The District is proud to announce that the Red Devils varsity football team won this year's coveted Rutgers Cup, during the Nassau County Football Coaches Association banquet at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.
This is the 12th time the Red Devils won the Rutgers Cup since 1937. Freeport holds the record for the highest number of Rutgers Cup wins across Long Island.
This recognition follows the team's successful season, as the reigning Long Island Conference I Champions. This is Freeport's sixth Long Island Championship win, with victories in 2016, 2010, 2009, 2003 and 2000.
"Our football program is second to none and a constant reminder of what can be achieved through commitment and determination to succeed," said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham. "Congratulations to everyone on the team and to coach Cellan and our coaching staff for another outstanding and most memorable season."
In addition, the Red Devils claimed this year's Nassau County Conference 1 title and completed its season undefeated, with a total of 12 victories. The Red Devils has also claimed nine county championship titles as well.
As head coach of the Red Devils for 32 years, Russ Cellan was recognized for his efforts this season during the banquet and received the Nassau County Coaches Association Coach of the Year award, for his second time, and the Conference I Coach of the Year, for his eighth time.
