PARSIPPANY — The A Level Team (8th grade) of PAL’s Redhawk Football program ended their regular season with a special surprise from coaches Anthony Pizzuta and Steve Miller (who also assist the PHS Varsity High School team).
The coaches brought a box of Junior Varsity Jersey’s to the PAL team for their final regular season match-up away versus the Springfield Bulldogs.
The players were thrilled to swap their black PAL jerseys for the PHS colors. PHS Head Coach Jason Hurta (who’s son Jared plays on the 8th grade team) commented the Jersey’s looked pretty good against the black pants.
The excitement translated into a big win for the Redhawks who beat the rival Bulldogs handily 28-16.
Coach Pizzuta thought this would make a great tradition for the 8th graders to wear PHS colors in their last game before “graduating” to the freshman level.
The A Level Redhawks season isn’t over as they will enter the playoffs this weekend against Cranford at home at Smith Field 2:30 p.m. The 5th grade D Level Team (undefeated) will also face Millburn at 12:30 p.m. at Smith Field as well, while the 6th Grade C Level Team will face Springfield at 10:30 a.m. in Springfield at Jonathan Dayton High School. Come cheer on the Junior Redhawk Teams!
Photo credit Marni Deuer
