By Ralph Martinetti
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will give out awards to all of the players in their Minor & Junior Leagues on Friday Night June 24th at 6:00 pm at Langone Field prior to the start of the Annual All-Star Game, this year being held in honor of Phil Orlandella and Michael Giannasoli. Pizza, soft drinks and snacks will be available for all the players at that time as well. The First Pitch Ceremonies for the All-Star Game will begin at 6:45 pm, with the game starting at 7:00 pm.
After the All-Star Game, approximately at 9:15 pm, MVP and Defensive Player of the All-Star game will be given out. Also after the game, the NEAA will give out all the awards for the Major League Players including MVP of the League, Sportsman of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Pitcher of the Year and the Carangelo Award winners for each team.
This year’s All-Star Teams are:
Phil Orlandella All Stars
Sal D’Angelis            Tigers
Sean Leetch             Tigers
Jordany Posada       Tigers
Joseph Broderick      Tigers
Carlo Crocini             Tigers
Ryan Maziarka          Tigers
Eamon Vraibel     Cardinals
Liam Finn            Cardinals
Steven Griffin      Cardinals
Nico LaColla        Cardinals
Colm Vraibel       Cardinals
Joseph Everett    Cardinals
Jesse Sablone    Cardinals
 Michael ‘Fud’ Gianaoli
All Stars
Steven Fabiano      Indians
Sony Blazo             Indians
Samuel Griffin        Indians
Vinnie O’Byrne        Indians
Alphie Detemple     Indians
Jacob Stein            Indians
Michael Anderson     Cubs
Peter Shea               Cubs
John Paul Giorgio     Cubs
Niklas McHugh          Cubs
Will Santoro              Cubs
Richard Bova            Cubs
Jackson LeBlanc       Cubs