Sports
Providence Gridiron Club Presents MVP Awards
Recognition went to the best offensive and best defensive player from each of 44 schools.
By Bruce Mastracchio
PORTSMOUTH, RI — The Providence Gridiron Club held its MVP Night on Dec. 13. In front of 270 people in attendance they honored an Offensive and Defensive Player from each of the 44 high schools (including two prep schools) in the state. All in attendance were treated to a 4 course meal of soup, macaroni, chicken and dessert plus coffee.
Jim Fleming, head coach at URI, said a few words to all in attendance stressing the role that competition will play in their future as football players.
Photo Caption: Ryan Moniz, Portsmouth football coach is flanked by his two MVPs, Peyton Robinson and Kyle Bicho, who display the plaques they received at the Providence Gridiron Club's MVP Night held at the Quonset'0' Club recently.
Photo Credit: David P. Stoehr
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