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“We are not worthy of being a championship team unless we work hard to earn it.”  — Coach Lee

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Barnstable Red Raiders Manager, Mentor and Coach Lance Andrews-Rose (Photos Courtesy of Stacey Kennedy, Charlene Colon, and Hyannis Youth and Community Center)

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Our Barnstable High School Red Raider Family was stunned and saddened to learn last night of the unexpected death due to sudden illness of our beloved manager, mentor, coach, and friend Lance Andrews-Rose, affectionately known to all as “Coach Lee”.

A steadfast, hardworking, and committed mentor of Barnstable youth throughout his managing and coaching career, Coach Lee was a man with a mission — to teach boys and young men the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, drive, passion, and commitment through excellence in athletics. In doing so, Coach Lee also unknowingly taught everyone he touched the potential giftedness in all people.

Beyond his contributions to Barnstable High School Football, Coach Lee was a manager and assistant coach of the Red Raider Lacrosse and Hockey teams. Through his exhaustive work ethic, Coach Lee also coached basketball at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. In short, Coach Lee committed his entire life to benefit the children of Barnstable.

In addition to Coach Lee’s exhaustive volunteerism, he was a valued and hardworking employee at the Veteran’s Affairs offices in Hyannis where he worked on the cleaning crew. Coach Lee took his job very seriously, recognizing the importance that the building be spotless for the benefit of our honored veterans served there.

As we remember Coach Lee, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and all who loved him. When we learn of support efforts to assist Coach Lee’s family and memorial information, we will be sure to pass it along.

Sam Rosen upon being honored with the Kevin A. Houston Memorial Award

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Coach Chris Whidden announced the following 2017 Barnstable High School award recipients for excellence in football at the Annual Awards Banquet held on December 10th at the Knight’s Auditorium. 

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Heart & Drive Offensive Linemen of the Year – Lou Cocozza

• This award is given annually to the Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman

Red Raiders Coaches’ Award – Michael Turner

• This award is given annually to the “unsung hero” of the Red Raider varsity team

Joseph Borsari Award – James Peabody

• This award is given to the Red Raider football player who best exemplifies the level of dedication it requires to wear the Red & White

Ronald Hosie Sportsmanship Award – Ryan Welsh

• Awarded annually to an individual player who best exemplifies the spirit and demeanor of good sportsmanship on and off the BHS gridiron

Raymond E. Hostetter Jr. Award – Matt Petercuskie

• This award is given each year to the player who best demonstrates a superior level of competitiveness and leadership

BHS Football Raiders Club Award – Samuel Rosen

• Each season, a select player is recognized for attaining a superior level of performance against their opponents during the football season

Jean G. Hinkle Memorial Athletic Award – Lou Cocozza

• This award is given each year to the senior member of the football squad who during his high school career, has shown the finest school spirit, the most willing cooperation with coach and team, and the highest degree of sportsmanship both on and off the field

Kevin A. Houston Memorial Award – Samuel Rosen

• A version of this award has been presented since 1959 to the Barnstable most valuable player in the Thanksgiving Day game versus Falmouth

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Lettermen Jacket Recipients

Barnstable High School Varsity Football Team

Fall 2017 was a fantastic season for the Barnstable High School Red Raiders Freshman Football, as well as our Junior Varsity and Varsity Football and Cheerleading Squads. Enjoy the following slideshow highlighting randomly ordered candid photos taken by coaches and families throughout the season. (Any omission of a submitted picture is not intentional.)

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THANKSGIVING DAY PLAYERS OF THE GAME

Thanksgiving Day “Player of the Game”, Samuel Rosen

Overall Player of the Game: #8 SAM ROSEN, Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back 

“Sam Rosen collected 11 receptions for 144 yards and pulled down 3 touchdowns in his final Red Raider game and in the process set the all-time Barnstable High School single season receiving record for yards in one season with 1,225 yards and 93 receptions and 14 touchdowns (all new records).”

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Offensive Player of the Game: #9 RYAN WELSH, Running Back

“Senior running back Ryan Welsh pulled in 2 catches for 100 yards including and 86-yard touchdown and added a rushing score. His 86-yard touchdown reception was the longest ever against Falmouth since 1895 and tied for 6th longest in school history.”

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Defensive Player of the Game: #21 MICHAEL TURNER, Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back 

“Michael Turner collected 10 tackles (9 solo) in one of his best efforts of the season.”

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Special Teams Player of the Game: #11 MATT FREDO, Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back 

“Matt Fredo had 10 total tackles on the day, including 8 solo.”

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Though our Barnstable High School Red Raiders suffered a disappointing loss at the hands of the Falmouth High School Clippers, several football records dating back to 1893 were smashed this season. Players’ amazing team and individual accomplishments include…

SAVE THE DATE!!! 

The 2017 Annual Red Raider Football Player and Cheerleading Annual Banquet is Fast Approaching!

When: December 10, 2017, at 5:00 pm

Where: The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Barnstable High School Knights Auditorium. A dinner will begin immediately thereafter in the Main Cafeteria!

Cost: There is no admission cost. Donations gratefully accepted.

RSVP: To help us gauge how much food and refreshments to have on hand, please email blvonstaats@gmail.com and provide a count of your player, cheerleader and family/guests. RSVPs are requested, but no one will be turned away at the door.Please consider bringing a donation along for TOYS FOR TOTS! (This is not required, but the QBC is collecting donations for this outstanding cause to benefit the children in need of Barnstable County.)

We need your help! Many hands make light work! If you are available on December 10th to assist with set-up, come on over! Please sign-up for a volunteer shift! Click the link to signup genius below. All are welcome!

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FOR END OF SEASON BANQUET

#8 Captain Samuel Rosen

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Head Coach Chris Whidden announced this week that former Barnstable Silver Bullet and stand-out Senior Wide Receiver and Defensive Back Samuel Rosen will serve as a Team Captain of the Barnstable High School Red Raiders Varsity football team.

An Old Colony League All-Star and 3-year letterman in football, Captain Samuel Rosen holds the Barnstable High School records for most yards receiving in a single game (302), most all-purpose yards in a single game (418), and most receptions in a single season (82). Sam also is tied for most touchdowns in a single game (5). He is only the second receiver in school history with 1000 total yards, with 1081 yards and Thanksgiving still to play. In addition to Sam’s stellar accomplishments in football, he also played Red Raider basketball for the last three seasons.

Beyond Captain Sam Rosen’s stellar leadership on the football field, his off-field leadership includes internships with Cape Wild Care and the YMCA. Sam is a solid athletic scholar who provides community service in a variety of forums. He is very well known and respected for his active mentoring of younger athletes.

Sam has two older siblings, Hale Cole-Tucker (BHS 1997) and Reed Cole-Tucker (BHS 2001). His very proud parents are Cynthia Cole and Isaac Rosen of Barnstable Village.