The Super Essex Conference honored 41 “Best Teammates” from the county high schools at the Yogi Berra Musuem on May 22nd.

“Honoring student athletes who sustain the legacy of Yogi Berra by exemplifying the strength of character, sportsmanship and supportive spirit that are vital to a team’s success.” 

The students were welcomed by Eve Schaenen, Executive Director of the Museum and addressed by guest speaker Lindsay Berra.

The SEC wishes to thank both the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center for hosting the event and Stadium System for sponsoring the awards.

2024 Best Teammate Award Recipients

Jadyn Humber- Arts HS                           

Emma Boland- Millburn HS

Brian Grant- Bard Early College             

Matthew Hymowitz- Montclair HS

Ayled Paguay- Barringer HS                     

Eli Solomon- Montclair Kimberley Academy

Joshua Abramson- Belleville HS             

Ariana Rivera- Mt St Dominic Academy

Sophia Lianes, Bloomfield HS                 

 Nicholas Sikellis- Newark Academy

Isabella Cutalo, Cedar Grove HS             

Najee Graham, Newark Collegiate Academy

Sage Reed, Central HS                               

Jabril Terry, Newark Lab HS

Henry Cooper, Columbia HS                   

 Amarise Escobar, North Star Academy

Arthur Pankey, Eagle Academy               

 Rocco Delitta, Nutley HS

Melvin Okere, East Orange Campus       

 Amaya Fortunato, Orange HS

Matthew Amaro, East Side HS                 

 Riana Starling, Science Park

Joy Okaro, Newark Tech                             

Patrick Miller, Seton Hall Prep

Robert Foster, Payne Tech                         

Alessandro Giammatteo, St Benedict’s Prep

Angel Rivera, West Caldwell Tech             

Kiara Green, St Vincent Academy

Harper Nix, Glen Ridge HS                         

Makai Knights, Technology HS

Maya Taylor-Prince, Gold Och Academy                  

Mirabel Babanawo, University HS

Kole Grandison, Immaculate Conception                    

 Megan Wynne, Verona HS

Peterlyne Charles, Irvington HS                 

Elijah Motley, Weequahic HS

Mackenzie Durkin, Caldwell HS                 

 Shaun Bertonaschi, West Essex Regional

Kodey Freeman, Livingston HS                   

Bryce Mengden, West Orange HS

Asad Riggins, MX Shabazz HS                     

Ademide Johnson, West Side HS