NORTH HAVEN — The North Haven spring football game has steadily evolved into a town-wide event.

Less than 10 years removed from not having a spring game due to low numbers, this year’s intra-squad scrimmage will mark the second straight year the contest will raise money for a local charity.

Incoming senior Matt Marcarelli recommended that proceeds this year be donated to Benhaven, a not-for-profit agency that serves people with autism. Marcarelli volunteers as a tutor at the program.

“It’s a great program for a good cause,” said Marcarelli, a two-way lineman. “I thought they would be a great program to be a recipient of our donations. Benhaven allows these people to have better lives, and to grow and develop as people.”


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