Platt Panther Football

10/16/2026

We are extremely proud of our guys' competing and coaching at the college level. Each of them bring something unique to the college or university they are at. We wish them continued success this season and beyond.

10/15/2026

Congratulations to our Hometown Heroes! They all embody what it means to be a hero. These individuals serve and sacrifice for the betterment of others. It was an honor to recognize and celebrate these people. Thank you for all that you do and all that you will continue to do for the Meriden Community.
Hometown Heroes
Central Office - Michele Daly
John Barry - Aimee Boisvert
Ben Franklin - Kelly Pryor
Hanover - Jesse Valentin
Israel Putnam - Nate Flis
Edison - Luke Henderson
Lincoln - Ken Butricks
MPS - Dave Sharron
Platt - Juan Martinez
Platt - Jim Siebert
Platt - Bob Angiletta
Platt - Zach Corey
Platt - Iwona Gajecki
Platt - Peggy Borelli
Community - John Garlock
Inspiration/Perseverance - Adam Enoch
Military - Jaelin Highsmith
First Responder & Police Officer - Shelby Saleeba

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

The Jackie Ryan Memorial Scholarship Fund is approaching $50,000! Please support this worthy cause. If you would like to make a donation, please email Coach Tom Ryan at [email protected]. To those of you that have made contributions previously, thank you! The fund will continue to award scholarship monies to the previous two recipients and to the 2027 scholarship winner.

09/26/2026

It was, to say the least, a hard and heartbreaking spring for the Platt football team. Five people with ties to the program, either as an athletic director, booster, trainer or player, died in a span of five weeks.

On Thursday night, the group was honored at Falcon Field in a ceremony prior to Platt's home opener against Amity. Family members were on hand. For the rest of the season, Platt football players will wear an honorary decal on their helmet bearing the initials of the five.

Read more: https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/platt-honors-five-program-members-lost-22441532.php

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

Our helmet stickers arrived just before our game tonight to honor the Panthers who passed away earlier this year 🙏💙
Ray Fortier, James Frederick, Jr., Robert Mastrianni, Paul Dorschied & Ryan David