Noah White leads Hand football team after saving father's life
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Noah White, a junior at Daniel Hand High School, prepares to lead his football team onto Strong Field after recently saving his father's life using CPR. Coach Erik Becker praised White's dedication to the team, emphasizing the importance of heart and connection. White’s father, John, experienced a heart attack at home, prompting Noah to act decisively to revive him. The team will honor coach Mike Ciotti, who is battling cancer, during the upcoming game against the Cheshire Rams this Friday night.
- •Noah White saved his father from a heart attack at home.
- •White leads Daniel Hand football as they face Cheshire Rams.
- •Coach Erik Becker emphasizes heart and commitment within the team.
- •The team will honor Mike Ciotti at the game this Friday night.
- •Mike Ciotti is returning to coach despite battling Stage 4 cancer.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — After saving his father, this Connecticut teen found support from his football family
"White leaned on his CPR training to save his father. He now leans on Hand football as his coach did as a teen.
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