The Newburgh Town Board honored the Newburgh Free Academy Varsity football team during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night.
The Goldbacks, led by Head Coach Bill Blanco, received a Town Board Proclamation for their achievement in reaching New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s championship game recently (story here). The team won ten consecutive games as well as the Section 9 Class AA title in order to become a contender for the state championship title.
NFA Varsity Football Team Captains Deondre Johnson, Elijah Bevier, Fabien Rhoden, and
Quamere Cueto flanked NFA Head Coach Bill Bianco as the team was honored for their monumental achievement. A large crowd filled the Newburgh Town Hall meeting room with supporting friends and families who cheered on the team as they were recognized.
Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio, the remainder of the Town Board, and all local residents are proud of the team, Piaquadio stated. Despite the challenges faced in this football season, the 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,” Piaquadio observed. “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,” Piaquadio exclaimed.
