"Seven different Racine Raiders players, head coach Gino
Perfetto and one volunteer were recognized for their efforts
during the team's historic 2012 national championship season
at the annual team banquet held on Saturday, February 9,
2012, at Infusino's Banquet Hall in Racine.
"The player awards were voted on by the players as part of
an anonymous vote held near the end of the season. The
following awards were given out Saturday night:
- Most Valuable Player: Quarterback Craig McClelland
- Offensive Player of the Year: Quarterback Craig McClelland
- Defensive Player of the Year: Linebacker Nate Harris
- Special Teams Player of the Year: Kicker/Punter Joel DaPra
- Offensive Lineman of the Year: Ronald Lollis
- Defensive Lineman of the Year: Larry Williams
- Rookie of the Year: Quarterback Craig McClelland
"The board of directors also named Raiders radio
broadcaster and webmaster, Don Wadewitz, as the volunteer of
the year. It's the second time Wadewitz was named volunteer
of the year in his decade with the team.
"In addition to the team-specific awards, two awards were
also presented to individual players for their efforts in
the Semi-Pro BCS national championship game. Running back
J.R. Taylor was named the offensive most valuable player and
defensive lineman Ardray Jarrett received defensive most
valuable player. The Semi-Pro BCS Committee named Gino
Perfetto as the National Coach of the Year.
"Board of directors president Matthew Snyder also unveiled
two additional team trophies. The Mid-States Football
League (MSFL) presented the Raiders with trophies for
winning the team's division and conference.
"The banquet was attended by over 40 players, dozens of
volunteers, board members and coaches as well as their
spouses and significant others. Snyder served as emcee for
the evening and City of Racine Mayor John Dickert attended
and spoke at the event.
"The evening also included a short recap of the 60-year
history of the team as well as the 2012 national
championship season. Barry Tait of Tait Media showed a 15
minute highlight video of the Semi-Pro BCS National
Championship game. Players, staff and volunteers were also
given an embroidered fleece blanket.
"PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Christensen, Racine Raiders
PICTURED IN PHOTO (L-R): Don Wadewitz, J.R. Taylor, Nate
Harris, Craig McClelland, Ardray Jarrett, Ronald Lollis,
Gino Perfetto, Joel DaPra (Not Pictured: Larry Williams)
"For more
information on the Racine Raiders, please visit http://www.
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