The Matawan Football Alumni Foundation would like to invite all past alumni and community members to join us for our annual dinner and Hall of Fame induction ceremony that will be held on Friday March 24, 2023, from 7 – 11pm at MJs (formerly Buttonwood Manor) located at 845 Rt.34 Matawan, NJ.

This year all previously inducted Hall of Fame members will receive an exclusive MFAF Hall of Fame pin, designed by our MFAF selection committee. There will be a pin ceremony at the dinner presenting all past inductees with this special honor.

All tickets can be purchased via our website below or call Scott at the number listed below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please confirm you will be attending to Scott Bellone 732-241-4580. Or email
sbellone@hesofnj.com

Sincerely,
The Organizing Committee
Joe Martucci '68, Rick Derechailo ’76, Scott Bellone ’78, James Byrd 79’
Glen Dwyer '80, Jeff Shaw '80, Bruce Derechailo ’81, Joe Vaccarella'93,
John Lazar ‘07 , Chris Shea ‘93, Christian Dapolito ‘00 , Ricky Butler ‘76

Ad Deadline: February 28, 2023

Please send artwork and completed forms via email to: sloancourt@yahoo.com

Ad Rates

For any additional information, please call Bruce Derechalio at 732-670-1202.

To place an ad in this years Adbook, you can either download and complete the PDF form below and send in your form with a check or use the PayPal below.

Please make checks payable to:

Matawan Football Alumni Foundation

PO Box 428

Morganville, NJ 07751

The Matawan Football Alumni Foundation is pleased to present our annual awards to the 2022 Matawan Football Huskies. These young men worked hard all season and truly represent what it means to be a Husky. Many thanks to the parents club and coaches for hosting us last night at MJ’s for the football awards banquet.

Congratulations to our 2022 MFAF award recipients:

Jawann Brown Award: Ryder Silvers

Lance Tumulty Award: Seif Wahby

Husky Award: Cameron Cooper

Rookie of the Year: Welman Crooms

-John Lazar
President, Matawan Football Alumni Foundation

The Matawan Football Alumni Foundation is a non-profit organization that proudly supports our local Matawan-Aberdeen youth through yearly scholarships, awards and team assistance.  Please like and follow our Facebook page for more information.

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, we spent the day with the legendary Coach Barry Rizzo at the home of Matawan football named after him, Barry Rizzo Stadium. It was a great day for Matawan Football and a great day for all Huskies.

Below are some pictures from this incredible day. Please also click the button below for many more pictures and videos from our event!

Matawan Football Alumni Foundation

The Matawan Football Alumni Foundation along with all those who ever knew the man are very
saddened about the passing of Leon Butch Britton. Mr. Britton was a staple in the success that
Matawan Football had under the rein of Coach Barry Rizzo. Mr. Britton was the defensive coordinator for Mr. Rizzo’s championship teams and led the Huskies to some of the best defensive play in the shore Conference and the state. Mr. Britton will always be remembered as a fun loving and inspirational coach.

We all want to give our condolences and prayers to the family, and let them know that he will
always be remembered in the minds and hearts of the Husky Nation.

MFAF member Christian Dapolito interviewed long-time football coach Butch Britton before he passed away. Below is an audio file of his interview. Rest in peace Coach Britton.

Many thanks and congratulations to our 2021 HOF Honorees, Coaches, Players, and the rest of our Husky Family for another successful Matawan Football Alumni Foundation Banquet!

Dear Matawan Football Alumni Foundation Members: 

We recently learned that one of our Hall of Fame members, Eddie Steward has sadly passed away. We will, of course, provide you with updates and information as it becomes available.  Below are some of the many accomplishments of our esteemed Husky. 

• Member of the #1 Ranked Undefeated 1976 State Champions Matawan Huskies. 
• Member of the Matawan Football Alumni Hall of Fame.  
• AP All American and 1st Team All-Big East pick in 1978 as a Middle Guard. 
• Posted 2 Interceptions in a key victory over Tennessee in 1979. 
• Posted 15 tackles in the Garden State Bowl game against Arizona State in 1978. 
• A 1992 Inductee Rutgers Hall of Fame.  
• Rutgers posted a 25-9 record as he contributed 222 career tackles and 13 QB sacks. 
• 1981 invited to summer camp Denver Broncos.  
• US Army veteran serving from 1985-2006 (21 years) Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Desert Storm, South Korea, and West Germany 
• Retired in Lawton, Oklahoma  
  
  Eddie also participated in a podcast, which you can listen to here. 
  
  https://thesportscast.net/2020/10/16/episode-291-ed-steward-rutgers-football-hall-of-famer-jones-arocho/ 
  
   All Good Wishes, 
  
  The Matawan Football Alumni Foundation 

Recently, our very own Anthony Grillo interviewed MFAF President and former Head Coach Joe Martucci. To listen to the podcast, click here.

The MFAF helped to fundraise over $2500 for the new Barry Rizzo Stadium signs. Below is a picture of the project.

All of your donations are very much appreciated!!!

MFAF President Christian Dapolito interviews newly appointed head football coach Jay Graber to get his thoughts on the first game and upcoming season. Be sure to check out this interview!

President Christian Dapolito interviewed long-time and legendary head football coach, Barry Rizzo. Below is an audio file of his interview. 

Consider making a tax deductible donation to our foundation today. MFAF is a 501 (c)(3) that was created to promote, foster and assist in the growth and the development of the Matawan Football program and its student-athletes. Any donation of $125 or more will receive a free brick to place within our Alumni Park. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Click the link below to get to our Fundraising page where you can order your Husky Brick today!

On behalf of all Huskies, it has been my pleasure to represent you as the President of the Matawan Football Alumni Foundation.  Our program has a rich history of successes on the field and, now, through this excellent foundation, we will share our off-field successes.  It is my mission to expand our reach to all football alumni, to make our foundation a professional resource for all Huskies, and to honor all those who made this program the great program it is.  Please spread the word with us and encourage all our fellow Huskies to become foundation members.

Respectfully Yours,

Christian Dapolito

Matawan Football Alumni Foundation

The mission of the Matawan Football Alumni Foundation is to promote, foster and assist in the growth and development of the Matawan Football program and it's student athletes. This group is open to all former Matawan Football Players, as well as current and former Coaches. 

James C. Dwyer Huskie Alumni Park was dedicated to all past, present and future Matawan Huskies. James Dwyer was an outstanding member of our community and his family has a long and storied history in Matawan Football. Engraved bricks are available to purchase that will serve to honor your legacy in Matawan Athletics History. Bricks can be purchased by any and all student-athletes and proceeds assist with the Matawan Football Alumni scholarship fund. Please visit our Fundraising section to order your brick today!

The Matawan Football Alumni Foundation is proud to announce that we are beginning to offer Alumni Polo Shirts. We have two different styles to choose from: "Matawan Alumni" embroidered on a M logo or "Matawan Football Alumni" embroidered on a M logo. Please visit our Fundraising section to order!