Blue Waves football awards dinner

In honor of their tremendous Suffolk County Championship season, the Blue Waves were recognized by their coaches in the annual awards dinner Friday night at Vineyard Caterers.

The Blue Waves were the first team in Riverhead history to win back-to-back county championships.

And now for the awards.

Hammer Awards:

Ryan Hubbard
Jaron Greenidge
Jeremiah Cheatom
Jonathan Lee
Ryun Moore
Raheem Brown
Ryan Harkin
Mike Van Bommel

The Service Award:

William Spano

Sack Leader:

Raheem Brown (6)

Weight Room Award:

Jonathan Lee

Hardest Hitter:

Raheem Brown

Tough Man Award:

Mikey Curtis

Hustle Award:

Derrick Gainey

Academic Award:

Timothy Vail

Impact Player:

Taiheem McKay

Spirit Award:

Nathan Ernst

The Calvin Butts Program Award:

Timothy Vail

2013 1215 football awards 2Most Improved:

Offense – Daren Jefferson
Defense – Mike Drexel

Will to Win Award:

Andrew Kinard

Special Recognition:

Sharon Trent
Robbie Powers
Nico Bossey

Scout Team Award:

Peter Martinovich
Keith Williams

Bob Liepa Horizon Award:

Ryun Moore

Senior Achievement Award:

Dan Czelatka

Versatility Award:

Ryan Hubbard

WRIV Pat Kelly Award:

Eddie Backal

Most Passing Touchdowns:

Cody Smith (12)
Finished ranked No. 1 in Riverhead history in completion percentage.

Most Outstanding Lineman:

Offense – Mike Drexel
Defense – Ryan Harkin

Leading Receiver:

Jaron Greenidge (45 catches for 445 yards)

Leading Tackler:

Mike Van Bommel (80+ tackles)
Finished ranked No. 2 in career tackles with 196

Leading Rusher:

Jeremiah Cheatom (1,600+ yards)

Special Teams MVP:

Nick Pipczynski

Defensive MVP:

Mike Van Bommel

Offensive MVP:

Jaron Greenidge

Johnnie Smith Leadership Award:

Cody Smith

Rose Densieski Award:

Jeremiah Cheatom
Jonathan Lee

Second Team All-Division:

Dan Czelatka
Jonathan Lee
Ethan Greenidge

First Team All-Division:

Raheem Brown
Jeremiah Cheatom
Mike Van Bommel
Mike Drexel
Ryun Moore
Cody Smith

RiverheadLOCAL photos by Michelle O’Kula.

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Michael Hejmej is a freelance writer, real estate agent and native of Riverhead.