
When you show action and do something for your community or an organization, you’re a better person for it.” “Being kind to people and doing good deeds goes a long way. “There’s more to life than football,” Cipot said. With the Raiders benefiting from so much community support during their resurgence, Cipot wants to continue to teach his players about the importance of giving back. The foundation has awarded $26,500 in academic scholarships to 38 high school graduates including North Brunswick alumna Darcy Fruhschein (Class of ‘21), a section leader for the Raiders’ marching band. He’s put himself in a position to bring a state championship to the program.” He has brought the program to prominence in Middlesex County as one of the top teams right now year in and year out. “What has transpired at North Brunswick under coach Cipot has just been phenomenal. You’ve got a township that supports them and if you haven’t been to a Friday night game at North Brunswick against a rival or playoff opponent, you don’t know what’s happening in Middlesex County. “Kids want to play football at North Brunswick. “There’s great enthusiasm in the community,” Borden said. Marisa Rose Bowl founder and game director Marcus Borden, a New Jersey Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, knows North Brunswick’s usually exuberant student section and award-winning marching band won’t be in attendance at the summer all-star game, but still expects the host school to generate a festive atmosphere. “But more than that we realize we are part of a bigger community in Central New Jersey and that when we have the opportunity to shine, as our football program has let us do, we are so anxious to have the opportunity to share what we have here in North Brunswick with the rest of the area and show off a little bit of our pride for our team and our town.” “We support this all-star game because we support Coach Cipot and we support our team,” Womack said of the township working with school administrators to ensure Steve Libro Field could host the event. Longtime North Brunswick play-by-play announcer Korbid Thompson of the King James Radio Network will join sportscaster Mike Pavlichko for a streaming live broadcast of the contest at giving the game an additional township connection. North Brunswick football managers Shannon Welsh, Abigail Warren and Adriane Selover are serving in that capacity as volunteers for the Marisa Rose Bowl. Crystina Cofer will represent North Brunswick’s cheerleading program.Ĭipot and two of his assistants, including his brother, John, and Danny Gorzynski, are committing their time and expertise to coach Team Rose. Jayden Myers, the school’s second all-time leading receiver, will join Perry at wideout in the game, while teammate Brandon Harrison will line up at defensive end for Team Rose against Team Marisa. The intra-county contest features more than 120 recently graduated players and cheerleaders from Middlesex County high schools. “This is something that’s really nice when you look back on it and can say that we hosted an all-star game.” “This is just another accomplishment through our program’s progress and working together and being together as a town and all the people that support us,” Cipot said of the Raiders hosting the state’s most successful charity all-star football game. Perry will be showcased in the Bellamy and Sons Paving Marisa Rose Bowl, which North Brunswick is hosting at Steve Libro Field on Thursday at 7 p.m.Īll proceeds from the event will benefit The Marisa Tufaro Foundation, a nonprofit which assists pediatric patients and children in need throughout the greater Middlesex County area.įormerly known as the Snapple Bowl and Autoland Classic, the contest has generated $715,000 for charity since its inception in 1994. Recent graduate Marquis Perry holds career marks for receptions (91) and receiving yards (1,450). Frankie Garbolino, who will be returning in the fall for his senior season, has already established new career marks for passing yards (3,572) and touchdowns thrown (40). Samod Wingo set the career standard for sacks (29.5). Myles Bailey became the all-time leading rusher (5,096 yards) and scorer (314 points).
