Honored At AYF Banquet

Five cheerleaders and five football players were selected to represent their teams and were honored at the first Candlewood Valley American Youth Football (AYF) banquet held recently at the Sheraton Hotel in Danbury. Head coaches Maryann Ziman and Pat Deakin presented their players with trophies for their outstanding efforts this season. First row, from left, are Molly Matthei, Erin Kramer, Alice Dreher and Alicia Piccirillo. Back row – Zach Dent, Kyle O’Connor, Tucker Schmidt, Tory Deakin and Brian Kuruc. Not pictured is Mary Alicea. - Photo courtesy of Jill Kuruc