom, Dad and Anna
We
Congratulations, Andrew! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Ryan
Paul, We are so proud of all of your accomplishments and the wonderful future ahead!
Mom, Dad and Jack
We our little eagles
Nolan, Where has the time gone? Have a great season and year!
Love, Mom and Dad
Kyle Bradley, You have so much potential to do great things! Never stop believing in yourself and all of your dreams will come true. I am so incredibly proud of all of your accomplishments thus far. I will forever be your biggest fan!
Love you always!
MOM
We our little eagles
Congratulations Kevin McNabb on an outstanding academic and athletic career! We are all very proud of you!
Have a great Senior Year.
Mom & Dad,
Congratulations Jay! Watching you grow up has brought so much joy to our lives. You always display leadership and make us laugh. We are so proud of you and look forward to life’s next adventure!
We our little eagles
Aidan, Your commitment to succeed in whatever you pursue is true testament to your character. You take on new challenges with strength and an open mind, always ready and eager to learn. We are incredibly proud of the young man you have become.
Love, Mom, Dad, Liam and Kellen
We our little eagles
Patrick,
It’s been a long time since you were playing football in the backyard with Llama. Wow you’re a Senior! Have a great season and a fantastic year!
Love, Mom, Dad and James
Kevin,
We love you and can’t wait to watch you play this season. Enjoy your senior year and have fun!
Love, Dad, Mom, John Henry, and Maggie
2024 Varsity Cheer Seniors
Abigail Koennecke
Cassandra Collen
Emily Snyder
Gianna Robinson
Malena Sabbia
Mia Moffre
2024 Varsity Cheer Seniors
Riley O’Meara Samantha Leach
2024 Cheer Seniors
Sam,
Congratulations on your senior year. We are so proud of you.You’ve been cheering for the Eagles your whole life! We love you!
Mom, Dad and Daniel
Congratulations on senior year Gianna! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you . Love, Mom, Brett, Lucas, Gewlz and Viviana
2024 Cheer Seniors
Emily,
We are so proud of you! Watching you grow into the kind, intelligent, beautiful woman you are today has been one of our greatest joys! You will always be our sunshine girl. No matter where your journey takes you, we will always be here for you! We love you so much!
Mom and Dad
Come on girl, shake that thing, shake that thing, don’t stop!
Riley Roo, we couldn’t be more proud of you and all you’ve accomplished so far. Stay true to yourself and you will do great things. Here’s to another great year of cheer!
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Kaitlin and Seamus
2024 Cheer Seniors
Dream big Mia, congratulations!
Thank you for warming our hearts with your smile. Congratulations Malena we love you!