Madison Athletic Hall of Fame

Jan Carroll

DHHS RN/APRN
1975-1985
Exemplary Contributor
(inducted posthumously)

Janet Carroll volunteered to augment her skills to include up-to-date knowledge of athletic medicine after the concept of a nurse-trainer at the high school level was inaugurated in 1974. This followed an athletic medicine symposium sponsored by the DHHS athletic department to ensure better care of high school athletes. By expanding the nurse's role at the high school to include athletic medicine, all students would benefit because all students are susceptible to athletic injury.

Jan was a graduate of the Hospital of St. Raphael School of Nursing and received her School Nurse Practitioner degree from UConn in 1981. She was employed by the Madison Visiting Nurse Association/Madison Public Health Association.

For two years, on weekends, and during school vacations, Janet served as an apprentice in the Department of Athletic Medicine at Yale University under Dr. Peter Jokl, Director of Athletic Medicine and Assisting Director of Orthopedic Surgery, and O.W. "Bill" Dayton, Chief Trainer at Yale University.

The athletic medicine program was the first program of its kind in Connecticut high schools. Janet provided medical coverage for all boys' and girls' home varsity games, including night games, junior varsity, and freshman club sports. Between 1975 and 1976, Janet attended 87 athletic events and during 1976-1977, she attended 128 athletic events.

In her role as nurse-trainer, she acted as an advisor to coaches and athletes in matters concerning various health and conditioning problems and pertaining to physical examinations, diets, warm-ups, pre-seasonal and seasonal conditioning. Athletes would arrive in Jan's office to have their ankles checked and their knees and ankles taped. She provided high school athletes with a regimen of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation from sports injuries.

In October of 1977, Janet was the first female in the history of the Madison Jaycees to receive its Distinguished Service Award. Governor Ella Grasso presented the award and lauded Jan as "a woman of compassion and concern." Janet was a guest speaker and held numerous trainings throughout Connecticut.

Janet Carroll was a kind and caring individual who was devoted to the health and wellbeing of all students within the Madison school system which she served.

Mike Ciotti

Michael Lawrence Ciotti
Athlete Class of 1986 Football/Baseball
Coach 2006-2017 Football

Michael Ciotti is a 1986 graduate of Daniel Hand High School where he earned three letters in football as well as being a letter winner on the wrestling and baseball teams.

Mike was captain of the baseball team his senior year and held the home run record for 32 years. He was the starting center on Hand's 1984 Football State Championship team that beat Wilton in the only state championship game to be played at the Yale Bowl.

In that senior year, he was selected as First Team All-Conference Center and First Team All-State Center in both the Hartford Courant and New Haven Register newspapers. Mike joins his father, Larry, into the MAHOF. Larry, a former Hand football coach, was inducted in 2013.

As a member of the National Honor Society and with his football accolades, he was highly recruited by colleges for football. Yale, Brown, Dartmouth and Villanova were at the top of his list. Mike decided to continue his academic and athletic careers at Yale University, playing for legendary National Hall of Fame coach Carm Cozza.

As a three-year letter winner, Mike started at center in his junior and senior years and played on Yale's 1989 Ivy League championship team. He had the distinction of playing against the University of Hawaii in Honolulu as one of Yale's regular season games in 1987.

Mike was voted All-Ivy Center in his senior year by the Ivy League coaches and was selected to play in the Epson Bowl All-Star game in Tokyo, Japan. His all-star team was coached by former All-Pro and Hall of Fame quarterback, Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts. At Yale, Mike received the Robert Gardner Leadership Award, symbolic of his ability to lead his teammates. Mike coached in the Madison Youth Football program for 21 years and he was the president of the league for four of those years. He spearheaded the league's efforts in developing meaningful scheduling, along with weight limits and policies. In particular, he initiated the "Coaches Coaching Coaches," a yearly seminar for the youth coaches to learn the coaching techniques and strategies from the Daniel Hand High School coaches in order to establish continuity and progression from youth football to Hand Football.

As the eighth-grade coach, Mike led his teams to four league championships. For 12 years, Mike was also the offensive and defensive line coach at Hand for Hall of Fame coach Steve Filippone. Later, he became the offensive coordinator for Hand and played an integral role in Hand winning three state championships.

During his tenure at Hand, he coached several all-state players under his tutoring, most prominent was Jack Driscoll who is now the starting right tackle for Auburn University. Steve Sekula, Mike's former offensive line coach and academic mentor at Hand said, "Speaking with some of the men that Mike Ciotti coached and listening to them praise, not only his knowledge of football, but how he treated those he coached with equal care and concern no matter their level of skill." Mike was awarded the "Assistant Coach of the Year" by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association in 2017.

Mike Ciotti is the owner of a sports construction and equipment company and he and his wife, Licia, reside in Madison with their children Kenny, Joey, Gina and Ali.

Sarah Enos

Sarah (Ellis) Enos
Athlete Class of 1997
Soccer/Basketball/Track

Sarah Ellis Enos, from the Daniel Hand Class of 1997, was a 12 season athlete competing in three sports: soccer, basketball, and track. She was the type of student-athlete that Madison has always aimed to foster at Daniel Hand High School. She dedicated herself to achieving in the classroom, on the fields, on the court, and throughout the community. Sarah was a leader in high school and continues today to model the Daniel Hand character and competitive traits engrained in so many former Hand Athletes.

As a role model, she demanded the most of herself and also empowered and encouraged others to contribute their best. Sarah Ellis is the consummate teammate. She was the teammate identified by both peers and coaches as the one who gave the most and worked the hardest all while being the most supportive and the most enthusiastic every day. Teammates were fortunate to play alongside Sarah and coaches were assisted in their efforts by Sarah's unselfish, team mentality.

Soccer was the sport that allowed Sarah to garner the most recognition as a high school athlete as she showcased her athleticism and her overwhelming team impact. Sarah had an immediate role on the varsity soccer team as a freshman in 1993, catching the eye of Hall of Fame Coach David Scott. With her tenacious determination, Sarah's field intelligence and desire to be a difference-maker earned her significant defensive responsibilities, even against the most impactful of offensive opponents.

Sarah continued to be a key varsity player from 1993-96, controlling the game, distributing the ball, and playing the "Field General" from the midfield for most of her career. She received SCC All-Hammonasset Division recognition in both her junior and senior seasons, helping her team to a winning record and to successful runs in the CIAC state tournaments. Soccer was the sport Sarah chose to continue to play collegiately.

In Basketball, Hall of Fame Coach Jim Bombaci used Sarah's tenacity, determination, speed, and enthusiasm in her freshman season to help elevate the level of play in his varsity starters; Sarah could be counted on to bring her all and contagiously helped motivate her team.

In Sarah's sophomore season she earned the Coaches Award and by her junior year she was the starting point guard and the recipient of the Hustle Award. During her senior basketball season, as the starting point guard and captain, she was the best free throw shooter, assists leader, and the Defensive Award winner. Sarah played with passion and selflessness throughout her Daniel Hand Basketball Career. She helped the team to winning seasons and opportunities in both the SCC and State tournaments. The 1996-97 team was a semifinalist in the CIAC Class L State Tournament.

Sarah was again a varsity contributor for all four years in track. She was a Coaches Award recipient and again a senior Captain selection. Her best race was 1600 meters, scoring points consistently and competing in post season meets. She also competed in the 4x800m, javelin and 300-meter hurdles, being called upon to compete in any event at a moment's notice trained or not. Coach Tim Geary considered Sarah his "wild card" that could be used to fill a spot at any meet. Coach also noted that Sarah was a member of the Daniel Hand Record breaking 4x800 relay team in 1996.

As Captain of the Hand Soccer, Basketball and Track teams in her senior seasons, Sarah was identified as one of Hand's most significant leaders and honored with the Robert Duncanson Sportsmanship Award.

Sarah went on to play soccer at Endicott College where she continued to be a leader, empowering others from 1997-2000. She won the Coaches Award as a freshman, leading the team to their first ever league GNAC Championship. She earned a Special Coaches Award for her role as captain with another first, the CCC Championship. It was also the first ever Endicott Athletic team to earn a bid in the NCAA tournament.

Sarah Ellis Enos lives in Beverly, Mass with her husband Steve and their two daughters Rylie (9) and Taylor (7). She is a full time mother and a part time front office health care assistant. She also continues to be active as a golfer, runner, and in friendly family games of soccer and basketball. Sarah is also happy to share this honor with her parents, Bob and Loretta Ellis and her brothers Alan and David, all of whom were loyal, positive, and supportive fans in all Sarah's athletic pursuits.

Becky Hall

Becky (Lutz) Hall
Athlete
Class of 2007
Field Hockey/Basketball/Lacrosse

Becky Hall Lutz is one of the most prolific female lacrosse players in the history of Daniel Hand High School. A 2007 graduate, she was a three-year starter and a three-year letter winner. Becky was selected as Hand's MVP and received the Athletic Director's Award in her senior year. She was selected All-Conference First Team and New Haven Register All-Area Team in 2006 and 2007. She played for Hall of Fame coach Pat McCahill. In addition, Becky was selected to the Connecticut All-State First Team in 2006 and 2007.

She also had the distinction of Honorable Mention High School All-American in 2007. A three- sport athlete at Hand, she was an outstanding field hockey player for Sue Leckey and a captain of her basketball team for another Hall of Famer, Jim Bombaci.

Hand field hockey coach Sue Leckey said, "Becky was the fiercest competitor that I have ever coached. She challenged her field hockey teammates to rise to a high standard of competition. In fact, so high that Becky single handedly motivated the team to the finals of the state championship game."

Kevin Siedlecki, girls' lacrosse coach added, "Just by will, effort and enthusiasm, she could make game-changing plays. I want Becky on my team."

As a result of her success, she was highly recruited by many colleges. She chose Gettysburg College to continue her education and lacrosse career. She holds the Gettysburg Groundball Record as was captain of the 2011 team that went on to become the 2011 National Champions in Division III.

Her fierce desire to compete, and her dedication to lacrosse has brought her many accolades. Becky received Gettysburg prestigious Eddie Plank Award for MVP; First Team All-Centennial Conference in her junior and senior years; Centennial Conference Player of the Year in 2011; NCAA Defender of the Year in Division III and she was selected to the National Senior All-Star team.

Her many achievements led Becky to her selection to the NCAA College All-American First Team in both 2010 and 2011.

Becky certainly has etched her name in the "sands of time" for Daniel Hand High School. She is married to Matt Hall, and they have an 18 month old daughter. Becky works for the Wall Street Journal and lives in Fairfield, CT.

Larry Hall

Lawrence (Buddy) Hall
Athlete
Class of 1968
Basketball/Baseball

Lawrence (Buddy) Hall was a star athlete in both baseball and basketball at Daniel Hand High School. He was a four-year varsity starter in baseball as a pitcher, first baseman, and third baseman.

He pitched a perfect game against Morgan his sophomore year with only one ball going out of the infield with 13 strikeouts. He hit clean-up his junior year and hit a grand-slam versus Hale Ray while pitching three innings of one-hit relief.

Captain his senior year, he led the team to a second-place finish in the Shoreline Conference (to Guilford) with a 10-4 record. The "ace" of the pitching staff, he frequently struck out ten or more with three or fewer walks. His prowess as a hitter, infielder, and pitcher was recognized throughout the Shoreline League.

In addition, he was a key player in turning around the basketball program at Hand. Buddy was a four-year varsity player in basketball. He played sparingly his freshman year and scored a total of 20 points. He was a varsity starter the next three years. As a sophomore, he averaged 13 points per game, improved to 15.8 junior year, and lead the team to their first winning season in several years (9-8).

He averaged 20.1 points per game his senior season and came within three points of the DHHS regular season scoring record of 404 while leading the team to a 19-3 record. He was the leading scorer in the Shoreline Conference that year. He was named All-Shoreline in both his junior and senior seasons while being selected to the Second Team All- State roster, along with his teammate Steve Bacon.

Buddy played freshman basketball at the University of Miami before switching to golf in the Spring. He played golf all four years and turned professional after graduation. He soon became a PGA Golf Professional and went on to a career as a golf pro in New Jersey.

Buddy married his University of Miami sweetheart, Kathleen, and they have two children and four grandchildren (all girls). Their daughter, Kristen, is a teacher with twin girls. Buddy's protege is his 34-year-old son, Tyler, who is married with two daughters and is a PGA Professional like his dad.

Shane Kokoruda

Shane Kokoruda Athlete
Class of 1991
Lacrosse

Shane Kokoruda remains one of the greatest lacrosse players to ever wear the black and gold for Daniel Hand High School. His ability, phenomenal skill, and lacrosse IQ allowed him to become one of the finest as a starter and two-time MVP.

He was starter on the varsity team for three years because of his ability to use both hands to pass and shoot. He was a great feeder and goal scorer and was coached by US Lacrosse Hall of Fame Coach Jeff Gull. Early on, Shane's role was to create offense and distribute the ball, earning him an All State Honorable Mention nod from the state's coaches for his superior play. His unique ability to understand each game's situation allowed him to transform into another coach on-field. His innate ability and lacrosse knowledge gave his team a tremendous advantage. His team leadership was key during a remarkable run in the early 90s with many hard-fought championships.

During his senior year in 1991, Shane and teammates devastated opponents with a juggernaut offense and lock down defense resulting in a 16-4 record.

Under Hall of Fame coach Frank Barron, nationally known for his offense-mindedness, the Tigers used a savvy, run and gun style of play that allowed Shane to unleash his skill by bearing down on opponents with goals and assists. Barron recalled, "Scouting reports of his team always included notes that opposing players needed to steer clear of Kokoruda because of his excellent riding abilities that made him the complete player."

Shane's numbers jumped remarkably by scoring 201 points in only two full years of play at Hand. His contribution was a key component for the team's success as the Northern Division Champions. They advanced to the state semi-final game losing to eventual state champ Wilton. Shane's record for forcing opponents to turn over the ball on failed clears because of his attack riding skills—still stands today. He was a First Team All Northern Division and All State Attackman and was named the Tiger's MVP for a second time, the only Tiger lacrosse player to win MVP for two consecutive years.

Barron said, "I think what made Shane a great player was that he just had a unique ability to play smart all of the time. Most coaches have to constantly remind players who play Attack to choke up on the stick around the crease and give the goalie a dip and dunk fake with either the head and shoulders or the stick. I only had to tell Shane once how to execute plays around the crease. He just got it and was so very coachable and I attribute that not only to Shane, but also, his parents who had a great role in shaping him into the type of leader and student-athlete who coaches and teams can depend upon to lead by word and deed."

"He just had such a terrifically high IQ for the game of lacrosse. In my 48 years of coaching, I have not coached a player who has been better at reading game situations than Shane—he's that extra coach on field. He remains that gem," added Barron.

Shane is the Eversource Director of Innovation and Customer Application while also maintaining a presence as the co-owner of Hammonassett CrossFit in town. Shane continues to work for children with autism as he and Sharon are founders of Jacob's Team Foundation—a great philanthropic foundation that provides a vehicle for athletes to raise money for autism. Shane's expertise has allowed him to coach girl's lacrosse for 14 years and lead as President of the Madison Youth Lacrosse League for four years—where he has helped and led as Board Member, as well.

Shane continues to move forward with dedication and great pride for his family, his work, and for his commitment to community service in Madison and beyond. His loving family stands with him - wife Sharon and his children Riley, Jacob, and Karleigh- and much love and support also from Mom Noreen, Dad Dan and Brother Brett and family.

Ryan Nizolek

Ryan Nizolek
Athlete
Class of 2006
Football/Lacrosse

In 2006, Daniel Hand graduated one of the most successful group of male athletes in their history. Those seniors who played in two league Championships and four State Championships, were led by number 9, Ryan Nizlek. Ryan attributes much of his success as an athlete to the group of friends and teammates who pushed each other toward excellence from youth sports through high school.

His greatest memory as a youth athlete came when teams, led by tonight's inductee Mike Ciotti and long-time coach Jay Pasqualoni, met for a shot at the eighth-grade youth football championship in 2001. For the first and likely last time, two teams from the same town met on the football field for a championship.

Ryan's team won that day and went on to win it all. It sent the word out that over the next few years the Tigers would be a group of athletes to reconcile with. The next year Ryan and his friends entered Hand and his career as a two sport standout began.

In the Spring, Ryan started as a freshmen for the Tiger Lacrosse Team and helped lay the groundwork for a four year run that would culminate in a State Championship appearance in 2006, three All-SCC selections, two All State selections, and a selection to the USA Lacrosse All American team in his senior year.

In the summer of his junior year, he was chosen to attend The Blue Chip, an elite camp in Maryland, along with two other Tigers. It featured the top 100 players in the country. Then, in the summer of his senior year, he was chosen to play in the inaugural Under Armor All American game featuring the top 44 players in the country.

Football was the sport that he was most passionate about. In week three of his sophomore year, Ryan was forced to convert from LB to free safety due to an injury. Ryan quickly picked off a pass and returned it for an 87 yard touchdown.

For the next 34 games, the #9 standing in the middle of the field would be a great comfort to Hall of Fame Coach Steve Filippone. "He was an evil demon to opposing offenses," commented Filippone. "Ryan played with an intensity that was beyond description and everyone on the field feared him. His own teammates understood that he would set the standard for effort, courage, and the whistle-to-whistle relentlessness that characterized our defense for the next three years."

With a little help from his friends, Ryan helped Hand to one of its best runs in history. The Tigers were 33-3, winning three league and state titles during his time as a starter. Hand received the Kelly Award in 2004 signifying them as the #1 team in Connecticut. Ryan was All SCC twice and was selected to every Connecticut All State Team as a senior. Longtime defensive coordinator Steve Sekula said, "Watching Ryan play was like watching a Tiger hunt. He knew what to expect and reacted with a smooth effortless gate that culminated in a ferocious strike from which his prey had no chance of surviving. He was born to be a free Safety."

Ryan cites playing with all of his longtime teammates and friends in the 2005 State Championship against Hillhouse as his greatest high school moment. Walking off the field champions with his best friends after having lost so many great players from the two previous years was as great a moment.

Ryan had options to play Division I football but turned them down when Coach Dom Starsia, one of the most respected college Lacrosse coaches in the country, and the Virginia Cavaliers came knocking. Coach Starsia convinced Ryan that he could be an immediate contributor in their program and in Ryan's words, "Charlottesville was not a bad place to hang out either! Turns out Coach Starsia was right." Ryan became a three-year starter for the Cavaliers and played in three Final Fours while winning the prestigious ACC Championship his junior year. He was selected as a USILA Collegiate All American in his senior season and awarded the "Kass Family" scholarship given to a senior leader at Virginia who characterizes the virtues of leadership, dedication, selflessness, and compassion for others.

Upon graduating with a degree in History, Ryan was selected in the third round of the Major League Lacrosse draft by the Boston Cannons. He was the 27th pick and stepped immediately into a starting role. Ryan played for the Cannons for four years before deciding that it was time to step away from organized sports for good.

Ryan currently works in Dallas, Texas. He will be married in November to his Fiancée Lauren in Nashville, Tennessee. With family members Scott, Kerry and Kelly, he looks forward to watching his little brother, Kevin, help the Tigers to yet another three peat in 2019.

Blythe Pariseault

Blythe (Wygonik) Pariseault
Athlete
Class of1997
Swimming

A 1997 graduate, Blythe was one of the best swimmers in Daniel Hand history and set a variety of records while at Daniel Hand including one still standing. She embodies the true Scholar Athlete.

Blythe swam on a regular basis while growing up and arrived at Hand prepared to face the rigors of practices as well as taking on the most difficult curriculum available. She set records in the breaststroke but could compete in any event.

As a freshman, she was the first member of the Hand Swim Team to win states in an individual event and was selected Hand Swimmer of the Year. She was All Conference, New Haven Register All Area, and All State in each of her four years at Hand. She was a member of all three relay teams that set new records at Hand. The medley relay team record stood for many years and her individual breaststroke record (107.4) has remained for the last 21 years.

Blythe served as a tri-captain in her senior year, graduated as a senior scholar at the top of her Class, and was selected as an Academic All American for Swimming. In addition, she received the Yale book award, the Art Award, the Physical Education Award, and was elected to the National Honor Society.

Blythe continued her education and swimming career at Brown University, majoring in International Relations. She earned First Team All-Ivy as a sophomore and was a member of the record setting relay team. She was team captain her senior year and a member of the Ivy League Championship Teams in both 1998 and 1999. She served as a member and was committee chair of the Student Athletic Advisory Board and was an NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference Nominee. She has also been co-president of the Brown Swimming Alumnae Association.

Following her undergraduate education, Blythe attended Santa Clara Law School in California where she was the Technical Editor for the Santa Clara Law Review. During Law School, she received a variety of academic honors and published several papers. Upon graduation, she returned to the east coast, settling in Rhode Island.

She worked for Edwards and Angell LLP and served as in-house legal counsel for Johnson and Wales University in Providence. She was able to remain at home with her children while they were young and established a successful cookie business called "Blythe Bakes." She re-entered the legal field in the past year as in-house legal counsel for the Brown University Investment Office. She continues to be involved with the Brown Women's Swim Team by serving as the Chair of the Friends of Brown University Women's Swimming and Diving and as a mentor to members of the women's swim team. Blythe also is an alumnae interviewer for candidates for enrollment to the University.

Blythe believes the support of her family, devoted swim-mom Ralph, dedicated swim-dad Ronald, and teammate and sister Erica Wygonik (Class of 1995 and member of Dartmouth College's Swimming and Diving Team), forged her strengths as a swimmer. In addition to swimming for Daniel Hand, Blythe swam year-round for the U.S.S. club team Omni Swim Club in New Haven, CT. For a while, it appeared Blythe lived in the pool.

Blythe currently resides in Narragansett, Rhode Island with her husband John and her two children, Joe, 9, and Julian, 6. She continues to ocean swim, surf, and bake as her hobbies.

Brian Parri

Brian Parri
Athlete
Class of 1988
Soccer

Brian Parri was one of the top defenders in the state and one of the finest players ever to play soccer at Daniel Hand. He was a four-year varsity player and finished with six goals and 19 assists from the defensive position which is very unusual for a defender. He was a co-captain with his brother Stephen in 1987.

Awards included First Team All-Shoreline Conference, First Team All-State, New Haven Register All-Area First Team, and a Connecticut Soccer Coaches Senior Bowl Selection. He was voted Daniel Hand Team MVP and Outstanding Defensive Player Award.

Brian was a defender and midfielder at the University of Connecticut, playing for Hall of Fame Coach Joseph J. Morrone. He played in three NCAA tournaments and won a Big East Championship. At the time, UConn was ranked in the top 20 national poll for three seasons and played the very best teams. UConn teammates included Dan Donigan, runner up to the Herman Trophy winner. He also lettered for the UConn football team as a place kicker in 1993 when his soccer career came to a close.

Brian played one season at Colgate University where he started all 18 games at center midfield with ESPN's Rob Stone and notched two goals against Bucknell in a tournament game. He made the All-Tourney Team at the Red Raider Classic (Bucknell, Villanova, Colgate, Syracuse). As a coach, Brian seeks out the best competition and believes ultimately that it's in this environment where growth occurs. Brian began coaching by assisting Hand Coach Bob Faulkner to several state championships and earning the school's first ever Adidas NSCAA Top 25 National ranking in the country. That team included Daniel Hand's first high school All American, 2013 MAHOF honoree Andrew McConville.

On the girls' side, Brian coached his sister, Rachel Parri (MAHOF 2015 inductee), to consecutive High School All American awards. A two-time Connecticut Player of the Year, he watched her continue as a two time captain of the Boston College women's team.

Brian continued to play on some very good teams through his mid-twenties in Boston and finished his career with the Over 30 National Finalists.

Still involved, Brian now coaches his daughters' teams where it's not all about soccer but the special moments that come with the territory. He credits his Dad, Kevin Dolan, and Bob and John Faulkner for their influence and time.

Brian and wife Kerrie happily spend their days watching and coaching their four daughters, Kaitlyn (16), Rory (14), Keely (12), and Finnley (9), in the CT Rush program.

Stephen Parri

Stephen Parri
Athlete
Class of 1988
Soccer

A forward/striker, Stephen was considered one of the most dangerous soccer players in the State. A four-year varsity starter, he was the number one ranked player in the league and voted the Conference MVP. Stephen was also selected 1st Team All-New England, which was coach Faulkners 1st All-New England Player. He was also a two-time Hartford Courant All-State. Two time All-shoreline and conference player of the year. He was selected First Team New Haven Register All- State, which included 3, first team All-Americans.

Stephen finished his career with 29 goals and 25 assists including a game winning goal in the first ever win over Guilford. From the Class of 1988, he was co-captain in his senior season with his brother Brian.

More honors included First Team New Haven Register All-Area and was selected for the Connecticut Soccer Coaches Senior Bowl.

He topped things off being named League MVP with the number one ranking in the league. He received Daniel Hand High School's Outstanding Offensive Player Award. Unfortunately, Stephen's college soccer career was cut short. As a freshman at the University of Connecticut he suffered a career-ending injury in his first match against Seton Hall. He broke his ankle in a thrilling UConn overtime win.

The injury prevented him from ever playing competitive soccer again. UConn Coach Joseph J. Morrone said, "It was a devastating loss for us; Stephen was such a promising player with unlimited potential."

Parri brothers' Hall of Fame soccer coach Bob Faulkner said, "Brian and Stephen Parri put Daniel Hand Soccer on the map. There were no better players in the state than Stephen and Brian; they were simply the very best that played the game and inspired a generation of youth players to play soccer."

University of Connecticut Men's Head Soccer Coach Joseph J. Morrone commented to Faulkner that he has never seen a better high school soccer match than the game between Daniel Hand and Bethel High School during the State's quarter finals soccer match. Brian and Stephen were both recruited and attended UConn the following year. Faulkner went on to say, "The Parri boys set the bar for all players at Daniel Hand to reach. They were amazing players who could do it all. They were part of the first team ever to defeat Guilford, a power house in boys' soccer; it was Brian who sent a ball to his brother Stephen who hit a rocket past Guilford's goalkeeper Adam Cohen to give Hand the first win ever over a Guilford boys' soccer team."

Faulkner ended by saying, "Brian and Stephen have received many awards, honors, and Accolades. I will always cherish the wonderful memories these two special players have given me over the years."

2019 Inductees

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