HONORING SONNY. During pre-game ceremonies honoring local military personnel, the Pioneers presented a framed camouflage jersey No. 55 to the family of Benjamin “Sonny” Tropeano, 10, a Lynnfield Youth Football player who tragically passed away suddenly in July. From left, Sonny's brothers, Nick and Tony Tropeano (holding frame), both former LHS players; Pioneer captain Spencer Balian (76), head coach Neal Weidman, and captain Cam DeGeorge. (Tom Condardo Photo)

HONORING SONNY. During pre-game ceremonies honoring local military personnel, the Pioneers presented a framed camouflage jersey No. 55 to the family of Benjamin “Sonny” Tropeano, 10, a Lynnfield Youth Football player who tragically passed away suddenly in July. From left, Sonny’s brothers, Nick and Tony Tropeano (holding frame), both former LHS players; Pioneer captain Spencer Balian (76), head coach Neal Weidman, and captain Cam DeGeorge. (Tom Condardo Photo)

Published in the October 21, 2015 edition

For coverage of the game honoring both the town’s military members and the memory of youth football player Benjamin “Sonny” Tropeano, click here.