Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 First Pop Warner flag football season wraps up with trophy ceremony By Tara Vocino E verett Crimson Tide Pop Warner coaches shared how its first fall flag football season went during Sunday morning’s trophy ceremony at Sacramone Field. 8U Playoffs The Jaguars were the champions in the 8U playoffs. According to Head Coach John Marchese, they beat the Patriots 38-20 on Saturday, and they won Sunday’s championship game against the 49ers 38-36. “We had a great season,” Marchese said. “I’m very proud of every kid in the organization.” For 8U Patriots, it was about improvement. “Win, lose or draw, the kids got better,” 8U Patriots Head Coach Jay Holt said. The 8U Raiders won 28-14 against the 8U Patriots. “It was a fun and exciting first season of flag football,” 8U Raiders Head Coach Melvin Fiore said. 11U Playoffs For the undefeated 11U Saints, which won the 11U championship, it was a fun experience. 11U Saints Head Coach Matthew Cafarella said it was a great team effort from top to bottom, adding that they fought hard all season. “It was a great victory,” Cafarella said. For the 11U Rams, they lost 13-12 to the Bucs. Although flag football is different from tackle, 11U Rams Head Coach James Schaefer hopes that it will continue for years to come. “Everyone aced it,” Schaefer FOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 11 THE 11U BUCS: bottom row: Tyler Rabideau, Jacari, Mateo Orrego, Jordan Nash. Top row: John Van Campen, Anthony Capalino, Jovens Jean, Dawood Auguste, Darren Fleurimont and Shilo Exantus with Coach Anthony Capalino and Tracey Nash. THE 12U CHAMPIONS – RAVENS: top row: Edward D’Angelo, Peter Cegobia and Dom Pspa. Bottom row: Dom Pspa, Atair Junior Avrelio, Devin Ho and Kevin Diaz. In back is Head Coach Melvin Fiore. THE 11U CHAMPIONS – SAINTS: Holding up their trophy and medals are Isaiah Velasquez, Brian Green, Tyler Freni, Nico Santo Nastaso, Jacquez Green, Omarian Ayala, Max Fernandes, Collin Belloise and Chance Barreto. In back are Assistant Coaches Frank Cafarella, Patrick Thistle and Mark Freni and Head Coach Matthew Cafarella. THE 11U BROWNS: Kneeling are Melody Fiore, Mason Curran. Middle row: Jaziel Gonzalez, Jamie Warner, Jamyis Turner, Michael Walsh, Esai Johnson and Jeroi Zamor. Back row: Emerson Lyons, Coach Brian Arrington and Derek Soper. Missing: Carlos Neto, Armani Negron and Assistant Coach Brandon Bailot. THE 8U PATRIOTS: front row: Welding Soto, Nasir Hall, James McLaughlin, Ediell Diaz, Taylor Kennedy and Bernardo DeLima. Back row: Head Coach Jay Holt and Assistant Coach Jay Biggi. Missing: Jaelei Biggi, Christopher Jocelyn and Mason Marble.
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