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Old Tappan recognizes Northern Valley Eagles after undefeated junior season
Summary
The borough council issued a proclamation honoring the Northern Valley Eagles 5th/6th grade junior football team for a 10-0 season and a Bergen County Junior Football League championship, presenting coaches and players with recognition and a trophy.
The borough of Old Tappan formally honored the Northern Valley Eagles junior football team for an undefeated season during the council’s meeting.
A proclamation read by meeting staff noted that the Northern Valley Eagles juniors finished the season "going 10 and o" and won the Bergen County Junior Football League Championship. The proclamation named coaches Frank Michelli, Mike Gracie, Juan Marti, Dennis Pothos and Ming Lai and listed players by name. Mayor Thomas Gallagher joined the recognition and posed for a group photo with the team and the trophy; after the proclamation he asked for a photo, saying, "Can I get can I get a picture with that great trophy?" (transcript excerpt).
Council members praised the players’ effort and mental toughness. The recognition was presented on the meeting floor so families and coaches could accept the proclamation and take photographs. No formal action beyond the proclamation was required.
