Boy’s hoop team celebrates their season

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CAPTAINS OLD and new, from left to right: John Lamas, John Arens, Tyler Garipay (incoming) Jack Casey (incoming) Leo Kleinbum (incoming) Connor Smith (incoming) and Owen Mujalli. (courtesy photo)

 

 

MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s basketball team recently gathered to celebrate their season at their year-end banquet held at Bellevue Country Club.

The evening was a chance for the team to honor their outgoing seniors, distribute awards and name new captains.

Leading the team as captains in 2026 will be Tyler Garipay, Leo Kleinbum, Jack Casey and Connor Smith.

Also honored was longtime team manager James Kavanaugh, “The President,” who was gifted with an appreciation award signed by the team.

 

JAMES “THE President” Cavanaugh has been a key member of the MHS boy’s hoop management staff. (courtesy photo)

 

Boys Basketball Banquet award winners:

Freshman team

MVP: Ryan Turner

Most Improved: Jonathan Rosa

Coaches Award:  Colin Migliorelli

JV team

MVP: Nate Crooms

Most Improved: Chris Repici

Coaches Award: Jay Dennison

Varsity team

Top Scorer: John Arens

MVP: John Arens

Most Improved: Divine Agbonghagbonse

6th Player Award: Jack Casey

Heart Award: Jacob Canlas

Floor General/Unsung Hero: Owen Mujalli

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