Hand and Cheshire football teams honor coach Mike Ciotti
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Hand and Cheshire football teams will unite to honor assistant coach Mike Ciotti during their game on Friday night at the Surf Club in Madison. Ciotti, who is battling cancer, has a long history with both programs, having played for Hand and coached at Cheshire. The ceremony will include Ciotti participating in the coin toss and a halftime gathering at midfield with both teams. Coaches from both sides emphasize the significance of this event beyond the rivalry, focusing on support for Ciotti and his family.
- •Game takes place on Friday night at Surf Club in Madison.
- •Ceremony includes Ciotti participating in the coin toss.
- •Both teams will gather at midfield at halftime.
- •Ciotti has coached Cheshire despite battling Stage 4 cancer.
- •Event focuses on honoring Ciotti's contributions to both programs.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hand, Cheshire football teams unite to honor coach Mike Ciotti in cancer battle
"Hand and Cheshire will put rivalry aside to honor coach Mike Ciotti as he continues his battle with cancer.
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