🏆 2026 Damian D’Angelo Sportsmanship Award Winners Announced
The Damian D'Angelo Sportsmanship Award is named in honor of the founder and former longtime president of the Pembroke Youth Flag Football League. While many dedicated volunteers have played important roles in the league’s growth, it is Damian’s unwavering commitment, time, and passion that have left a lasting mark on the Pembroke youth sports community. His leadership continues to shape the standard of excellence we strive for every season. Thank you, Damian.
Each year, PYFFL coaches are asked to recognize the player on their team who best embodies the spirit of this award. While countless players are worthy of consideration, those selected truly exemplify what it means to “play the game the right way.” They compete with heart, lift up their teammates, maintain a positive attitude, and show respect to opponents, officials, coaches, and the game itself.
The Damian D’Angelo Sportsmanship Awards are presented each year before the Super Bowl of each division, where we celebrate these outstanding players for their character, leadership, and integrity on the field. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. Thank you for representing the very best of PYFFL!
Here are this year's recipients:
1st Grade
Bengals (1st) Kellan Christopher
Bills (1st) Matthew Francis
Chargers (1st) Archer Deschenes
Dolphins (1st) Harrison Rinard
Jaguars (1st) Luke Miller
Jets (1st) Callum Brown
Patriots (1st) Richie Shaughnessy
Raiders (1st) Tierney Allison
Titans (1st) Kieran Cunningham
2nd Grade
Buccaneers (2nd) Benjamin Walsh
Eagles (2nd) Ryan Fazio
Falcons (2nd) Christopher Bulgaris
Lions (2nd) Bruce D'Ercole
Panthers (2nd) Caleb Jurgela
Rams (2nd) Colton Page
Saints (2nd) Nora Cully
Seahawks (2nd) Wylder Austin
Vikings (2nd) Finnley Whelan
3rd Grade
Bills (3rd) Will Brown
Chargers (3rd) Myles Teixeira
Colts (3rd) Johnny MacKenzie
Dolphins (3rd) Jackson DAndrea
Jaguars (3rd) Patrick Mulligan
Patriots (3rd) Kellan O’Connor
Raiders (3rd) Bobby Buckley
Ravens (3rd) Mason Armstrong
Steelers (3rd) Brooke Helm
Titans (3rd) Henry Morabito
4th Grade
49ers (4th) Henry Carey
Buccaneers (4th) Jameson McCombe
Cardinals (4th) Ryan McDonald
Falcons (4th) Max Powers
Giants (4th) Palmer Varley
Lions (4th) Pearse O'Donovan
Packers (4th) Landon Reed
Panthers (4th) Ford Gardell
Seahawks (4th) Charlie Miller
Vikings (4th) Jack Alda
5/6 Division
49ers (5/6) Johnny Dempsey
Bengals (5/6) Matthew Dzen
Bills (5/6) Taj Singh
Buccaneers (5/6) Frank Femino
Cardinals (5/6) Colton Praetsch
Chargers (5/6) Mason Melanson
Colts (5/6) Zachary Scott
Eagles (5/6) Luke Pompeo
Falcons (5/6) Matthew Moore
Jaguars (5/6) Teagan Beard
Jets (5/6) Jacob Galluzzo
Lions (5/6) Cameron Troy
Raiders (5/6) Max Reichel
Rams (5/6) Alex Sciulli
Seahawks (5/6) Michael Charon
Steelers (5/6) Luke Burns
Texans (5/6) Joseph Keniley
Vikings (5/6) Liam Cully
7/8/9 Division
49ers (7/8/9) Greyson Ellis
Buccaneers (7/8/9) Joe Cicerone
Cardinals (7/8/9) Taetum Prada
Commanders (7/8/9) Nicholas LoSciuto
Eagles (7/8/9) Owen Kenney
Giants (7/8/9) Daniel Lu
Lions (7/8/9) John Kealey
Packers (7/8/9) Michael Ciccolo
Rams (7/8/9) Jack Callahan
Saints (7/8/9) Joshua Schraut
Seahawks (7/8/9) Nathaniel Nee
Vikings (7/8/9) Liam Dennehy