The following is a press release from the Lexington Lions Club:
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the Lexington Lions Club held its 51st annual Sports Awards Night. Several young people were honored during this special evening celebrating individual and team efforts in athleticism.
Doug Lucente, Lions Club treasurer, served as MC for the evening. He began by introducing distinguished guests and reviewing the night's agenda. Bob McConnell, co-president of the Lexington Little League, gave an introduction to Little League in Lexington.
Police Chief Mark Corr spoke about the history of the Rycroft Award. He shared with award recipients, parents, other athletes present and Lions in attendance the importance of athletics in the lives of all young people and the need to strive to do your very best. The Rycroft Award recipients were introduced by Bob McConnell, and the awards were presented by Tim Lima, grandson of Former Police Chief Rycroft, to Jeffrey Costello – Outstanding Major League Player, and to Sal Frelick – Outstanding Minor League Player. Both were applauded for their commitment and dedication to baseball – always practicing, both before and after games.
Bill Dailey, former Selectman, was the next speaker. Mr. Dailey gave a history and purpose of the Mary Dailey Award, named in honor of his late sister. The Dailey Award recipients were introduced by Bob McConnell and were presented by Mr. Dailey to: Amanda Charlton from the Senior Softball League, and Natalie Keagul from the Major Softball League. They were both commended for their team spirit and hard work and practice to always improve.
The evening continued with some thoughts from Lexington Public Schools Athletic Director Naomi Martin, and other sports teams' coaches.
Bill Tighe, Lexington High School football coach for the past 35 years, introduced members of the High School Football Team who were present.
Our MC Doug then introduced the guest speaker, Tom O'Grady, Lexington's Varsity Baseball Coach, who spoke about what sports has meant to him in his life, and he shared some advice to the young people in attendance to strive to do their very best.
It was a great evening, and the Lexington Lions Club would like to congratulate all of the award recipients.
