Below is an excerpt from The News-Herald's article naming Wildcats Coach Larry Pinto the "Coach of the Year."
Pictured, Coach Pinto receives a plaque from The News-Herald's Sports Writer John Kampf.
The full article will be printed in Thursday's (Nov. 20th) edition.
Congratulations Coach Pinto and our Wildcats, Your Mayfield Family is proud of you!
Aside from the Tony Fisher Award, the News-Herald’s coach of the year was also presented.
From The News-Herald
This year’s recipient is Mayfield coach Larry Pinto (video).
Pinto’s team started the season 0-1, but has run off 12 wins in a row. The Wildcats (12-1) will play Nordonia this weekend in a Division II state semifinal at Stewart Field in Solon.
Other finalists for the coach of the year award were Mentor’s Steve Trivisonno and Kirtland’s Tiger LaVerde.
“To be named as a finalist along with Coach Triv and Tiger, who is a two-time state champion and on his way to a third, is very humbling,” Pinto said. “I’m truly honored.”
The Tony Fisher Award winner and the coach of the year winner will be featured further on Thanksgiving when The News-Herald presents its annual all-star football team.