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
Most 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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