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MHSFCA PAUL COSTELLO COURAGEOUS PLAYER AWARDS

The Massachusetts High School Football Coaches select and recognize annually senior players who played physically challenged, suffered a hardship or was a inspiration to their team.   

2025

Shane Gilmore, Uxbridge
Madux Iovinelli, Lynnfield
Manual Rivera, Barnstable

2024

Eddie Hall, Lowell Catholic
Jacob Paskell, Leominster
Nick Tutkus, Braintree
Kyle Wilder, Chelmsford

2023

Gardy Augustin, Randolph
Charles Capachietti, Lynnfield
Ethan Carey-Prendable, Avon-Holbrook
Luke Kelly, Masconomet 
Michael Mastrocola, Peabody
​James Tellier, Braintree

2022

Nick Gualtieri, Billerica
Connor Hubbard, Mascononmet
Ryan McCallum, Bridgewater-Raynham
Luis Medina, Bartlett
Cole Pascucci, Concord Carlisle
Lucas Ragusa, Canton
Joshua Ramos, Andover

2021

Nick Gualtieri, Billerica
Connor Hubbard, Mascononmet
Ryan McCallum, Bridgewater-Raynham
Luis Medina, Bartlett
Cole Pascucci, Concord Carlisle
Lucas Ragusa, Canton
Joshua Ramos, Andover

2019

Robert Martins, Braintree
 Cory Bright, Bishop Fenwick
 Dante Sequeira, Ayer-Shirley
Kenneth Rezendes, Matignon
Manan Patel, Northeast Metro
Anestasia Bessler, Mystic Valley
Peter Roche, Arlington
Nick Scire, Stoneham
Brent Dixon, Apponequet

2018

Nick Dumont, North Middlesex RHS
Ted Harrington, Mansfield HS
Ryan Quinn, Billerica HS
Joe Shannon, Masconomet RHS
Marc Wood, Triton RHS

2017

Will Jerome, Boston Latin
Anthony 'AJ' Laramee, Shrewsbury
Junior Laura, St. Sebastian School
Matthew Raven, Newburyport HS
Josh Martin, Abington HS
Jackson McKeigue, St. Sebastian School
Matt Slovak, Dennis Yarmouth

2016

Bryan Carrabis, Medfield
Griffin Clark, Andover
Tom Escobar, Tantasqua
Nathan Healy, Shepherd Hill
Jack Kolis, Rivers
Cam Lucey, St. John’s (S)
Nick Martin, Mansfield
Stephen Peterson, Maynard
Mike Quinn, Northbridge
Keith Reissfelder, Blue Hills
Troy Shallow, Lincoln Sudbury
Matt Timperio, Bedford
John Williams, Medfield

Coach Paul Costello

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Paul Costello has been an advocate of Massachusetts high school football for more than 40 years.  An active member of the MHSFCA since its inception, Paul served as the treasurer until his retirement in 2015.

Paul has always supported young athletes and founded the Courageous Player Award to recognize players who overcome adversity to contribute to the team.  The MHSFCA proudly present this award in his name. 

2015

Jason Busch, Austin Prep
Kevin Chen, Andover
Anthony Ferraro, Tantasqua
Coleman Hebert, BIshop Fenwick
Nickolas Revers, Rivers
Paul Lindor, Canton
Adrian Moulton, Bishop Fenwick
Louis Saladano, Masconomet

2014

Kyle Arieta, Dighton-Rehoboth
Maxwell Ashline, Nashoba Regional
Mike Gallagher, Masconomet Regional
Andrew Moles, North Shore Tech 
Sam Jacey, Arlington
Cameron Nagle, Mansfield
Walker Smith, Brockton

2013

Joe Dolciotto, North Middlesex
Jordan Giampa, Auburn
Joey Peduto, Acton-Boxboro
Mark Zavrl, Andover

2012

Sam Ashline - Nashoba Regional
Will Clarke - Andover
Preston Cooper - BC High
Junior Da Veiga - Brockton
Anthony Manning III - Greater Lowell Tech
Matthew McKenna - Wakefield
Leo Parnell - East Boston
Jullian Reis - Greater New Bedford Voke
Andy Robles - Dennis-Yarmouth Regional

2011 

Kenneth Barsomian - Mansfield
Billy Maradei – Austin Prep
Brian Miller - Andover
Michael Morris – Action-Boxboro 
Ryan Woolaver – Shawsheen Tech

2010

Jared Coppola - St. John's Prep
Brandon Coppola - St. John's Prep
Tyler Coppola - St. John's Prep
Erik Ciocca - Masconomet
Jovani Curet - Dover-Sherborn
Keith Eaton, JR. - Narragansett
Sam Frey - Wakefield
Daniel Lang - North Attleboro
Zach McLeod - B.B&N School
Patrick Morton - Coyle & Cassidy
Miguel Ortiz - Marian
Stephen Sellner - North Attleboro 
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  • Home & News
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    • Contact MHSFCA
    • Executive Committee >
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  • Events & Projects
    • Coaches Clinic
    • Open Dates
    • Playoff Plan & History
    • MHSFPI Prospect Book
    • Shriner Classic
    • Super 26 All-State Teams
    • Divisional All-State Teams
  • Hall of Fame & Awards
    • Award & Nomination Forms
    • Hall of Fame Members
    • Assistant Coach of the Year
    • Courageous Player Award
    • Distinguished Service Award
    • Media Award
    • Silvio Cella Lifetime Achievement
  • Super Bowl History
    • Champions 2021-2030
    • Champions 2011-2020
    • Champions 2001-2010
    • Champions 1996-2000
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    • Champions 1981-1990
    • Champions 1972-1980
  • Quick Links
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    • Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
    • National FB Foundation - Joe Mewhiney Central MA Chapter
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