With a new coach John Marinelli at the helm, Greenwich High School’s football team made their season debut last Friday, bringing home a win against Trinity 42 to 38. This Saturday, the Cardinals’ first home football game resulted in a loss to the Darien Blue Wave, 51-28, but the spirit was undeniable.
Between the Varisty Cheerleaders and the relentless Cardinal Crazies, and the Pep Band, enthusiasm was everywhere.
This year, the cheerleaders are coached by Carmelina Castiglione, Shannon Donlon, and Danielle Carrizzo. The four captains are Estella Perrone, Victoria Sobeski, Courtney Nastahowski and Dakota Hirsch.
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GHS Varsity Cheerleaders toss footballs out to the stands, Sat., 26, 2015.Credit: Leslie Yager

GHS Varsity Cheerleaders ready to get started, Sept. 26, 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager

After MaryAnn Catalano retired last spring, the cheerleaders are now coached by Danielle Carrizzo, Shannon Donlon,and Carmelina Castiglione. Credit: Leslie Yager

Greenwich High School took on the Darien Blue Wave at Cardinal Stadium, Sat., Sept. 26, 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager

Greenwich High School varsity cheerleaders get the crowd going at Cardinal Stadium, Sept. 26, 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager

Cardinal Crazies turned out in force on Sat. Sept. 26 for the match up against Darien Blue Wave football. Credit: Leslie Yager

The GHS marching band, renamed The Pep Band, under the direction of Erik Gundel, march in step to the game, Sept. 26, 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager

Coach Marinelli consults his players, Sept. 26, 2015.

Coach Marinelli consults his players. Credit: Leslie Yager

Greenwich High School Varsity Cheerleaders performed at half time, Sept. 26, 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager

Cardinal Crazies could hardly control themselves. Credit: Leslie Yager

Diane Fox had some help shooting t-shirts into the crowded bleachers. Credit Leslie Yager

Diane Fox had some help shooting t-shirts into the stands. Credit: Leslie Yager

Cardinal Crazies brought life to the stands at Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager

Raffle ticket sale for 50-50 fundraiser. Credit: Leslie Yager

GHS Varsity Cheerleaders, Sept. 26, 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager

GHS varsity cheerleaders. Credit: Leslie Yager
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