New York Giants Name Pleasantville High's Becerra Coach Of The Week

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York Giants have selected Tony Becerra of Pleasantville High School as The Lou Rettino High School Football Coach of the Week for the week of Nov. 4.

Tony Becerra of Pleasantville High School is the "Lou Rettino High School Football Coach of the Week
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by Eric Gendron

11/08/2013 4:00 a.m.

The Panthers upset Our Lady of Lourdes this weekend, winning the Section 1 Class B Title, their first title since 1991.

In recognition of Coach Becerra’s success and commitment, he will receive a certificate of recognition signed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin and a $1,000 check will be granted to the Panthers football program.

Coach Becerra will be acknowledged by a stadium announcement when the Giants host the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 10 and an announcement will also be posted on the Giants website.

The Lou Rettino High School Football Coach of the Week Award is part of the Giants’ continuing effort to promote youth football. The Giants elected to name the award in memory of former Union High School (NJ) coach, Lou Rettino, for his fine commitment to the game of football, his community and the betterment of his athletes’ lives.

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