(l-r) Princeton Special Sports Trustee and Jack's dad John Rutledge, Eric Llanos, Nancy Llanos, and Rich Llanos. — (l-r) Princeton Special Sports Trustee and Jack’s dad John Rutledge, Eric Llanos, Nancy Llanos, and Rich Llanos.

Eric Llanos of Somerset and Ben Brosowsky of West Windsor were awarded the 2015 Jack Rutledge Cup at the Princeton Special Sports annual baseball barbecue on June 21. The cup is awarded once a year to the player who demonstrates the exceptional determination and sportsmanship exemplified by Princeton Special Sports player Jack Rutledge, who lost his battle with leukemia in 2008. Princeton Special Sports provides youth sports and social programs for kids and adults with special needs.

Princeton Special Sports buddies Jake Caddeau, Kennedy Corrado, and Barbara Kaminska were elevated to junior coach status in recognition of their extraordinary dedication and service to Princeton Special Sports and its participants.

(l-r) Current Junior Coaches Matt Calderone and Jack Goodman, newly appointed Junior Coach Kennedy Corrado, and current Junior Coach Ricky Stella.

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