NFA Varsity Football Team Recognized by Newburgh Town Council

At the December 12th Town of Newburgh Town Board Meeting, the Newburgh Free Academy (NFA) Varsity Football Team lead by Head Coach Bill Blanco received a Town of Newburgh Town Board Proclamation for their amazing achievement in reaching the 2022 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Football Championship.

The NFA Varsity Football Team won 10 consecutive games as well as the Section 9 Class AA Title in order to become a contender for the NYSPHSAA Football Championship Title.

NFA Varsity Football Team Captains Deondre Johnson, Elijah Bevier, Fabien Rhoden, and Quamere Cueto flanked NFA Head Coach Bill Bianco as the NFA Varsity Football Team was honored for their monumental achievement. Crowd filled the Town of Newburgh Town Hall Meeting Room with supporting friends and families who cheered on the NFA Varsity Football Team as they were recognized for their exceptional achievement.

Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio, Town of Newburgh Town Board, and Newburgh residents are proud of the NFA Varsity Football Team. Despite the challenges faced in this football season, the NFA Varsity Football Team rose to the occasion and arrived at the main event. Their resilience and drive are admirable and encouraging to the Newburgh community as a whole.

Talent, poise, and excellence exude from the NFA Varsity Football Team and these qualities are reflected in their outstanding achievement. Congratulations NFA Varsity Football Team! We are very proud of you.

Story provided by Town of Newburgh media release. 

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