By KEN HAMWEY

Staff Sports Writer

Three players, one coach, and two teams will be inducted into the Millis Athletics Hall of Fame on Sat., April 13, at the Franklin Elks Club.  Cocktail hour will be at 6 p.m. and the dinner and ceremony will follow at 7 p.m.  

The 2024 inductees include Bill Lagos (Class of 1981, baseball and football); Brian Egy (Class of 2000, football, basketball and track); and Dan Coleman (Class of 2005 (soccer, basketball, and volleyball where he was captain of the 2002 state championship team).

Aram Karoghlanian (Class of 1932) will be inducted posthumously as a coach/contributor. He was a long-time tennis coach who also directed the youth tennis programs in Millis.

The teams up for induction are the 1994 football squad and the 2009 girls’ soccer team.

The football team won the Division 6B Super Bowl. Dave Sperandio was the coach and the captains were Brian Kraby, Mike Levy, and Brandon Davidson. Before winning the Super Bowl, the Mohawks’ 1993 team went 1-9. The 1994 season was Sperandio’s first year as Millis High’s varsity football coach. 

The girls’ soccer team was led by coach Denis Cutler and the captains were Molly Breen, Olivia Zitoli, and Amanda White.

“The Millis Athletics Hall of Fame is excited to celebrate and honor this decorated class of inductees,’’ said Dyann Rice, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee. “As with our previous classes, the contributions and accomplishments of the inductees reflect the pride and dedication that is the foundation of Millis athletics. A unique connection within the 2024 class is that all inductees, including coach Karoghlanian, are Millis High School graduates.

“Our honored individuals and teams span six decades. It is such a delight to listen to the inspiring stories and cherished memories of past athletes, coaches, and those who have contributed to the greatness of Millis athletics.  Their words exude pride, the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and what it means to be a high school athlete.  It is an honor to be a part of this committee and celebrate the greatness of our small town.’’ 

Tickets will cost $50 and can be purchased either through Venmo (@Millis-AthleticsHOF) or by check. Write checks to Millis Athletics Hall of Fame and mail them to 155 Plain St., Millis, MA 02054. If paying by Venmo, put name and number of tickets in the comment line. Tickets will not be mailed but will be held at the door. 

Here’s a detailed look at the inductees: 

Dan Coleman, Class of 2005

Earned 12 varsity letters (soccer, basketball, and volleyball)

Soccer

4-year varsity player — goalkeeper; 2-year varsity captain; Tri-Valley League All-Star 2003, 2004; Eastern Massachusetts All-Star Team 2004.

Basketball

2-year varsity player at guard; captain senior year; TVL All-Star  senior year.

Volleyball

6-year varsity player (outside hitter); 3-year varsity captain; Boys Volleyball Division 1 State Championship Team 2003; Boys Volleyball Division 1 State Championship Team (Finalist 2004, 2005); Boston Globe All-Scholastic 2004, 2005; Boston Herald All-Scholastic 2004, 2005.

Bill Lagos, Class of 1981

Earned 10 varsity letters (football 2, hockey 5, and baseball 3)

Football

Kicker, punter, defensive end, tight end; Mass. State Division 4 1980 Super Bowl Champions; 

Millis High Best Defensive Lineman Award 1980; Milford Daily News All-Star 1979, 1980; Tri Valley League All-Star 1980; Boston Globe All-Star 1980; Mass. Division 4 All-Star 1980.

Baseball

Catcher; Millis High MVP 1980, 1981; Tri Valley League All-Star 1979, 1980, 1981; Tri Valley League MVP 1981; Milford Daily News All-Star 1979, 1980, 1981; Eastern Mass. All-Star 1981

Brian Egy, Class of 2000

Earned 10 Varsity letters (football, basketball, and track)

Football

1999 Division 5 State Super Bowl Champions; varsity quarterback/safety; 3-year starter; Tri-Captain, senior year; TVL All-Star, senior year; team MVP, senior year; single season record for interceptions (8); overall record for interceptions at MHS (20).

Basketball

3-year varsity starter; guard/forward; team captain, senior; TVL All-Star, senior year; TVL most valuable player, senior year.

Track & Field

4-year varsity athlete; team captain, junior, senior; competed in long jump, hurdles; team MVP junior, senior; TVL All-Star, junior, senior; TVL long jump champion; Millis High record in long jump (22’2”); All-State long jump; All-New England long jump. 

2009 Girls Soccer Team 

Division 3 State Champions

South Sectional Division 3 Champions

Season Record: 16-2-6

Head coach:  Denis Cutler; assistant coach: Andy Zitoli; captains:  Molly Breen, Olivia Zitoli, Amanda White; first girls soccer team in school history to be state champions; first team  TVL All-Stars: Molly Breen, Amanda Vecchi, Olivia Zitoli; Olivia Zitoli named TVL MVP and Division 3 MVP.

Division 3 South Playoffs

Millis 3, Hanover 1; Millis 3, Rockland 0; Millis 3, Norwell 0

Division 3 South Championship

Millis 2, West Bridgewater 1

Division 3 State Semifinals

Millis 1, Georgetown 0

Division 3 State Championship

Millis 2, Gateway 0

Team Members 

Molly Breen, Khushbu Desai, Samantha Hilton, Ashley Page, Marissa Volpicelli, Madison Brosler, Candace Devens, Maddie Matthies, Marisa Parand, Amanda White, Caroline Collins, Ashley Fucci, Sarah McAuliffe, Amanda Vecchi, Allyssa Wong, Danielle Cullen, Jennifer Gasbarro, Samantha O’Neil, Emily Vecchi, Jillian Zitoli, Olivia Zitoli.

1994 Football Team 

Division 6B Super Bowl Champions

Millis 28, Trinity Catholic 6

Head coach:  David Sperandio; assistant coaches: John Becker, Tom Duffy, Christo Lagos, Paul Shuker; captains: Brandon Davidson, Brian Kraby, Mike Levy.

Season Record 10-1

TVL Record 7-1

Millis 6, Hamilton-Wenham 0; Millis 35, Martha’s Vineyard 0; Millis 21, Ashland 6; Millis 24, Medfield 6; Westwood 28, Millis 0; Millis 47, Dover-Sherborn 6; Millis 32, Bellingham 13; Millis 22, Hopkinton 12; Millis 35, Holliston 0; Millis 22, Medway 6.

Team Members

Chris Angel, Brandon Davidson, Sean Mansfield, William Reid, Chris Bell, Ryan Davidson, PJ McMahon, Matt Rezzuti, Dale Bickford, Bret Earnest, Nick Meleski, Chris Rice, Chris Carlson, Mark Godlewski, Andy Morse, Owen Roberts, Erik Carlson, Jon Harrington, Chris Noyes, Stephen Roberts, Mark Caulfield, Brian Kraby, Gus Palaza, Rick Rouse, Robert Conrad, Mike Levy, Jonathan Pappas, Joe Santillo, Adam Coppola, Dan Lynch, Jarrett Perry, William Schultz, Mike Corbett, Andrew Macaione, Michael Pitner, Bryon Tingley, Chuck Cotton, Mike Maloney, Scott Powers, John Ward, Evan Wright.

Aram Karoghlanian

A legendary tennis coach at Millis High, Aram Karoghlanian started the boys program in 1969 and for 27 years he directed the team. His 1978 squad won the Tri Valley League championship and in 1992 he earned his 200th coaching victory. He retired from coaching  in 1996

As a contributor, Karoghlanian conducted tennis clinics and coached Millis youth for 40 years, starting in 1959. The town of Millis named its tennis courts in his honor in 1976 and he was recognized and honored by the  Massachusetts State Senate upon his retirement in 1996. He was a member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and the U.S. Tennis Registry. Karoghlanian also was the head tennis pro at Glen Ellen Country Club.