Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D-Merrick) celebrated the achievements of Freeport’s young athletes during the Freeport Red Ravens Awards Banquet for football and cheerleading on Sunday, February 10 at the Coral House. During the ceremony, Koslow presented Nassau County Legislature citations to outstanding athletes and coaches from the Red Ravens’ teams of 9- and 10-year-olds and 11- and 12-year-olds. Koslow and Freeport Public Schools Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom received plaques from the organization in recognition of their support for the Red Ravens.
The mission of the Freeport Red Ravens Sports & Academic Club Inc. is to encourage youth to strive for excellence in athletics and academics. The organization serves youth in the communities of Freeport, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Baldwin, Oceanside, Long Beach, Merrick, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, and Hempstead.
“As a youth baseball coach myself, I see firsthand how vital sports leagues like the Red Ravens can be in the social, emotional and academic development of our youth,” Legislator Koslow said. “I’m proud to support the Red Ravens in all they do and congratulate Scott Richardson and all of his young athletes and coaches for their accomplishments during a very impressive season!”