Periodically updated, the Memories section will be a great source of amazing moments throughout the Charger’s illustrious career. Keep checking back for more great memories!

• 1979
  • Ansonia rallied from a 14-0 deficit as junior Billy McAllister scored all 4 TD’s on three short runs and a 24 yard run in beating Seymour 28-14 for the Class M football championship before a Kennedy stadium crowd of 8,000. Joe Shea did a fine job of filling at QB for the injured Joe Potter while Bob Musto was the defensive standout.
• 1989
  • Kevin Sharkey was named MVP on the Post-Telegram Class A football All-Star team on offense. Also named: Tackle – Michael DiAiuto; Guard – Joe Flaherty; Center – Michael Cratty. Defense: End-Steve Scarpulla; Down linemen-Chris Kinnebrew; Linebacker-F.J. Burkowsky
  • Ansonia successfully defended its Class S state .title. QB Keith Pelatowski passed for 3 TD’s to Duncan DellaVolpe and 295 fullback Chris Kinnebrew in leading Coach Jack Hunt’s Ansonia team (11-0) over Weston at SCSC on a snow covered field. Kevin Sharkey added runs TD runs of 5 and 61 yards; Dennis Tinney a 78 yard and Kinnebrew a 10 yard
• 1999
  • Ansonia got by Tolland, 28-22, in the Class S semifinals when David Reese’s fumble recovery set up Justin Freeman’s 37 yd TD pass from Adam Richmond with 27 seconds remaining at Jarvis Field, Ansonia. Andre Tinney had TD runs of 7, 67 and 3 yds; rushed for 25 times for 226yds.
  • Andre Tinney’s 188 yds. rushing on 23 carries and TD runs of 70 and 29 yds led Ansonia (10-) over Naugatuck 28-6 as one of the state’s rivalries celebrated its 100th anniversary. Quaytin Jackson added 106 yds on 16 carries and QB Adam Richmond threw for 2 TD’s.

Credit: The Connecticut Post, “The Week That Was”

Introducing our 2010 Gridiron Club officers:

• President
  Ed Morse
• Vice President
  Joe Jeanette
• Treasurer
  Kevin Rowley
• Secretary
  Dorothy Gleason
• Financial Auditor
  Robert Lisi
• Executive Board consists of the above, and:
  Tom Brockett
  John Sponheimer
  Robert Lisi, Sr.

Ansonia Gridiron Golf Tournament
June 29th, 2010
Whitney Farms, Monroe, CT

Contact Sue Chudwick, Chairperson for further information
“Mark/Sue Chudwick”
Email: smea@snet.net
Phone: (203)734-8091

These Seniors have amassed a career total 46 victories, the most in the state of Connecticut. Congratulations to them, and thank you for their hard work and dedication to the Ansonia Chargers!

Below are the awards given during the Fred Jescuco Annual Sports Banquet, presented by Holy Rosary Men’s Club. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Matthew ‘Pop’ Shortell MVP Derby
• Montrell Dobbs
  
  Willis ‘Bubba’ Greene MVP Seymour

• Bobby Kinnebrew
  
  Charles J. ‘Boots’ Jarvis MVP Naugatuck

• Nick O’Connor
  
  Robert Lisi Scholar Athlete Award

• Nick O’Connor
  
  John ‘Jack’ Hunt Defensive MVP

• Marty Lawlor
• Dan Larkin
  
  James DellaVolpe Offensive MVP

• Montrell Dobbs
  
  John Sponheimer Heart and Soul Award

• Chris Jeanette
  
  Most Improved Player

• Christian Sobin
  
  Spirit Award

• Othneil Jean
• Chris Pedevillano

Seniors have compiled the most victories during their career in the state of Connecticut with 46.

Other Awards

New Haven Register All-Sate
• Bobby Kinnebrew
  
  All NVL

• Bobby Kinnebrew
• Montrell Dobbs
• Marty Lawlor
• Mike Palmquist
• Christian Sobin
• Dan Larkin
  
  All Valley

• Bobby Kinnebrew
• Montrell Dobbs
• Marty Lawlor
• Mike Palmquist
• Christian Sobin
• Dan Larkin
• Chis Jeanette
• Brandon Urzua
  

Richard E. Ewen Jr. Offensive Lineman Of the Year Award

Richard E. Ewen, Jr. attended Ansonia High School between 1974 and 1977. This award was created by his family to honor not only him, but his accomplishments. Excelling both on the field and in the classroom he exemplified how athletics and education can make a difference in a small town football player’s life.

His honors included All-State, All Valley, All Naugatuck Valley, as well as being selected as the Valley representative to the Boys’ State program. He also represented Ansonia as a Walter Camp Scholar Athlete. To round out his high school career he was named to the National Football Leagues, New Haven County Chapter, and Hall of Fame. He was one of the best players to ever come out of the Valley.

He attended Tufts University , on a four year scholarship, where he lettered every year as a four year starter ultimately being named to the All-New England team at guard.

This award is presented each year to an offensive lineman of the Ansonia High School football team that shares the same qualities that Richard had during his time at Ansonia and best represents the scholarship winner’s contribution to the team’s success.

Richard E. Ewen Jr.
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2008	Thomas Hyde
2009	Brandon Urzua

Congratulations to Brandon Urzua for winning the award this year!

On December 1st, 2009, Ansonia lost in the Class S semi-finals against Northwest Catholic. Ansonia was shut out for only the 2nd time in 37 state playoff games. Held to only 230 yards of total offense and 9 first downs. The final score was 24 to 0.

December 1st, 2009

Ansonia – 0 Northwest Catholic – 24

Ansonia	00	00	00	00	Final: 00
Northwest Catholic	12	00	00	12	Final: 24

Rushing
• Montrell Dobbs 15-94
• Christian Sobin 3-15
• Nick O’Connor 6-12
• Bobby Kinnebrew 11-37
• Elliott Chudwick 1 minus 8
  
  Passing

• Nick O’Connor 7-17 80 yds; 1 interception
  
  Receiving

• Tim Troy 3-48
• Marty Lawlor 4-32

On November 26th, 2009, Ansonia defeated Naugatuck and clinched the Class S playoff spot. Ansonia recorded the eighth straight victory over Naugatuck. Senior Captain Nick O’Connor was named Game MVP. The final score of the night was 56 to 20.

November 26th, 2009

Ansonia – 56 Naugatuck – 20

Ansonia	12	16	28	00	Final: 56
Naugatuck	00	14	00	06	Final: 20

• Bobby Kinnebrew 27 run; conversion failed
• Christian Sobin 11 run; conversion failed
• Marty Lawlor 21 pass from Nick O’Connor; Michale Palmquist kick
• Kinnebrew 73 run; conversion failed
• Palmquist 23 field goal
• O’Connor 81 kick return; Palmquist kick
• O’Connor 2 run; Palmquist kick
• Sobin 6 run; Pamlquist kick
• Jalantae Williams 3 run; Palmquist kick
  
  Rushing

• Andrew Matos 1-6
• Sobin 6-66
• O’Connor 4-11
• Montrell Dobbs 9-55
• Kinnebrew 6-115
• Williams 4-20
• Tyler Wood 2-5
• Elliott Chudwick 1-1
• Jenkins Hoff 4-5
  
  Passing

• O’Connor 2-3-2 49 yds.
  
  Receiving

• Dobbs 1-28
• Lawlor 1-21
  
  Interceptions

• Michale Hough
• Tyler Wood
• Montrell Dobbs 2
  
  Fumble Recovery

• Tyler Williams

On November 13th, 2009, Ansonia defeated Seymour. Robert Kinnebrew scored a career-high 6 touchdowns to help secure victory. The final score was 51 to 21.

November 13th, 2009

Ansonia – 51 Seymour – 21

Ansonia	07	23	07	14	Final: 51
Seymour	00	00	14	07	Final: 21

• Bobby Kinnebrew 58 run; Michael Palmquist kick
• Kinnebrew 34 run; Palmquist kick
• Paul Stumpo Safety (Connor Shugrue tackled in end zone)
• Kinnebrew 69 run; Palmquist kick
• Christian Sobin 70 run; Palmquist kick
• Kinnebrew 53 run; Palmquist kick
• Kinnebrew 25 run; Palmquist kick
• Kinnebrew 38 run; Palmquist kick
  
  Rushing

• Kinnebrew 11-290
• Christian Sobibn 5-131
• Montrell Dobbs 7-30
• Jenkins Hoff 3-29
• Ansonia 35-452
  
  Passing

• Nick O’Connor 1-5-8
  
  Sacks

• Tyler Wood
• Julian Sobin

On November 6th, 2009, Ansonia defeated St. Paul. The final score was 45 to 29.

November 6th, 2009

Ansonia – 45 St. Paul – 29

Ansonia	14	10	14	07	Final: 45
St. Paul	00	07	08	14	Final: 29

• Bobby Kinnebrew 15 run; Michael Palmquist kick
• Tim Troy 17 pass from Nick O’Connor; Palmquist kick
• Kinnebrew 13 run; Palmquist kick
• Palmquist 35 yd FG
• Kinnebrew 25 run; Palmquist kick
• Christian Sobin 82 run; Palmquist kick
• Montrell Dobbs 90 kickoff return; Palmquist kick
  
  Passing

• O’Connor 3-3-34
  
  Rushing

• Dobbins 24-240
• Kinnebrew 7-67
• Sobin 5-106
• O’Connor 9-33