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Hornet Football Celebrates the Season and Honors its Seniors

Mansfield brings together gridiron athletes who earned back-to-back Hockomock Championships and the Division II Super Bowl Championship.

Coach Mike Redding reviewed the success of the team both on and off the field. He celebrated two consecutive Hockomock League titles and last year's Super Bowl Championship. Redding dubbed this year's athletes as the "Cardiac Kids" because they kept us on the edge of our seats in almost every game.

Before the coaching staff distributed award plaques and booklets, Redding emphasized several post-season awards. Zach Schafer and Nick Chiocco will participate in the Shriners' game at Gillette Stadium in June. Schafer was also named to the Mass State Coaches All-State Super 25 Team. Nick Leonard will receive the National Football Foundation's Scholar-Athlete Award at their ceremony later in May.

The evening ended with a viewing of an exciting 2011 highlight film.

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