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Inside:
Division 1B . . . . . . 12
Westboro senior Andrew
Grant master motivator
Division 1C . . . . . . 16
Joe Brigham’s strong
right arm leads South
Division 2A. . . . . 20
Tom Murphy continues
Northbridge QB tradition
Division 2B. . . . . 24
David Prouty’s Grasis
twins are double trouble
Division 3A. . . . . 28
QB Luke Bakanowsky
leads Oakmont
offense
Division 3B. . . . . . 31
FB Cody Savoy key
to ’Gansett power game
Division 3C. . . . . 34
Senior Matt Letourneau
coach on fi eld for Tech
Prep schools . . . 38
Canaan Severin stars
at Worcester Academy
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Football 101 . . . . . . 2
2010 schedule. . . 10
Girls’ Basketball
Player of the Year
Jacqui Brugliera
of Wachusett Regional
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FOOTBALL 101
Welcome,
football fans
We hope you enjoy reading our high school
football preview edition of Hometeam Magazine
as much as we enjoyed producing it.
Hometeam
Media Poll
The Hometeam Central Mass. media football
poll (with last year’s record, final ranking,
first-place votes and total points; points are
tabulated on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis):
Team 2009 Rk. No. 1 Pts.
1. St. John’s 11-2 2 10 100
2. Wachusett 13-0 1 — 76
3. Holy Name 10-3 6 — 62
4. Fitchburg 5-6 NR — 59
5. Auburn 13-0 3 — 58
6. Northbridge 10-3 9 — 57
7. David Prouty 13-0 4 — 40
8. Shrewsbury 5-7 NR — 31
9. Clinton 12-1 7 — 17
10. SPM 7-4 10 — 16
Also receiving votes: (with last year’s record,
points): Nashoba (5-7, 15), Leominster (5-7,
10), Narragansett (8-5, 3), Marlboro (12-1, 3),
Southbridge (8-4, 2), Oakmont (12-1, 1).
Poll voters: Ross Edwards, Sentinel & Enterprise;
Tom Flanagan, T&G; Chad Garner, T&G;
Craig Holt, T&G; Andy Lacombe, WCTR-TV 3;
Tim Peterson, Tantasqua Town Common;
Kevin Shea, WCTR-TV 3; Tom Trainque, The
Gardner News; Andy Vogt, MetroWest Daily
News; and Jim Wilson, T&G.
At the head of the class
Active football coaches with the most career victories in Central Mass.:
Coach Schools (Seasons) W L T
Ken LaChapelle Northbridge (1976-2009) 277 87 6
John Dubzinski Fitchburg (1980-84), Leominster (1986-2009) 210 98 5
Walt Dubzinski Jr. Lunenburg (1977-85), Gardner (1986-2009) 208 138 4
Al Dhembe Bay Path (1976-81, 1988-2009) 190 105 7
Ray Cosenza St. Bernard’s (1984-88), Fitchburg (1989-2009) 181 105 1
Dave LaRoche Oakmont (1977-96, 2005-09) 176 86 4
Ken Tucker Nashoba (1983-2001, 2007-09) 144 91 1
Sandy Ruggles Murdock (1978-80), N. Middlesex (1981-95, 2008-09) 132 74 4
Ron Silvestri Worcester Tech (1992-2009) 100 90 0
Jeff Cormier Auburn (1999-2009) 90 39 0
*Totals only include wins at Central Mass. schools
What have you
done for me lately
Teams with the best records over the past
five seasons, including postseason games:
Team Record Pct.
1. Auburn 53-8 0.869
2. Holy Name 48-11 0.814
3. Assabet Valley 44-15 0.746
4. St. John’s 44-15 0.746
5. Narragansett 43-15 0.741
6. Shepherd Hill 42-15 0.737
7. Oakmont 42-16 0.724
8. Westboro 24-32 0.667
9. Northbridge 39-21 0.65
10. Marlboro 37-20 0.649
*Groton-Dunstable is 17-7 (.708) in two years.
Sept. 9 Millbury at Northbridge, 7
Sept. 11 Holy Name at St. John’s, 7
Sept. 16 Westboro at Shrewsbury, 8
Sept. 18 Grafton at Auburn, 7
TV games
Streak within reach
Auburn begins the season on a 24-game winning streak. The
unofficial Central Mass. record is 25, shared by five teams. The record
is unofficial because records from the early 20th century are incomplete.
Teams that share the record:
Team Dates Coach
Northbridge 2001-03 Ken LaChapelle
Clinton 2000-02 Archie Cataldi
SPM 1992-95 Owen Kilcoyne
N. Middlesex 1988-90 Sandy Ruggles
Marlboro 1956-59 Ray Norden, Frank Kronoff
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Nashoba QB Will Hurley
Threw for 1,296 yards and 11 touchdowns
last year and he returns one of his favorite
targets, Conor Wyand, who was named to the
Division 1B all-star team last year.
Gardner QB Steve Guercio
Not your typical run-first Wildcats quarterback,
he has already taken his place in the
Gardner record books with 1,273 passing
yards last year and 1,492 for his career.
Sept. 25 Tantasqua at David Prouty, 7
Oct. 9 Burncoat at North 7
Oct. 16 Bartlett at Leicester, 7
*All games on WCTR-TV 3
Millbury RB Brandon Richard
This workhorse is starting his third season
in the Woolies’ backfield after rushing for 579
yards as a sophomore and 1,286 as a junior.
Expect the trend to continue.
Grafton RB Obi Melinfonwu
Has emerged as one of the best two-way
players in Central Mass. after rushing for
1,072 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore
in Grafton’s double-wing offense.
Nipmuc WR Chris Reifarth
Not too many people outside Mendon have
heard of Reifarth, but that should change this
year. The Warriors also have Derek Moore, so
Reifarth should see single coverage.
Speaking of milestones
Central Mass. coaches approaching career milestones:
Coach School Milestone
Al Dhembe Bay Path 10 wins to reach 200
Ken Tucker Nashoba 6 wins to reach 150
Mark Ellis Westboro 1 win to reach 50
Jeff Cormier Auburn 10 wins to reach 100
Jamie Lamoureaux Ayer 1 win to reach 100
John Beary Narragansett 4 wins to reach 50
Rob McCann Assabet 1win to reach 50
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Division 1A
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St. John’s senior wide receiver Richard Rodgers makes one-handed catches look routine.
Before he takes his skills
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has unfinished business at SJ
By Jennifer Toland
SHREWSBURY — Richard Rodgers
was about 12 years old when he
caught his first pass from a Division 1
college quarterback. He’d have a blast
running routes and hauling in throws
after New Mexico State practices. He
was around the same age when he
started sitting in on team meetings
and film sessions.
Rodgers, St. John’s superstar senior
wide receiver/defensive end/placekicker/punter (“He
can play any position on the field,” Pioneers coach
John Andreoli said), pretty much grew up on the football
field. His dad, Richard, is currently the defensive
coordinator at Holy Cross and before that was on the
staffs at New Mexico State, Portland State and San Jose
State.
“My dad has had a huge influence on me, and ever
since I was little, I’ve been around the players and
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coaches,” Rodgers said.
“Being around Division 1
athletes, you really start to
think, ‘Oh, can I play at this
level Can I get this big and
this strong and this fast’”
The answer would seem
to be a resounding yes. The
6-foot-4, 235-pound Rodgers,
one of the best athletes Central
Mass. has seen in a
while, fielded calls and offers
from a number of bigtime
programs before deciding
on Cal last weekend.
Oregon, Notre Dame and
Boston College were also in
his final four.
Cal is his dad’s alma
mater, and Rodgers had the
chance to spend some time
around the campus this
summer while visiting his
mom, Mindy, who lives on
the West Coast.
Rodgers, a basketball
standout as well, had 49
catches for 722 yards and 17
touchdowns last season
while helping lead St.
John’s to the Division 1A
Super Bowl title. He also
had 24 tackles and four
interceptions playing
safety. Andreoli has moved
Rodgers to defensive end
this season.
Marlboro held Rodgers to
one reception for 10 yards in
last year’s Super Bowl, but
‘ I’m trying to
get faster and
stronger. Right
now, I would be a
tight end (in
college), but if I
can improve over
this season and
next summer,
I’d like to
‚ play receiver.
RICHARD RODGERS
ST. JOHN’S RECEIVER
he was a menace on defense
and special teams, recovering
two fumbles, one which
he returned for a TD, blocking
a punt and connecting
on three PATs in the Pioneers’
21-10 win.
“He uses his athleticism
and his instincts, and he’s a
playmaker,” Andreoli said.
“When you need to have a
play made, he makes it.”
Late in a game last season,
the Pioneers were in their
2-minute offense, and
Andreoli pulled Rodgers
aside. “I said, ‘If we get the
ball to the 20-yard line, can
you make the field goal’ ”
Andreoli recalled. “He
looked me dead in the eye
and said, ‘Absolutely.’ He
just has that quiet confidence.”
Rodgers would like to play
receiver at the next level.
His size and catching ability
are certainly assets. He took
part in a number of camps
over the summer and
trained with Holy Cross
strength and conditioning
coach Jeff Oliver.
“I’m trying to get faster
and stronger,” Rodgers said.
“Right now, I would be a
tight end (in college), but if I
can improve over this season
and next summer, I’d
like to play receiver.”
Rodgers moved to Worcester
six years ago after previously
living in California,
Oregon and New Mexico. He
also played baseball as a
kid. Rodgers, a member of
St. John’s varsity basketball
team since he was a freshman,
led the Pioneers to the
Division 1 state championship
in 2009 and helped
them get back to the state
final last season. Rodgers
joined the football team
when he was a sophomore.
“Even as a sophomore, he
had the stature,” Andreoli
said. “He runs a 4.6 40, has
one of the highest vertical
jumps. Physically he’s
always been one of those
kids you could project out as
being a Division 1 football
player if that’s what he
wanted to do.”
The University of Maryland
offered Rodgers a full
scholarship before his junior
year.
St. John’s, as usual, is
expected to be among the
top teams this season. The
Pioneers open Sept. 11
against Holy Name.
“It’s a pretty exciting
time,” he said. “I try to focus
as much as I can on football
and school. I’m pretty
excited for this decision and
everything after that.”
Division 1A
Senior running back Ryan Wales is a two-year starter in the Tomahawks’ backfield.
Algonquin Tomahawks
Home field: Dick Walsh Field. Grass field,
79 Bartlett St., Northboro.
Brain trust: Coach: Bill Long (third season,
5-17 career). Assistants: Rick Cincotta,
John McAuliff, Kyle Meath, Dan Bacon,
John Mazzola, Alex Duplessis, Eric Dickson.
Returning starters: 10 (6 offense, 4
defense).
Captains: Sr. QB Kyle McGinnity, Sr. G
George Ocnos, Sr. RB Ryan Wales.
Top players: Jr. C Zach Meath, Sr. WR
Mike Fucci, Jr. RB Tim Hanlon, Sr. OLB
Ryan Sullivan, Sr. OLB Shane Sullivan, Sr.
WR/DB Mike Popienicuk, Jr. OL/LB Kyle
Vaccaro, Jr. OL/DL Mike Shulman, Sr. OL
Mike Dowd.
Out with the old: The Tomahawks did not
graduate any Division 1A all-stars, but did
say goodbye to WR Adam Scopetski (182
receiving yards) and leading tackler Eric
Taggart (50 tackles).
In with the new: Jr. OL/LB Kyle Vaccaro,
So. WR/LB Galen Garris, So. QB/OLB Mike
Halloran, So. OL/DL Bob Campbell, So. RB
Zhavon Copeland, So. OL/DL Ben Mountain.
When the Tomahawks have the ball: Spread
offense. ... Scored just 116 points last year.
… McGinnity is a two-year captain under
center. … Fucci missed most of last season
with an injury, and his return is a welcome
one for the receiving corps. … Wales is a
two-year starter in the backfield.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defensive
alignment. … Allowed 331 points last
year. … Ryan Sullivan (6-0, 160) and Shane
Sullivan (5-9, 150) should shore up the
outside linebacking spots. … Popieniuck
will help out in the secondary.
In the trenches: Ocnos is a three-year
starter at guard and should anchor this unit.
2009: 1-10 (0-5 Division 1A)
By Jim Wilson
… Meath returns at center. … Mountain
(6-2, 220) certainly looks like he lives up to
his name. He joins with the 6-foot,
250-pound Dowd on the line.
One to watch: McGinnity will go a long way
toward helping the Tomahawks rebuild. A
Division 1A all-star last year, McGinnity
carried the bulk of the Algonquin offense by
throwing for 526 yards and rushing for a
team-high 671 yards.
What you should know: Long has been
pleased with what he has seen from the
rebuilding Tomahawks in the weight room
during the offseason.
Schedule:
Sept. 11.................St. Peter-Marian, 7
Sept. 18 ......................at Marlboro, 7
Sept. 24.........................at Milford, 7
Oct. 1...............................Gardner, 7
Oct. 8..........................Leominster, 7
Oct. 15....................at Shrewsbury, 7
Oct. 22 .....................at Wachusett, 7
Oct. 29............................at South, 7
Nov. 5............................Fitchburg, 7
Nov. 12 .........................St. John’s, 7
Nov. 25 ....................at Westboro, 10
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Key game: Sept. 11 vs. St. Peter-Marian.
This will be a good test to see just how well
Long’s plan to rebuild the Tomahawks is
progressing.
2009 results:
St. Peter-Marian 13 ..........Algonquin 7
Marlboro 37....................Algonquin 7
Milford 21 .....................Algonquin 14
Gardner 36 .....................Algonquin 0
Leominster 26.................Algonquin 0
Shrewsbury 31................Algonquin 7
Wachusett 55................Algonquin 21
Algonquin 35........................South 9
Fitchburg 34..................Algonquin 12
St. John’s 48 ..................Algonquin 6
Westboro 21...................Algonquin 7
Jim’s take: The Tomahawks have a good
plan in place, and Long is the guy to get
them to the next level. Hopefully, a few
more wins this year will get the numbers up
in the program, and Algonquin will be back
in the postseason mix sooner rather than
later.
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RICK CINCLAIR
Fitchburg senior running back Tyrie Osby runs around Leominster’s Jared Wilbon
during last year’s Thanksgiving game.
Fitchburg Red Raiders
Home field: Crocker Field. Grass field, 25 Circle St.,
Fitchburg.
Brain trust: Coach: Ray Cosenza (22nd season,
152-84-1 career). Assistants: Paul DiGeronimo, Dan
Walker, Tom Gammel, Dan Roy, Tom Whatley, Nick
McNamara, Dan Ortiz.
Returning starters: 12 (6 offense, 6 defense).
Top players: Sr. RB Tyrie Osby, Sr. QB Kyle Phillips,
Sr. WR D.J. Wilson, Jr. TE Eric Comeau, Jr. WR/S
Quinton Perkins, Jr. RB/DB Mike Reardon, Jr. T/DE
Tyler Robar, Jr. G/LB Eric Myles, Sr. RB/SS Steph-
’fon Teague, Sr. RB/DB Jeff Duenas, Sr. FB/LB
Wesley Colon, Sr. T/DT Nate Dauphinais, Sr. C/DT
Mike McNamara, Sr. G/DT Tramayne Teague.
Out with the old: The Red Raiders graduated two of
their four Division 1A all-stars in RB Byron Teague
and DE Jamison DiGeronimo.
In with the new: Jr. T/DT Jeff Fanelli, Jr. C/DT Dylan
DiGeronimo, Jr. G/NG Anthony Dellogono, Jr.
WR/DB Deshawn Figueroa, Sr. T/DT Sha’Keale
Johnson, Jr. RB/DB Ricky Matta, Jr. WR/S Toni
Onikeku, So. WR/DB Berny Platel, Jr. G/NG Sebastian
Dalmaud, So. G/NG Tommy Duong, Sr. QB/DB
Josue Desir, Sr. T/DT Brendon Carignan, Jr. FB/LB
Jose Cabrera.
When the Red Raiders have the ball: Spread offense. …
Scored 163 points last year. … Phillips is back for his
third season under center. … Phillips will have some
good targets in Wilson and Comeau. … Perkins had a
tremendous freshman season and returns to Fitchburg
after sitting out last year. He could provide the
Red Raiders with that game-breaking offensive force
they lacked last year. … Osby will get most of the
carries, but Reardon will step in when needed.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defense. …
Allowed 199 points last year … Osby returns at
outside linebacker after making the Division 1A
all-star team there last year. … Myles was named to
the Division 1A all-star team as a sophomore
linebacker. … Robar and Colon return at linebacker.
… Teague and Duenas will provide a foundation for a
solid defensive backfield. … Robar returns at defensive
end.
In the trenches: Fitchburg returns a solid line,
including Dauphinais at tackle, Tramayne Teague at
guard and McNamara at center. … Comeau is also
one of the better blocking tight ends.
One to watch: Phillips has been running the Fitchburg
offense for a while and could be ready for a big
season. The senior has plenty of weapons with
Wilson and Comeau back as well as the X-factor in
2999: 5-6 (1-4 Division 1A)
By Jim Wilson
Perkins, who looked like a star for Fitchburg in 2008.
Behind enemy lines: “They always have a great line
and this year they have some great receivers,” a rival
coach said. “They might be the fastest team out
there. You can never count them out.”
The quote: “Division should be very strong with
Wachusett and St. John’s to defend their Super Bowl
championships,” Cosenza said. “I feel the league has
great balance, and each and every week you have to
be ready to play. We are looking forward to another
exciting, challenging year.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10.......................................Nashoba, 7
Sept. 17 ............................North Middlesex, 7
Sept. 25.........................at St. Peter-Marian, 1
Oct. 1.........................................St. John’s, 7
Oct. 8......................................at Brockton, 7
Oct. 15 ....................................at Burncoat, 7
Oct. 22....................................Shrewsbury, 7
Oct. 29......................................Wachusett, 7
Nov. 5....................................at Algonquin, 7
Nov. 12 .....................................at Gardner, 7
Nov. 25...............................at Leominster, 10
Key game: Oct. 1 vs. St. John’s. Always a big game
for Cosenza — a St. John’s Athletic Hall of Famer —
this game will go a long way to seeing how much
better Fitchburg is from a disappointing 2009
campaign. The Red Raiders were blanked by the
Pioneers last year, so they’re certainly looking for a
little revenge.
2009 results:
Fitchburg 8 ...................................Nashoba 7
Fitchburg 41......................North Middlesex 14
Fitchburg 15........................St. Peter-Marian 6
St. John’s 28................................Fitchburg 0
Brockton 27................................Fitchburg 12
Fitchburg 33 .................................Burncoat 9
Shrewsbury 10..............................Fitchburg 0
Wachusett 41 ...............................Fitchburg 0
Fitchburg 34 ..............................Algonquin 12
Gardner 24 .................................Fitchburg 14
Leominster 21...............................Fitchburg 6
Jim’s take: The Red Raiders play a brutal schedule,
and that’s always tough when you’re trying to steal
wins. Fitchburg has a good number of talented skill
players and their speed is a huge weapon. Look for
them to rebound this year and get back among the
top teams in Division 1.
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DIVISION 1A
Leominster Blue Devils
2009: 5-7 (3-2 Division 1A); Division 1 Playoffs
Home field: Doyle Field. Grass field, 130 Priest St.,
Leominster.
Brain trust: Coach John Dubzinski (30th season
overall, 211-96-6 career, 25th season at LHS,
177-85-2 at LHS). Assistants: Roger Mercier, Pat
Leary, Charlie Raff, Scott Percival, Mark Curley,
Jose Navarro, Brian Williams.
Returning starters: 7 (3 offense, 4 defense).
Top players: Sr. RB Nick Wilford, Sr. OL Lucas
Tocci, Jr. RB Cortez Ludden, Jr. TE Kevin O’Connor,
Sr. OL/DL David Ferguson.
Out with the old: The Blue Devils graduated four
Division 1A all-stars in RB Malik Daniel (1,024
rushing yards), OL Ryan Demar, WR Jared Wilbon
and DB Curtis Ludden (639 rushing yards, 10 TDs).
In with the new: Sr. WR/DB Eli Sanchez, Jr. WR/DB
Kyle Sanders, Sr. QB Kyle Ford, So. QB Garrett
DelleChaie.
When the Blue Devils have the ball: I-formation. …
Scored 186 points last year, fourth-highest in
Division 1A. … Wilford is the only skill player
returning to the Leominster offense. … Ludden
should step in and help out in the backfield after
impressing as a sophomore. … O’Connor will play
tight end. … Sanchez and Sanders (122 receiving
yards) will see time at WR. … The battle for the
quarterback spot has been between Ford and
DelleChaie.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defensive
alignment. … Allowed 212 points last year, thirdhighest
in Division 1A. … O’Connor (45 tackles) and
Ludden will lead a strong defensive backfield for the
Blue Devils. … Ferguson and Tocci will stop the run
on the defensive line.
In the trenches: Ferguson and Tocci return to
anchor the Leominster line.
One to watch: Running backs should be a strength
for the Blue Devils, with Wilford and Ludden moving
into spotlight roles. Both were impressive in limited
action last year — Wilford played solid defense and
rushed for 45 yards against Marlboro, while Ludden
scored a touchdown against Fitchburg on Thanksgiving.
The two will be expected to keep the Blue
Devils competitive this year until the younger
players can develop.
By Jim Wilson
The quote: “Our goal is to improve day to day and
week to week,” Dubzinski said.
Schedule:
Sept. 10.........................................Everett, 7
Sept. 17........................................Doherty, 7
Sept. 25...............................at Holy Name, 1
Oct. 1...............................North Middlesex, 7
Oct. 8....................................at Algonquin, 7
Oct. 15 .................................at Wachusett, 7
Oct. 23..................................at St. John’s, 1
Oct. 29 .......................................Brockton, 7
Nov. 5 ................................at Shrewsbury, 7
Nov. 12 ...................................at Marlboro, 7
Nov. 25 ....................................Fitchburg, 10
Key game: Oct. 15 at Wachusett. Always a tough
matchup for Leominster, the Blue Devils head to
Holden to face the defending Super Bowl champs.
Wachusett knocked Leominster out of the playoffs
last year, and by Week 6, the Blue Devils should be
ready for the rematch.
2009 results:
Everett 14 .................................Leominster 6
Leominster 21...............................Doherty 15
Holy Name 42..........................Leominster 14
Leominster 21 ....................North Middlesex 0
Leominster 26.............................Algonquin 0
Wachusett 39............................Leominster 7
St. John’s 28 ............................Leominster 6
Brockton 13...............................Leominster 9
Leominster 35 ........................Shrewsbury 20
Marlboro 22 ............................Leominster 20
Leominster 21..............................Fitchburg 6
Wachusett 13 ............................Leominster 0
Jim’s take: Leominster lost quite a bit from last
year, but the Blue Devils return talent in Wilford and
Ludden. The running backs and defensive backs
shouldn’t be a concern, and history has shown
Leominster manages to find hulking linemen to put
up front. If the Blue Devils can find the players to
step in and fill the holes, they could be one of those
teams that start contending at the end of the
season and become the team nobody wants to play.
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Leominster senior defensive back Kevin O’Connor flushes Holy Name quarterback
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DIVISION 1A
Shrewsbury Colonials
2009: 5-7 (2-3 Division 1A); Division 1 Playoffs
By Jim Wilson
Home field: Shrewsbury High. Grass field, 64 Holden
St., Shrewsbury.
Brain trust: Coach: Terry Walles (13th season, 77-60
career). Assistants: Ian Butterfield, Matt Porcaro, Lee
Diamantopoulos, Billy Orfalea, Nick Dion, Michael Mastro,
Bob Erickson, Bob Cosenza.
Returning starters: 8 (3 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. RB/DB Alex Paulina, Sr. LB Dominic
Sassone, game captains.
Top players: Sr. TE/LB Ross Fournier, Sr. WR Sean
Dixon, Sr. FB Chris Ferguson, Jr. LB Kristian Jackson,
Jr. DE Billy Theis, Sr. OT/DT Andrew Gatzogiannis, Jr.
G/DE Cody Couture, Sr. QB C.J. Butt, Sr. G/LB Andrew
McShane, Jr. WR/DB Breno Pessanha, Jr. WR Matt
Aiello, Sr. DB Ben Arcabasci, So. G/DE Cameron Kerr.
Out with the old: Graduated two of their three Division
1A all-stars, OL Michael D’Amico and QB/DB Nate
Theodoss. The Colonials also graduated RB Hunter
Beckmann, who finished third in rushing in Central
Mass with 1,337 yards and 12 TDs.
In with the new: So. RB/DB Zach Dionis, So. QB
Michael Coggeshall, Sr. DT Mark Dietrich, Sr. DB
Jerome Jones, Jr. WR Chris Comeau, Jr. RB/DB J.P
Bisceglia, Jr. FB/LB/DB Patrick Theodoss, Jr. FB/DB
Mike Deters, Sr. C Jonathan Evangelou, Sr. T Kevin
Shea, Jr. TE/LB Chad O’Neil, So. G/DT Tyler Clouthier,
So. WR Jay Reynolds, Jr. QB/LB Jared Helenic, So.
TE/DE Anthony Fournier, So. WR/DB Peter Ambrose,
So. FB/LB Seth Colcord, So. G/DT Madison Lewis, So.
WR/LB Alex Murphy.
When the Colonials have the ball: Multiple-I offense. …
RICH DUGAS
Shrewsbury coach Terry Walles walks the
sideline during a game last September.
Scored 203 points last year, third in Division 1A. … The
Colonials should look to Coggeshall to lead the offense
this year, but if he’s still banged up from baseball
season, look for Butt to take the snaps. … Paulina will
get the bulk of the rushing duties after carrying for more
than 200 yards last year. … Ferguson will pave the way
for Paulina at fullback. … Dixon is back at wide receiver
… Fournier returns at TE.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3 defense. …
Allowed 232 points last year, second-most in Division
1A … Jackson emerged as a star at linebacker as a
sophomore… Sassone and Fournier (4 sacks) are also
back at linebacker. … Paulina leads the defensive
backs. … Theis is back at defensive end.
In the trenches: The Colonials will be looking for plenty
of new faces to fill in holes on the offensive line.
Gatzogiannis, Couture and McShane will be in the mix
for spots.
One to watch: Jackson returns at linebacker after
leading the team with 86 tackles and recording five
sacks as a sophomore. Jackson should be even better
as a junior and help the Colonials fill the holes they lost
to graduation.
Behind enemy lines: “They have some talented players,”
a rival coach said. “But it will be interesting if they
can replace all that talent they lost on the offense.”
The quote: “Our goal is to work hard and improve
every day,” Walles said. “Division 1A is very tough as
usual.”
Schedule:
Sept. 9..........................................at Auburn, 7
Sept. 16.........................................Westboro, 6
Sept. 24...........................................Gardner, 7
Oct. 1..........................................at Marlboro, 7
Oct. 9........................................at St. John’s, 2
Oct. 15..........................................Algonquin, 7
Oct. 22.......................................at Fitchburg, 7
Oct. 29...........................................Nashoba, 7
Nov. 5.........................................Leominster, 7
Nov. 12.....................................at Wachusett, 7
Nov. 25....................................at Milford, 10:15
Key game: Sept. 9 at Auburn. The Colonials have no
time to waste before their new faces get tested, as they
open up against the Rockets. Auburn, perennially one
of the top teams in Division 2, loves to hand out losses
to Division 1 teams, and after the Rockets blanked
Shrewsbury in last year’s opener, you can bet the
Colonials will be looking for a little redemption and try
to break Auburn’s 24-game winning streak.
2009 results:
Auburn 17....................................Shrewsbury 0
Westboro 14...............................Shrewsbury 12
Shrewsbury 21.................................Gardner 14
Marlboro 28 ...............................Shrewsbury 13
St. John’s 21 ..............................Shrewsbury 14
Shrewsbury 31................................Algonquin 7
Shrewsbury 10.................................Fitchburg 0
Shrewsbury 21 .................................Nashoba 7
Leominster 35............................Shrewsbury 20
Wachusett 35 .............................Shrewsbury 13
Shrewsbury 34..................................Milford 20
St. John’s 34..............................Shrewsbury 14
Jim’s take: It seems no matter how many players
Shrewsbury graduates, the Colonials always find their
way into the playoff mix. With just three returning
starters on the offense, Walles and his staff has their
work cut out for them this year. If the Colonials can
steal a few wins this year — and avoid a start like last
year’s dreadful 1-4 — they should be playing after
Thanksgiving again.
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2010 Central Mass. schedule
Sept. 9
Millbury at Northbridge, 7
Shrewsbury at Auburn, 7
Wachusett at Doherty, 7
Sept. 10
Shepherd Hill at Groton-Dunstable, 6
Athol at Lee, 7
Clinton at Narragansett, 7
David Prouty at Bartlett, 7
Everett at Leominster, 7
Franklin Tech at Monty Tech, 7
Gardner at St. Bernard’s, 7
Leicester at Quabbin, 7
Littleton at Oakmont, 7
Maynard at Assabet, 7
Murdock at Hudson, 7
Nashoba at Fitchburg, 7
Tantasqua at Southbridge, 7
Westboro at Burncoat, 7
Sept. 11
Ayer at Commerce, 1
Bay Path at North, 1
Grafton at Nipmuc, 1
Holy Name at St. John’s, 1
Marian at Keefe Tech, 1
Pioneer Valley at Oxford, 1
South at Worcester Tech, 1
West Boylston at Uxbridge, 1
Tri-County at Valley Tech, 2
St. Peter-Marian at Algonquin, 7
Sept. 16
Westboro at Shrewsbury, 6
Assabet at Hudson, 7
Holy Name at South, 7
Valley Tech at Littleton, 7
Sept. 17
Bay Path at Ayer, 7
Burncoat at Worcester Tech, 7
Clinton at Nashoba, 7
Doherty at Leominster, 7
Gardner at Shepherd Hill, 7
Grafton at Auburn, 7
Groton-Dunstable at W. Boylston, 7
Lunenburg at Murdock, 7
Milford at Agawam, 7
Millbury at Bartlett, 7
Narragansett at St. Bernard’s, 7
Nipmuc at David Prouty, 7
North at Southbridge, 7
North Middlesex at Fitchburg, 7
Northbridge at Leicester, 7
Oakmont at Tantasqua, 7
Oxford at Quabbin, 7
Pathfinder at Athol, 7
St. Peter-Marian at Wachusett, 7
Keefe Tech at St. Clement, 7
Sept. 18
Monty Tech at Uxbridge, 1
Worcester Academy at Blair, 1:30
Cape Tech at Nashoba Tech, 6
Algonquin at Marlboro, 7
Maynard at Quaboag, 7
Sept. 19
Longmeadow at St. John’s, 1
Narragansett at St. Bernard’s, 7
Sept. 23
Quabbin at North, 7
Sept. 24
Algonquin at Milford, 7
Clinton at Littleton, 7
Gardner at Shrewsbury, 7
Grafton at Southbridge, 7
Hudson at Ayer, 7
Lunenburg at Northbridge, 7
Marlboro at Doherty, 7
Monty Tech at West Boylston, 7
Narragansett at Groton-Dunstable, 7
No. Shore Tech at Nashoba Tech, 7
Oakmont at Murdock, 7
Quaboag at Leicester, 7
St. Bernard’s at Shepherd Hill, 7
Wachusett at North Middlesex, 7
Worcester Tech at Maynard, 7
Sept. 25
Oxford at Bay Path, noon
Bartlett at South, 1
Fitchburg at St. Peter-Marian, 1
Leominster at Holy Name, 1
Marian at Keefe Tech, 1
St. John’s at Westboro, 1
Uxbridge at Nipmuc, 1
Athol at Easthampton, 1:30
Assabet at Valley Tech, 2
Exeter at Worcester Academy, 3:30
Nashoba at Burncoat, 4
Tantasqua at David Prouty, 7
Oct. 1
Auburn at Hudson, 7
Ayer at Oakmont, 7
Bartlett at Quabbin, 7
Burncoat at David Prouty, 7
Clinton at West Boylston, 7
Gardner at Algonquin, 7
Holy Name at Nashoba, 7
Leicester at Tantasqua, 7
Murdock at Monty Tech, 7
Narragnasett at Lunenburg, 7
Nashoba Tech at Assabet, 7
Nipmuc at Northbridge, 7
North Middlesex at Leominster, 7
Quaboag at Mohawk, 7
Shrewsbury at Marlboro, 7
South at Grafton, 7
St. Bernard’s at Groton-Dunstable, 7
St. John’s at Fitchburg, 7
Wachusett at Milford, 7
Westboro at Doherty, 7
Oct. 2
Bay Path at Keefe Tech, 1
Littleton at North, 1
Maynard at Valley Tech, 1
Millbury at Uxbridge, 1
Shepherd Hill at St. Peter-Marian, 1
Southbridge at Oxford, 1:45
Worcester Academy
at Northfield Mount Hermon, 2
Athol at Drury, 2:30
Blue Hills at Worcester Tech, 4
Oct. 8
Athol at Greenfield, 7
Assabet at Littleton, 7
Ayer at Clinton, 7
Bartlett at Shepherd Hill, 7
Fitchburg at Brockton, 7
Gardner at Marlboro, 7
Groton-Dunstable at Tantasqua, 7
Hudson at St. Bernard’s, 7
Leominster at Algonquin, 7
Lunenburg at West Boylston, 7
Maynard at Nashoba Tech, 7
Milford at Doherty, 7
Millbury at David Prouty, 7
Narragansett at Oakmont, 7
Nashoba at Wachusett, 7
Northbridge at Auburn, 7
Oxford at Grafton, 7
South at Watertown, 7
Worcester Tech at Monty Tech, 7
Oct. 9
Valley Tech at Bay Path, noon
Murdock at Keefe Tech, 1
Quabbin at Nipmuc, 1
Shrewsbury at St. John’s, 2
Leicester at Uxbridge, 2:30
St. Thomas More
at Worcester Academy, 3
Southbridge at Quaboag, 3
North at Burncoat, 7
Oct. 15
Nashoba Tech at Keefe Tech, 6
North at Worcester Tech, 4
Algonquin at Shrewsbury, 7
Bay Path at Millbury, 7
David Prouty at Oxford, 7
Fitchburg at Burncoat, 7
Groton-Dunstable at Hudson, 7
Leominster at Wachusett, 7
Littleton at Maynard, 7
Milford at North Middlesex, 7
Murdock at Ayer, 7
Nashoba at Gardner, 7
Nipmuc at Shepherd Hill, 7
Oakmont at Lunenburg, 7
Quabbin at Auburn, 7
Sci-Tech at Athol, 7
St. Bernard’s at Clinton, 7
Tantasqua at Northbridge, 7
Uxbridge at Quaboag, 7
West Boylston at Narragansett, 7
Oct. 16
Marlboro at Westboro, 1
St. Peter-Marian at Holy Name, 1
St. John’s at St. John’s Prep, 1:30
Monty Tech at Assabet, 3
Bartlett at Leicester, 7
Doherty at South, 7
Grafton at Valley Tech, 7
Southbridge at Tyngsboro, 7
Oct. 22
Algonquin at Wachusett, 7
Auburn at Bartlett, 7
Ayer at Lunenburg, 7
Bay Path at Littleton, 7
Burncoat at Northbridge, 7
Clinton at Groton-Dunstable, 7
Frontier at Athol, 7
Grafton at Leicester, 7
Marlboro at Nashoba, 7
Maynard at Narragansett, 7
Murdock at West Boylston, 7
North Middlesex at Gardner, 7
Oakmont at Hudson, 7
Oxford at Uxbridge, 7
Quabbin at Shepherd Hill, 7
Quaboag at David Prouty, 7
Shrewsbury at Fitchburg, 7
Southbridge at Millbury, 7
St. Peter-Marian at Doherty, 7
Valley Tech at Nashoba Tech, 7
Westboro at Milford, 7
Worcester Tech at Assabet, 7
Oct. 23
Holy Name at North, 1
Leominster at St. John’s, 1
Tantasqua at Nipmuc, 1
Choate at Worcester Academy, 3
St. Bernard’s at South, 4
Keefe Tech at Monty Tech, 7
Oct. 29
Nipmuc at Keefe Tech, 6
Algonquin at South, 7
Assabet at Groton-Dunstable, 7
Athol at Turners Fall, 7
Bartlett at Tantasqua, 7
Bay Path at Nashoba Tech, 7
Brockton at Leominster, 7
Dean Tech at Monty Tech, 7
Gardner at Westboro, 7
Grafton at David Prouty, 7
Hudson at Lunenburg, 7
Marlboro at Milford, 7
Millbury at Quaboag, 7
Murdock at Maynard, 7
Narragansett at Littleton, 7
Nashoba at Shrewsbury, 7
Northbridge at Quabbin, 7
Oakmont at Clinton, 7
Oxford at Leicester, 7
Shepherd Hill at Auburn, 7
Uxbridge at Southbridge, 7
Wachusett at Fitchburg, 7
West Boylston at Ayer, 7
Oct. 30
Burncoat at St. Peter-Marian, 1
Doherty at Holy Name, 1
North Middlesex at North, 1
Valley Tech at Worcester Tech, 1
Xaverian at St. John’s, 1
Nov. 5
Ayer at Narragansett, 7
Belchertown at Athol, 7
Burncoat vs. Holy Name
at Anna Maria, 7
Clinton at Hudson, 7
Fitchburg at Algonquin, 7
Groton-Dunstable at Lunenburg, 7
Leicester at Southbridge, 7
Leominster at Shrewsbury, 7
Littleton at Murdock, 7
Marlboro at North Middlesex, 7
Milford at Gardner, 7
Nipmuc at Bartlett, 7
North at Doherty, 7
Northbridge at Shepherd Hill, 7
Oxford at Millbury, 7
Quabbin at Assabet, 7
Quaboag at Grafton, 7
St. Bernard’s at Oakmont, 7
St. John’s at Wachusett, 7
Tantasqua at Auburn, 7
West Boylston at Maynard, 7
Westboro at Nashoba, 7
Nov. 6
Monty Tech at Bay Path, noon
Keefe Tech at Valley Tech, 1
Nashoba Tech at Worcester Tech, 1
South at St. Peter-Marian, 1
David Prouty at Uxbridge, 2:30
Phillips Andover
at Worcester Academy, 6
Nov. 12
Athol at Mohawk, 7
Ayer at Maynard, 7
Bartlett at Northbridge, 7
David Prouty at Southbridge, 7
Fitchburg at Gardner, 7
Groton-Dunstable at Oakmont, 7
Holy Name at St. Bernard’s, 7
Hudson at Narragansett, 7
Leicester at Millbury, 7
Leominster at Marlboro, 7
Littleton at West Boylston, 7
Lunenburg at Clinton, 7
Milford at Nashoba, 7
Nashoba Tech at Murdock, 7
Quaboag at Oxford, 7
Shepherd Hill at Doherty, 7
Shrewsbury at Wachusett, 7
St. John’s at Algonquin, 7
Tantasqua at Quabbin, 7
Uxbridge at Grafton, 7
Nov. 13
Assabet at Bay Path, noon
Auburn at Nipmuc, 1
Monty Tech at Valley Tech, 1
North Middlesex at Westboro, 1
Worcester Academy at Cushing, 1
Keefe Tech at Worcester Tech, 4
St. Peter-Marian at North, 4
Nov. 15
South at Burncoat, 6
Nov. 20
Worcester Tech at Bay Path, noon
Keefe Tech at Assabet, 1
Nov. 24
Monty Tech at Nashoba Tech, 6
Lunenburg at St. Bernard’s, 6
Auburn at Millbury, 7
North at South, 7
Ware at Quaboag, 7
Nov. 25
Algonquin at Westboro, 10
Auburn at Oxford, 10
Doherty at Burncoat, 10
Fitchburg at Leominster, 10
Holy Name at Wachusett, 10
Hudson at Marlboro, 10
Littleton at Ayer, 10
Mahar at Athol, 10
Maynard at Clinton, 10
Narragansett at Murdock, 10
Nashoba at North Middlesex, 10
Oakmont at Gardner, 10
Tyngsboro at Groton-Dunstable, 10
Valley Tech at Nipmuc, 10
David Prouty at Leicester, 10:15
Millbury at Grafton, 10:15
Shepherd Hill at Tantasqua, 10:15
Shrewsbury at Milford, 10:15
Southbridge at Bartlett, 10:15
Uxbridge at Northbridge, 10:15
St. Peter-Marian vs. St. John’s, 11
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St. John’s Pioneers
2009: 11-2 (4-1 Division 1A); Division 1A Super Bowl Champions
Home field: Pioneer Field. Turf field,
across from the high school, 378 Main
St., Shrewsbury.
Brain trust: Coach: John Andreoli
(seventh season, 54-17 career). Assistants:
Pat White (associate head
coach), Dan Brunelle (defensive coordinator),
Chris Moriarty (offensive coordinator),
Paul Capstick (special
teams), Bill Feraco, Greg Blondin, Rob
Ginisi, Zach Demma, Bob Bradley, Jim
Andreoli.
Returning starters: 11 (5 offense, 6
defense).
Captains: Sr. WR/DE Richard Rodgers,
Sr. OT/DT Tyler Pike, Sr. LB
Michael Hogan, Sr. LB Shaun Burlinson,
Sr. QB/DE Dan Light.
Top players: Sr. WR Chris Dulmaine, Sr. RB John
Vassar, Sr. OL/LB Michael Calamare, Sr. LB John
Joseph, Sr. OL Chris Jacques, Sr. OL Austin Riedel,
Sr. DL Mike Abraham, Sr. DB Connor Lemire, Sr. DB
Andre Souffrant, Sr. KS Anthony Souffrant, Jr. FL
Brendan O’Connor, Jr. FL Bobby Gibbons.
Out with the old: The Pioneers graduated four of their
six Division 1A all-stars — QB Griffin Murphy (1,847
passing yards, 27 TDs), OL Troy Moore, LB Shane
McGrail and DB Tim Wickstrom.
In with the new: Sr. OL Greg Iaccarino, Sr. OL Ethan
Matchinski, So. OL Ryan Anger, Jr. LB Sean Wilson,
So. RB Shad Abrokwah, Sr. DE Tyler Degnan, Sr. LB
James Feraco, Jr. LB Nick Maniatis, Jr. OL Warren
Hayden, Jr. LB Efrain Montalvo, Jr. QB/DB Anthony
Perry, Jr. QB Peter Mazzaferro, Sr. RB Kyle Macri, Sr.
DB Jack Palermo, Sr. WR Bobby Gibbons, Jr. DB Matt
Cafarella, Jr. DB Kyle Ofcarcik, Jr. LB Luke Mullan, Sr.
LB Ryan Sheehan, Jr. LB Mark Lewandowski.
When the Pioneers have the ball: Spread offense. …
Scored 390 points last year, most in Division 1. …
Rodgers has established himself as one of the most
electrifying athletes in the state, choosing to accept a
full scholarship to play at California next fall over
offers from Maryland, Oregon, Boston College and
Notre Dame. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Rodgers
caught 49 passes for 722 yards and 17 TDs. … Light
moves under center after playing running back the
last two seasons. He’s a threat to run (465 rushing
yards, 5 TDs) as well as throw the deep ball. …
Vassar (104 rushes, 689 yards, 8 TDs) is back at
running back after a standout junior year. … Dulmaine
(23 catches, 414 yards, 5 TDs) could burn teams if
they focus too much on Rodgers.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defensive
alignment. … Allowed 177 points last year, secondlowest
in Division 1A…. Rodgers (4 INTs, 2 TDs, 2
fumble recoveries), the returning Division 1Defensive
MVP, leads a solid defense in 2010, and he’ll pair
with Light (19 tackles, 5 sacks) at the defensive
ends. … The Pioneers boast one of the best linebacking
corps around with Hogan (50 tackles), Burlinson
(52 tackles) and Abraham (5 tackles, 1 fumble
recovery) all back. … Pike (31 tackles, 7 sacks) will
lead an always solid defensive line. … St. John’s lost
quite a bit in the defensive backfield and will look to
Calamare, Joseph, Souffrant, Santoro, Ortone,
Lemire and Wilson to fill in the holes.
In the trenches: The Pioneers have what Andreoli
calls a, “young, but game-tested line.” … Calamare
(6-0, 220 points) will anchor the unit at guard. …
Jacques (6-0, 250), Riedel (6-1, 230), Iaccarino (6-2,
260), Junior Brendan Melanson (6-2, 210) and Anger
(6-2, 210) will compete for starting positions.
One to watch: While teams are going to focus on
Rodgers — and rightly so — watch out for Light and
By Jim Wilson
CHRISTINE PETERSON
Senior captain Dan Light takes over at quarterback
for the Pioneers.
DIVISION 1A
Vassar on the offense. Light is regarded as one of the
better athletes at St. John’s while Vassar emerged as
a standout running back, earning the Division 1A
Super Bowl MVP award last year. Light has plenty of
weapons in the air with Rodgers and Dulmaine and if
teams play the pass too much, watch for Vassar to
make them pay.
Behind enemy lines: “They are the team to beat. No
question about it,” an opposing coach said. “It’s
almost unfair how much talent they have. Rodgers is
the best player Central Mass. has seen since the
Morris brothers. I don’t know if anyone can stop him
this year.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11.....................................Holy Name, 1
Sept. 19 .................................Longmeadow, 1
Sept. 25 ..................................at Westboro, 1
Oct. 1......................................at Fitchburg, 7
Oct. 9......................................Shrewsbury, 2
Oct. 16 ........................at St. John’s Prep, 1:30
Oct. 23......................................Leominster, 1
Oct. 30.........................................Xaverian, 1
Nov. 5 ...................................at Wachusett, 7
Nov. 12...................................at Algonquin, 7
Nov. 23........................St. Peter-Marian, 10:30
Key game: Sept. 19 vs. Longmeadow. Last year, the
Pioneers made the trip west and smacked the Lancers
on their own field — something that was pretty
much unheard of. Longmeadow prides itself on being
the best Western Mass has to offer, so you know that
has been bothering them since. Meanwhile, St.
John’s simply plans on doing it again and proving the
Pioneers are just as good, if not better, than last
year’s squad.
2009 results:
St. John’s 25..............................Holy Name 8
St. John’s 42 .........................Longmeadow 12
St. John’s 56..............................Westboro 23
St. John’s 28 ................................Fitchburg 0
St. John’s 21............................Shrewsbury 14
St. John’s 24.......................St. John’s Prep 14
St. John’s 28..............................Leominster 6
Xaverian 42................................St. John’s 14
Wachusett 14...............................St. John’s 7
St. John’s 48 ...............................Algonquin 6
St. John’s 42......................St. Peter-Marian 14
St. John’s 34 ...........................Shrewsbury 14
St. John’s 21................................Marlboro 10
Jim’s take: Playing one of the toughest schedules
around will just make the Pioneers better this year.
Light should pick up the quarterback spot without a
problem and join with Rodgers, Vassar and Dulmaine
to form an offense that should have St. John’s in the
thick of the Super Bowl mix.
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Wachusett
Mountaineers
2009: 13-0 (5-0 Division 1A); Division 1 Super Bowl Champions
Home field: Wachusett Regional Field. Turf field,
1401 Main St., Holden.
Brain trust: Coach: Mike Dubzinski (12th season,
76-49 career). Assistants: Mark Wilde, Wally Massey,
Justin McKay, Mark Peters, Kevin Briggs, Kevin
Massey, Eric Chandonnett, Dan Hickey, Joe Brown,
Jeff Kodys, Chris Belcher, Jon Long, Allan Waite,
Dan Wilde.
Returning starters: 8 (3 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. QB/LB Matt LeBlanc, Sr. OL Shane
Murray.
Top players: Sr. OL/DL Alex Goodhile, Sr. RB/DB
B.J. Foley, Sr. RB/LB Eric Darko, Sr. RB/LB Nick
Champlin, Sr. RB/LB Matt McMillen, Sr. DL Tyler
Catalina, Sr. P/K Connor McDavitt, Sr. QB/DB Steve
Trychon, Sr. DB Rocco DiVerdi, Sr. DB Sean Goehle,
Jr. TE/LB Alex Turgeon, Sr. OL/DL Zack Mazyck, Sr.
OL Josh Anderson.
Out with the old: The
Mountaineers graduated
five of their six Division 1A
all-stars — Offensive MVP
Matt Pedone (1,103 rushing
yards), OL Kyle Daigle,
LB Gary White, DB Mike
Bates and DE Casey Devereaux.
In with the new: Sr. OL
Matt Coyle, Sr. RB/LB
Steve Balcewicz, Sr. RB/LB
Nick Esposito, Jr. DB Justin
Cravedi, Jr. LB Scott Mellecker,
Jr. OL/DL Mario
Otchere, Jr. RB/DB Nick
Maxner.
When the Mountaineers have
the ball: Multiple offensive
sets. … Scored 367 points
last year, second-most in
Division 1A. … The offense
was gutted by graduation,
as Wachusett returns just three starters. … Darko
(803 rushing yards, 12 TDs) and McMillen (342
rushing yards) will try to pick up the slack left by the
graduation of Pedone. … Foley should also help out
on offense.
When their opponents have the ball: 3-5 stack defensive
alignment. … Allowed just 92 points last year,
second-fewest in Central Mass. … Catalina returns on
the defensive line. … LeBlanc, Champlin, Foley and
Darko lead one of the better linebacking corps
around, as Wachusett brings back four of its five
returning starters in that area.
In the trenches: Goodhile (6-foot-2, 225 pounds) is
the only returning starter on the Wachusett line. …
Look for Mazyck, Murray and Catalina to contribute.
One to watch: Goodhile will be tasked to lead a
young line for the Mountaineers at center. Wachusett
retained some talented backs in Darko and McMillen,
but the Mountaineers aren’t going to be able to score
many points unless Goodhile and his linemates are
able to open the holes and give the backs some
running room. Goodhile is going to be counted on to
share his leadership with the newer faces.
Behind enemy lines: “Their defense last year was one
of the best I’ve seen in Central Mass,” a rival coach
said. “It will be interesting to see who they plug in to
replace those guys like White and Devereaux.”
The quote: “We will have difficulty replacing eight
starters on offense and six on defense,” Dubzinski
By Jim Wilson
said. “We must improve to compete with the
quickness and toughness of St. John’s, Fitchburg,
Leominster, Doherty, Milford, Holy Name, Shrewsbury.
Everyone we play has coaches that scout,
study, work hard and are knowledgeable.”
Schedule:
Sept. 9..........................................Doherty, 7
Sept. 17.............................St. Peter-Marian, 7
Sept. 24 ........................at North Middlesex, 7
Oct. 1.........................................at Milford, 7
Oct. 8..........................................Nashoba, 7
Oct. 15 .....................................Leominster, 7
Oct. 22 ......................................Algonquin, 7
Oct. 29....................................at Fitchburg, 7
Nov. 5 .......................................St. John’s, 7
Nov. 12....................................Shrewsbury, 7
Nov. 25...................................Holy Name, 10
PAUL KAPTEYN
Wachusett senior running back Eric Darko is tackled by St.
Peter-Marian’s Jay Mundy during a game last September.
Key game: Nov. 5 vs. St. John’s. There is no love
lost between these two teams, and this one looms as
a big matchup, no matter how many players Wachusett
has graduated. Say what you want about that
“one game at a time” mentality — both teams (and
their fans) look forward to this game all year long.
2009 results:
Wahcusett 23 .................................Doherty 8
Wachusett 30......................St. Peter-Marian 0
Wachusett 28....................North Middlesex 14
Wachusett 24.................................Milford 14
Wachusett 21................................Nashoba 0
Wachusett 39.............................Leominster 7
Wachusett 55.............................Algonquin 21
Wachusett 41 ...............................Fitchburg 0
Wachusett 14 ..............................St. John’s 7
Wachusett 35 ..........................Shrewsbury 13
Wachusett 10.............................Holy Name 8
Wachusett 13.............................Leominster 0
Wachusett 34.............................Holy Name 0
Jim’s take: The holes on offense will be tough to fill,
but don’t count the Mountaineers out. While another
13-0 season might not be in the cards, Wachusett
certainly will fill with some strong younger players
and should have the Mountaineers competing for a
defense of their Division 1 Super Bowl title.
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DIVISION 1B
‘The motivator’
By Jennifer Toland
W
With Grant
under center,
Westboro is
headed in the
right direction
ESTBORO — Andrew
Grant will never forget
last year’s playoff game
against Holy Name.
The Rangers were
making their first postseason
appearance since
2002 and were big-time
underdogs, having lost to
the Naps, 40-0, during the regular season,
but there they were at halftime, leading, 7-6,
and going wild in the Commerce Bank Field
locker room.
“It was awesome,” Grant recalled after
recent practice. “It was probably the best
feeling we had all year. We lost, but it was a
great experience.”
Holy Name rallied for an 18-7 victory.
The Rangers won seven games last year
and have high hopes for more success in
2010, especially with Grant as one of their
leaders.
The senior was a force
at linebacker last season,
registering a teamhigh
77 tackles and earning
a spot on the Division
1B all-star team,
and this year he is projected
as the Rangers’
starting quarterback.
“I can’t wait to lead
the huddle and try to get
some wins,” said the
6-foot-3 Grant, one of
four Westboro captains.
“I want to be the motivator,
trying to get everyone
where they need to
be.”
Eric Thomas beat out Grant for the QB
job last season, but Grant did sub in for a
few series at quarterback, including in the
Thanksgiving Day game against Algonquin,
and also played tight end and running back.
Anticipating the starting quarterback
duties this season, Grant worked with former
Westboro QB Tom Power during the
summer.
“He was a big help for me in getting
things headed in the right direction,” Grant
said.
Grant was mostly focusing on the quarterback
competition last preseason, so
Westboro coach Mark Ellis didn’t have him
play linebacker until the team’s last scrimmage.
“And he made an immediate impact,”
Ellis said. “As soon as he stepped in, everyone
felt comfortable with him. It jelled right
away, and that was nice for us.”
Ellis said Grant was the biggest factor in
the team’s defense last season.
“I like being aggressive out there,” Grant
said.
Ellis now actually faces a bit of a quandary.
He’d prefer to not have his quarterback
also playing linebacker.
“It’s a tough combination,” Ellis said.
“You hate to have your quarterback taking
CHRISTINE PETERSON
Senior Andrew Grant will move from linebacker to quarterback this season for Westboro.
so many hits. He’s an all-star linebacker, so
it’s tough for us, but he’s unique because
he’s got the physique and the mentality to
do it all. We have to think about what’s best
for the team.”
This summer, Grant and Westboro’s
other captains, Sam Nichols, Tony Silva
and Brian Orlando, worked out together at
Gold’s Gym and ran four to five times a
week. They’re a tight group of quality kids
and “brainiacs,” Ellis said of the honor-roll
quartet. “They all bring the whole package.”
Each brings his own style of leadership.
“Andrew, he’s the one to be more the
let-me-show-you-how-it’s-done type,” Ellis
said. “I’m not going to rah-rah you up, but
follow me, and you’ll be fine. I can see him
taking the team on his shoulders and saying,
‘I’m going to do this because we need
this done.’ He knows what we’re trying to
do on the field.”
Grant is also a star pitcher and center
fielder for the Rangers baseball team. He
played for the Northboro American Legion
team this summer. Grant would like to play
baseball in college and is looking at UMass,
Tufts, Holy Cross, Bryant and Fordham.
Right now, his focus is on the upcoming
football season.
“Last year we had great success, and we
surprised a lot of people by getting to the
playoffs,” Grant said. “We came together as
a group, and we’re trying to find that this
year, get that chemistry that took us into
the playoffs.”

Berlin
PIZZA NIGHT: returns to the First Parish Church, in
Berlin Center, on Friday, Sept. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. Eat in or
take out. The eat-in buffet includes all-you-can-eat pizza,
salad, drink and dessert. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for
children 12 and under, or $20 for a family of four. The
monthly special is barbecue chicken with caramelized
onions.
ANNUAL FALL FAIR: St. Joseph the Good Provider on
Route 62 will hold its annual fall fair on Sunday, Sept. 12
from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Doughnuts, sandwiches and
coffee will be served starting at 8:30 a.m. Attic Treasures,
baked goods, harvest booth, adult and children’s “Portuguese
Booths, wheel of fortune, raffles, games, a moonwalk,
and live entertainment will be featured. There will
be lots of fair food, including a chicken dinner and
barbecue. Crafters and flea table exhibitors can rent a
15-by-15-foot space on the lawn for $25. Contact George at
(978) 875-2138, or Bob at (978) 838-2276 for more information.
WEDNESDAY EVENING DISCUSSION GROUP of
First Parish Church will start again on Sept. 15, at 7:30
p.m. in the Meeting House to consider “The Question of
God.” For more information, visit fpcberlin.org.
BERLIN CULTURAL COUNCIL: is seeking proposals
from non-profit organizations, schools and individuals
to apply for grants to support cultural programs in the
community. The Mass. Cultural Council will be providing
the local council with grant money to support a
variety of artistic projects and activities for all ages. This
includes exhibits, festivals, performances in schools,
passes to cultural events, etc. Applications can be found
at the town website under Cultural Council, at the Berlin
Public Library, the Town Offices, and the 1870 Town
Hall, or e-mail culturalcouncil@townof berlin.com for
more information. Application deadline is Oct. 15.
GUIDED PRAYER AND MEDITATION: beginning
on Sept. 17, at noon on the third Fridays of every month at
First Church.
BERLIN FIRST PARISH PRESCHOOL: Openings are
available for 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2010-2011 school
year. Three-hour half-day programs are offered. Class
sessions are Tuesday and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to noon
and Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to
noon. Optional extended days to 1 p.m. are available. For
more information, call the school at (978) 838- 0031. Programs
include story hour, plays, gym, Dads night and
Family night. For more information or to schedule a tour
during school hours, call the school at 978- 838- 0031.
WEDNESDAY MORNING COFFEE: Come by each
Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the 1870 Town Hall. For
more information, go to www.TownofBerlin.com. Items
on sale at this time will be, 1870 Town Hall mugs filled
with chocolates $7; decorated boxwood trees $40; ornaments
from the Lion’s Club collection of Berlin landmarks,
$5.
CALENDAR
Bolton
NASHOBA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: student -athlete/parent
meetings, Sept. 7, freshman/sophomore at 6
p.m., Juniors/Seniors at 7:30 p.m. Attention all fall,
winter and spring sports participants, There will be one
meeting for all sports. This meeting is mandatory for all
student-athletes and a parent/guardian(s) if the student
is interested in competing in a any sports this year.
Parents who have children in multiple grades can
choose to attend either session.
CLASS OF 1975: The Nashoba Regional High School
Class of 1975 is holding its 35th reunion on Sept. 11, at
Butternut Farm Golf Club in Stow from 6 to 10 p.m. The
reunion committee (Karl Drechsler, Heidi Krantz, Paul
Kamp and Sharon (Scraggs) Burrell) is still trying to
find some “missing” classmates to let them know about
the reunion so if you know anyone from the class of 1975,
let them know. Tickets must be purchased before the
event as they will not be sold at the door. For more
information or to purchase tickets, e-mail or call Sharon
(Scraggs) Burrell at burrellsharon@verizon.net or (978)
461-3936 or visit/join the Class of 1975 Facebook group.
MOM TO MOM: meets Wednesday mornings, beginning
Sept. 15, through Nov. 17, at Trinity Church, 14
Wattaquadock Hill Road. Each session begins with a
continental breakfast at 9:15 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m.
Childcare is provided. Each lecture is followed by small
group discussions led by experienced mothers. For a
registration form and brochure, or for more information,
call the church office, (978) 779-5517.
WELL ADULT CLINIC: sponsored by the Nashoba
Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the
Bolton Board of Health, will be Thursday, Sept. 16, from
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, 600 Main St.,
Bolton. Residents can drop in for blood pressure, pulse
screening and diet education. No appointment is necessary.
For information call (978) 425-6675 or 1-800-698-3307
or visit www.nashoba.org.
NASHOBA REUNION: The Nashoba Regional High
School Classes of 1968, 1969 and 1970 are sponsoring a
40-something reunion to be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at
the Boxborough Holiday Inn. For information, contact:
Class of 1968 — mary.finnerty@verizon.net; Class of 1969
— Billsplans@comcast.com; Class of 1970 —
cahill32@juno.com.
SECOND CHANCE FUND FOR ANIMAL WEL-
FARE: invites friends, volunteers and supporters to
submit photos of their cats and dogs for consideration
for the 2011 calendar. Photos may be submitted via
email, on a disk/flash drive, or via postal mail. E-mail
submissions and questions to scfaw.calendar@gmail-
.com.
NASHOBA SPED PAC NEW WEB SITE: Special education
students and their families in the Nashoba School
district have a new Web site: http://nashobaspedpac.googlepages.com/home.
Sterling
ABSENTEE BALLOTS: are available in the town
clerk’s office. Absentee ballot application must be
obtained by Monday, Sept. 13, at noon. Primary election:
Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Houghton School gym from 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
YAHOO FALL REGISTRATION: Senior citizens can
registers for this service by calling or visiting the Senior
Center at the Butterick Municipal Building. The phone
number is 978-422-3032. Members of YAHOO volunteer to
help seniors with yard work in the spring and fall. Students
in grades 7 through 12 and parents who are interested
in joining or re-joining can get a registration form
from the website: www.sterlingyahoo.org, the Conant
Library, or the Recreation Department. Registration
deadline is Oct. 16. Call Jeanne at 978-422-6422 for additional
information.
STERLING CHOCKSETT CLUB Pancake Breakfast at
the Sterling Fair. Start your day at the Sterling Fair with a
hearty, delicious pancake breakfast. Breakfast proceeds
support scholarships for Sterling High School seniors.
Breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11and
12 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the big tent just inside the fair
entrance. The menu includes pancakes with all the trimmings,
sausage, coffee and juice. Tickets may be purchased
in advance from club members for $5 or at the door
for $5.50. Each ticket holder will receive one free raffle
ticket for the Big Bear raffle that will be drawn at 10:45 a.m.
on Sunday. For information, contact David at (978)
422-8058 or Vicki at (978) 422-7249.
RUG HOOKING AND FIBER ARTISTS: at the Sterling
Fair (Sept. 11 and 12) in the Exhibition Tent. See demonstrations
and try your hand at rug hooking, wool spinning,
needle felting, penny-rug work, punchneedle, and
knitting. The Wachusett Chapter of the Association of
Traditional Hooking Artisits meets on the second Friday
of each month from September through June, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Eight Point Sportsmans Club on Beaman Road.
Contact Carol at (978) 733-1264 or e-mail her at samballard-
@comcast.net
TOWN WIDE YARD SALE: The First Church is sponsoring
the fifth annual Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday,
Sept.18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine; 50 to 80 sites are
registered each year. Yard sale maps will be available on
the day of the sale from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cost $2. Pick
up a registration form at the Sterling library, Town Hall or
online at www.fcsterling.org. The cost of registration is
$20 for a sale in your own yard or $25 for a space on the
town common, placing you on the map. Registration deadline
is Sept.10. Contact Linda Davis at (978) 563-1773 or
davisfarmers@comcast.net to reserve your space, or if
you need more information. ANNUAL YARD SALE: to
be held by Volunteers of the Sterling Senior Center, Saturday,
Sept. 18. Donations are being accepted though Friday,
Sept. 17. Donations may be dropped off at the Senior
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Home field: Nashoba Regional Field. Grass field, 12
Green Rd., Bolton.
Brain trust: Coach: Ken Tucker (24th season,
144-91-1 career). Assistants: Andy LeBlanc, Gregg
Newton, James Tucker, Casey Ruggiero, Bob Jones,
Brian Malatesta, Stavros Andreopolous.
Returning starters: 10 (4 offense, 6 defense).
Captains: Sr. QB/DB Will Hurley, Sr. G/LB Ricky
Genetti, Sr. T/DL Keenan Labonte, Sr. FB/LB Randy
Patterson, Sr. WR/DB Conor Wyand.
Top players: Sr. WR/LB Larry McGillicuddy, Sr. RB/DB
Danny Ceron, Jr. RB/DB Carroll Bailey.
Out with the old: The Chieftains lose just two of five
Division 1B all-stars, DL Peter Hagermoser and LB Matt
Morrison.
In with the new: Jr. QB/DB Trevor Wyand, So. FB/LB
Jack Sarnoski, Sr. RB/DB Kevin Buettner, So. RB/LB
Paul Louissant, So. RB/DB John Ojuknu, Jr. FB/LB
Zach Arsenault, Jr. RB/LB Alex Gothie, So. TE/LB Zach
Hume, Jr. RB/LB Erik Ek, So. T/DL Ethan Benjamin, Jr.
G/LB Sam Ashline, Jr. G/DL/K Brandon Steff, Sr. C/DL
Connor Mullin, Jr. G/DL Bret Bemis, Jr. G/LB Ron
Hamwey, So. G/DL Garrett Curran, So. C/DL Ben
DIVISION 1B
Nashoba Chieftains
2009: 5-7 (3-2 Division 1B); Division 1 Playoffs
Nicholson, Sr. T/DL Luke Puleo, Jr. T/DL Mike Piantedosi,
Sr. TE/LB Connor Ruby.
When the Chieftains have the ball: Spread/wing-T offensive
alignments. … Scored 215 points. … Hurley, who
was the Division 1B Offensive Specialist of the Year,
returns at quarterback. … Ceron is back to handle the
running chores. … Wyand, a returning Division 1B
all-star, will be the top WR target.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defense. …
Allowed 228 points. … Linebacker will be solid with the
returns of Genetti and Division 1B all-star Patterson. …
Nashoba is loaded in the backfield with Bailey, Conor
Wyand and McGillicuddy returning. … Labonte shores
up the defensive line.
In the trenches: Labonte is the lone returning lineman
for the Chieftains.
One to watch: Hurley threw for more than 1,200 yards
as a junior and should improve on that number. He has
a few standout targets, led by fellow returning all-star
Conor Wyand. The league is wide open this year, and
Hurley’s arm could have Nashoba as an early favorite if
the offense jells around him.
The quote: “The opportunity to play a playoff game
By Jim Wilson
last year should help keep the Chieftains hungry for
success,” Tucker said. “In a very balanced, difficult
league, it will be essential to stay healthy. Early in the
season, the defense and returning offensive starters
will have to set the tone until the less experienced,
potentially talented players mature.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10 .....................................at Fitchburg, 7
Sept. 17 ............................................Clinton, 7
Sept. 25......................................at Burncoat, 4
Oct. 1..........................................Holy Name, 7
Oct. 8.......................................at Wachsuett, 7
Oct. 15.........................................at Gardner, 7
Oct. 22...........................................Marlboro, 7
Oct. 29 ...................................at Shrewsbury, 7
Nov. 5 ...........................................Westboro, 7
Nov. 12 .............................................Milford, 7
Nov. 25...........................at North Middlesex, 10
Key game: Sept. 17 vs. Clinton. The two longstanding
rivals meet in Week 2. Last year, Nashoba was the only
team to hang a loss on the Gaels, so this year’s
rematch, pitting teams that are among the favorites in
their respective leagues, should be another classic.
2009 results:
Fitchburg 8 ......................................Nashoba 7
Nashoba 9..........................................Clinton 0
Nashoba 45.....................................Burncoat 6
Holy Name 40 ................................Nashoba 20
Wachusett 21...................................Nashoba 0
Nashoba 35.....................................Gardner 21
Marlboro 34.....................................Nashoba 7
Shrewsbury 21 .................................Nashoba 7
Westboro 28 ....................................Nashoba 7
Nashoba 29......................................Milford 28
Nashoba 42...........................North Middlesex 0
Marlboro 21 .....................................Nashoba 7
Jim’s take: The Chieftains always have a solid
defense and they should have one again this year.
Nashoba qualified for the postseason despite its
offense going on hiatus in big games against Marlboro,
Westboro and Shrewsbury. If the Chieftains can avoid
that this year, they should be in the hunt for the league
title and deliver Tucker his 150th career win.
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No. Middlesex Patriots
Home field: John Y. Young Memorial Field. Grass
field, at the high school, 19 Main St., Townsend.
Brain trust: Coach: Sandy Ruggles (18th season
at North Middlesex, 122-55-3 from 1981-95,
2008-09). Assistants: Keith Stone, Brent Kasabian,
Paul Giacobbe, Ken Wrobel, Eric Desmond,
Nick Morgan, Ralph Wolfendale.
Returning starters: 10 (4 offense, 6 defense).
Top players: Jr. RB/DB Brian Magee, Sr. QB/DB
Jake Trickett, Sr. RB/DB Colin Cenedella, Sr.
TE/DE Chris Paul, Jr. LB John Mossey, Jr. DT
Corey Carleton, Sr. C Cam Hendley.
Out with the old: The Patriots graduated both
Division 1B all-stars in OL Nick Manicotti and RB
Evan Woolacott.
In with the new: So. RB Brandon Lambert, So.
OLB Joe Dolciotto, Sr. DE Austin Heller, Sr. OT
Connor Buchholz, Sr. OG Brian Shannon, So.
OG/DT Chris Tucker, Jr. OLB Nate Smith, Jr. SL
Bryan Croteau, Jr. SE David Lorden, Sr. OL Mike
Ricci.
When the Patriots have the ball: Spread offense. …
Scored 101 points, lowest in Division 1B. …
Tricket returns at quarterback. … Magee (574
rushing yards) and Cenedella (137 rushing yards,
138 receiving) return to lead the offense.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defense. …
Allowed 276 points, most in Division 1B. … Four
of the Patriots’ six returning defensive starters are
in the secondary — Paul, Cenedella, Trickett and
Magee. … Mossey is back at linebacker. …
Carleton returns at defensive tackle after starting
as a sophomore.
In the trenches: Hendley returns at center. … Paul
returns at tight end.
One to watch: Trickett is hoping to continue the
North Middlesex turnaround this year at quarterback.
He’s hoping to improve on a junior year in
which he completed just eight of 29 passes for
154 yards. With returning skill players like Magee
2009: 2-9 (0-5 Division 1B)
By Jim Wilson
and Cenedella, he should be able to do so.
Schedule:
Sept. 10.............................at Tyngsboro, 7
Sept. 17...............................at Fitchburg, 7
Sept. 24.................................Wachusett, 7
Oct. 1................................at Leominster, 7
Oct. 8 ........................at St. Peter-Marian, 7
Oct. 15........................................Milford, 7
Oct. 22..................................at Gardner, 7
Oct. 30......................................at North, 1
Nov. 5......................................Marlboro, 7
Nov. 13................................at Westboro, 1
Nov. 25...................................Nashoba, 10
Key game: Oct. 8 vs. St. Peter-Marian. The
Patriots will be coming off a brutal stretch of
games against Fitchburg, Wachusett and Leominster,
and this meeting against the Guardians
should provide a good gut-check.
2009 results:
North Middlesex 23 ..................Stoneham 8
Fitchburg 41 ..................North Middlesex 14
Wachusett 28 ................North Middlesex 14
Leominster 21 .................North Middlesex 0
St. Peter-Marian 13 ..........North Middlesex 0
Milford 38.......................North Middlesex 0
Gardner 27 .....................North Middlesex 7
North Middlesex 26 .......................North 16
Marlboro 14...................North Middlesex 10
Westboro 28 ...................North Middlesex 7
Nashoba 42 ....................North Middlesex 0
Jim’s take: The Patriots are hoping to continue
improvement in their third season under Ruggles,
but a tough schedule makes that hard to do.
North Middlesex has some good skill position
players back, but it’s tough to keep fighting
against the cream of Division 1A in three of the
first four games of the season.
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Westboro Rangers
2009: 7-5 (3-2 Division 1B); Division 1 Playoffs
Home field: Joe Mewhiney Field. Turf field, at the high
school, 90 West Main St., Westboro.
Brain trust: Coach: Mark Ellis (ninth season, 49-52
career). Assistants: Jan Gebo (offensive coordinator), Bill
Griffin, Phil Mulcahy, Jim Brown, Casey Cullen, Bryan
Wood, Lorin Reed, Matt Travis.
Returning starters: 8 (3 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. RB/LB Brian Orlando, Sr. QB/LB Andrew
Grant, Sr. OL/DL Tony Silva, Sr. RB/DE Sam Nichols.
Top players: Sr. CB Richard Sterndale, Sr. OL Zach Howe,
Sr. CB Dan Potts, Jr. OL/LB Marc Berman, Sr. DE James
Seatter, Sr. RB/DB Jake Holmes, Sr. WR/DB Trevor
Laham.
Out with the old: The Rangers graduated four of their five
Division 1B all-stars from last year, losing OL Austin
Ashton, RB Tucker Brady (657 rushing yards), specialist
Nick Mastrogiacomo and DB Sam Silverman.
In with the new: Jr. OL/DL Tyler Haberkorn, Jr. TE/DE
Aiden Moffat, Jr. Will Ashton, Jr. OL/DL Ben Ridley, Jr. DL
David Ros, Jr. RB/DB Jon Soto, Sr. RB Nigel Rowe, So.
RB/DB Sean Anderson, So. RB/DB Tom Lawton, So.
QB/DE Zach Mason, So. RB/LB Anthony Phillips, So.
OL/DL Nishant Joshi, So. OL/DL Dave Tubman.
When the Rangers have the ball: Wing-T offense. … Scored
238 points, fourth in Division 1B. … Nearly the entire
Rangers backfield is back, with Orlando (623 rushing
yards, 9 TDs) and Nichols (322 rushing yards).
When their opponents have the ball: 5-2 defense. … Allowed
264 points, second-most in Division 1B. … Grant, the lone
returning D1B all-star, is the rock of the defense at
linebacker. … Silva and Nichols should shore up a solid
defensive line. … Sterndale and Potts make up a strong
defensive backfield. … Orlando returns at linebacker.
In the trenches: Howe and Silva shore up a young unit
that needs size.
One to watch: Grant will move to QB. He has established
himself as a defensive leader, so it bears watching how
well he can perform on the other side of the ball.
What you should know: The Rangers will host a rare night
game against Gardner on Oct. 29, playing under tempo-
By Jim Wilson
rary lights that will cap a week of night sporting events.
The quote: “We are looking at a very competitive league
again where everyone can win on any given day,” Ellis
said. “We are going to be competitive, as our leadership
with our captains and seniors is where our team attitude is
going to be big.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10 .........................................at Burncoat, 7
Sept. 16......................................at Shrewsbury, 6
Sept. 25............................................St. John’s, 1
Oct. 1...............................................at Doherty, 7
Oct. 9..........................................at Holy Name, 2
Oct. 16 ...............................................Marlboro, 1
Oct. 22..............................................at Milford, 7
Oct. 29................................................Gardner, 7
Nov. 5............................................at Nashoba, 7
Nov. 13 ....................................North Middlesex, 1
Nov. 25...........................................Algonquin, 10
Key game: Oct. 16 vs. Marlboro. The Rangers need to
establish themselves in a wide-open Division 1B, and
Westboro will get it started against the Panthers.
2009 results:
Westboro 33 .......................................Burncoat 6
Westboro 14 ..................................Shrewsbury 12
St. John’s 56 ....................................Westboro 23
Westboro 18........................................Doherty 14
Holy Name 40.....................................Westboro 0
Marlboro 34 ......................................Westboro 13
Milford 27 ..........................................Westboro 7
Westboro 46.......................................Gardner 36
Westboro 28........................................Nashoba 7
Westboro 28 .............................North Middlesex 7
Westboro 21 ......................................Algonquin 7
Holy Name 18.....................................Westboro 7
Jim’s take: Although the Rangers lost a huge chunk of
their offense, Westboro still has key players in Orlando,
Grant and Nichols, who have proven they can score.
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DIVISION 1C
‘Golden ticket’
South High senior quarterback Joe Brigham can throw the ball 55 yards with accuracy.
By Bill Doyle
WORCESTER — At 6
feet, 4 inches,
senior quarterback
Joe Brigham stands
nearly a head taller
than many of his teammates
on the South
High football team.
“It’s easier to see,”
Brigham said.
What Brigham saw last season was not
pretty. The Division 1C Colonels went 0-11 in
Brigham’s first season as starting QB and
Hampton Clarkson’s initial season as coach.
“That stunk,” Brigham said. “It was kind
of embarrassing. You don’t want to do that
again.”
“We were 0-11,” Clarkson said. “I’m quick
to say it because it’s been the motivation
behind everything we’re doing, everything in
the offseason. Any time we get together, we
think about it. We don’t dwell on it, but it’s
certainly motivation for making improvement
and doing the little things it takes to
make sure we don’t experience that same
feeling again of not winning a game.”
South plans to ride Brigham’s right arm to
a much better season this year. He can throw
the ball 55 yards with accuracy.
“He’s our golden ticket,” Clarkson said.
Brigham played flag football instead of Pop
Warner, and he played quarterback for only
one of those years. He played some QB as a
sophomore, but didn’t become a full-time
starter until last season.
“I wasn’t really looking forward to playing
quarterback last year,” Brigham admitted,
“because my sophomore year didn’t go real
well. I felt like I didn’t get coached real well
on how to play quarterback. I felt like I just
got thrown in.”
Last year, Clarkson kept the spread offense
of his predecessor, Jerry Snay, but he’s
switching this season to an option attack that
will feature more running. It’s the same
offense that many South players learned in
Pop Warner with the Worcester Vikings.
“Joe is going to run the option,” Clarkson
said, “and he’s also going to be able to throw
the ball, which makes Joe extremely dangerous.
That’s why I think he’s going to have a
great year because most option quarterbacks
can’t throw. What most people don’t realize
about him is he’s athletic.”
Accuracy was stressed when Brigham
attended a football camp at Ohio State University
in April, so he’s working harder on
his. When he attended another camp at Boston
College in June, he was picked to showcase
his talents in front of visiting college
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South High hopes to ride Joe Brigham’s strong right arm to a much better season
coaches. WPI, RPI, Endicott and Western
New England are high on his list, but he’s
not sure if he’ll play football or basketball in
college.
Brigham didn’t play basketball at South
until his sophomore year, but last season he
was the only South High basketball player to
dunk in a game, and he did it twice, against
Holy Name and Wachusett.
Brigham lives in the Doherty High district,
but he attends South High as a Goddard
Scholar, just as his brother Michael did.
Goddard Scholars attend South’s accelerated
program from throughout the city and are
required to take at least five advanced placement
courses. Brigham will take six, including
calculus, physics and computer science
this year.
Brigham would have won more football
games if he had attended Doherty, but he has
no regrets.
“I love our school,” he said. “I wouldn’t
want to go to another school. Everybody gets
along. It’s a great atmosphere.”
Brigham wears No. 13, but he didn’t considered
it to be unlucky last season when South
finished 0-11, and he never thought about
switching.
“We should definitely win some games,” he
said. “We’re more motivated. We want to go
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Burncoat Patriots
Home field: Commerce Bank Field at
Foley Stadium. Turf field, 305 Chandler
St., Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: Jim Pisegna (third
season, 5-16 career). Assistants: Ron
Suprenant, Don Malm, Scott Lumenello,
Steve Scannell.
Returning starters: 12 (6 offense, 6
defense).
Captains: Sr. WR Eddie Frazier, Sr.
RB/LB Emmanuel Boakye.
Top players: Jr. QB/DB Drew Sunden, Jr.
QB/DB Charles Barbon, Jr. RB Nick Vilaivanh,
Jr. DB Henry Vilaivanh, Sr. C/DT
Tyler Mathews, Jr. WR Matt Lavin, Jr. WR
Mike Emco, Sr. DL Adrian Rivera, Jr. DL
Jake Smith.
Out with the old: The Patriots graduated
four Division 1C all-stars, including Offensive
MVP QB Kenny Bates, OL Angelo
Moraitis, WR Randy Quartey and DT
Richie Asirifi. The Patriots also graduated
RB Jonathan Winbush.
In with the new: So. RB Phil Davis, So. TE
Ryan Derusha, Jr. LB Will Mann.
When the Patriots have the ball: Multiple
offenses. … Scored 203 points, thirdhighest
in Division 1C. … Sunden, Barbon
and Mann are competing for the QB spot.
… Nick Vilaivanh should replace Winbush
at RB. … Davis might help with the carries.
… Frazier will lead the receivers. … Lavin
and Emco also will help out at end.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3
defensive alignment. … Allowed 286
points, third-highest in Division 1C. … The
Patriots return a strong defensive line, led
by Rivera and Smith. … Boakye moves
from outside linebacker to middle linebacker.
… Frazier and Henry Vilaivanh
lead the secondary.
In the trenches: The line returns three
starters, led by the 6-1, 283-pound Mathews
at center.
One to watch: Frazier returns for his third
year at receiver for the Patriots and is
garnering some Division 1 looks. He has a
long list of potential suitors because of
his grades, as Boston College, Colgate,
New Hampshire, UMass, Georgetown, Virginia,
UConn, Lafayette, Rutgers, Bryant and Holy Cross
have expressed interest. “Eddie is a playmaker for
us,” Pisegna said. “He’s a great kid on and off the
field, and more importantly he does a good job in the
classroom.”
The quote: “It won’t be easy to replace (the
graduated players), they brought a lot to the table in
athleticism, football savvy, toughness and leadership,”
Pisegna said. “We enter the football season
with optimism, and based on last year’s excitement
and improvement, it seems justified.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10......................................Westboro, 7
Sept. 17..........................at Worcester Tech, 7
Sept. 25.......................................Nashoba, 4
Oct. 1.................................at David Prouty, 7
Oct. 9...............................................North, 7
Oct. 15........................................Fitchburg, 7
Oct. 22.................................at Northbridge, 7
Oct. 30 ...........................at St. Peter-Marian, 1
Nov. 5 ......................................Holy Name, 7
Nov. 15............................................South, 6
Nov. 25 .......................................Doherty, 10
Key game: Oct. 30 at St. Peter-Marian. Last year,
2009: 4-7 (2-3 Division 1C)
By Jim Wilson
MARK C. IDE
Burncoat junior Henry Vilaivanh dives for a throw
during last year’s Thanksgiving game against
Doherty.
the Guardians barely edged the Patriots for a big
league win. Burncoat knows a win this year over a
touted SPM squad will go a long way to get people to
talk about another team in Worcester.
2009 results:
Westboro 33 .................................Burncoat 6
Burncoat 18 .......................Worcester Tech 16
Nashoba 45 ..................................Burncoat 6
David Prouty 35 ...........................Burncoat 13
Burncoat 40 .....................................North 21
Fitchburg 33 .................................Burncoat 9
Burncoat 26.............................Northbridge 19
St. Peter-Marian 20.......................Burncoat 18
Holy Name 33..............................Burncoat 12
Burncoat 39 ......................................South 3
Doherty 28 ..................................Burncoat 16
Jim’s take: Pisegna and his staff are doing a lot of
good things over at Burncoat, and expect that trend
to continue. The Patriots lost quite a bit of talent, but
they have players like Frazier, Boakye and the
Vilaivanh twins to keep them in the Division 1C mix
this season.
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DIVISION 1C
Doherty Highlanders
Home field: Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium.
Turf field, 305 Chandler St., Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: Sean Mulcahy (21st season,
80-127 career). Assistants: Steve Bucciaglia, Dan
Coonan, Mike DiStefano, Paul Dowd, Perry Jano,
Mike Harper, James McNamara, Tim Walles.
Captains: Sr. FL/SS Will Franco, Sr. OT/DT Gus
Kormah, Sr. WR/DB Andre Santana.
Top players: Sr. OT/DT Ryan Carter, Jr. G/NG
Darwin Hernandez, Sr. QB Tim Bushey, Jr. RB Jamal
Munn.
Out with the old: The Highlanders graduated four
Division 1C all-stars, including Defensive MVP Curtis
Hickson, OL Kevin Kohl, OL Angelo Moraitis and LB
Yawin Smallwood.
In with the new: So. OT/DT Dave Ritchette, So.
G/LB Noah Robinson.
When the Highlanders have the ball: Multiple spread
offenses. … Scored 221 points, second-most in
Division 1C. … Bushey is back at quarterback for the
Highlanders. … Munn was impressive last year and
will be the featured back as a junior.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3 and multiple
defensive looks. … Allowed 169 points, secondfewest
in Division 1C. … Santana and Franco will
lead the defensive backfield.
In the trenches: Carter and Kormah are back at
tackle. … Hernandez will step in at guard.
One to watch: Santana has been getting a lot of
attention from Patriot League colleges as he has
emerged as a three-sport star for Doherty. Santana
is a Telegram & Gazette all-star in basketball and
also runs track for the Highlanders. Doherty lost
quite a few athletes to graduation last year, so
Santana will be looked to carry much of the load this
year.
What you should know: Losing Hickson, Moraitis and
Smallwood will be big for the Highlanders, as the trio
started more than 30 games together at Doherty.
The quote: “We’re excited to prove we can
compete without the Smallwood/Hickson combina-
2009: 5-6 (3-2 Division 1C)
By Jim Wilson
tion,” Mulcahy said. “Our league is improved as the
numbers at the other schools are up. We hope to
improve each week and be a playoff contender.”
Schedule:
Sept. 9 .....................................Wachusett, 7
Sept. 17 ...............................at Leominster, 7
Sept. 24......................................Marlboro, 7
Oct. 1.........................................Westboro, 7
Oct. 8 ............................................Milford, 7
Oct. 16 ........................................at South, 7
Oct. 22..............................St. Peter-Marian, 7
Oct. 30.................................at Holy Name, 1
Nov. 5 .............................................North, 7
Nov. 12.................................Shepherd Hill, 7
Nov. 25 .................................at Burncoat, 10
Key game: Oct. 22 vs. St. Peter-Marian. If the
Highlanders want to compete as a playoff contender,
they’re going to have to make a statement with
a big win over the Guardians to kick off the league
schedule.
2009 results:
Wachusett 23.................................Doherty 8
Leominster 21...............................Doherty 15
Marlboro 21....................................Doherty 6
Westboro 18 .................................Doherty 14
Doherty 21.....................................Milford 10
Doherty 34 .......................................South 0
St. Peter-Marian 14..........................Doherty 0
Holy Name 39 ..............................Doherty 26
Doherty 41........................................North 0
Doherty 28.............................Shepherd Hill 7
Doherty 28 .................................Burncoat 16
Jim’s take: There’s no question the Highlanders
lost a lot heading into this year. Doherty needs to
make a statement early and win those close games
it let slip away last year. Bushey, Munn, Franco and
Santana will be relied on to keep them in the playoff
hunt and make a run at the postseason.
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Holy Name Naps
2009: 10-3 (5-0 Division 1C); Division 1 Super Bowl finalist
Home field: Flanagan Field. Grass field, at the high
school, 144 Granite St., Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: Mike Pucko (sixth season,
48-11 record at HN, 74-29 career). Assistants: Barry
Finneron, Mike Malley, Jim Mullin, Steve Johnson.
Returning starters: 7 (4 offense, 3 defense).
Captains: Game captains.
Top players: Sr. QB/LB Sean Mahoney, Sr. E/LB
Nick Fritz, Sr. FB/LB Kevin Donohue, Sr. T/DT
Jugert Bango, Sr. G/DT Evan Charbonneau, Sr. E/DE
James Mullin, Sr. RB/DB Qeven Todd, Sr. DB Miles
Goodwin, Sr. C/DT, David Ginisi, Sr. RB/LB Ron
Anthony, Sr. OT/DT Victor Agudelo, Jr. OT/DT Nick
Capuano, Jr. QB/SS Raj Dhami, Jr. C Chris Greeley,
Jr. OT/DT Kevin Langlois, Jr. QB/DB Seamus O’Sullivan,
Jr. RB/LB Taze Picard, Jr. WR Anthony Hodges,
So. RB/DB Quron Wright, So. WR/S Daniel Kegbeh,
So. T/DT Basit Dennis, So. E/LB Riley Barron, So.
G/LB Robert Baker, So. QB/DB Shamus Malley.
Out with the old: The Naps graduated four of their
six Division 1C all-stars from last year — MVP RB
Billy Derosier (1,300 rushing yards), OL Ron
Dunahy, DL Joe Walsh and DB Sean Kelly (766
rushing yards).
When the Naps have the ball: Double-wing offense. …
Scored 371 points last year, second-most in Division
1. … Wright leads a strong sophomore class and
should replace Derosier as the feature back after
rushing for 715 yards last year. … Donahue will also
be featured in the backfield after rushing for 573
yards last year. … Kegbeh was another breakout
freshman last year for the Naps and should build on
that this year at WR. … Mahoney will move to
quarterback.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple defensive
looks. … Allowed 181 points last year, third-fewest in
Division 1C. … The Naps return some of the best
linebackers around with Fritz and Donahue back as
Division 1C all-stars.
In the trenches: The line is the most important thing
to run the Naps’ offense, and they have some big
holes to fill thanks to graduation. … Look for Bango
to anchor both lines while he and Charbonneau lead
a young crop of players fighting for spots.
Ones to watch: Donohue is back after finishing
fourth in Central Mass. with 104 tackles as a junior.
He and Fritz (103 tackles) make up a formidable
combination for Holy Name, and the duo will be
relied on to carry a defense that returns just three
starters.
What you should know: The Naps will play a pair of
games at area colleges, taking on Leominster at
Assumption and Burncoat at Anna Maria.
Behind enemy lines: “They seem to be getting a lot
more kids from the city that can play,” said a rival
coach. “Everyone always talks about their offense
and the double wing, but every year I think their
defense is the best thing about that team.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11..................................at St. John’s, 1
Sept. 16.......................................at South, 7
x-Sept. 25.................................Leominster, 1
Oct. 1......................................at Nashoba, 7
Oct. 9 ....................................at Westboro, 2
Oct. 16 ..............................St. Peter-Mairan, 1
Oct. 23.........................................at North, 1
Oct. 30 .........................................Doherty, 1
y-Nov. 5......................................Burncoat, 7
Nov. 12..............................at St. Bernard’s, 7
Nov. 25...............................at Wachusett, 10
x-at Assumption
y-at Anna Maria
Key game: Sept. 25 vs. Leominster. This one is
always circled on the Holy Name calendar, as Pucko
By Jim Wilson
is a Fitchburg graduate and his players want to give
something back to him with a win over the Blue
Devils.
2009 results:
St. John’s 25.............................Holy Name 8
Holy Name 42 ..................................South 7
Holy Name 42..........................Leominster 14
Holy Name 40.............................Nashoba 20
Holy Name 40 .............................Westboro 0
Holy Name 22 ...................St. Peter-Marian 12
Holy Name 47...................................North 6
Holy Name 39..............................Doherty 26
Holy Name 33.............................Burncoat 12
Holy Name 32.........................St. Bernard’s 8
Wachusett 10 ............................Holy Name 8
Holy Name 18..............................Westboro 7
Wachusett 34............................Holy Name 0
Jim’s take: While Holy Name graduated many
talented players, the Naps seem ready to plug in
some stalwarts like Wright and Kegbeh who will
have them in the playoff chase for the coming years.
If they can find the linemen to block, look for Holy
Name to be tough to beat this year.
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DIVISION 1C
North Polar Bears
Home field: Commerce Bank Field at Foley
Stadium. Turf field, 305 Chandler St., Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: Dan Boyle (third year, 6-16
career). Assistants: Greg Yanovich, Emmanuel
Lokko, Michael Turano.
Returning starters: 9 (5 offense, 4 defense),
Captains: Game captains.
Top players: Sr. OL Chris Cook, Jr.
OL-LB Willy Rangel, Jr. RB/DB Irving
Reyes, Jr. OL Jeremy Cordero, Sr. OL
Andrew Morin, Sr. TE Derek Higbie, Sr.
RB Ariel Mejia, Sr. OL Hector Vasquez,
Jr. RB Sang Truong, Jr. RB Michael
Mongeau, So. RB Sergio Soltau, Jr. LB
Tommy Edwards, Sr. DE John Nguyen,
Jr. DL Zach Grummell, Jr. DB George
Annan, Jr. DE Sam Darbouze, Sr. RB
Ivan Cabral, Sr. S Luis Hernandez.
Out with the old: The Polar Bears
graduated Division 1C all-stars in RB Vuong Truong
and DB Humphrey Souza.
In with the new: Sr. TE/DE Carlos Toro, Sr. OL/DL
Omar Torres, Jr. TE/LB Ryan McCosker, Jr. RB/DB
Travis Rosario, So. RB/DB Frank Boateng, So.
OL/DL Michael Tran, Fr. RB/DB Steven Azor, Fr.
OL/DL Kelvin Arroyo.
2009: 1-10 (0-5 Division 1C)
By Jim Wilson
North coach
Dan Boyle
RICK CINCLAIR
Holy Name’s Nick Fritz, middle, causes St. John’s quarterback Griffin Murphy to fumble the
ball during a game last September.
When the Polar Bears have the ball: Double-wing
offense. … Scored 147 points last year. … Stanley
returns under center for North. … Reyes is back at
running back. … Newcomers Mejia, Truong,
Mongeau and Soltau could see time in the
backfield. … Higbie will line up at tight end. …
Cabral impressed at running back in camp.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4
defensive scheme. … Allowed 360 points
last year. … Reyes returns at DB while
Rangel and Edwards return at linebacker.
… Nguyen and Darbouze will step in at DE,
along with Grummell at DL. … Annan and
Hernandez should help out in the backfield.
In the trenches: Of the Polar Bears’ five
offensive returning starters, three are on
the line — Cook, Rangel and Cordero. …
Morin, Vasquez, Grummell and Cabrera all
should help out.
One to watch: Reyes, a three-sport athlete, had a
breakout season as a sophomore playing both
ways. Reyes lined up at tailback and cornerback,
and Boyle loves the fact he can get to the
quarterback when given the chance. “We expect
him to continue to develop over the next two years
into a great player and leader for us,” Boyle said.
The quote: “We are looking to build on the
experience we gained last year to become more
competitive in a challenging league,” Boyle said.
“The players have made the necessary commitment
in the weight room and in the classroom to
become successful student-athletes. Furthermore,
we’ve seen the addition of a big group of incoming
freshmen who have worked hard with us all
summer. We expect some good competitions at
every position.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11.....................................Bay Path, 1
Sept. 17.............................at Southbridge, 7
Sept. 23 .....................................Quabbin, 7
Oct. 2 .........................................Littleton, 1
Oct. 9....................................at Burncoat, 7
Oct. 15.........................at Worcester Tech, 4
Oct. 23...................................Holy Name, 1
Oct. 30............................North Middlesex, 1
Nov. 5.....................................at Doherty, 7
Nov. 13............................St. Peter-Marian, 4
Nov. 24 .....................................at South, 7
Key game: Oct. 9 at Burncoat. The rebuilding
Polar Bears will be looking for a big win over their
city rivals.
2009 results:
Bay Path 28...................................North 12
Southbridge 31 ...............................North 10
Quabbin 14.....................................North 12
Littleton 44 ....................................North 14
Burncoat 40 ...................................North 21
Worcester Tech 41 ...........................North 8
Holy Name 47 .................................North 6
North Middlesex 26.........................North 16
Doherty 41.......................................North 0
St. Peter-Marian 28...........................North 6
North 42.......................................South 20
Jim’s take: With quality upperclassmen like
Stanley mixed in with some younger stars like
Reyes, Boyle has the Polar Bears on the right
track. While the playoffs may be a few years away,
North is hoping for a few more wins this year to
convince the players and fans that good things are
about to happen.
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TOM RETTIG
South coach Hampton Clarkson goes over a play during a recent practice.
South Colonels
Home field: Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium.
Turf field, 305 Chandler St., Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: Hampton Clarkson (second
season, 0-11 career). Assistants: Jim Grandone,
Dave Wood, Jeff Bowdell, Pat Williams, Mike McAuliffe.
Returning starters: 12 (7 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. QB Joe Brigham, Sr. C/DL Evan Earls,
Sr. RB/DB Mike Wright.
Top players: Sr. RB/DB Hugh Daye, Sr. RB/LB
Dennis Okyere, Sr. TE/DE Kevin Boakye, Sr. WR/DB
David Green, Jr. OL/DL Peter Barbosa, Sr. K Josh
Fontaine.
Out with the old: The Colonels graduated just one of
three Division 1C all-stars in DT Simm Tozer.
In with the new: Sr. OL/DL Joe Lindenmayer, Jr.
WR/LB Rick Goodrich, Jr. WR/DB Joe Plouffe, So.
RB/DB Frank Ansah, So. RB/DB Mohammed Ali, So.
T/DE Ramon Dos Santos, So. G/LB Dillon Aggei, Fr.
T/DT Dathiel Blake, Fr. G/NG Miguel Martinez.
When the Colonels have the ball: Option offense. …
Scored 88 points last year. … Returning Division 1C
all-star Brigham leads the team at quarterback. …
Daye and Wright give the Colonels one of the fastest
backfields around and should join with Okyere for a
powerful unit. … Boakye returns at tight end. …
Fontaine is also back to handle kicking chores.
When their opponents have the ball: 5-2 defense. …
Allowed 381 points last year. … The Colonels have a
strong defensive front returning, led by Daye, Barbosa
and Boakye. … Earls leads the unit at linebacker,
but returning starter Okyere will also help.
In the trenches: Earls is a three-year starter at center
and was a Division 1C all-star last year. … Aggei is
also back at guard after starting as a freshman.
One to watch: Brigham is perhaps the best quarterback
in Central Mass. you’ve never heard of, and he
plans on changing that this year. “He is a great leader
on and off the field,” Clarkson said of his Goddard
Scholar with a 3.8 GPA. Brigham spent the offseason
gaining 10 points of muscle and attending football
camp at Boston College and Tony Reno’s speed
camp. “Joe is a great leader and teammate as he
never misses a workout and seems to never miss in
the classroom as well,” Clarkson said.
2009: 0-11 (0-5 Division 1C)
By Jim Wilson
The quote: “I believe that this season will be a
turnaround from last year for South High football,”
Clarkson said. “We have had our first offseason with
our new expectations and opportunities, which went
well. We are determined to go back to the run game
this year. We will still use Joe Brigham’s big arm, but
we want to establish the run all year long.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11..........................at Worcester Tech, 1
Sept. 16....................................Holy Name, 7
Sept. 25.........................................Bartlett, 1
Oct. 1.........................................at Grafton, 7
Oct. 8....................................at Watertown, 7
Oct. 16..........................................Doherty, 7
Oct. 23 ..................................St. Bernard’s, 4
Oct. 29.......................................Algonquin, 7
Nov. 6 ............................at St. Peter-Marian, 1
Nov. 15....................................at Burncoat, 6
Nov. 24............................................North, 7
Key game: Sept. 11 at Worcester Tech. The Colonels
didn’t win a game last year, so you can be sure
South can’t wait for its first chance to get back in the
victory column. The fact it’s against a city rival
makes it that much better for the Colonels.
2009 results:
Worcester Tech 31.............................South 0
Holy Name 42 ...................................South 7
Bartlett 35 .......................................South 14
Grafton 34.......................................South 14
Watertown 20 ..................................South 12
Doherty 34........................................South 0
St. Bernard’s 33.................................South 0
Algonquin 35.....................................South 9
St. Peter-Marian 36.............................South 9
Burncoat 39 ......................................South 3
North 42.........................................South 20
Jim’s take: Clarkson is doing many things right at
South, and he should start seeing some results in his
second season at the helm. The Colonels are a long
way from the glory days from a few years ago, but
South should see a few more wins this year, thanks
to players like Earls, Brigham and Daye.
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DIVISION 1C
St. Peter-Marian
Guardians
Home field: St. Peter-Marian Field. Grass field, 781
Grove St., Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: Tom Henrickson (second season,
7-4 career). Assistants: Jamie Johnston, Bill
Stapleton, Joe Genese, Sean Leary, Todd Albert,
John Dietel, Mark Coggeshall.
Returning starters: 10 (4 offense, 6 defense).
Captains: Sr. QB/DB Lamar Edmonds, Sr. WR/DB
Gavin O’Neal, Sr. OL/LB Mike Reynolds.
Top players: Jr. RB/LB Tré Watson, Jr. DE Steve
Flynn, Jr. NG Jordan Knowles.
Out with the old: The Guardians graduated four of
their six Division 1C all-stars in RB Daquain Yarrell, OL
Dan Zenevitch, TE Kyle Brenner and DT Mike McGee.
In with the new: Jr. C Eddie Tortora, So. RB Angel
Webster, Jr. RB Tim Brutto, Sr. WR Jay Mundy, Jr. LB
Tom Sedares.
When the Guardians have the ball: I-pro offense. …
Scored 184 points in 2009. … Edmonds (8 TD
passes, 543 rushing yards) returns at quarterback. …
O’Neal (5 TDs) will be a top target again.
When their opponents have the ball: 5-2 and 4-4
defensive formations. … Allowed 155 points, fewest
in Division 1C. … Knowles has emerged as a dominating
nose guard, making 12 1 ⁄2 sacks as a sophomore
and earning a spot on the D1C all-star team. …
Edmonds had nine picks last year and was named to
the Division 1C all-star team. … Reynolds (35 tackles)
and Watson will lead the linebackers. … Flynn is back
at defensive end.
In the trenches: Pappas, who has started since his
freshman season, leads the group at
guard. … Gilbert returns at tackle.
One to watch: Edmonds has the ability
to make something happen on every
play. He also has been invaluable to a
young rebuilding Guardians squad,
helping out off the field tutoring the
players in the classroom.
Behind enemy lines: “They’ve done a
good job turning that program around
in a short time,” a rival coach said.
“They had a lot of great sophomores
playing key roles last year, and it will
be interesting to see how they do. I
know they’re all upset about not making
the playoffs last year, so they’re
going to be tough.”
The quote: “We’re looking forward to
our league play, which should be very
competitive with Holy Name, who is
always strong, Doherty is always ready
to play, and the other city schools get
up for the bragging rights in the city,”
Henrickson said. “Our out-of-league
play is with the big dogs like Wachusett,
St. Johns and Fitchburg, which
will have us ready for our league.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11................at Algonquin, 7
Sept. 17 ..............at Wachusett, 7
Sept. 25....................Fitchburg, 1
Oct. 2..................Shepherd Hill, 1
Oct. 8..........at North Middlesex, 7
Oct. 16................at Holy Name, 1
Oct. 22 ...................at Doherty, 7
Oct. 30......................Burncoat, 1
Nov. 6 ...........................South, 1
Nov. 13.......................at North, 1
x-Nov. 25 .......at St. John’s, 10:30
x-at Fitton Field
2009: 7-4 (4-1 Division 1C)
By Jim Wilson
Key game: Oct. 16 at Holy Name. St. Peter-Marian is
looking for a little payback after getting dealt a loss
last year by the Naps — one which eventually
knocked the Guardians out of the postseason race.
St. Peter-Marian is looking to show Holy Name just
how much it learned from last year in a game that
could end up deciding the Division 1C title.
2009 results:
St. Peter-Marian 13........................Algonquin 7
Wachusett 30 ......................St. Peter-Marian 0
Fitchburg 15 ........................St. Peter-Marian 6
St. Peter-Marian 28...................Shepherd Hill 6
St. Peter-Marian 13...............North Middlesex 0
Holy Name 22 ....................St. Peter-Marian 12
St. Peter-Marian 14...........................Doherty 0
St. Peter-Marian 20.......................Burncoat 18
St. Peter-Marian 36.............................South 9
St. Peter-Marian 28 .............................North 6
St. John’s 42......................St. Peter-Marian 14
Jim’s take: The Guardians turned it around quickly
last year, thanks to a standout sophomore class
including Brenner, Knowles and Watson. Those players,
plus three solid senior captains, should have St.
Peter-Marian fighting for the league title again this
year. The Guardians won all the games they should
have last year, now this season they need to show
they can win those close games and earn a postseason
spot.
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St. Peter-Marian junior Tré Watson returns an interception
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By Bill Doyle
DIVISION 2A
The torchbearer
Thomas Murphy latest in long line of great Northbridge High quarterbacks
NORTHBRIDGE — Ken
LaChapelle ranks senior
Thomas Murphy among the
top three quarterbacks he
has had in his 35 years as
head football coach at
Northbridge High.
That’s quite a compliment
considering that
LaChapelle has coached the
Rams to seven Super Bowl championships
and his teams annually rank among the best
passing teams in Central Massachusetts.
“Combination of running and passing, Tom
would be right up there in the top three,”
LaChapelle said. “If I were to rate him in
terms of passing, he’d be fifth or sixth. The
fact is he’s a 2,000-yard passer in an offense
that needs 2,000 yards, and he gets the job
done.”
Murphy feels honored just to play quarterback
at pass-happy Northbridge, never mind
having his coach rank him so high.
“It means a lot to me,” Murphy said,
“because there’s so much history with Rams
football. If you think about Northbridge, the
first sport that comes to mind is football.”
LaChapelle rates only Dan Brown and Jeff
Altieri ahead of Murphy as a QB. Brown won
two Super Bowls early this decade, and
Altieri captured two in the 1990s. Murphy will
seek his first Super Bowl title this fall after
the Rams fell to David Prouty in the Division
2A Super Bowl last year.
Murphy certainly has the arm to do it as he
proved last spring when he helped pitch
Northbridge to the Division 2 state baseball
championship. Murphy blanked South
Hadley, 10-0, in the state semifinals.
John Demagian, the Rams’ varsity baseball
coach and freshman football coach, knows
Murphy as a pitcher and a quarterback.
Demagian said Murphy relies more on keeping
batters off balance than a blazing fastball,
but he has plenty of zip on his passes.
“He can throw the football with anyone that
we’ve had here,” Demagian said, “as far as
velocity, as far as getting the ball where it has
to go.”
Last fall, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound Murphy
completed 142 of 253 passes for 1,929 yards and
17 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He also
ran 68 times for 548 yards and seven more
scores. Last spring, he was 8-0 on the mound
for the Rams.
Murphy should be even better this fall after
fine-tuning his technique at eight college
football camps. The Harvard camp stressed a
higher completion rate and convinced him to
take a quicker first step back from the line of
scrimmage and to hold the ball higher in
order to release it quicker.
“We’re working more this year on touch,”
LaChapelle said. “Sometimes you throw it
hard, sometimes you don’t. That’s a skill
Ken LaChapelle ranks senior Thomas Murphy among the top three quarterbacks he has had in his 35
years as football coach at Northbridge High.
that’s not easy to teach a kid.”
Murphy finds quarterback to be a much
more stressful position than pitcher.
“Pitching is a similar feeling,” he said, “but
you don’t feel like you’re the captain. I feel
the catcher is more the captain so you don’t
feel as much pressure.”
Murphy should know. He was the backup
catcher for the Rams.
“I’m a lot more nervous when I catch,” he
said.
LaChapelle rates Murphy as a deceptive
runner.
“I wouldn’t run him a lot because of his
value as a quarterback,” LaChapelle said,
“but he’s a good change-up runner.”
Murphy ranks sixth in his class, and he’s
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interested in science so he’s looking at
Brown, Williams, Middlebury, WPI and Rochester.
LaChappelle has his quarterbacks begin
playing the position in the eighth grade so
they can learn the system early. Murphy
actually began playing QB in the sixth grade
in flag football, and for the past three years he
has helped coach the championship team in
the flag football league.
As a freshman, Murphy thought about giving
up football to play golf, but decided
against it.
“I like football,” he said, “and I might not
ever get to play after high school, so I might
as well do it. I can play golf for the rest of my
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STEVE LANAVA
Senior running back Jeremy Lavallee carries the ball during a game against
Northbridge last October.
Auburn Rockets
2009: 13-0 (6-0 Division 2A); Division 2 Super Bowl Champions
Home field: Memorial Field. Turf field, at high
school, 99 Auburn St., Auburn.
Brain trust: Coach: Jeff Cormier (12th season,
90-39 career). Assistants: Dana Giampa, Marc
Grady, Pat Dufour, Sean Sullivan, Scot Mills, Mike
Fazio, Jason Bergman, Ben June.
Returning starters: 6 (3 offense, 3 defense).
Captains: Sr. OT/DT Tom Sarkisian, Sr. WR/DB
Steve Wallace, Sr. FB/DL Marcus Pettigrew, Sr. OL
Evan Sweet.
Top players: Jr. QB Marcus Backlin, Sr. RB Atta
Oweso, Sr. RB Jeremy Lavallee, Jr. RB Dan Flink, Sr.
WR/DB Bobby Matthews, Sr. DB Nick Sullivan.
Out with the old: The Rockets graduated five
Division 2A all-stars, including RB Bryan Desimone,
RB Brendan VanBeekom, Defensive MVP Doug
Flink, LB Anthony Mandella, LB Macy Washington.
In with the new: So. RB Tyler Desjardins, So. RB
Bobby Sivret, Jr. RB Connor McIntyre, Sr. LB Jack
Sheerin, Sr. LB Jon Valois, Sr. DB Sam Trigiano, Sr.
LB Pat McGuirk.
When the Rockets have the ball: Multiple I. … Scored
428 points last year, most in Division 2A. … Backlin
will slide into the QB spot. … The Rockets have
numerous players seeking to be the top running
back, as Oweso, Lavallee, Flink, Desjardins, Sivret
and McIntyre are all in the mix. … Wallace will be the
top target in the air. … Pettigrew will line up at
fullback.
When their opponents have the ball: 3-3 and multiple
four-man fronts with defense. … Allowed 76 points
last year, fewest in Central Mass. … Matthews,
Sullivan and Trigiano could shore up the backfield. …
Sheerin, Valois and McGuirk could fit in at linebacker.
In the trenches: Sarkisian and Sweet return to lead
the Rockets’ line.
One to watch: The Rockets are looking to replace
more than 1,500 rushing yards from the departures
of VanBeekom and Desimone, so much of the
offense is going to rest on Wallace until help is
found. Wallace led the team in receptions last year
and should pick up where he left off in 2010.
What you should know: Auburn allowed just one team
— Shepherd Hill — to find the end zone more than
once last year.
Behind enemy lines: “I don’t care how many people
that team lost, they’re going to be the favorites every
By Jim Wilson
DIVISION 2A
year,” a rival coach said. “They are one of the true
programs in Central Mass.”
The quote: “The schedule is challenging with most
teams returning quite a number of experienced
players,” Cormier said. “We will be forced to have a
great preseason in order to be competitive.”
Schedule:
Sept. 9....................................Shrewsbury, 7
Sept. 18.........................................Grafton, 7
Sept. 24....................................at Millbury, 7
Oct. 1........................................at Hudson, 7
Oct. 8......................................Northbridge, 7
Oct. 15 .........................................Quabbin, 7
Oct. 22 ......................................at Bartlett, 7
Oct. 29..................................Shepherd Hill, 7
Nov. 5.......................................Tantasqua, 7
Nov. 13......................................at Nipmuc, 1
Nov. 25.....................................at Oxford, 10
Key game: Oct. 8 vs. Northbridge. The game
features two of the best teams in Division 2, which
should make it a great game. The fact the winner
might lock up the Division 2 title makes it a game
everyone should attend.
2009 results:
Auburn 17 ................................Shrewsbury 0
Auburn 40 ......................................Grafton 7
Auburn 34 .....................................Millbury 7
Auburn 27......................................Hudson 7
Auburn 16.................................Northbridge 7
Auburn 35 .....................................Quabbin 6
Auburn 42 ......................................Bartlett 0
Auburn 42............................Shepherd Hill 29
Auburn 41 ..................................Tantasqua 0
Auburn 37......................................Nipmuc 7
Auburn 34 .......................................Oxford 0
Auburn 28 .....................................Millbury 6
Auburn 35................................Southbridge 0
Jim’s take: While the Rockets might not put
together another 13-0 season, Auburn will be tough
to beat. The Rockets are riding a Central Mass-high
win streak of 24 games and may have a shot at the
Central Mass. unofficial record of 25, shared by five
teams. No matter how many all-stars Auburn graduates,
this coaching staff has turned the program into
one that will be in the hunt until the end.
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Bartlett Indians
2009: 7-5 (4-2 Division 2A); Division 2 Playoffs
Home field: Memorial Athletic Field. Grass field, 52
Lake Parkway, Webster.
Brain trust: Dane Laboissonniere (first season).
Assistants: Mark Mason, Tim Messier, Rob Sargent,
Andre Thomas, Mike Tolman.
Returning starters: 6 (3 offense, 3 defense).
Top players: Jr. RB Rocco DiStefano, Jr. OL/DL
Arthur Hackenson, Jr. RB/LB Conor McCarthy, Jr.
TE/DE D.J. Kirby-Thomas, Sr. OL/DL Chris Hill, Sr.
OL/DL Mark Gosselin, Sr. RB/CB Jon Martin, Jr.
RB/DB Kenny Mardirosian, Jr. OL/DL Justin DeFreitas.
Out with the old: The Indians said goodbye to three of
their four Division 2A all-stars, as WR Justin Sandara,
LB Ned Dumas and DL Kevin Wnukowski graduated.
In with the new: So. RB/LB Chris Vosburg, Fr. QB/DB
Ricky Spooner, So. WR/DB Kelly Chisholm, So. QB/S
Javon Winston, So. OL/DL Mina Zaky, So. OL/DL
Justin Demma, So. RB/DB Victor Doyon, So. TE/DL
Conlin Postma, Fr. OL/DL Mike Green, Eighth-grader
RB/DB Harry Le, Sr. OL/DL Nate Perez-Chaves.
When the Indians have the ball: Multiple offensive sets.
… Scored 246 points, third in Division 2A. ... DiStefano
will carry the load on offense for the third
straight season. … Graduations left plenty of open
spots in the skill positions, with Martin and McCarthy
in the mix at running back. … The quarterback spot
has been up in the air, with Winston, Brooks and
Spooner competing for the job.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3 defensive set.
… Allowed 237 points, fourth-lowest in Division 2A. …
The Indians will need players like Mardirosian and
Kirby-Thomas to step it up at linebacker to fill some
holes.
In the trenches: Hackenson will lead the group at
tackle. … Hill will play center or guard. … DeFreitas
will see time at guard, while Gosselin will bookend at
tackle with Hackenson.
One to watch: DiStefano has emerged over the past
two seasons as a stalwart in the Bartlett backfield.
DiStefano runs a 4.5 40 and is a true game-breaker
for the Indians. “He’s an extremely hard worker and
an exemplary individual,” Laboissonniere said. “He’ll
do anything for this team. He’s our differencemaker.”
Behind enemy lines: “They were a tougher team than
we thought they would be last year,” one rival coach
said. “(DiStefano) is tough to bring down. It will be
By Jim Wilson
interesting to see how (Laboissonniere) brings them
to the next level.”
The quote: “The team is dedicated and is working
extremely hard to learn our offensive and defensive
schemes,” Laboissonniere said. “We’re fortunate to
have an abundance of hard-working student-athletes
who are unselfish, willing to sacrifice and dedicate
themselves to achieving team goals by being responsible
and always furnishing a 100 percent effort for
their teammates.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10 .................................David Prouty, 7
Sept. 17 ........................................Millbury, 7
Sept. 25 .......................................at South, 1
Oct. 1........................................at Quabbin, 7
Oct. 8 ................................at Shepherd Hill, 7
Oct. 16.....................................at Leicester, 7
Oct. 22 ..........................................Auburn, 7
Oct. 29 ..................................at Tantasqua, 7
Nov. 5 ...........................................Nipmuc, 7
Nov. 12 ................................at Northbridge, 7
Nov. 25 .............................Southbridge, 10:15
Key game: Nov. 25 vs. Southbridge. Last year these
two teams met twice in a pair of classic games. This
rivalry was taken to a new level with a Thanksgiving
clash that was just as heated during the trophy
presentations as it was during the game. Don’t
expect this year to be any different.
2009 results:
David Prouty 43...............................Bartlett 7
Bartlett 39....................................Millbury 20
Bartlett 35 .......................................South 14
Bartlett 35.........................................South 6
Bartlett 25 ............................Shepherd Hill 20
Bartlett 12.....................................Leicester 0
Auburn 42.......................................Bartlett 0
Bartlett 32.................................Tantasqua 14
Bartlett 28.....................................Nipmuc 14
Northbridge 36 ...............................Bartlett 14
Southbridge 22...............................Bartlett 16
Southbridge 6 ..................................Bartlett 3
Jim’s take: The Indians will have their work cut out
for them in a tough league with favorites Auburn and
Northbridge, but having a dynamic back like DiStefano
will help keep them in the playoff mix.
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Junior running back Rocco DiStefano carries the ball during a game against South
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DIVISION 2A
Nipmuc
Warriors
2009: 3-8 (1-5 Division 2A)
By Jim Wilson
Home field: Miscoe Hill Elementary Field. Grass field, 148 North
Ave., Mendon.
Brain trust: Coach: Phil Shiloski (fourth season, 16-15 career).
Assistants: Scott Glassman, Ed Buckley, Tom Tancrede, Chuck
Moore, Mike Bradley.
Returning starters: 12 (7 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. LB Nick Bertuzzi, Sr. C Joe Bergstrom, Sr. RB Nick
Muscente.
Top players: Sr. WR Chris Reifarth, So. WR Derek Moore, Jr.
CB/WR Dillon Braile, So. RB/LB James Shwederman, Jr. OL/DL
Mike Sewel.
Out with the old: The Warriors graduated two of their three
Division 2A all-stars, WR Erich Slagal and DL Kevin Roche.
In with the new: Jr. QB Mike Smith, So. WR Dan Diaz.
When the Warriors have the ball: Spread offense. … Scored 227
points. … Reifarth, a returning Division 2A all-star, and Derec
Moore lead a talented group of receivers. … Shwederman should
handle the carries.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defensive alignment. …
Allowed 262 points. … Shwederman and Bertuzzi return at
linebacker. … Junior Darren Moore and Sewel shore up the
defensive line. … Braile and Wood are in the defensive backfield.
In the trenches: Darren Moore leads the unit at guard. …
Bergstrom and Sewel also return.
One to watch: Derek Moore is primed for a breakout season at
WR, as Shiloski is pleased with his hands and speed. Moore
started as a freshman last year and Shiloski plans on using the
6-foot-3, 185-pound standout to give the offense a big boost.
What you should know: Five of Nipmuc’s eight losses last year
came by a touchdown or less.
The quote: “We hope to compete every week,” Shiloski said. “I
think Auburn and Northbridge are still the top two in our league,
with the rest of us battling it out for the other playoff spots.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11.........................................................Grafton, 1
Sept. 17.............................................at David Prouty, 7
Sept. 25......................................................Uxbridge, 1
Oct. 1..................................................at Northbridge, 7
Oct. 9 ..........................................................Quabbin, 1
Oct. 15..............................................at Shepherd Hill, 7
Oct. 23 .....................................................Tantasqua, 1
Oct. 29................................................at Keefe Tech, 6
Nov. 5.......................................................at Bartlett, 7
Nov. 13 .........................................................Auburn, 1
Nov. 25.................................................Valley Tech, 10
Key game: Sept. 11 vs. Grafton. The Warriors defeated the
Indians in a close one in last year’s season opener, and Nipmuc
is out to show it wasn’t a fluke. Look for players like Derek
Moore and Reifarth to shine against a tough Grafton defense.
2009 results:
Nipmuc 28 ...................................................Grafton 26
David Prouty 34............................................Nipmuc 18
Uxbridge 22.................................................Nipmuc 20
Northbridge 28 .............................................Nipmuc 21
Quabbin 19...................................................Nipmuc 14
Shepherd Hill 20 ...........................................Nipmuc 14
Nipmuc 36 ...............................................Tantasqua 14
Nipmuc 35 ...............................................Keefe Tech 7
Bartlett 28 ...................................................Nipmuc 14
Auburn 37 .....................................................Nipmuc 7
Valley Tech 27.............................................Nipmuc 20
Jim’s take: The Warriors need to show they can win those
close games this year, as they were much better than the three
wins they put on the board in 2009. The fact Nipmuc could have
finished 9-2 rather than 3-8 last year has haunted the Warriors
all offseason in the weight room, so expect a different outlook in
2010.
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Northbridge assistant coach Al Richards talks to the Rams’ offensive linemen during a recent practice.
Home field: Lasell Field. Grass field, 171
Linwood Ave., Whitinsville.
Brain trust: Coach: Ken LaChapelle (35th
season, 278-85-6 career). Assistants: Matt
Gauthier (defensive coordinator), Jeff LaChapelle,
Steve Falconer; John Demagian, Al
Richards, Dave Mills, Mitch Krouner.
Returning starters: 7 (4 offense, 3 defense).
Captains: Sr. DE Matt Rice, Sr. QB Thomas
Murphy, Sr. FB/LB Greg O’Donnell.
Top players: Sr. WR/DB Evan Mackintosh, Sr.
G/DT Joe Orphin, Sr. G Zack Henneman, Sr. LT
Logan Bernard, Sr. C John O’Brien, RT Nate
Calfa, Sr. RB Colby Brochu.
Out with the old: The Rams graduated five of
their six Division 2A all-stars — TE Casey
Hippert, WR Ben Richards, DL John Perro, LB
Sean Clarke and DB Matt Consigli.
In with the new: Sr. WR/DB Corey Pryor, Sr.
WR-DB Sean Kinahan, Jr. TE/DE Harrison
Murphy, So. RB/SS Jake Ryan, So. CB Matt
Phelan, So. SE/LB Danny Clasby.
When the Rams have the ball: Spread offense. …
Scored 368 points, second-most in Division 2A.
… Look for returning all-star Murphy (nearly
2,000 passing yards) to excel again in his
senior year after emerging as one of the top QBs
in a storied Northbridge history. … Mackintosh
should be his top target.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3 defensive
look. … Allowed 139 points last year, second-
Northbridge Rams
2009: 10-3 (5-1 Division 2A); Division 2A Super Bowl runners-up
By Jim Wilson
fewest in Division 2A. … O’Donnell should pick
up the slack left by the departure of Hippert. …
Orphin will solidify the defensive line.
In the trenches: LaChapelle is a big fan of his
hulking offensive line, with Orphin and Henneman
at guard, Bernard and Calfa at tackle and
O’Brien at center. “It’s one of the bigger lines
we’ve had,” LaChapelle said. “It’s one of those
areas we can do really well in.”
One to watch: The success of the Rams will
depend on Murphy — “We have to feel pretty
good about our offense when we have that
threat coming back,” LaChapelle said — but
watch out for Brochu, who could surprise a few
people at running back this season. “He’s one of
those players that we’re anxious to see how he’s
going to respond, but there’s a lot of potential,”
LaChapelle said.
The quote: “We have some potential, but we’re
inexperienced,” LaChapelle said. “We have
seven juniors, so we’re counting on our 15
seniors. If we can win two or three games early,
it would boost us tremendously.”
Schedule:
Sept. 9 ....................................Millbury, 7
Sept. 17 .............................at Leicester, 7
Sept. 24...............................Lunenburg, 7
Oct. 1.......................................Nipmuc, 7
Oct. 8...................................at Auburn, 7
Oct. 15.................................Tantasqua, 7
Oct. 22...................................Burncoat, 7
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Oct. 29................................at Quabbin, 7
Nov. 5 .........................at Shepherd Hill, 7
Nov. 12 ....................................Bartlett, 7
Nov. 25 ............................Uxbridge, 10:15
Key game: Oct. 8 at Auburn. It’s pretty simple.
This game pits the two best teams in Division
2A against one another. The winner of this game
most likely will wind up with the league title.
2009 results:
Northbridge 34 ..........................Millbury 0
Northbridge 35.........................Leicester 7
Northbridge 28 ......................Lunenburg 0
Northbridge 28 .........................Nipmuc 21
Auburn 16 ...........................Northbridge 7
Northbridge 42.......................Tantasqua 3
Burncoat 26 .......................Northbridge 19
Northbridge 34..........................Quabbin 0
Northbridge 35 ..................Shepherd Hill 7
Northbridge 36..........................Bartlett 14
Northbridge 33 .......................Uxbridge 27
Northbridge 30.........................Uxbridge 7
David Prouty 11....................Northbridge 7
Jim’s take: The Rams should have no problem
filling the holes left by graduation, and they’ll be
fighting with Auburn for the league title. Murphy
should be among the top slingers in Central
Mass., and Brochu could find time to shine
behind a strong offensive line.
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Home field: Carmignani Field. Grass field, at the high
school, 68 Dudley-Oxford Rd., Dudley.
Brain trust: Coach: Chris Lindstrom (10th season at
SHRHS, 58-43; 62-50 career). Assistants: Ray Sullivan,
Steve Ide, Ryan Dugan, Lance Gelb, Leo Biron,
Mark Kelley.
Returning starters: 6 (4 offense, 2 defense).
Captains: Sr. FB/DL Tanner Ackley, Sr. OL/DL Tyler
Anderson, Sr. OL/DL Ryan Dupell, Sr. OL/DL Tyler
LeBlanc, Sr. RB/DB Craig Snow.
Top players: Sr. QB/CB Anthony Brooks, Sr. RB/DB
Sean Dunn, Sr. RB/DB Evan Jean-Guillaume, Sr. RB/DB
Jonathan Preissler, Jr. OL/DL Kevin LeBlanc, Jr. RB/DB
Cody Peck, Jr. TE/LB Anthony Wilga.
Out with the old: The Rams graduated both Division 2A
all-stars in DB Brett Anctil (1,082 rushing yards) and DE
Anthony Preissler.
In with the new: Sr. OL/DL Robert Briare, Sr. RB/CB
Bryan Borezo, Sr. OL/DL Tim Courtois, Jr. OL/LB Sam
Cooke, Jr. RB/LB Michael Cremonni, Jr. OL/DL John
Grzyb, Jr. TE/DE Robert Polselli, Jr. OL/DL Zach Poirier,
Jr. TE/DE Pat Scanlon, Jr. RB/CB Cody Amico, Jr.
RB/DB Justen West, So. TE/LB Austin Bacigalupo, So.
DIVISION 2A
Shepherd Hill Rams
RB/DB Brad Picard.
When the Rams have the ball: Flex-bone offense. …
Scored 189 points last year. … Wilga is the only
returning skill position player for the Rams. … Brooks
will slide under center. … Look for Ackley, Dunn,
Jean-Guillaume, Preissler and Peck to see time in the
backfield.
When their opponents have the ball: 5-2 multiple defensive
alignment. … Allowed 266 points. … Dunn is back at
corner. … Ackley leads the defensive line.
In the trenches: Three of the four returning starters are
on the line. … Tyler and Kevin LeBlanc will suit up at
guard. … Anderson returns at tackle.
Ones to watch: It seems every year Shepherd Hill
graduates one 1,000-yard rusher and just plugs in
another. The Rams had a handful of talented backs
competing for the bulk of the carries in camp this year,
so it could be Snow, Dunn, Jean-Guillaume, Preissler,
Ackley or Peck getting their numbers called the most
this year. In fact, there’s a very good chance that with
three returning starters on the offensive line, Shepherd
Hill could have two running backs in the 1,000-yard
neighborhood.
2009: 4-7 (3-3 Division 2A)
By Jim Wilson
The quote: “The 2010 Shepherd Hill football team will
feature strong competition for playing time amongst a
group of talented young student-athletes,” Lindstrom
said. “The outcome of this competition should make
the team competitive in our league as they develop
confidence and experience.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10...........................at Groton-Dunstable, 6
Sept. 17...........................................Gardner, 7
Sept. 24....................................St. Bernard’s, 7
Oct. 2................................at St. Peter-Marian, 1
Oct. 8...............................................Bartlett, 7
Oct. 15.............................................Nipmuc, 7
Oct. 22............................................Quabbin, 7
Oct. 29..........................................at Auburn, 7
Nov. 5 ........................................Northbridge, 7
Nov. 12 ........................................at Doherty, 7
Nov. 25...............................at Tantasqua, 10:15
Key game: Oct. 8 vs. Bartlett. The Rams need to make
a statement against the other rebuilding teams, and
this will be a good test. Shepherd Hill’s defense was
decimated by graduation, and the Indians will come in
with a solid offense that will be tough to contain. The
Rams will learn a lot about themselves in this game.
2009 results:
Groton-Dunstable 26 ..................Shepherd Hill 19
Shepherd Hill 26...............................Gardner 21
St. Bernard’s 34 .........................Shepherd Hill 7
St. Peter-Marian 28 .....................Shepherd Hill 6
Bartlett 25 ...............................Shepherd Hill 20
Shepherd Hill 20 ...............................Nipmuc 14
Shepherd Hill 27................................Quabbin 6
Auburn 42 ...............................Shepherd Hill 29
Northbridge 35 ...........................Shepherd Hill 7
Doherty 28 ................................Shepherd Hill 7
Shepherd Hill 21.............................Tantasqua 7
Jim’s take: The Rams may have lost many players
from last year, but expect Shepherd Hill to fill in the
holes with some talent. Shepherd Hill boasts a solid
offensive line, and that should pave the way for a
strong running game. Last year was one of rebuilding
for the Rams, who have proven it doesn’t take them
long to get back in the fight for the playoffs.
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Tantasqua Warriors
Home field: Tantasqua Regional Field. Grass field,
319 Brookfield Rd., Sturbridge.
Brain trust: Coach: Aaron Powell (seventh season,
30-35 career). Assistants: Dave Green, Andy Caswell,
Phil Desroches, Jack Cooper, Joe Sloan, Joe Beveridge,
Kevin Young, John Bilodeau, Rich Mantyla.
Returning starters: 15 (7 offense, 8 defense).
Captain: Sr. LB Chris Spinney.
Top players: Sr. OL/DL Ben Boltz, Sr. OL Brandon
Kozlowski, Sr. WR Tim Santilli, Sr. RB/LB Tommy
Lynds, Sr. OL/DL Will Sanders, Sr. QB/CB David
Dumas, Sr. WR/CB Alex Beaudoin, Sr. WR/CB Kyle
Lavallee, Sr. RB/LB Joe Green, Sr. OL/LB D.J. Henn,
Jr. QB/S Alex Lucas, Jr. WR/CB Jaylen Dottin, Sr.
RB/DL Eric Wilson.
Out with the old: The Warriors did not graduate any
Division 2A all-stars.
In with the new: Jr. WR-FS Joe Sciaraffa, Jr. LB-WR
Steve Fitzgerald, Jr. DT Justin Gustafson.
When the Warriors have the ball: Multiple offensive
formations. … Scored 117 points last year. … The
Warriors return seven starters, including three receivers
and their QB. … Lavallee, Santilli and Beaudoin will
be the top targets for Dumas, who took over at QB late
last season. …. Sanders led the team in receptions.
When their opponents have the ball: 3-5 defensive
alignment. … Allowed 334 points last year. … Tantasqua
returns five linebackers and three defensive
backs. … Spinney leads the linebackers, but Lynds,
Green, Henn and Wilson will be relied on to help. …
Dottin, Lucas and Beaudoin return at defensive back.
In the trenches: Boltz and Kozlowski are two-year
starters for the Warriors.
One to watch: At first glance you’d never know
Spinney is about to lead the Tantasqua defense for the
third straight season. Spinney was named to the
Division 2A and T&G Division 2 all-star teams after
leading the team in tackles the past two seasons.
Spinney was a major contributor to Tantasqua’s
undefeated Super Bowl team as a sophomore, and
Powell calls him the Warriors’ “coach on the field.”
2009: 2-9 (0-6 Division 2A)
By Jim Wilson
The quote: “We look to improve upon last year’s
record due to greater strength and experience,” Powell
said. “The conference is strong with three teams
making the playoffs last year, and although we will still
be a young team, we expect to be competitive,
physical and athletic.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10.................................at Southbridge, 7
Sept. 17 ........................................Oakmont, 7
Sept. 25...............................at David Prouty, 7
Oct. 1............................................Leicester, 7
Oct. 8 ................................Groton-Dunstable, 7
Oct. 15...................................at Northbridge, 7
Oct. 23 ........................................at Nipmuc, 1
Oct. 29............................................Bartlett, 7
Nov. 5 .........................................at Auburn, 7
Nov. 12.......................................at Quabbin, 7
Nov. 25 .............................Shepherd Hill, 10:15
Key game: Oct. 1 vs. Leicester. This will be a good
test for a pair of rebuilding programs. Last year,
Tantasqua eked out a seven-point win that eventually
hurt Leicester’s postseason hopes.
2009 results:
Tantasqua 14 ............................Southbridge 13
Oakmont 49................................Tantasqua 14
David Prouty 43...........................Tantasqua 12
Tantasqua 21................................Leicester 14
Groton-Dunstable 30 ......................Tantasqua 8
Northbridge 42..............................Tantasqua 3
Nipmuc 36..................................Tantasqua 14
Bartlett 32 ..................................Tantasqua 14
Auburn 41....................................Tantasqua 0
Quabbin 13 .................................Tantasqua 10
Shepherd Hill 21............................Tantasqua 7
Jim’s take: With 15 returning starters look for the
Warriors to improve on last year’s mark. Tantasqua’s
young players took their lumps, but are coming back
game-tested and could surprise some people.
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Quabbin Panthers
Home field: Quabbin Regional Field. Grass field, 800
South St., Barre.
Brain trust: Coach: Tab Bassett (second season, 3-8
career). Assistants: Tom Comer, Dennis Reed, Gregg
Ackerman, Jim Power, John Page.
Returning starters: 13 (4 offense, 9 defense).
Captains: Sr. FB/LB Curtis Butkiewicz, Sr. WR/CB
Joe Chick, Sr. OT/DT Quinn Darcy.
Top players: Sr. OT Josh Doyle, Jr. QB Kenny
Goodnow, Jr. RB Joe Reed, WR/DE Dylan Pond, Sr.
RB Anthony Brooks.
Out with the old: The Panthers graduated two Division
2A all-stars in DB Tyler Przypek and WR Jon
Kenyon.
In with the new: Jr. C Emmit Zalneraitis, Jr. OL M.J.
Briggs, Jr. OL Nick Miller, Sr. OL Cody McEwen, Jr.
OL Kane Hardaker, Sr. OL Devin Gryszowka, Jr. OL
Marcello Curci, Jr. OL Brian Gendron, Jr. OL Mike
Kierman, Jr. OL Clayton Lohr, Sr. WR Jon Coppolino,
Jr. WR Nick Holland, Jr. WR Dylan Stimson.
When the Panthers have the ball: Spread offense. …
Scored 79 points last year, fewest in Central Mass. …
The Panthers return just four offensive starters, but
among them are QB Goodnow and WR Chick, which
should help. … Pond will see time at WR. … Brooks
and Reed will pick up the running chores.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple defensive
sets. … Allowed 233 points last year, third-fewest in
Division 2A. … The Panthers lost just two starters on
defense, so they should continue to be one of the
league’s tougher teams to score on.
In the trenches: Tackles Darcy and Doyle return, but
the Panthers will be plugging in holes between them.
Zalneraitis leads a crop of newcomers up to the task.
One to watch: Goodnow threw for 634 yards as a
sophomore starter, and things should improve this
year. Quabbin looks to have a solid group of receivers
in camp, and now that he has some weapons, the
Panthers should find it easier to put points on the
board — which was a huge problem last year.
What you should know: With 25 freshmen, a handful of
2009: 3-8 (2-4 Division 2A)
By Jim Wilson
them could play key roles this season.
The quote: “It should be a productive year on
offense with key starters returning and a strong
defense,” Basset said.
Schedule:
Sept. 10.......................................Leicester, 7
Sept. 17..........................................Oxford, 7
Sept. 23........................................at North, 7
Oct. 1.............................................Bartlett, 7
Oct. 9.........................................at Nipmuc, 1
Oct. 15 .......................................at Auburn, 7
Oct. 22...............................at Shepherd Hill, 7
Oct. 29 ....................................Northbridge, 7
Nov. 5.......................................at Assabet, 7
Nov. 12......................................Tantasqua, 7
Nov. 25...............................West Boylston, 11
Key game: Sept. 17 vs. Oxford. This game features a
pair of rebuilding teams looking to see how things are
going. Quabbin’s defense will be tested against a
young and potentially explosive Pirates offense.
2009 results:
Leicester 12 ...................................Quabbin 3
Oxford 21.......................................Quabbin 0
Quabbin 14.......................................North 12
Bartlett 35 .....................................Quabbin 6
Quabbin 19....................................Nipmuc 14
Auburn 35 .....................................Quabbin 6
Shepherd Hill 27 .............................Quabbin 6
Northbridge 34 ...............................Quabbin 0
Assabet 26 ....................................Quabbin 6
Quabbin 13 ................................Tantasqua 10
West Boylston 7 .............................Quabbin 6
Jim’s take: Bassett is optimistic that many of the
younger players who saw action last year will play
key roles as Quabbin looks to increase its win total.
He may be right, as the Panthers have 34 upperclassmen,
nine of them returning starters on
defense. Quabbin should make some strides.
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DIVISION 2B
Quarterback Mike Grasis, left, and running back Zach Grasis are out to prove David Prouty’s 13-0 season last year was no fluke.
Double trouble
PAUL KAPTEYN
With Mike Grasis the QB and twin brother Zach the running back, David Prouty is...
By John Conceison
SPENCER — Senior two-way lineman Dan Martin considers
classmates Mike and Zach Grasis his best friends at
David Prouty High.
“They’re great guys to be around, aside from being stud
athletes,” Martin said of quarterback Mike and running
back Zach, the three serving as football captains this fall.
“It is a pleasure to be able to block for two guys like
them. They work their butts off.”
Just don’t ask Mike and Zach to tell a funny story
together.
“If they tell a story together, it’s so hard to follow along because
they just keep putting in new facts about the story,” Martin said.
“Zach will start out by telling a story, then all of a sudden, they’ll
argue about what really happened, then Mike will tell his side,
and by the end of it, I won’t know what the story was about.”
But last fall as juniors, the fleet-footed identical twins left no
doubt about the story they helped pen for the Prouty annals. Zach
Grasis rushed for more than 2,000 yards while gaining T&G Super
Team and Division 2A Offensive Player of the Year honors. Mike,
a T&G Division 2 All-Star, ran the double-wing offense to perfection
in a 13-0 season, culminating in an 11-7 Division 2A Super
Bowl victory over Northbridge and completing the rebound from
2-9 the year before.
“You can talk about how fast they are, but they’re good football
players, and a lot of that has to do with what they do in the offseason,”
said Prouty coach Andrew Tuccio, himself the father of
8-year-old twin boys. “If you watch them, they lift (weights) from
the time they get back from Christmas, right through the season.”
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DIVISION 2B
David Prouty Panthers
Home field: Hurley Field. Grass field, 302
Main St., Spencer.
Brain trust: Coach: Andrew Tuccio (third
season, 15-9 career). Assistants: Chuck
Fahey, Bruce Pinto, Nate Orzech, Rob
Berthaiume, Jason Monnette.
Returning starters: 12 (6 offense, 6
defense).
Captains: Sr. OL/DL Dan Martin, Sr.
QB/DB Mike Grasis, Sr. RB/DB Zach
Grasis.
Top players: Sr. TE/DL John Mahaney,
Sr. OL/DL Lucas Davis, Jr. FB/LB Brandon
Comeau, Sr. RB/DB Clayton Fahey,
Jr. TE/LB Pat Ricard, Jr. RB/LB Matt
Pillsbury, Sr. OL/DL Mitchell Rogers, Jr.
OL/DL Jake Nadreau, Sr. TE/DE Nick
Tobin, Sr. OL/DL Alex Corbin.
Out with the old: The Panthers lost just
two of five Division 2A all-stars, CB Ben
Romano and Defensive MVP S Christian
Ricard.
In with the new: Jr. OL/DL Frank Dipadua,
Jr. OL/LB Matt Bernard, Jr. OL/LB Alex
Noonan, Jr. RB/DB Tyler Huard, So.
RB/DB Marc Lamoureux, So. QB/DB
Ryan Fahey.
When the Panthers have the ball: Doublewing
offense. … Scored 460 points last
year, most in Division 2. … Zach Grasis
(2,002 rushing yards, 21 TDs) led Central
Mass. in rushing last year as a junior and
should pick up where he left off. … Mike
Grasis showed in last year’s Super Bowl
against Northbridge he can throw the
deep ball if teams focus too much on
stopping his brother. … Pillsbury (367
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2009: 13-0 (7-0 Division 2B); Division 2A Super Bowl Champions
who’s going to drive the car they share
during the season or what happened to
them on a defensive play in the secondary.
“I drive because he’s lazy,” Mike cracked
before a recent practice.
“Actually, I had to drive today because he
kept complaining about it,” Zach countered.
“I drove here, but he has to drive home.”
“Defensively, if one of them does something
incorrectly, they’ll hop on each
other,” said Tuccio, who employs both as
defensive backs, “and I think it’s actually
good because I think it makes both work
twice as hard.”
At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, Zach Grasis already
has revamped the Prouty rushing
standards, with a chance to eclipse 5,000
career yards.
“Zach’s power is his biggest asset,” Tuccio
said. “He’s going to hit the hole hard,
and he’s very hard to take down. He wants
the ball when the game’s on the line, wants
the ball in the pressure situations.”
While Zach is undecided on a field of
study, Tuccio sees the possibilities on the
college gridiron. “He could start at a Division
3 school, play Division 2, and if he
works hard in the offseason, and improves
himself more like he did this year, I could
see him at a 1-AA,” the coach said of Zach,
By Jim Wilson
rushing yards) is a tremendous complementary
back to Grasis. … Comeau can
carry the ball and throw a key block at
fullback.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3
defense. … Allowed 141 points last year,
lowest in Division 2A. … Martin and Mahaney
will lead the defensive line. … Ricard
should shore up a solid linebacking corps.
In the trenches: Martin, a returning Division
2A all-star, will lead a young group.
One to watch: Zach Grasis emerged last
year as one of the premier running backs
in Central Mass. and should just keep
getting better as a senior. Despite a
perfect season and a Super Bowl title,
Grasis and the Panthers still feel like they
have a lot to prove this year and look
forward to showing that last year wasn’t a
fluke.
Behind enemy lines: “They’re the team to
beat this year,” one rival coach said. “The
only close game they had last year was in
the Super Bowl, and I don’t see anyone
being able to hang with them this year,
either.”
The quote: “This year’s team is dedicated
and is working extremely hard to
learn our offensive and defensive
schemes,” Tuccio said. “The David Prouty
football team is fortunate to have an
abundance of hardworking student-athletes
who are unselfish, willing to sacrifice
and dedicate themselves to achieving
team goals by being responsible and
always furnishing a 100 percent effort for
their teammates.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10.......................at Bartlett, 7
Sept. 17..........................Nipmuc, 7
Sept. 25......................Tantasqua, 7
Oct. 1............................Burncoat, 7
Oct. 8.............................Millbury, 7
Oct. 15 .........................at Oxford, 7
Oct. 22 .........................Quaboag, 7
Oct. 29 ...........................Grafton, 7
Nov. 6 ..................at Uxbridge, 2:30
Nov. 12 .................at Southbridge, 7
Nov. 25 ...............at Leicester, 10:15
Key game: Sept. 10 at Bartlett. If the
Panthers want to make a statement, they
can do it against a good Bartlett squad.
2009 results:
David Prouty 43.................Bartett 7
David Prouty 34 ..............Nipmuc 18
David Prouty 43 ..........Tantasqua 12
David Prouty 35 ............Burncoat 13
David Prouty 28..............Millbury 13
David Prouty 43................Oxford 14
David Prouty 46 ............Quaboag 12
David Prouty 32 ................Grafton 0
David Prouty 35..............Uxbridge 7
David Prouty 36 ...........Southbrige 6
David Prouty 33..............Leicester 7
David Prouty 41...............Grafton 24
David Prouty 11...........Northbridge 7
Jim’s take: The Panthers lost a big key
to last year’s perfect season in Ricard, but
the Grasis brothers should be enough to
lead Prouty to another league title and a
shot at a second Super Bowl crown.
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who ran a 4.51 40-yard dash in his recent
visit to Marist. “And at the 1-AA, he’d have
to work hard from day one, in every aspect
of the game,”
Tuccio couldn’t be happier with his quarterback,
a high honors student who at 6-1,
195 pounds and runs a 4.59 40. Mike Grasis
is looking at WPI, RPI and UMass-Dartmouth
among others, schools where he
could play football while studying engineering.
“Mike brings unbelievable leadership to
the team, his football IQ is through the
roof,” he said. “A lot of people don’t know
that in the Super Bowl, in the last quarter,
he called the offense. He could see things
better than I could from the sideline … he
called the plays from the line of scrimmage.
“With Mike being a quarterback in our
offense, he probably doesn’t get as much
press as he should,” Tuccio said of his QB,
who only completed two passes in the Super
Bowl but for 121 valuable yards. “If we
didn’t have Mike, Zach couldn’t get the
yardage he got last year.”
With six returning quality starters on
each side of the ball, the Panthers will compete
for a repeat of last year’s perfection.
“We’re just trying really hard to do it
again,” Zach Grasis said. “We now know
what it feels like, so we’re doing everything
we can to get back there.”
PAUL KAPTEYN
Grafton coach Mike Ross hopes his team can improve upon its 6-6
record of 2009.
Grafton Indians
2009: 6-6 (4-3 Division 2B); Division 2 Playoffs
Home field: Grafton High field. Grass
field, 24 Providence Rd., Grafton.
Brain trust: Coach: Mike Ross (third
season, 11-12 at Grafton, 77-35 career).
Assistants: Chris McMahon, Zack Webber,
Kevin Moyaugh, Mike Salvagio.
Captains: Jr. G/LB Austin Carangelo, Jr.
RB/DB Obi Melifonwu, Sr. RB/LB Dylan
Riggieri, Sr. G/DE Kenny Miranda, Sr.
DE/LB Brian McCarthy.
Top players: Sr. T/DL Andrew Kelly, Jr.
LB Matt Bradley.
Out with the old: The Indians graduated
just one of three Division 2B all-stars, OL
Charles Lewis.
In with the new: So. FB/DL Corey
Charpentier, So. LB Cody Munoz.
When the Indians have the ball: Double-wing
offense. … Scored 279 points last year,
second in Division 2B. … Melifonwu
makes the shift from under center to the
backfield after a breakout sophomore
campaign, getting named to the Division
2B all-star team after rushing for more
than 1,000 yards. … Fellow Division 2B
all-star Riggieri is also back, giving the
Indians a pair of 1,000-yard rushers to use
in their run-based attack.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4
defense. … Allowed 257 points last year.
… Carangelo made 48 tackles last year at
linebacker.
In the trenches: Kelly returns at tackle. …
Miranda is back at guard.
One to watch: Melifonwu moves from
quarterback to running back as Grafton
tries to take advantage of one of the
area’s more athletic players. Melifonwu
showed last year he can make things
happen, and when he’s paired with the
equally dangerous Riggieri in the backfield,
Grafton can put together quite a
running attack.
Behind enemy lines: “I like what they’re
doing over there,” a rival coach said.
By Jim Wilson
“They’re no longer that easy win on your
schedule they were a few years ago. They
have a very dangerous running game, and
that double-wing offense is a pain to
stop.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11........................at Nipmuc, 1
Sept. 18 .......................at Auburn, 7
Sept. 24 ................at Southbridge, 7
Oct. 1.................................South, 7
Oct. 8 ...............................Oxford, 7
Oct. 16 ..................at Valley Tech, 7
Oct. 22......................at Leicester, 7
Oct. 29 ................at David Prouty, 7
Nov. 5 ...........................Quaboag, 7
Nov. 12..........................Uxbridge, 7
Nov. 25 .....................Millbury, 10:15
Key game: Sept. 24 at Southbridge. The
Indians lost a close one to the Pioneers
last year, and it will be interesting to see
how Grafton responds coming off a tough
game against Auburn the week before.
2009 results:
Nipmuc 28 ......................Grafton 26
Auburn 40.........................Grafton 7
Southbridge 12...................Grafton 7
Grafton 34.........................South 14
Grafton 26..........................Oxford 7
Grafton 31.................Valley Tech 12
David Prouty 32.................Grafton 0
Grafton 48.....................Quaboag 18
Grafton 31.......................Uxbridge 6
Grafton 19.....................Leicester 13
Millbury 34......................Grafton 26
David Prouty 41...............Grafton 24
Jim’s take: Grafton could make “the
leap” this year with two dynamic players
in its backfield in Melifonwu and Riggieri.
With another year under Ross — and if the
Indians can find the right players to plug
into a few holes — Grafton should be in
the playoff hunt this year.
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Home field: Leicester High. Grass field, 174 Paxton
Street, Leicester.
Brain trust: Coach: Tim Griffiths (second season back
at Leicester, 78-45 at LHS, 82-74 career). Assistants:
Rigo Alfonso, Mike Lynch, John Kenneway, Justin
Bonner, Sean Giles, Fran Witkowski, Jason Kenneway.
Returning starters: 16 (8 offense, 8 defense).
Captains: Sr. RB/DE Ryan O’Neill, Sr. RB/SS Trevor
Choruzek, Sr. QB/DB Christian Rodrick, Sr. T/DT Ben
Millett.
Top players: Sr. TE/DE Scott Bruce, Sr. TE/DE
Anthony Lombardozzi, Sr. G/LB Troy Grendell, Sr. T/DT
Mike Doyle, Sr. T/DT Mike Hadchickian, Jr. TE/DE
Mike Stasiewicz, So. RB/DB Nick Kenneway, Sr.
SE/DB Emile Bazille, So. QB/DB Nick Wilson, Jr. QB/CB
Connor Marc-Aurele.
Out with the old: The Wolverines graduated just one of
their three Division 2B all-stars from last year in S Rob
Jarobski.
In with the new: Sr. T/G Anthony Dupuis, Jr. QB/S Mike
Ferraro, Jr. SE/S Tyler Goodney, So. SE/DB Mykeem
Minton, So. QB/DB Nick Wilson, So. G/LB Dave
Dupont, Jr. T/DT Ryan Green, Jr. T/DT Mason Chapman,
Jr. T/DT Sean Ellstrom, Jr. T/DT Josh Lulu.
DIVISION 2B
Leicester Wolverines
When the Wolverines have the ball: Multiple offensive
looks. … Scored 145 points last year. … The Wolverines
return most of their skill players, including Choruzek at
RB, who should be helped out by Kenneway. … Rodrick
is back at QB and will a receiving corps led by Goodney.
When their opponents have the ball: 5-2 defensive alignment.
… Allowed 174 points last year. … O’Neill is the
rock of the defense. … Millett, Bruce, Dupuis and
Lombardozzi will help on the DL. … Grendell and Dupont
will solidify the linebacking corps. … Bazille, Minton,
Wilson and Marc-Aurele will provide a strong defensive
backfield.
In the trenches: The Wolverines have plenty of bodies
to plug into the line, including juniors Green, Chapman,
Ellstrom and Lulu, and seniors Doyle and Hadchickian.
… Stasiewicz should step in at TE.
One to watch: In order to get back to the glory days of
Leicester football, the Wolverines need a leader. Griffiths
thinks he’s found one in O’Neill, who finished
second in Central Mass. in sacks last year with 12.
Griffiths said O’Neill puts in about 20-30 hours a week
and never misses a weight room session. “He’s as hard
working on and off the field as any kid I’ve ever
coached,” said Griffiths, who is O’Neill’s godfather. “He
2009: 4-7 (3-4 Division 2B)
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also does charity work and maintains a high level of
grades at school.”
What you should know: The Leicester Booster Club
organized a fundraiser and was able to help install
lights at Leicester High, allowing the team to play at the
high school on Friday nights. … The Wolverines lost
four games last year by a touchdown or less.
Behind enemy lines: “They have a lot of pieces back
this year, and Griff had that year to teach everyone his
system,” a rival coach said. “They’re going to be tough
to beat this year.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10.......................................at Quabbin, 7
Sept. 17......................................Northbridge, 7
Sept. 24 .........................................Quaboag, 7
Oct. 1 .......................................at Tantasqua, 7
Oct. 9.....................................at Uxbridge, 2:30
Oct. 16..............................................Bartlett, 7
Oct. 22.............................................Grafton, 7
Oct. 29..............................................Oxford, 7
Nov. 5 ....................................at Southbridge, 7
Nov. 12 ........................................at Millbury, 7
Nov. 25 ...............................David Prouty, 10:15
Key game: Sept. 17 vs. Northbridge. The Wolverines
don’t have much time to get ready for the biggest test
of their season. Leicester is getting some talk among
rival coaches, so this could be the Wolverines’ comingout
party under Griffiths.
2009 results:
Leicester 12 ......................................Quabbin 3
Northbridge 35.................................Leicester 7
Leicester 30.....................................Quaboag 0
Tantasqua 21 .................................Leicester 14
Leicester 21....................................Uxbridge 10
Bartlett 12 .......................................Leicester 0
Leicester 20 ......................................Oxford 13
Southbridge 8 ..................................Leicester 7
Millbury 20 ....................................Leicester 14
Grafton 19......................................Leicester 13
David Prouty 33 ...............................Leicester 7
Jim’s take: With 16 returning starters — including
most of their skill positions — look for Leicester to take
another step in its rebuilding process. The Wolverines
have a tough but winnable schedule, and they could be
fighting for a playoff spot.
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Millbury Woolies
2009: 4-8 (3-4 Division 2B); Division 2 Playoffs
Home field: Millbury High. Grass field, 12 Martin St.,
Millbury.
Brain trust: Coach: Ryan Matson (first season). Assistants:
Brian Sullivan, Pat Mara, Jeff Sloat, Craig Lavallee,
Mike O’Neil, Rob MacDonnell, AJ Caswell, Adam Matson.
Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. C/DE Bryan Humphrey, Sr. WR/S Jay
Emmott, Jr. FB/LB Brian Dufresne, Sr. FB/LB Todd
Deschenes.
Top players: Sr. RB/DB Brandon Richard, Jr. QB/DB
Andrew Ekstrom, Sr. TE/DE Dave McAtee, Sr. QB/DB
Kyle Fennelly, Jr. QB/DB Lukas Bernard, Sr. OL/DL Brian
Humphrey, Jr. OL/DL Steve Labrie, Jr. RB/DB Bobby
Boire, Sr. WR/DB Jay Emmott, Jr. FB/LB Brian Dufresne,
Sr. FB/LB Todd Deschenes, Sr. WR/DB Jimmy Morcone,
Jr. WR/DB Mike Valastro, Jr. OT/DT Steve Labrie.
Out with the old: The Woolies graduated two of their
three Division 2B all-stars, OL Pete Bott and DL Tyler
Maynard.
In with the new: So. FB/LB Randy Mogren.
When the Woolies have the ball: Multiple offensive formations.
… Scored 188 points in 2009. … The Woolies will
be led by Richard, a three-year starter in the backfield. …
Ekstrom and Fennelly have been competing for the
quarterback job. … Boire will help out Richard in the
backfield.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple defensive
formations. … Allowed 295 points last year. … Dufresne
and Deschenes are back at linebacker. … Emmott,
Morcone and Valastro return at defensive back.
In the trenches: Labrie and Humphrey return on the
offensive line. … McAtee is back at tight end.
One to watch: The Woolies will rely on Richard to carry
the team. The three-year starter has shown he’s one of
the better backs around, rushing for 1,286 yards and 13
touchdowns as a junior.
What you should know: The Millbury youth movement
seemed to pay off down the stretch last year, as the
Woolies won four of their last six games to clinch a
Division 2 playoff berth.
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Schedule:
Sept. 9......................................at Northbridge, 7
Nov. 17 ...........................................at Bartlett, 7
Nov. 24 ..............................................Auburn, 7
Oct. 2............................................at Uxbridge, 1
Oct. 8......................................at David Prouty, 7
Oct. 15.............................................Bay Path, 7
Oct. 22.........................................Southbridge, 7
Oct. 29 .........................................at Quaboag, 7
Nov. 5 .................................................Oxford, 7
Nov. 12 ............................................Leicester, 7
Nov. 25 .....................................at Grafton, 10:15
Key game: Oct. 2 at Uxbridge. Near the end of a brutal
stretch of games that includes Northbridge, Bartlett,
Auburn and David Prouty, the Woolies square off against
the Spartans on the road. This young team with a new
coach is going to grow up fast in 2010.
2009 results:
Northbridge 34 ....................................Millbury 0
Bartlett 39.........................................Millbury 20
Auburn 34...........................................Millbury 7
Uxbridge 22.......................................Millbury 14
David Prouty 28 .................................Millbury 13
Millbury 21 ........................................Bay Path 0
Southbridge 37 ....................................Millbury 0
Millbury 39 ........................................Quaboag 6
Millbury 20.......................................Leicester 14
Oxford 27..........................................Millbury 14
Millbury 34.........................................Grafton 26
Auburn 28...........................................Millbury 6
Jim’s take: Millbury took its lumps last year, but the
younger players seemed to turn things around at midseason
as the Woolies put together a playoff push. It will be
interesting to see what they can do with a year of varsity
experience under their belts. The schedule is very tough
for Millbury early, but if the Woolies can weather the
storm, there could be another trip to the postseason.
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Oxford Pirates
Home field: Oxford High. Grass field, 495 Main St.,
Oxford.
Brain trust: Coach: Jeff Parcells (second season,
3-8 with Oxford, 59-62 career). Assistants: Vin
Dagostino, Scott Ferguson, Jim Nolan, Chris Barry,
Anthony McDonald, Andrew Martin, Craig Durell.
Returning starters: 13 (6 offense, 7 defense).
Captains: Sr. RB Nick Tessier, Sr. WR/DB Jeff
Bolio, Sr. LB Andrew Gray, Sr. DB/OLB Dan Klein,
Sr. WR/DB Kayvon Lewis, Sr. C/LB Adam Kramer.
Top players: Sr. OL/DL DeCarlo Anderson.
Out with the old: The Pirates graduated one of their
two Division 2B all-stars last year in DL Mike
Krouse.
In with the new: Jr. SL/LB Mike D’Alio, Jr. SL/LB
Nick Lemay, Jr. OL/DL Chris Burley, So. LB/WR
Mike Ellsessar, Sr. QB Nick Stockhaus.
When the Pirates have the ball: Multiple offensive
sets. … Scored 161 points. … Skill positions are a
strength for the Pirates, led by returning Tessier at
RB. … After taking last season off, Stockhaus
returns under center, hoping to build on a strong
sophomore year. … Lewis is back at wide receiver.
When their opponents have the ball: 3-4 formation.…
Allowed 264 points. … Gray and Kramer are back to
lead the linebacking corps. … Anderson is one of the
better nose guards around. … Bolio and Klein are
back in the secondary.
In the trenches: The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Anderson
is a tremendous two-way player at tackle. … White
also will play tackle on both sides of the ball.
One to watch: Tessier, a two-year captain, led
Central Mass. in carries last season. Parcells said
Tessier is dedicated to the weight room and is a
tremendous player to rebuild a team around. “He’s a
hard runner who would rather run you over than hit
the sideline.”
The quote: “We’re looking to take some steps
forward this year,” Parcells said. “It was good for
these kids to get the monkey off their back last year
2009: 3-8 (2-5 Division 3B)
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with a few wins — now it’s time to believe we can
win. We do have some very talented skill players
who can make plays.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11...............................Pioneer Valley, 1
Sept. 17...................................at Quabbin, 7
Sept. 25................................at Bay Path, 12
Oct. 2 ................................Southbridge, 1:45
Oct. 8.......................................at Grafton, 7
Oct. 15..................................David Prouty, 7
Oct. 22...................................at Uxbridge, 7
Oct. 29...................................at Leicester, 7
Nov. 5 .....................................at Millbury, 7
Nov. 12 ......................................Quaboag, 7
Nov. 25.......................................Auburn, 10
Key game: Oct. 29 at Leicester. The Pirates nearly
knocked off the Wolverines last year and would love
another crack at them to show off how improved
they are in the second year of Parcells’ rebuilding
plan.
2009 results:
Pioneer Valley 32...........................Oxford 12
Oxford 21.....................................Quabbin 0
Bay Path 19 ....................................Oxford 7
Southbridge 35..............................Oxford 24
Grafton 26......................................Oxford 7
David Prouty 43.............................Oxford 14
Uxbridge 18 ....................................Oxford 0
Leicester 20 ..................................Oxford 13
Oxford 36..................................Quaboag 36
Oxford 27....................................Millbury 14
Auburn 34 ......................................Oxford 0
Jim’s take: The Pirates keep getting better under
Parcells, and that trend should continue in 2010.
Stockhaus’ return should help speed things up, as
he will be surrounded with talented skill players like
Tessier, Bolio and Lewis to add to Oxford’s win total.
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Home field: Harry J. McMahon Field. Grass field, at the
high school, 25 Cole Ave., Southbridge.
Brain trust: Coach: Frank Koumanelis (fifth season,
21-23 at SHS, 39-37 career). Assistants: Josh Blanchette,
David Burris, Bob Fowler, Rick Carrero, Bill
Sullivan, Don Bernier, Paul Hefner, Rich Buccelli, Brian
Davis.
Returning starters: 16 (9 offense, 7 defense).
Captains: Sr. QB/CB Josh MacNeil, Sr. C/DT
Tavaughn Garcia, Sr. DT/DE Nelson Vega, Sr. WR/CB
Damian Carlos.
Top players: Jr. RB/LB Bart Chenevert, Jr. RB/LB
Jamie Ortiz, Jr. WR/CB Enrique Ortiz, So. TE/DE Chad
Lazo, So. TE/DE Rashaunn Perez, Jr. OT/DE Angel
Rosario, Jr. G Caleb O’Leary.
Out with the old: The Pioneers graduated three Division
2B all-stars, OL Alex Lepage and linebackers Luis
Santos and Hashian Rosario.
When the Pioneers have the ball: I-formation … Scored
212 points, fourth-most in Division 2B. … The Pioneers
lost just two starters on offense. … Jamie Ortiz led the
Pioneers with 759 rushing yards last year. … MacNeil
threw for 788 yards and returns some great targets in
Enrique Ortiz, Carlos and Lazo. … Chenevert will help
out in the backfield.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defense. …
Allowed 170 points, second-fewest in Division 2B. …
Lazo and Garcia return on the defensive line. …
DIVISION 2B
Southbridge Pioneers
2009: 8-4 (5-2 Division 2B); Division 2 Super Bowl runner-up
TOM RETTIG
Southbridge quarterback Josh MacNeil
tries to recover a fumble against Auburn.
Quaboag Cougars
Home field: Quaboag Regional Field. Grass field,
284 Old West Brookfield Rd., Warren.
Brain trust: Coach: David Shepherd (second season,
1-9 career). Assistants: Nick Frank, Henry Brogna.
Returning starters: 20 (10 offense, 10 defense).
Captains: Sr. RB/LB Jon Santucci, Sr. T/DT Max
Perria, Sr. RB/DB Derrick Bish, Jr. QB/RB/S Jake
Thompson.
Top players: So. G Brandon Loyd, So. QB Jimmy
Zalatoras, So. WR/DB Joey Zalatoras, So. LB
Anthony Girard, Fr. FB/DE Steven Tabor, Sr. T/DT
Eric Chagon, Sr. T/DT Max Perria, Jr. C Scott Duncan.
Out with the old: The Cougars graduated nine players
from last year’s team.
In with the new: So. T/DT Andrew Perez, Jr. WR/LB
Sawyer Price.
When the Cougars have the ball: I-formation offense. …
Scored 109 points. … The Cougars will feature
Santucci at fullback and Bish getting most of the
carries. … Thompson is Quaboag’s lone Division 2B
all-star last year and will return at quarterback — but
is also a threat to run. … Janosz is also in the
quarterback mix. … Morin will line up at tight end.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3 and 4-4
defensive alignments. … Allowed 368 points. …
Duncan and Morin anchor the defensive line. …
Santucci leads the linebackers. … Bish and Thompson
are a solid duo at defensive back.
In the trenches: Chagon and Perria will bookend the
line at the tackles. … Duncan returns at center.
One to watch: Santucci, who led the team in tackles
last year, should lead a team loaded with returning
players. The Cougars play a tough schedule for a
second-year team, but the running game won’t be a
worry for Shepherd, who has two strong players to
rely on in Santucci and Bish.
2009: 1-9 (0-7 Division 2B)
By Jim Wilson
Schedule:
Sept. 10..................................at Pathfinder, 7
Sept. 18 .......................................Maynard, 7
Sept. 24...................................at Leicester, 7
Oct. 1........................................at Mohawk, 7
Oct. 9......................................Southbridge, 3
Oct. 15.........................................Uxbridge, 7
Oct. 22 ...............................at David Prouty, 7
Oct. 29..........................................Millbury, 7
Nov. 5 ........................................at Grafton, 7
Nov. 12........................................at Oxford, 7
Nov. 24.............................................Ware, 7
Key game: Sept. 10 at Pathfinder. The Cougars’ only
win last year was the season opener, so Quaboag is
hoping to get its sophomore campaign off to another
1-0 start.
2009 results:
Quaboag 14 .................................Pathfinder 8
Maynard 40 .................................Quaboag 14
Leicester 30 ..................................Quaboag 0
Southbridge 41 .............................Quaboag 12
Uxbridge 42...................................Quaboag 6
David Prouty 46............................Quaboag 12
Millbury 39....................................Quaboag 6
Grafton 48...................................Quaboag 18
Oxford 36....................................Quaboag 13
Ware 38......................................Quaboag 14
Jim’s take: Quaboag seems to be doing things right
under Shepherd in just the program’s second season.
The building blocks of a solid formation are there —
now it’s about keeping the momentum going and
utilizing some strong returning players into a competitive
season.
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Chenevert is back at middle linebacker. … Carlos and
Perez return to shore up the defensive backfield.
In the trenches: Vega and Rosario return at the tackle
spots. … O’Leary is back at guard.
One to watch: MacNeil should improve on a stellar
junior year, thanks to weapons like Carlos, and Enrique
and Jamie Ortiz. The senior slinger has a solid line in
front of him as part of an offense that lost just two
starters. If the Pioneers stay healthy, MacNeil should
surpass 1,000 yards and give Southbridge its best
offensive weapon since Tyler Ramsey.
The quote: “I see us as being competitive,” Koumanelis
said. “Look for Prouty and Grafton to be very strong.
Every team that we play this year will be much
stronger. It will be a tough league.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10........................................Tantasqua, 7
Sept. 17 ..............................................North, 7
Sept. 24 ...........................................Grafton, 7
Oct. 2 ........................................at Oxford, 1:45
Oct. 9 .........................................at Quaboag, 3
Oct. 16 .....................................at Tyngsboro, 7
Oct. 22.........................................at Millbury, 7
Oct. 29...........................................Uxbridge, 7
Nov. 5............................................Leicester, 7
Nov. 12 .....................................David Prouty, 7
Nov. 25 ...................................at Bartlett, 10:15
Key game: Oct. 29 vs. Uxbridge. The Pioneers host the
Spartans in what starts a brutal stretch of Division 2B
games, against Uxbridge, Leicester, David Prouty and
Bartlett. Southbridge needs to make a statement here if
it hopes to challenge for the league title.
2009 results:
Tantasqua 14 .............................Southbridge 13
Southbridge 31 ....................................North 10
Southbridge 12 ...................................Grafton 7
Southbridge 35..................................Oxford 24
Southbridge 41................................Quaboag 12
Southbridge 37..................................Millbury 0
Uxbridge 6...................................Southbridge 0
Southbridge 8 ..................................Leicester 7
David Prouty 36 ...........................Southbridge 7
Southbridge 22 .................................Bartlett 16
Southbridge 6.....................................Bartlett 3
Auburn 35...................................Southbridge 0
Jim’s take: If the Pioneers stay healthy they should
compete for the league title. The Pioneers’ offense will
be tough to stop as Southbridge looks to finish strong
and raise some hardware at the end of the year.
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Uxbridge Spartans
2009: 7-5 (4-3 Division 2B); Division 2 Playoffs
Home field: Anthony Donatelli Field. Grass field, 62
Capron St., Uxbridge.
Brain trust: Coach: T.J. Raeke (fourth season, 14-20
career). Assistants: Justin Pominville (defensive
coordinator), John Kupiek (offensive coordinator),
Matt Cornelious (offensive line), Mark Wilkins (wide
receivers/linebackers), Russell Wise (freshmen).
Returning starters: 15 (6 offense, 9 defense).
Captains: Sr. OL/LB William Bishop, Sr. TE/OLB
Nick Lovett, Sr. OL/DL J.P. McGrath, Sr. RB/DB
Scott Nye, Sr. QB/DB Daniel Tessier.
Top players: Sr. OL/DL John Jameson, Sr. OL Sam
Dubois, Sr. OL Matt Bell, Jr. LB Chris Stocey, Sr. LB
Kevin Desjardin, Jr. LB Tyler Wisserkerke, Jr. WR
Tim Beaudette.
Out with the old: The Spartans graduated two of
their four Division 2B all-stars, losing LB Pat
McCrohan and LB Justin Wroe.
When the Spartans have the ball: Wing-T. … Scored
249 points, third-most in Division 2A … Tessier
(1,025 passing yards, 9 TDs) returns for his second
year at quarterback. … Beaudette again will be a top
target. … Lovett returns at tight end. … Nye (401
rushing yards, 7 TDs) will get most of the carries, but
Wisserkerke (323 rushing yards) will help out.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple defensive
sets. … Allowed 218 points, fourth-fewest in Division
2A… The linebacking corps is loaded with Lovett (26
tackles), Bishop (44 1 ⁄2 tackles), Storey (team-high
80 tackles), Desjardin and Wisserkerke (20 1 ⁄2
tackles) all back. … Nye and Tessier (30 tackles, 4
INTs) shore up the defensive backfield. … McGrath
and Bell line up at the tackles.
In the trenches: The Spartans return a ton on the
lines with Bishop, McGrath, Jameson, Dubois and
Bell.
One to watch: When Raeke took over four years ago
to rebuild the Spartans, he found he already had a
tremendous piece of the puzzle with Tessier entering
his freshman season. Tessier has since become a
four-year starter at Uxbridge not only on the gridiron,
but on the basketball court as well. Tessier also has
started three years on the Spartans’ baseball team
and is garnering attention from Football Champion-
By Jim Wilson
ship Subdivision (Division 1-AA) and Division 2
coaches for next fall. He’s a force on both sides of
the ball, and he will play a big role this year as the
Spartans make a playoff push.
The quote: “Experience will be a real strength for us
this year,” Raeke said.
Schedule:
Sept. 11................................West Boylston, 1
Sept. 18 ...................................Monty Tech, 1
Sept. 25.....................................at Nipmuc, 1
Oct. 2 ............................................Millbury, 1
Oct. 9......................................Leicester, 2:30
Oct. 15 .....................................at Quaboag, 7
Oct. 22............................................Oxford, 7
Oct. 29 ................................at Southbridge, 7
Nov. 6 ...............................David Prouty, 2:30
Nov. 12 ......................................at Grafton, 7
Nov. 25 ..........................at Northbridge, 10:15
Key game: Oct. 29 at Southbridge. The teams
played a classic last year, with the Spartans edging
the Pioneers, 6-0. This year promises to be just as
good as these two teams are expected to compete
for the Division 2B title.
2009 results:
Uxbridge 40.........................West Boylston 20
Uxbridge 42 ..............................Monty Tech 8
Uxbridge 22...................................Nipmuc 20
Uxbridge 22 ..................................Millbury 14
Leicester 21 .................................Uxbridge 10
Uxbridge 42...................................Quaboag 6
Uxbridge 18 ......................................Oxford 0
Uxbridge 6 ................................Southbridge 0
David Prouty 35.............................Uxbridge 7
Grafton 31.....................................Uxbridge 6
Northbridge 33.............................Uxbridge 27
Northbridge 30...............................Uxbridge 7
Jim’s take: The Spartans return an impressive
defense that should keep most teams in check. Add
that to an offense that returns a handful of skill
position players, and Uxbridge should return to the
playoffs this year.
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By Jay Gearan
DIVISION 3A
‘He’s got it all’
Intelligence, strength, experience make Oakmont’s Luke Bakanowsky the perfect QB
ASHBURNHAM —
Luke Bakanowsky
was 8 years old, playing
Pop Warner
football for the first
time.
“They put us all
on a line, and
whoever threw
the farthest was
the quarterback,” Bakanowsky
recalled. “My throw didn’t go
too far, but it was the farthest.”
He’s 17 now, a 6-foot-2,
195-pound senior at Oakmont
Regional, and he can throw far
— 55 spiral yards downfield,
plus the short, quick releases
and over the middle, tough-tocover
stuff.
In the 2009 season, while
leading the Spartans to a 12-1
record and a Division 3A Super
Bowl victory, Bakanowsky
broke the school record for
career touchdown passes with
23.
Even with last year’s success
in the books, Bakanowsky
wants to improve, especially in
leadership skills. “Last year I
wasn’t as vocal as I’m going to
be this year,” he said. “I’m
going to step up.”
Even on defense last season,
Bakanowsky stepped it up,
especially in the Thanksgiving
Day victory over Gardner, making
a key interception late in
the game. He also had a clutch
fumble recovery in the Super
Bowl win over Littleton.
After a summer of attending
quarterback camps, including
those at Boston College, UMass
and Ohio State, Bakanowsky is
ready for another season, beginning
with a rematch against
Littleton on Friday night.
“Luke is the pre-eminent
quarterback in Central Mass., as
far as I can see,” Oakmont
coach Dave LaRoche said. “He’s
got it all — intelligence,
strength and experience. He’s
very football savvy and a leader
on and off the field.
“Luke has the ability to throw
or run the ball,” the coach added.
“And what’s really going to
help him this year is that he has
a big, very athletic line in front
of him.”
RICK CINCLAIR
Quarterback Luke Bakanowsky led the Spartans to a 12-1 record and a Division 3A Super Bowl victory last season.
Bakanowsky continues the
superb string of recent Oakmont
quarterbacks, including Kyle
Anderson and Jesse Hunt,
whose TD record he broke. “I
used to watch Kyle and Jesse
play,” Bakanowsky said. “They
were great.”
Bakanowsky won MVP honors
on Thanksgiving and in the
Super Bowl.
The quarterback is looking
forward to the rematch with
Littleton at Hurd Field. “That’s
who we beat in the Super Bowl
last year, so we obviously have
a big target on our backs,” he
said.
Because he has proven himself,
Bakanowsky obviously will
get a chance to throw a lot this
season.
“Luke’s very versatile, and he
throws accurate, high-percentage
passes,” LaRoche said. “Our
philosophy here is to get the ball
to our athletes and let them pick
up the yardage.”
LaRoche added with certainty,
“Luke will also see some
defense, from time to time and
place to place.”
Interestingly, when asked
why he picked the No. 5 for his
game uniform, Bakanowsky
said that it had nothing to do
with football.
“As a kid, I was really following
baseball, and I loved Nomar
Garciaparra,” he said. “That’s
why I wanted his number.”
Football, though, is the No. 1
sport on Bakanowsky’s mind
these days. That explains his
latest, favorite song on his
iPhone: “The Boys of Fall” by
Kenny Chesney.
Its opening lines are:
When I feel that chill, smell
that fresh cut grass/I’m back in
my helmet, cleats and shoulder
pads/Standing in the huddle
listening to the call/Fans going
crazy for the boys of fall.

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Home field: Veterans’ Athletic Complex. Turf field,
200 Boylston St., Clinton.
Brain trust: Coach: Paul Constantino (fourth season,
15-20 career). Assistant coaches: Tony Gannon
(defensive coordinator), Justin Ball (offensive coordinator),
David Vanasse (special teams/defensive
backs), Pat Parker (offensive/defensive line), Michael
Frick (offensive backs/ends), John Smith (scouting
coordinator).
Returning starters: 11 (5 offense, 6 defense).
Captains: Sr. SE/DE Jon Arnone, Sr. QB/K Brendan
Cutler, Sr. RB/DE Joe Rice, Sr. RB/DB Craig St. Cyr.
Top players: Sr. RB Phil Nobrega, Sr. OT/DT Matt
Thompson, Sr. C Jose Rodriguez, Sr. DT Randy
Jiminez, Sr. DE Jon Arnone, Sr. DB Cody Trautner, Jr.
DB Michael Bradley.
Out with the old: The Gaels graduated three of their
four Division 3A all-stars in OL Izzy Feliz, RB Josue
Guerra and Defensive MVP Andrew Holfinger.
In with the new: So. RB/DB Matt Notaro, So. G/LB
Matt McEvilly, Jr. OL/DL Zach Kane, Jr. E/S T.J.
Andrews, Jr. RB/DE Luis Feliz, So. RB/DB Kyle Cutler.
When the Gaels have the ball: Delaware Wing-T offense.
… Scored 326 points, third in Division 3A. … The
Gaels return a big weapon in Cutler, who threw for
DIVISION 3A
Clinton Gaels
12-1 (5-0 Division 3A); Division 3 Super Bowl Champions
422 yards last year and rushed for five touchdowns.
… The Gaels may have the best backfield in Division
3. … Joe Rice gained more than 900 yards rushing
last year and scored 11 touchdowns. … St. Cyr tore his
anterior cruciate ligament in last year’s second game
against Nashoba, but he’s 100 percent now and
should help the backfield. … Phil Nobrega rushed for
12 touchdowns and nearly 900 yards last year.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple defensive
looks. … Allowed 100 points, fewest in Division 3. …
Rice is one of the top defenders in Division 3 and
recorded six picks last year. … Bradley, Trautner (4
INTs) and Arnone (7 sacks) form one of the better
defensive backfields around. … The Gaels have a solid
defensive line with returning starting tackles Thompson
and Jiminez.
In the trenches: The Gaels return two starters from
last year’s dominant line in Thompson and Rodriguez.
… Constantino said he was hoping to shore up the
offensive line as quickly as possible.
What you should know: Constantino is pleased to see
20 freshmen on the Clinton roster. While not many
will see the field this year, the future looks bright for
the Gaels.
Ones to watch: It’s hard enough to stop one good
By Jim Wilson
Clinton running back, and this year the Gaels have
two in Rice and Nobrega. The duo combined for nearly
2,000 yards last year and should improve on that this
year. Both backs bring something different, and it will
be tough for opposing teams to game-plan against
them.
The quote: “We return a lot of good players,”
Constantino said. “But we need to find the linemen to
block for them. Without them, it doesn’t matter how
good those kids are if they can’t get room to run.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10................................at Narragansett, 7
Sept. 17 .....................................at Nashoba, 7
Sept. 24......................................at Littleton, 7
Oct. 1.................................at West Boylston, 7
Oct. 8..................................................Ayer, 7
Oct. 15.....................................St. Bernard’s, 7
Oct. 22...........................at Groton-Dunstable, 7
Oct. 29..........................................Oakmont, 7
Nov. 5 .........................................at Hudson, 7
Nov. 12 .......................................Lunenburg, 7
Nov. 25 ........................................Maynard, 10
Key game: Sept. 10 at Narragansett. We won’t have
to wait long until a big Division 3 Super Bowl rematch,
as the Gaels travel to Baldwinville to face the Warriors
in Week 1. Clinton and Narragansett are two of the
favorites to win this year’s title.
2009 results:
Clinton 7 ...................................Narragansett 0
Nashoba 9 .........................................Clinton 0
Clinton 27.......................................Littleton 14
Clinton 43...............................West Boylston 0
Clinton 40.............................................Ayer 8
Clinton 20.................................St. Bernard’s 0
Clinton 34............................Groton-Dunstable 9
Clinton 26.....................................Oakmont 24
Clinton 41........................................Hudson 14
Clinton 21.....................................Lunenburg 7
Clinton 27.......................................Maynard 8
Clinton 26.......................................Maynard 7
Clinton 14..................................Narragansett 0
Jim’s take: The rebuilding project paid off in a big
way last year as the Gaels had a championship
season. Don’t expect any letdown this year as Clinton
returns many of the players who were responsible for
the Super Bowl win last year, and the Gaels will be
one of the division’s favorites in 2010.
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Groton-Dunstable
Crusaders
2009: 8-4 (3-2 Division 3A); Division 3 Playoffs
Home field: Groton-Dunstable Regional Field.
Grass field, 703 Chicopee Row, Groton.
Brain trust: Derek Asadoorian (third season, 17-7
career). Assistants: Phil Unger, Bob Dyer, Tom
Fjeld, Colin Murphy, Bobby Brouillette.
Returning starters: 8 (4 offense, 4 defense).
Top players: Sr. FB/LB Shane Penney, Sr. RB/DB
Riley Baxter, Sr. G/DE James Gresock, Jr. TE/LB
Brad Ursprung.
Out with the old: The Crusaders graduated five
Division 3A all-stars — OL Jack Schafer, QB Ryan
Romich, DL Cam Wilcox, S Brett Ursprung and K
Brad Prasky.
When the Crusaders have the ball: Option offense. …
Scored 334 points in 2009, second-most in Division
3A. … Division 3A all-star Penney returns to lead a
solid offensive backfield. … Baxter will also shoulder
the load. … Ursprung will help out at tight end.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple defensive
sets. … Allowed 261 points, second-most in Division
3A. … Penney and Ursprung should step up at
linebacker. … Baxter looks solid in the defensive
backfield.
In the trenches: Gresock will lead the defensive
line.
One to watch: Penney has some big shoes to fill
with the departure of Romich. He will have to be at
his best as the Crusaders work to fill in the holes
around him.
The quote: “We are a young team after graduating
a talented senior class after last season,” Asadoorian
said. “We are returning only four varsity letter
winners, and we hope to compete in a very
competitive league and with a just as demanding
nonleague schedule.”
By Jim Wilson
Schedule:
Sept. 10 ...............................Shepherd Hill, 6
Sept. 17..........................at West Boylston, 7
Sept. 24................................Narragansett, 7
Oct. 1...................................St. Bernard’s, 7
Oct. 8...................................at Tantasqua, 7
Oct. 15.....................................at Hudson, 7
Oct. 22 .........................................Clinton, 7
Oct. 29........................................Assabet, 7
Nov. 5..................................at Lunenburg, 7
Nov. 12 ..................................at Oakmont, 7
Nov. 25 ..................................Tyngsboro, 10
Key game: Sept. 10 vs. Shepherd Hill. The opener
will show how well the Crusaders’ program is
growing as they face a team on the rise.
2009 results:
Groton-Dunstable 26..............Shepherd Hill 19
Groton-Dunstable 35 ............West Boylston 14
Groton-Dunstable 33 ..............Narragansett 29
Groton-Dunstable 13...............St. Bernard’s 12
Groton-Dunstable 30 ...................Tantasqua 8
Groton-Dunstable 49......................Hudson 14
Clinton 34........................Groton-Dunstable 9
Groton-Dunstable 47............Assabet Valley 14
Groton-Dunstable 39 .................Lunenburg 28
Oakmont 28....................Groton-Dunstable 21
Tyngsboro 25 .................Groton-Dunstable 24
Narragansett 36 ................Groton-Dunstable 8
Jim’s take: Expect Groton-Dunstable to try to steal
a few wins with Penney featured in the backfield,
but a daunting schedule may keep the Crusaders
out of the playoff hunt this year.
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Hudson Hawks
Home field: Morgan Bowl. Grass field, at high school,
69 Brigham St., Hudson.
Brain trust: Coach: Dan McAnespie (13th season,
75-57 career). Assistants: Chip Colello, Joe Lentino,
Ron Duffin, Peter Monaco, Scott Darlington, Ted
Vartanian, Lonnie Quirion, Tom Quinn.
Captains: Sr. RB/DB Brian Graca, Jr. RB/DB Karl
Sery.
Top players: Jr. OT Randy Karlson, Jr. G Ryan
Wardwell, Jr. G Matt Holden, Sr. TE Josh King, Sr. DE
Nick Sukis, Sr. DE Cam Lavoie, Jr. WR/DB Dave
Meuse, Jr. QB/DB Jake Wardwell, So. QB/DB Darnell
Butler, Sr. OL/DL Zack Johnson, Jr. RB/LB Bobby
Donahue, Sr. RB/DB Joe Ribeiro, Sr. TE-OLB Brandon
Thibert, Sr. WR/DB Brandon Payne-Drouin.
Out with the old: The Hawks graduated Division 3A
all-stars in OL Nick Schwall and DL T.J. Provencal.
In with the new: Jr. QB/DB Dan King, Jr. OL/DL Garrett
Elder, Jr. OL/DL Jeff Pike, Jr. DT Dan Mitchell, Jr.
RB/LB Zach Cariveau, Sr. OL/DL Victor Chaves,
When the Hawks have the ball: I-formation and spread
offenses. … Scored 184 points last year, third-fewest in
Division 3A. … Payne-Drouin is the Hawks’ top receiver
(482 yards, 4 TDs last year). … King (92 receiving
yards) returns at TE. … Sery (735 yards, 9 TDs) returns
at running back . … Wardwell rushed for 317 yards.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 and 5-3 defensive
alignments. … Allowed 303 points last year, most
in Division 3A. … Sukis and Lavoie are back at
defensive end while Mitchell will play tackle.
In the trenches: Wardwell and Holden will line up at
the guard spots. … Chaves will play center. … Karlson
steps in at tackle.
One to watch: Sery had a breakout sophomore
campaign for the Hawks and should rush for more than
1,000 yards as a junior behind a strong offensive line.
The quote: “Every year, we come out with the same
three goals: Win our league, beat Marlboro and go to
the playoffs,” McAnespie said. “We are shooting for
2009: 4-7 (1-4 Division 3A)
By Jim Wilson
those goals this year. We have been a young team the
past few years, now we are hoping to turn that into a
good season.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10..........................................Murdock, 7
Sept. 16...........................................Assabet, 7
Sept. 24...........................................at Ayer, 7
Oct. 1...............................................Auburn, 7
Oct. 8 ...................................at St. Bernard’s, 7
Oct. 15................................Groton-Dunstable, 7
Oct. 22...........................................Oakmont, 7
Oct. 29.....................................at Lunenburg, 7
Nov. 5 ..............................................Clinton, 7
Nov. 12 .................................at Narragansett, 7
Nov. 25.....................................at Marlboro, 10
Key game: Oct. 8 at St. Bernard’s. This will be a nice
test for the Hawks, who will be coming off a tough
game against Auburn.
2009 results:
Hudson 13 .......................................Murdock 7
Hudson 27........................................Assabet 6
Hudson 38......................................Assabet 20
Auburn 27.........................................Hudson 7
Hudson 28 ...............................St. Bernard’s 14
Groton-Dunstable 49..........................Hudson 14
Oakmont 35.....................................Hudson 13
Lunenburg 21 ....................................Hudson 7
Clinton 41........................................Hudson 14
Narragansett 42................................Hudson 14
Marlboro 41.......................................Hudson 9
Jim’s take: If the Hawks stay healthy, they may
surprise some people. Remember, they started 4-1 last
year until falling into a tailspin in which they lost their
last six games. Hudson has some solid players at the
skill positions, led by Sery, and should be in the hunt
for a playoff spot this year.
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Home field: Lunenburg High. Grass field, 1079 Massachusetts
Ave., Lunenburg.
Brain trust: Coach: Steven Boone (sixth season,
28-28 career). Assistants: Steve Cullinane, Bob Truax,
Anthony Muhnisky, Jake LaChance, Peter Lekaditis.
Returning starters: 12 (5 offense, 7 defense).
Captains: Sr. C/DL Thomas Abare, Sr. FB/LB Troy
Cutter, Sr. QB/DB Mike Sullender, Sr. OL/DL Mike Birr.
Top players: Sr. RB/DB Steve Kinney, Sr. WR/DB
Ryan Harvey, Jr. G/DL Kenny McPherson.
Out with the old: The Blue Devils graduated four
Division 3A all-stars — OL Jon Birr, LB Craig Spyropolous,
RB Mike Xarras and DB Bjorn Kapsted.
In with the new: Sr. RB/DB Josh Moore, Jr. RB/DB
Harrison Arciprete, Jr. FB/LB Josh Trainque, Jr. OL/DL
Eric Scouten, Jr. OL/DL Brandon Niccoli, Jr. OL/DL
Kyle Nasif, Sr. WR/DB Bryan Cumming.
When the Blue Knights have the ball: Option offense. …
Scored 146 points, fewest in Division 3A. … Sullender
steps in at quarterback after seeing some time there
last year. … The backfield is loaded, with Cutter and
Kinney returning and newcomer Arciprete also expecting
carries. … Harvey and Beers will be Sullender’s top
targets in the air.
DIVISION 3A
Lunenburg Blue Knights
When their opponents have the ball: 5-2 defense. …
Allowed 244 points last year. … The Blue Knights boast
a strong defensive front with Mike Birr, McPherson and
Abare at the tackles and Clements on the end. … Cutter
and Trainque will have to be watched at linebacker. …
Kinney and Beers look to lock down the defensive
backfield.
In the trenches: The Blue Knights return five starters
on offense, four on the line. … Abare will line up at
center, between guards McPherson and Birr while
Scouten returns at tackle. … Birr was a two-way starter
as a junior and lettered as a sophomore. The younger
brother of Jon Birr — one of Lunenburg’s standout
linemen last year now at St. Anselm — Birr is hoping to
make his own name by helping Lunenburg back to the
playoffs.
One to watch: Abare does it all for the Blue Knights,
serving as captain, center, defensive end and tackle
and snaps on punts. The two-year starter tore his
anterior cruciate ligament as a freshman and worked
hard to get back on the field and contribute for
Lunenburg. Abare had a scare over the summer when
he reinjured his repaired knee — partially tearing the
ACL again — and has been working hard to make it
2009: 3-8 (1-4 Division 3A)
By Jim Wilson
back to the field by Week 4. Abare is an honor student
and hoping to play next fall in the Ivy League or
NESCAC.
The quote: “We want to get the winning tradition back
at Lunenburg,” Boone said. “The players have worked
extremely hard in the offseason to prepare for this year.
Our league is very strong, but we feel we can be
competitive every week.
Schedule:
Sept. 10........................................at Frontier, 7
Sept. 17 ......................................at Murdock, 7
Sept. 24..................................at Northbridge, 7
Oct. 1........................................Narragansett, 7
Oct. 8 .................................at West Boylston, 7
Oct. 15...........................................Oakmont, 7
Oct. 22.................................................Ayer, 7
Oct. 29.............................................Hudson, 7
Nov. 5.................................Groton-Dunstable, 7
Nov. 12..........................................at Clinton, 7
Nov. 24 .................................at St. Bernard’s, 6
Key game: Sept. 17 at Murdock. The Blue Knights lost
a close one to the Blue Devils last year — part of a string
of three scoreless games Lunenburg would like to
forget. The Blue Devils need a big win over Murdock —
especially coming before an ultra-tough game against
Northbridge the following week.
2009 results:
Frontier 13.....................................Lunenburg 0
Murdock 7.....................................Lunenburg 0
Northbridge 28...............................Lunenburg 0
Narragansett 28............................Lunenburg 14
Lunenburg 42 .........................West Boylston 16
Oakmont 47 ..................................Lunenburg 7
Lunenburg 21 .......................................Ayer 14
Lunenburg 21.....................................Hudson 7
Groton-Dunstable 39 .....................Lunenburg 28
Clinton 21......................................Lunenburg 7
St. Bernard’s 24.............................Lunenburg 6
Jim’s take: The Blue Knights have one of the better
defensive lines around, but they need to find replacements
for quality skill players like Xarras and Kapsted
before they start seeking a playoff spot. Players like
Cutter and Kinney are poised for big seasons in the
backfield as Lunenburg continues on the right track of
rebuilding.
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Oakmont Spartans
2009: 12-1 (4-1 Division 3A); Division 3A Super Bowl Champions
Home field: Arthur I. Hurd Memorial Field. Turf field,
located at 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham.
Brain trust: Coach: Dave LaRoche (26th season,
176-86-4 career). Assistants: Gary Caouette, Kevin
Murphy, John Margarita, Zach Hertel-Therrien.
Returning starters: 5 (2 offense, 3 defense).
Captains: Sr. G Tyler Baranowski, Sr. G Kevin
Mazyck, Sr. QB Luke Bakanowsky.
Top player: Jr. RB Jackson Sheehan.
Out with the old: The Spartans graduated seven
Division 3A all-stars — RB Jon Jacobs (1,282
rushing yards), TE John Mattus, WR Eric Howlett
(641 receiving yards), OL Rob Dearborn, DB Seth
Sheridan (630 rushing yards), LB Kane Bourgeois
and DL Mike Lashua.
In with the new: Jr. T James Carbone, Sr. LB Zach
Comeau, Jr. RB Mike Hiltz, Jr. WR Elan Jackson, Jr.
T Tim Marsh, Jr. TE Nico LaPoste, Sr. RB Josiah
Marchand, Jr. WR Tyler Osborn, Sr. OL Steven
Brown.
When the Spartans have the ball: Multiple offensive
sets. … Scored Central Mass.-high 535 points last
year. … Bakanowsky will look to improve on a stellar
junior year, which included the 2009 Super Bowl
MVP award and his 23rd career touchdown pass. …
Sheehan should step in to lead the backfield.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defense. …
Allowed 232 points last year. … Baranowski will
anchor a young defense on the line. … With eight
open spots, competition was fierce in camp.
In the trenches: Baranowski and Mazyck return at
the guard spots.
One to watch: Bakanowsky threw for more than
1,000 yards last year as the Spartans’ offense
scored like it was a video game. Oakmont has been
hit hard by graduation, so Bakanowsky — whom
LaRoche is incredibly high on as one of the top
signal-callers to step foot in Ashburnham — will need
to lead a young crop of players in a very tough
division.
By Jim Wilson
Schedule:
Sept. 10.......................................Littleton, 7
Sept. 17................................at Tantasqua, 7
Sept. 24..................................at Murdock, 7
Oct. 1...............................................Ayer, 7
Oct. 8 ...................................Narragansett, 7
Oct. 15 .................................at Lunenburg, 7
Oct. 22.....................................at Hudson, 7
Oct. 29......................................at Clinton, 7
Nov. 5...................................St. Bernard’s, 7
Nov. 12 ...........................Groton-Dunstable, 7
Nov. 25 ..................................at Gardner, 10
Key game: Oct 8 vs. Narragansett. These two
teams put on a classic last year — amassing 90
points — and while Oakmont won’t be as strong in
2010, it will still be a good test to see just what the
Spartans have.
2009 results:
Oakmont 48 ................................Littleton 22
Oakmont 49 .............................Tantasqua 14
Oakmont 56 .................................Murdock 0
Oakmont 54 .....................................Ayer 16
Oakmont 50..........................Narragansett 40
Oakmont 47 ..............................Lunenburg 7
Oakmont 35 .................................Hudson 13
Clinton 26..................................Oakmont 24
Oakmont 41..........................St. Bernard’s 22
Oakmont 28 ....................Groton-Dunstable 21
Oakmont 16...................................Gardner 8
Oakmont 58 ................................Assabet 24
Oakmont 29 ................................Littleton 19
Jim’s take: With just five starters from last year’s
explosive offense returning, the Spartans have
some work to do. Bakanowsky should emerge as
one of the top QBs in the area, but Oakmont is going
to have to find the players to surround him with if it
hopes to make a playoff run this year.
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St. Bernard’s Bernardians
Home field: Bernardian Bowl. Grass field, 45 Harvard
St., Fitchburg.
Brain trust: Coach: Tom Bingham (seventh season,
23-37 career). Assistants: Joe Hickey, Jarad May, Nick
Fadden, Dan Chery, Mickey Meza, Mike Donovan, Niccolo
Seretto, Chuck Walkovich.
Returning starters: 9 (5 offense, 4 defense).
Captains: Sr. TE/LB Greg Donovan, Sr. WB/S Brett
Franciosi, Sr. T/DE Josh Schofield, Sr. SE/CB Brendon
Jean-Simon.
Top players: Sr. QB Jake DiBattista, Sr. G/DE Mike
Bozicas, Sr. DE Alex Ingerson, Sr. SE Garret Mahoney, Sr.
G Jake Williams, Sr. DE Alex Ingerson, Sr. LB Anthony
Novelli, Jr. DL Jake McGuire.
Out with the old: The Bernardians graduated three
Division 3A all-stars — RB Evan Brideau, LB Cam Foster
and DT Glenn Shaw.
In with the new: Jr. RB Cody Titus, Jr. FB Nate Long, Jr.
SE/S Trent Hunt, Jr. SE/LB John Gailey, Jr. WB/CB
Spencer Lyons.
When the Bernardians have the ball: Wing-T offense. …
Scored 181 points last year. …The skill positions are
strong, led by DiBattista, one of the better option quarterbacks
in the area. … Mahoney, Jean-Simon and Donovan
will help out with the passing game. … Franciosi, Titus
and Long have varsity experience in the backfield.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4 defense. … Allowed
180 points last year, second-fewest in Division 3A. … St.
Bernard’s returns just four starters, but has plenty of
players who saw defensive time last year.
In the trenches: Schofield is one of the more dominant
linemen around and will return for his third starting
season at defensive tackle and second at offensive
tackle. … Bozicas has started at guard, center and
defensive end last year. … Williams has started a few
games at center and will fill in with the defensive line.
One to watch: Donovan has started for three years on the
defensive line and the last two on the offensive line. He
led the team in tackles as a junior, and Bingham called
him one of the best leaders he has seen in his 15 years at
2009: 4-6 (1-4 Division 3A)
By Jim Wilson
the school.
The quote: “We are returning a lot of experience in the
skill positions, and much of that success will be centered
around DiBattista,” Bingham said. “Jake is an excellent
athlete who has been behind Taylor Lively the last three
years. Jake has a tremendous work ethic, and we look
forward to seeing that hard work pay off out on the
football field for his senior season.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10..............................................Gardner, 7
Sept. 17.......................................Narragansett, 7
Sept. 24 ..................................at Shepherd Hill, 7
Oct. 1.................................at Groton-Dunstable, 7
Oct. 8 .................................................Hudson, 7
Oct. 15.............................................at Clinton, 7
Oct. 23..............................................at South, 4
Nov. 5...........................................at Oakmont, 7
Nov. 12 ..........................................Holy Name, 7
Nov. 24 ..........................................Lunenburg, 6
Key game: Oct. 1 at Groton-Dunstable. The Crusaders
dealt the Bernardians a close loss last year, but St.
Bernard’s knows a win here would set them up nicely
heading into tough games against Hudson and Clinton.
2009 results:
Gardner 19 ..................................St. Bernard’s 14
St. Bernard’s 20...........................Narragansett 14
St. Bernard’s 34............................Shepherd Hill 7
Groton-Dunstable 13......................St. Bernard’s 12
Hudson 28 ..................................St. Bernard’s 14
Clinton 20.....................................St. Bernard’s 0
St. Bernard’s 33 ......................................South 0
Oakmont 41 ................................St. Bernard’s 22
Holy Name 32 ...............................St. Bernard’s 8
St. Bernard’s 24................................Lunenburg 6
Jim’s take: The Bernardians have some talent at the
skill positions, and that could keep them in the mix for the
league title.
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DIVISION 3B
Getting physical
Fullback and middle linebacker Cody Savoy leads powerful Narragansett
By Jay Gearan
B
ALDWINVILLE —
It’s all about power
at Narragansett
Regional. A huge
wind turbine, which
provides much of the
school’s electricity,
overlooks the practice
football field.
On the field,
senior fullback and middle
linebacker Cody Savoy is all
about power, too. The 5-foot-11,
195-pound senior is one of the
top returning players for the
Warriors, who advanced to the
Division 3 Super Bowl last
year before losing to Clinton at
Worcester State.
In 2009, Savoy rushed for 547
yards on 86 carries. He also
caught eight passes for 129
yards, scored nine touchdowns
and had 78 points.
“Cody is a talented kid who
came into his own last year as
a junior,” Narragansett coach
John Beary said. “He’s a solid
player, rarely late to practice,
always working hard. He’s
worked very hard this summer
getting ready for our season.
We need Cody to have a good
year for us.”
Beary is hopeful the blocking
up front for Savoy will be
as strong as it was last season.
“I owe a lot of my yardage to
my line from last year,” Savoy
said. “We had a big line, and
we have a couple of returning
guys who are going to be amazing
still.”
Last year’s Warriors were an
amazing bunch. They rallied
from a 1-4 start to make the Super Bowl.
“We went through a lot of adversity in
those opening weeks last year,” Savoy said,
“but we worked our way through it, took on
the challenges and pretty much put everything
together.”
Savoy, 17, had played soccer from the
time he was young. Then he added football
to his routine. When he reached his freshman
year, he made a decision, turning his
full attention to football.
“I was playing both sports, soccer in the
summer and the fall, too, but I realized that
it was too much on my plate,” he said. “I
wanted to be my best and focus on just one
sport and help out my team. I really think
soccer helped me, though, with my footwork
and getting faster.”
Savoy stayed in top, physical shape this
RICK CINCLAIR
Fullback and middle linebacker Cody Savoy helped the Warriors advance to the Division 3 Super Bowl last year.
summer, lifting weights with his friends at
a local gym and working as a lifeguard at
the Johnson Memorial Pool in Fitchburg. “I
would swim 200 meters every day that I
worked, and on my off days I would work
hard doing cardio at the gym,” he said.
Savoy’s favorite NFL running back is the
Minnesota Vikings’ Adrian Peterson. And
he’s a true, red-and-blue Patriots fan.
Does he have a preference for playing
offense or defense
“I definitely like running with the ball
because I’m doing more of the hitting, and I
don’t really have to hit people if I don’t
want to,” he said. “But I still love defense
too, stopping the ball and making people
come up short on first downs.”
The Warriors will need a lot of stops
against Clinton, a team that returns several
players from its championship squad.
“We’re very focused on our opener,” said
Savoy, who hopes to continue to play football
in college. “It’s against Clinton, the
rematch of our Super Bowl. We’re working
very hard getting ready for that one.
“This is my senior year, and all of us as
seniors are hoping to go out in style, play
hard and work as a team.”
Shortly before trotting out to the Narragansett
practice field for a recent practice,
Savoy looked up at the wind turbine, its
immense three blades ready to chop the air,
and said, “Big things are happening around
here.”
He also hopes big things will happen
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Home field: Harold Norton Field. Grass field, at high
school, 141 Washington St., Ayer.
Brain trust: Coach: Jamie Lamoreaux (17th season,
99-68-1 career). Assistants: Bill Wright, Shawn Murphy,
Harry Lesage, Peter Page, Shawn Gyles.
Returning starters: 16 (8 offense, 8 defense).
Captain: Sr. T/LB Derek Gyles.
Top players: Jr. QB/DB Brent Routhier, Jr. RB/LB
Dashawn Taylor, Jr. WR/DB Lindsey Mullan, Sr.
WR/DB Scott Monge, Jr. WR/DB Sylvester Marshall,
Sr. OT/DT Devin Sedor, Jr. OT/DT Cedric Gray, Jr.
OT/DT James Morales, Jr. OT/DT Nicholas Gutheil, Jr.
OT/DT James Timmins, Jr. QB/DB Tony Banch, Sr.
RB/LB Johnathan Hird, Jr. RB/DB D.J. Voorhies, Sr.
TE/DE Josh Esielionis, Jr. OT/DT Clinton Haynes.
Out with the old: The Panthers graduated one of their
two Division 3B all-stars in defensive lineman Jake
Seeley.
DIVISION 3B
Ayer Panthers
In with the new: Fr. RB/DB Austin Luckey, Fr. TE/DE
Ryan Richards, Fr. QB/DB Zack Walker, Fr. OT/DT
Keshon Garrett, So. C/LB Luke Snyder, Fr. OT-DT
Justin Felix.
When the Panthers have the ball: Option offense. …
Scored 186 points, fewest in Division 3B. … Taylor is an
explosive running back and should carry the Panthers’
load. … Marshall, Monge and Mullan will lead the
receiving corps.
When their opponents have the ball: 52 defense. …
Allowed 379 points, most in Division 3B. … Monge,
Marshall and Routhier should hold down the defensive
backfield.
In the trenches: Sedor is back to lead the line after
being named to the Division 3B all-star team. … Gyles
should be primed for a solid season.
One to watch: Taylor is capable of breaking free for
some breathtaking runs for the Panthers as he leads a
2009: 1-10 (0-5 Division 3B)
By Jim Wilson
talented junior class. With depleted numbers, Ayer is
trying to rebuild, and having a player like Taylor is a big
building block.
Schedule:
Sept. 11 ....................................at Commerce, 1
Sept. 17 .........................................Bay Path, 7
Sept. 24...........................................Hudson, 7
Oct. 1 .........................................at Oakmont, 7
Oct. 8............................................at Clinton, 7
Oct. 15............................................Murdock, 7
Oct. 22.....................................at Lunenburg, 7
Oct. 29 ...................................West Boylston, 7
Nov. 5 ...................................at Narragansett, 7
Nov. 25..........................................Littleton, 10
Key game: Sept. 17 vs. Bay Path. With Taylor and
Marshall, the Panthers have the makings of a pretty
good young offense, so Ayer would love to show it off
against its league rival.
2009 results:
Ayer 27 .......................................Hyde Park 14
Bay Path 21...........................................Ayer 6
Hudson 38...........................................Ayer 20
Oakmont 54 .........................................Ayer 16
Clinton 40 .............................................Ayer 8
Murdock 37 .........................................Ayer 19
Lunenburg 21 .......................................Ayer 14
West Boylston 47 .................................Ayer 26
Narragansett 36 ...................................Ayer 20
Maynard 30...........................................Ayer 8
Littleton 41 ..........................................Ayer 22
Jim’s take: The Panthers return quite a few younger
players from last year, so don’t be surprised to see
them in the playoff race.
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Littleton Tigers
2009: 9-4 (4-1 Division 3B); Division 3A Super Bowl runner-up
Home field: Littleton Middle School. Grass field, 55 Russell
St., Littleton.
Brain trust: Coach: Mike Lynn (ninth season, 54-38
career). Assistants: Mike Graceffa, Tim Whitcomb, Josh
Leger, Mike Azzolino.
Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. QB/CB Kyle Montemagno, Sr. OG/LB Miles
Jarvis.
Top players: Jr. RB/CB Connor Reardon (1,196 rushing
yards), Jr. OT/DT Lowell Kish, Sr. RB/LB Derek Dutcher, Sr.
C/NG Dillon Duoba.
Out with the old: The Tigers graduated five Division 3B
all-stars, including Offensive MVP James Williamson (404
receiving yards, 15 TDs, 97 tackles) and Defensive MVP
Derek Karr (119 tackles). The Tigers also lost QB Adam
Whitcomb (969 passing yards), OL Mac Hanlon and DB
John Williamson.
In with the new: Sr. TE/LB Peter Knowles, Jr. OG/LB Billy
Crosby, Sr. OG/LB Stephen Patterson, Sr. OT/DT Dan
Hearne, Sr. FB/LB Trevor Shearer, Jr. RB/LB Patrick
Rauker, Jr. FB/LB Tyler Rauker, Jr. TE/CB Ryan Pichel, Jr.
OT/DT Justin Miller, Jr. HB/CB Dylan Scott, Jr. OT/DT Ben
Howard, Jr. OG/LB Anthony Greco, So. OT/DT Jamie
Alvarado, So. TE/LB James Ray, So. TE/FS Kevin Sullivan,
Jr. TE/DT Ed DeSouza.
When the Tigers have the ball: Double wing … Scored 407
points last year, most in the league and second in Division 3
… Reardon, a returning Division 3B all-star on special
teams, should get most of the carries after surpassing
1,000 yards as a sophomore. … While the Tigers will rely on
the run, don’t be shocked to see Montemagno go to the air,
after the senior had a strong passing camp over the
summer.
When their opponents have the ball: The Tigers switch
between a 3-5 and a 3-4 defensive alignment. … Allowed
239 points last year, fourth in the league. … The Tigers
return a solid secondary with Montemagno and Reardon at
cornerback. … Kish and Hearne will line up at defensive
tackle. … Teams should watch out for Dutcher at linebacker.
In the trenches: The Tigers return four of five starters on
the offensive line — Duoba, Jarvis, Crosby and Kish.
One to watch: Reardon likely will carry most of the
offensive load — and with an outstanding line opening
holes, he should have no problem improving on last year’s
output.
The quote: “Littleton is looking to build upon the success
By Jim Wilson
of the past three years with three playoff and two Super
Bowl appearances,” Lynn said. “We are relatively young
and inexperienced, but our players are extremely committed
to the program. The 2010 LHS Tigers will be focused on
competing and improving as a team throughout the entire
season.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10............................................at Oakmont, 7
Sept. 16............................................Valley Tech, 7
Sept. 24..................................................Clinton, 7
Oct. 2 ....................................................at North, 1
Oct. 8....................................................Assabet, 7
Oct. 15..............................................at Maynard, 7
Oct. 22.................................................Bay Path, 7
Oct. 29............................................Narragansett, 7
Nov. 5...............................................at Murdock, 7
Nov. 12 .....................................at West Boylston, 7
Nov. 25.................................................at Ayer, 10
Key game: Sept. 10 at Oakmont. The Tigers get a rematch
of their Division 3A Super Bowl loss against the Spartans in
Week 1. The game should be a test for two teams looking to
fill many key holes in their skill positions left by graduation.
2009 results:
Oakmont 48 ..........................................Littleton 22
Littleton 34 ........................................Valley Tech 0
Clinton 27 .............................................Littleton 14
Littleton 44 ...............................................North 14
Littleton 44 ...........................................Assabet 24
Littleton 35...........................................Maynard 12
Littleton 28............................................Bay Path 0
Narragansett 14 .......................................Littleton 7
Littleton 36...........................................Murdock 19
Littleton 41...................................West Boylston 14
Littleton 41 ................................................Ayer 22
Littleton 42 .................................Worcester Tech 16
Oakmont 29 ..........................................Littleton 19
Jim’s take: While the past few years the Tigers have been
led by their skill positions, the line will be Littleton’s
strength this year. That should give the Tigers time to
develop younger players and get them up to speed. Don’t
rule out a return to the playoffs for Littleton — if the Tigers
can find depth and players to find the end zone, they may
make a run.
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Maynard Tigers
2009: 6-6 (2-3 Division 3B); Division 3 playoffs
Home field: Alumni Field. Grass field, 1
Tiger Drive, Maynard.
Brain trust: Kevin Capone (second season,
6-6 career record). Assistants: Ed Mullin,
Neil Roche, Nick Pileeki, Adam King, Rob
Capone.
Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5
defense).
Captains: Sr. WR/DB Zack Loughlin, Sr.
OL/DL Nick Mariani.
Top players: Loughlin, Nick Mariani, Sr.
OL/DE Brett Pettis, Sr. OL Brian Murphy, Jr.
OL/DL Ben Chiasson, So. RB/LB Mekel
Salvant.
Out with the old: The Tigers graduated three
Division 3B all-stars — RB Jake Tyler, DB
Jason Silva and E Brian King.
In with the new: Sr. OL/DL Christian Gomez,
Sr. TE/DE Dan Cassidy, Sr. WR/DB Sean
Murphy, Jr. OL/DL Matt McNulty, Jr. WR/DB
Michael Marshall, So. WR/DB Kyle Howes.
When the Tigers have the ball: Wing-T offense.
… Scored 280 points in 2009. … Loughlin
had 19 catches for 345 yards and four
touchdowns last year. … Salvant should see
more carries this year. … Murphy, Marshall
and Howes will help Loughlin at receiver.
When their opponents have the ball: 50
defense. … Allowed 262 points. … Loughlin
leads the defensive backs, making 24
tackles and intercepting three passes. …
Mariani (55 tackles, 3 sacks), Chiasson (28
tackles, 2 sacks) and Pettis (33 tackles,
sack) lead a strong defensive line. … Salvant
had a breakout freshman year at linebacker
with 55 tackles and a pair of sacks.
In the trenches: The Tigers return four
starters on the line — Mariani, Chiasson,
Pettis and Murphy.
One to watch: Salvant might have been the
Freshman of the Year after leading the
Tigers’ defense with 55 tackles and rushing
for 128 yards on 22 carries in the playoffs
against Clinton. Salvant, pressed into action
when Tyler was injured on Thanksgiving,
showed he can hang with the big boys.
By Jim Wilson
The quote: “Both our offensive and defensive
lines provide experience and will be the
strength of this year’s team,” Kevin Capone
said. “Newcomers Salvant, Marshall and
Howes, along with the leadership of Loughlin
should benefit from an experienced
offensive line.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10 .........................at Assabet, 7
Sept. 18 ........................at Quaboag, 7
Sept. 24..................Worcester Tech, 7
Oct. 2 .......................at Valley Tech, 1
Oct. 8 ...................at Nashoba Tech, 7
Oct. 15...............................Littleton, 7
Oct. 22....................at Narragansett, 7
Oct. 29 .............................Murdock, 7
Nov. 5 ......................West Boylston, 7
Nov. 12 ..................................Ayer, 7
Nov. 25..........................at Clinton, 10
Key game: Oct. 22 at Narragansett. If the
Tigers hope to get back to the playoffs, a
win over the defending league champions
will go a long way toward giving Maynard
momentum to make a run.
2009 results:
Assabet 26 ........................Maynard 0
Maynard 40......................Quaboag 14
Maynard 20 ............Worcester Tech 12
Maynard 33 ...................Valley Tech 8
Maynard 14................Nashoba Tech 0
Littleton 35.......................Maynard 12
Narragansett 33 ................Maynard 28
Murdock 27......................Maynard 22
Maynard 49..............West Boylston 31
Maynard 30 .............................Ayer 8
Clinton 27 ..........................Maynard 8
Clinton 41.........................Maynard 24
Jim’s take: The Tigers put together a
playoff season last year with a good mix of
older and younger players. Look for players
like Loughlin and Salvant to keep Maynard
competitive as Capone and his staff enter
their second year.
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Home field: Murdock High Field. Grass field, 3
Memorial Drive, Winchendon.
Brain trust: Coach: Rob Allard (second season, 7-4
career). Assistants: Ripp Charters, Rick Weinhold,
John Harrington, Steve Ringer, Mike McDonald.
Returning starters: 15 (7 offense, 8 defense).
Top players: Sr. RB Dominick Polcari, Sr. QB Andy
Ladeau, Sr. RB Jake Hunt (614 rushing yards), Sr.
RB/LB Dustin McCaw, Jr. RB/CB Travis Arsenault,
Sr. DL Eric Ducharme, Sr. G Keith Cullen, Sr. T
Russell Henry, Jr. G Dan Antilla, Jr. K/RB Pat
Culverhouse.
Out with the old: The Blue Devils graduated two of
their four Division 3B all-stars last year in OL Jimmy
Manca and DL Aloune Chantahachack.
In with the new: So. T James Maynard, So. RB/LB
Killian Nutt, So. QB Pat Connor, Jr. TE/DB Sean
Feeney.
When the Blue Devils have the ball: Double-wing offense.
… Scored 242 points last year. … The Blue Devils
return a solid backfield in Polcari, a returning Division
DIVISION 3B
Murdock Blue Devils
3B all-star, and Hunt. … Ladeau is back at
quarterback.
When their opponents have the ball: 52 defense. …
Allowed 236 points last year. … McCaw leads the
linebackers after being named to the Division 3B
all-star team last year. … Ducharme anchors the line.
… Arsenault is back in the secondary.
In the trenches: Cullen and Antilla lead the offense at
guard. … Henry and Maynard line up at tackle.
One to watch: Polcari rushed for 887 yards last year
as a junior and should improve on that this year. He
has a good backfieldmate in Hunt and plenty of good
blocking up front.
What you should know: Culverhouse kicked 26 extra
points last season and is four shy of the school’s
career record.
The quote: “We are very excited for the opportunity
some of our kids are going to have this year,” Allard
said. “Some have waited for a long time to get a shot.
We feel our strength will be our backfield with
experience and talent. Our offensive line will have
2009: 7-4 (3-2 Division 3B)
By Jim Wilson
some challenges ahead. They are an untested bunch,
so I am excited to see them develop and grow as a
group. Defensively, we are going to pride ourselves
on our team speed. These kids are hard workers, and
I believe they are ready for that next level.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10.......................................at Hudson, 7
Sept. 17 ......................................Lunenburg, 7
Sept. 24 ........................................Oakmont, 7
Oct. 1....................................at Monty Tech, 7
Oct. 9.....................................at Keefe Tech, 1
Oct. 15............................................at Ayer, 7
Oct. 22..............................at West Boylston, 7
Oct. 29......................................at Maynard, 7
Nov. 5 ............................................Littleton, 7
Nov. 12..................................Nashoba Tech, 7
Nov. 25 ..................................Narragansett, 10
Key game: Nov. 5 vs. Littleton. The past few years,
the playoffs have come down to Murdock, Narragansett
and Littleton fighting for a spot. The Blue Devils
were left out last year, and a win in this game should
give them the inside track toward making sure it
doesn’t happen again.
2009 results:
Hudson 13 ......................................Murdock 7
Murdock 7....................................Lunenburg 0
Oakmont 56 ....................................Murdock 0
Murdock 42................................Monty Tech 7
Murdock 38 ................................Keefe Tech 6
Murdock 37 ........................................Ayer 19
Murdock 39 ..........................West Boylston 22
Murdock 27...................................Maynard 22
Littleton 36....................................Murdock 19
Murdock 26 ..........................Nashoba Tech 20
Narragansett 35...............................Murdock 0
Jim’s take: With 15 returning starters, including
standouts in Polcari, Hunt and Ladeau, the Blue Devils
should be back in the thick of the postseason hunt
this year.
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Narragansett Warriors
2009: 8-5 (5-0 Division 3B); Division 3 Super Bowl runners-up
Home field: Stuart Memorial Field. Grass field, 464
Baldwinville Rd., Baldwinville.
Brain trust: Coach: John Beary (third season at NRHS,
17-7, 46-32 career). Assistants: Joe Mizhir, Jim
Hannula, Ray Richards, Todd Shattuck, Wes Flis.
Returning starters: 16 (8 offense, 8 defense)
Top players: Sr. RB/DB Shane MacFee, Jr. QB/LB
Derek Desbois, Sr. QB/DB Jeremiah Stancombe, Jr.
FB/LB Sean Young, Sr. RB/DB Jayson Gauvin, Sr.
FB/LB Cody Savoy, Sr. OL/DL Corey Johnson, Sr.
OL/LB Zach Fleming, Sr. TE/LB Pat Doyle.
Out with the old: The Warriors graduated three of their
seven Division 3B all-stars, OL Dylan Haughton, LB
Adam Brown and DL Tom Mason.
In with the new: Jr. RB/DB Dan Eaton, So. RB/LB
Trevor Richard, So. RB/LB Tim O’Leary, So. FB/LB
Darren Duguay, Jr. RB/LB Michael Whittle, Sr. RB/DB
Jacob Hammond, Jr. TE/LB Wyatt Davidson, So. OL/DL
Marcus Kitchen, Jr. OL/LB Tyler Jankauskos, So.
OL/DL Tyler Merrill, So. OL/DL Charlie Montalbano, Jr.
OL/DL Tim Thebeau, So. OL/DL Pryce Stewart.
When the Warriors have the ball: Wing-T offense. …
Scored 340 points, second most in Division 3B. …
Savoy was named to the Division 3B all-star team after
rushing for 547 yards and eight TDs. He’ll join with
MacFee (664 rushing yards) to form a dangerous
backfield for Narragansett. … Stancombe returns after
throwing for 489 yards and seven TDs.
When their opponents have the ball: Bear defense. …
Allowed 232 points, second-fewest in Division 3B. …
The Warriors return three league all-stars on this side of
the ball, including Johnson on the defensive line and
MacFee and Stancombe in the secondary. … MacFee
was second on the team with 43 tackles.
In the trenches: Johnson and Fleming return to lead a
young line.
One to watch: The Warriors return many key skill
position players, so the pressure on MacFee to carry
the load at running back won’t be overwhelming.
MacFee heads into the season as Narragansett’s
leading rusher and tackler, and if the Warriors find the
bodies to surround him, they could get another shot at a
Super Bowl trophy.
By Jim Wilson
Schedule:
Sept. 10 ..............................................Clinton, 7
Sept. 19 .................................at St. Bernard’s, 7
Sept. 24............................at Groton-Dunstable, 7
Oct. 1.........................................at Lunenburg, 7
Oct. 8 ..........................................at Oakmont, 7
Oct. 15.....................................West Boylston, 7
Oct. 22.............................................Maynard, 7
Oct. 29..........................................at Littleton, 7
Nov. 5....................................................Ayer, 7
Nov. 12 ..............................................Hudson, 7
Nov. 25.......................................at Murdock, 10
Key game: Sept. 10 vs. Clinton. With a rematch of last
year’s Super Bowl in Week 1, the Warriors won’t have
much time to find those players to fill the holes left by
graduation. Narragansett will be looking to avenge a
pair of shutout losses to the Gaels in what should be
one of the better offerings of opening weekend.
2009 results:
Clinton 7......................................Narragansett 0
St. Bernard’s 20..........................Narragansett 14
Groton-Dunstable 33 ....................Narragansett 29
Narragansett 28 .............................Lunenburg 14
Oakmont 50................................Narragansett 14
Narragansett 33........................West Boylston 17
Narragansett 33................................Maynard 28
Narragansett 14...................................Littleton 7
Narragansett 36 .....................................Ayer 20
Narragansett 42..................................Hudson 14
Narragansett 35 .................................Murdock 0
Narragansett 36 ......................Groton-Dunstable 8
Clinton 14 ....................................Narragansett 0
Jim’s take: The Warriors always are in title contention,
and this year won’t be any different. Depth is a big
problem for Narragansett, but Beary and his staff
should be able to find the athletes and keep the
Warriors in the mix. MacFee and Stancombe will make
sure other teams have a tough time finding the end
zone, and MacFee and Savoy will lead a strong running
attack.
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West Boylston Lions
Home field: West Boylston High Field. Grass field,
125 Crescent St., West Boylston.
Brain trust: Coach: Dave Tingloff (sixth season,
17-38 career). Assistants: Harold Ogilvie, Doug
Sochovka, Dennis Mannone, Jeff Taylor, Bob Thorsen,
Pat Corbett, Matt Buma.
Returning starters: 7 (3 offense, 4 defense).
Captains: Sr. OL/DL Matt Nishan, Sr. WR/DB
David Blake, Jr. RB/LB Colby Bostek, Jr. QB Dan
Polnerow.
Top player: WR/DB Joe Dankwah.
Out with the old: The Lions graduated only one
Division 3B all-star from last year, OL Tim Brown.
In with the new: Jr. RB/DE Shawn Harlow, Jr.
TE/LB Kyle Barrow, Jr. RB/DB Ryan Morris, Jr.
OL/DL David Passmore, So. OL/DL Luke Fancy, Sr.
RB/DB Shay de Rivera.
When the Lions have the ball: Wing-T offense. …
Scored 205 points. … Look for Bostek to get most
of the carries. … Polnerow returns at quarterback. …
Blake, Dankwah and Barrow will be Polnerow’s
targets.
When their opponents have the ball: 5-2 defense. …
Allowed 368 points, second-most in Division 3B. …
Linebacker Bostek is the Lions’ sole returning
all-star. .. . With seven open spots, West Boylston
had plenty of competition in camp.
In the trenches: Matt Nishan leads both lines for
the Lions.
One to watch: The Lions have a keeper in Bostek,
the only sophomore named to the Division 3B
all-star team. Bostek was a two-way starter for the
Lions and recorded 72 tackles last year. He also
had 743 rushing yards and totaled 10 touchdowns.
“Colby worked very hard over the offseason to gain
size and speed and is also a standout athlete in all
three seasons — football, basketball and baseball,”
Tingloff said. “We are looking to build on all those
past stats from a season ago to help our team.”
The quote: “Our team this year has had its best
offseason in my six years with participation in the
weight training, passing league, seven-on-seven
games and the speed and agility work,” Tingloff
2009: 3-8 (1-4 Division 3B)
By Jim Wilson
said. “The younger players have especially taken
an interest in working hard this offseason, and we
are hoping to carry that over to the regular season
for both the varsity and junior varsity.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11..................................at Uxbridge, 1
Sept. 17.........................Groton-Dunstable, 7
Sept. 24................................Monty Tech, 7
Oct. 1...........................................Clinton, 7
Oct. 8.....................................Lunenburg, 7
Oct. 15.............................at Narragansett, 7
Oct. 22......................................Murdock, 7
Oct. 29........................................at Ayer, 7
Nov. 5 ...................................at Maynard, 7
Nov. 12 ......................................Littleton, 7
Nov. 25 .................................at Quabbin, 11
Key game: Oct. 8 vs. Lunenburg. Two up-andcoming
teams meet, and for the Lions, it’s a chance
to show the rest of the area how the rebuilding
project is coming along.
2009 results:
Uxbridge 40 ......................West Boylston 20
Groton-Dunstable 35 ...........West Boylston 14
West Boylston 17...................Monty Tech 14
Clinton 43...........................West Boylston 0
Lunenburg 42 ....................West Boylston 16
Narragansett 33.................West Boylston 17
Murdock 39 ......................West Boylston 22
West Boylston 47............................Ayer 26
Maynard 49.......................West Boylston 31
Littleton 41........................West Boylston 14
West Boylston 7...........................Quabbin 6
Jim’s take: The Lions have a solid core of skill
players returning in Bostek, Polnerow and Blake, so
it will be interesting to see if West Boylston can
translate that into victories. Tingloff and his staff
are doing a good job getting the program back on
solid ground, and while the playoffs might be a
ways away, the Lions are just hoping to add a few
more wins this year.
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DIVISION 3C
Senior captain Matt Letourneau will start at quarterback and at safety for Worcester Tech.
TOM RETTIG
‘Coach on the field’
Matt Letourneau’s talent and toughness a major part of Worcester Tech’s success
By Tom Flanagan
WORCESTER — Worcester
Tech senior captain
Matt Letourneau
is as honest as he is
talented, and that should
help the Eagles challenge
for a playoff spot this fall.
Letourneau was the first
to admit that Tech’s loss to
Littleton High in the Division
3A playoffs last year was easy to explain.
“It was pretty simple, really,” said Letourneau,
a Division 3C all-star in 2009. “They
were more physical than us and bigger and
stronger than we were.”
It’s not easy for any football player to
concede that he and his teammates were
pushed around on the field, but Letourneau
began to make sure that wouldn’t happen
again the moment the final whistle blew on
that cold December night at Commerce
Bank Field at Foley Stadium.
“We knew as a team that we needed to get
stronger, and we had a lot of guys in the
weight room at school all the time,” Letourneau
said.
Letourneau’s talent and toughness will be
a major part of the Eagles’ success on both
sides of the ball.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder will start at
quarterback and at safety, not coincidentally
two positions that require a sharp
football mind.
“Matt had a solid year for us last year,
and we expect him to do the same this year,”
Tech coach Ron Silvestri said. “He’s a
smart, tough player, and he’s definitely our
coach out on the field.”
Letourneau, a Worcester resident, grew
up playing quarterback in the Worcester
Vikings Pop Warner program, but had to
wait his turn to get behind center for Tech.
“Matt was playing behind some pretty
good players during the last few years, but
he always made an impact no matter where
he was on the field,” Silvestri said. “Halfway
through the year last season, we made
the switch and put him in at quarterback,
and he excelled there.”
Letourneau had no problem making the
adjustment to quarterback.
“I think we just had to get back to the
basics of football at that point, and stay calm
as a team, and we all worked together and
played well,” said Letourneau, whose plan
after graduation will include college or the
Marine Corps. “I just wanted to be sure
everyone knew what was going on and acted
like a team out there.”
Letourneau’s main goal for 2010 is one
shared by his teammates.
“We want to get back to the playoffs and
get a win,” he said. “Last year, it was great
to get there, but we didn’t play up to our
potential.”
Letourneau has also circled games against
Burncoat and Nashoba Tech on his calendar
and admitted that he’s chasing a number.
“I really want to break the school record
for passing yards in a year,” Letourneau
said. “If I can do that, I know that means
we’ll have a great year.”
The record is 1,010 yards, a number that
Letourneau focused on all summer during
his workouts and trips to various camps,
including the Blue Chip Football Academy
at Dean College.
“I have a ton of confidence in my receivers,”
Letourneau said. “They can all get
open, and they can all catch the ball. I’m
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Home field: Assabet Valley Regional
High. Grass field, across from the high
school at 215 Fitchburg St., Marlboro.
Brain trust: Coach: Rob McCann (seventh
season, 49-21 career). Assistants: Ken
Stukonis, Matt Gaffny, Mike Gilchrest, Phil
Sipowitz, Tom Feldmar, Pat Tobin, Nick
Ferrera, Brian Allard.
Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5
defense).
Captains: Jr. RB/LB Nate Costello, Jr. TE
Ryan Crory, Sr. K-WR Anthony Wassell, Sr.
RB/LB Taryn Pakus, Sr. DE Ethan Ellis.
Top players: Sr. OG Aaron Syppko, Sr. OT
Eric May, Sr. QB Adrian Lenardson, Jr. DL
Shayne Flaherty, Jr. DB Jake Dibuono.
Out with the old: The Aztecs graduated
only one Division 3C all-star, but it was a
big one in Offensive MVP Alan Alvarez,
who rushed for more than 1,500 yards last
year and was named to the T&G Super
Team.
DIVISION 3C
Assabet Valley Aztecs
In with the new: Jr. RB/DB Jake Dibuono,
Jr. WR Marvin Oliveria, Jr. DT Juan Ardila,
Jr. OT Kenny Charbonneau, Jr. RB Thiago
Machado.
When the Aztecs have the ball: Wing-T
offense. … Scored 250 points last year,
second in Division 3C. … Pakus rushed for
nearly 500 yards as a junior. … Lenardson
returns under center after throwing for 432
yards last year.
When their opponents have the ball: 50
defense. … Allowed 236 points last year,
fifth in Division 3C. … Ellis returns at DE
after leading the team in tackles (75) and
sacks (5). … Flaherty returns at DT. …
Pakus is back to lead the linebackers. …
Dibuono will shore up a young defensive
backfield.
In the trenches: Syppko and May return
on the offensive line, while Crory is back at
tight end. … Syppko is a returning Division
3C all-star.
2009: 7-5 (5-1 Division 3C); Division 3 Playoffs
By Jim Wilson
One to watch: Costello will step in to fill
the large shoes left by Alvarez at running
back. McCann made him a captain as a
junior and called him a “true playmaker
and a very consistent competitor.” Costello,
who rushed for nearly 500 yards as a
backup last year, could turn some heads
and become the next in a long line of solid
Aztec rushers.
What you should know: The Aztecs are
looking for their sixth straight playoff
appearance. … Former Valley Tech and
Hudson Catholic head coach Gaffny takes
over the offense for the Aztecs.
Behind enemy lines: “It seems every year
they find this great ground game, and it’s
so tough to defend against because you
don’t know which one of their three great
backs will have a big game,” a rival coach
said.
The quote: “The overall team attitude,
unity and general camaraderie of the team
are very strong,” McCann said, pointing
out the offseason workouts featured an
average of 60 players per night. “If the
team can stay healthy, they will certainly
be in the playoff hunt.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10..........................Maynard, 7
Sept. 16 .......................at Hudson, 7
Sept. 25.................at Valley Tech, 7
Oct. 1.....................Nashoba Tech, 7
Oct. 8..........................at Littleton, 7
Oct. 16.......................Monty Tech, 3
Oct. 22.................Worcester Tech, 7
Oct. 29............at Groton-Dunstable, 7
Nov. 5.............................Quabbin, 7
Nov. 13.....................at Bay Path, 12
Nov. 20.......................Keefe Tech, 1
Key game: Oct. 22 vs. Worcester Tech.
This game has developed into a nice
rivalry in Division 3C, and this year should
be no different. Look for a classic as two of
the favorites for the league title square off.
2009 results:
Assabet 26 ......................Maynard 0
Hudson 27........................Assabet 6
Assabet 8....................Valley Tech 0
Assabet 28 ..............Nashoba Tech 0
Littleton 44 .....................Assabet 24
Assabet 34..................Monty Tech 6
Worcester Tech 28...........Assabet 14
Groton-Dunstable 47 .........Assabet 14
Assabet 26.......................Quabbin 6
Assabet 22 ...................Bay Path 20
Assabet 24 ..................Keefe Tech 0
Oakmont 58....................Assabet 24
Jim’s take: The Aztecs are perennial title
contenders under McCann, and while they
may not have a dynamic running back like
Alvarez, Assabet should still be in the mix
for the league title and another playoff
spot.
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Bay Path Minutemen
Home field: Bay Path Regional Field. Grass field, 57 Old
Muggett Hill Rd., Charlton.
Brain trust: Coach: Al Dhembe (29th season, 190-105-7
career). Assistants: Tony Salvaggio, Rocky Thompson, Mike
Lavin, Adam Jenkins, Mark Sansoucy, John Selen, Roger
Busha, Tom Connor.
Returning starters: 7 (4 offense, 3 defense).
Captains: Game captains.
Top players: Sr. SE/DB Dave Prince (4 INTs), Sr. OT/DT
James Gonsorcik, Sr. OG/DT Brandon Blom, Sr. TE/DE Nick
Nickerson (3 sacks), Jr. FB/LB Tyler Phillips (365 rushing
yards), Jr. FB/LB Eric Edstrom (74 tackles), Sr. QB Spencer
Dube.
Out with the old: The Minutemen graduated a pair of Division
3C all-stars last year in C Bob Silvestri and DT Zach Green. …
Bay Path also graduated RB Ty Spooner (628 rushing
yards)..
In with the new: Jr. TE/DE Brian McGinn, Jr. C/DT Tim
Whittemore, Jr. OT/DT Zack White, Jr. QB/LB Kyle Pearson,
Jr. SE/LB Tom Gentry, So. FB/LB Anthony Baez, So. C/DT
Wesley Spots, So. RB/DB Josh St. Laurent, So. RB/DB John
Vidal, So. QB/DB Kyle Thibeault.
When the Minutemen have the ball: I-formation. ... Scored 142
points last year, tied for fourth in the league. ... Dube and
Pearson will compete for starting QB job.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple 4-4. ... Allowed
175 points last year, third-fewest in league. ... The defense
will be fun to watch with Nickerson and Edstrom flying
around. … Price leads a young crop of defensive backs.
In the trenches: Gonsorcik is a two-year starter at tackle.
One to watch: Edstrom had a breakout season last year as a
sophomore, leading the team with a staggering 93 tackles.
He has emerged as one of the brightest young stars on a
team full of them. When Bay Path rights the ship and comes
back into the playoff mix, Edstrom will be the one leading the
charge.
What you should know: Dhembe is excited about Bay Path’s
work ethic. The quote: “We hope to bounce back after our
second half of the season collapse, due to a rash of injuries
last year, but enter this season with perhaps the most
inexperienced team we’ve had since the mid-’90s,” Dhembe
said. “Although we will lack a great deal of experience, we
2009: 5-6 (2-4 Division 3C)
By Jim Wilson
are looking forward to this season and working with players
that were forced into action early last year because of
injuries and a group of sophomores that were undefeated as
freshmen.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11..................................................at North, 1
Sept. 17...................................................at Ayer, 7
Sept. 25..................................................Oxford, 12
Oct. 2.............................................at Keefe Tech, 1
Oct. 9..............................................Valley Tech, 12
Oct. 15................................................at Millbury, 7
Oct. 22...............................................at Littleton, 7
Oct. 29.......................................at Nashoba Tech, 7
Nov. 6 .............................................Monty Tech, 12
Nov. 13.................................................Assabet, 12
Nov. 20......................................Worcester Tech, 12
Key game: Oct. 22 at Littleton. The Minutemen got shut out
last year by the Tigers and were in the midst of a rash of
injuries to boot. Bay Path would love to go into Littleton and
get a little redemption and show they’re on track to being
among the elite Division 3 teams.
2009 results:
Bay Path 28...............................................North 12
Bay Path 21..................................................Ayer 6
Bay Path 19...............................................Oxford 7
Bay Path 28 ........................................Keefe Tech 6
Valley Tech 7 .........................................Bay Path 6
Millbury 21.............................................Bay Path 0
Littleton 28 ............................................Bay Path 0
Bay Path 14 ....................................Nashoba Tech 0
Monty Tech 24 .......................................Bay Path 0
Assabet 22...........................................Bay Path 20
Worcester Tech 42..................................Bay Path 6
Jim’s take: It will be an interesting season for the Minutemen,
who are playing quite a lot of young players who
saw game experience last year. Injuries forced Bay Path to
start laying the foundation early, and it will bear watching to
see if that helped accelerate the Minutemen’s rebuilding
project.
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Keefe Tech Broncos
Home field: Keefe Tech High. Grass field, 750
Winter St., Framingham.
Brain trust: Coach: Jay Godino (third season,
2-19 career). Assistants: Don Marini, Gary Senecal,
Tony Rogers, Anthony Rovinelli, Jeff Manzella,
James Darling.
Captains: Sr. G/DT Carlos Canales, Sr. T/LB
Jonathan Carcamo.
Top players: Jr. G/LB Matt Rivers, Jr. RB Stephen
Spratt, Jr. WR-DB John Cancel, Jr. DT
Duarte Desa, Sr. RB/DB C.J. Cosme.
Out with the old: The Broncos did not lose any
Division 3C all-stars.
In with the new: Jr. OT/DL Billy St. Andre, So.
QB/DB Mackenzie Fairbanks, So. RB/LB A.J.
Burgos, So. TE/LB Raul Camarillo.
When the Broncos have the ball: Wing-T offense. …
Scored 86 points last year. … Cosme returns to
the backfield after an injury-plagued junior year.
… Spratt will help out at running back … Cancel
will be a top target in the air.
When their opponents have the ball: Multiple defensive
looks. … Allowed 270 points. … Canales, the
lone returning Division 3C all-star for the Broncos,
and Desa will lead the team on the line. …
Rivers returns at linebacker.
In the trenches: Canales (5-10, 240) and Rivers
(5-9, 190) will return at guard. …Desa and Carcamo
(5-7, 220) will play tackle. … Braga will be
at center while Warren will fill in as needed.
One to watch: Canales will return as the Broncos’
anchor on the line. Godino said Canales came to
Keefe Tech as a freshman having never played
football, but quickly caught on and was added to
the varsity team a few weeks into his freshman
year. “Carlos is the type of kid you build your
program around, he has a passion for the sport, a
love his teammates and respect for his coaches,”
Godino said of his co-captain — who can bench
over 350 pounds and squat over 430. “He is
driven and plays each play to the whistle. Not
only is he a dominant player, but he is the first
2009: 1-9 (0-6 Division 3C)
By Jim Wilson
person to help a teammate or pick an opposing
player up off the ground after a tackle.”
The quote: “We’re looking to take a major step
forward this year,” Godino said. “The return of
many key starters on both sides of the ball should
help anchor a hardworking but young group.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11.....................................Marian, 1
Sept. 17 ..........................at St. Clement, 7
Sept. 25 ....................................Marian, 1
Oct. 2.....................................Bay Path, 1
Oct. 9 .....................................Murdock, 1
Oct. 15............................Nashoba Tech, 6
Oct. 23 ...........................at Monty Tech, 7
Oct. 29.....................................Nipmuc, 6
Nov. 6.............................at Valley Tech, 1
Nov. 13 .....................at Worcester Tech, 4
Nov. 20 ................................at Assabet, 1
Key game: Oct. 23 at Monty Tech. The Broncos
need to get some wins toward building the
program. The easiest way to do that is beat the
other rebuilding teams in the conference.
2009 results:
Marian 14.............................Keefe Tech 6
Keefe Tech 31.....................St. Clement 12
Bay Path 28 .........................Keefe Tech 6
Murdock 38..........................Keefe Tech 6
Nashoba Tech 23 ..................Keefe Tech 6
Monty Tech 21......................Keefe Tech 6
Nipmuc 35 ...........................Keefe Tech 7
Valley Tech 35 ....................Keefe Tech 12
Worcester Tech 40 ................Keefe Tech 6
Assabet 24...........................Keefe Tech 0
Jim’s take: Having Cosme healthy should help
the Broncos increase their win total this year, but
it’s a tough division, and there won’t be any easy
games. Keefe Tech needs to take advantage of a
strong line to allow the skill players to make
some plays and get a few more wins in 2010.
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Worcester Tech Eagles
2009: 9-3 (6-0 Division 3C); Division 3 playoffs
Home field: Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium.
Turf field, 305 Chandler St., Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: Ron Silvestri (20th season,
100-90-3 career). Assistants: Gene Card, Pat Phenix,
Lou Letourneau, Tony Monteiro.
Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense).
Captains: Sr. QB/DB Matt Letourneau, Sr. OL/DL
Josh Maynard, Sr. OL/DL Justin Burke, Sr. TE/LB
Will Rueda, Sr. RB/LB John Campbell.
Top players: Sr. RB/DB John Boyd, Jr. WR/LB Nick
Clark.
Out with the old: The Eagles graduated three of their
four Division 3C all-stars in RB Josh Borrero, OT
Alexis Paradis and DB Dave Viscera.
In with the new: Sr. OL/DE Marcelino Guerra, Jr.
LB/PK Victor Sambola, Jr. RB/DB Anthony Bailey, Jr.
WR/DB Franky Rodriguez, So. RB/LB Jake Chaffee,
So. RB/DB Jeremy Frasier, So. OL/DL Robbie Nay,
So. OL/DL Chris Ducharme, So. OL/DL Chris Sotir.
When the Eagles have the ball: Pro and spread offense.
… Scored 339 points, most in Division 3C. … Letourneau
will be back under center. … Boyd and Campbell
will carry out of the backfield. … Rueda and Clark
will be Letourneau’s targets in the air.
When their opponents have the ball: 3-5 defense. …
Allowed 129 points, fewest in Division 3C. … Letourneau
is back in the secondary. … The linebackers will
be a big strength for the Eagles as Clark, Rueda and
Campbell return.
In the trenches: The 6-foot-2, 265-pound Maynard
leads the way at center. … Burke (6-2, 275) will do
his part at tackle. … Lemay also will also step in.
One to watch: Letourneau will be relied on to carry
the load offensively. Silvestri calls him his coach on
the field. “He’s an excellent leader, very tough and
intense,” he said. “He’s a great competitor.”
By Jim Wilson
Schedule:
Sept. 11......................................South, 1
Sept. 17 .................................Burncoat, 7
Sept. 24 .............................at Maynard, 7
Oct. 2....................................Blue Hills, 4
Oct. 8.............................at Monty Tech, 7
Oct. 15 .......................................North, 4
Oct. 22................................at Assabet, 7
Oct. 30...............................Valley Tech, 1
Nov. 6 ............................Nashoba Tech, 1
Nov. 13...............................Keefe Tech, 4
Nov. 20 ............................at Bay Path, 12
Key game: Oct. 22 at Assabet. This will be a key
game for the Division 3C title. Both teams always
step it up when they meet, and this year should
be no different.
2009 results:
Worcester Tech 31 .......................South 0
Burncoat 18..................Worcester Tech 16
Maynard 20..................Worcester Tech 12
Worcester Tech 27.................Blue Hills 12
Worcester Tech 47...............Monty Tech 0
Worcester Tech 41........................North 8
Worcester Tech 28 ..................Assabet 14
Worcester Tech 26 ...............Valley Tech 0
Worcester Tech 13............Nashoba Tech 3
Worcester Tech 40................Keefe Tech 6
Worcester Tech 42...................Bay Path 6
Littleton 42 ..................Worcester Tech 16
Jim’s take: The Eagles are perennial contenders
for the league title. The defense should keep
games close, which will allow Letourneau, Boyd
and Campbell to get the offense going.
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DIVISION 3C
Monty Tech Bulldogs
Home field: Monty Tech Field. Grass field,
1050 Westminster St., Fitchburg.
Brain trust: Coach: Matt Sallila (third season,
3-19 career). Assistants: Tim Roy
(running backs/defensive tackles), Jon
Shea (wide receivers/defensive backs),
Steve Bevins (quarterbacks/defensive
backs), George Hutchinson (offensive line/
linebackers), Andy Roy (running backs/
defensive ends), Anthony Secino (freshmen/linemen),
David Cosenza (assistant
freshman/skill positions).
Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5
defense).
Captains: Sr. RB/DB Evan Martin (384
rushing yards), Sr. G/DT Kevin Duong.
Top players: Jr. RB/DB Dominic Tremallo,
Jr. QB/DB Ive Tigs, Jr. FB/LB Corey Ball, Sr.
WR/DB Aaron Martin.
Out with the old: The Bulldogs graduated
three Division 3C all-stars — OL Joe Cournoyer,
FB Jeff Degnan (478 rushing yards)
and LB Alex Valley.
In with the new: Jr. OT/DT Ryan Leger, Jr.
OT/DT Eric Saulnier, Jr. OT/DL Andrew
Ruston, Jr. TE/DE Matt Cregg, Jr. C/DE
Jake Demont, So. WR/DB Nick Gionet. So.
RB/LB Greck Rosado, So. RB/DB Tarsiah
Murphy, So. OL/DL Brett Bourne, Fr.
2009: 3-8 (2-4 Division 3C)
By Jim Wilson
QB/DB Drew Jeffery.
When the Bulldogs have the ball: I-formation.
… Scored 114 points. … Evan Martin and
Tremallo return in backfield. … Tigs moves
to QB. … Aaron Martin is back at receiver
and will be helped by LeBlanc and Gionet.
When their opponents have the ball: 5-3
defense. … Allowed 251 points. … Ball is
back at linebacker. … Secondary is strong
with Tigs, Aaron and Evan Martin all back.
In the trenches: Duong leads the offensive
line at guard. … Leger, Saulnier and Ruston
will be in the mix at tackle. … Cregg and
Demont will line up at defensive end.
One to watch: Evan Martin should see
most of the carries for the Bulldogs as he
and Tremallo pick up the slack left by the
graduation of Degnan.
What you should know: The Bulldogs started
plenty of sophomores last year, and Sallila
expects that to pay off this year — especially
experience at the skill positions.
The quote: “We look to improve from our
last season,” Sallila said. “Our conference
is tough, and no one can be taken lightly.”
Schedule:
Sept. 10....................Franklin Tech, 7
Sept. 18.......................at Uxbridge, 1
Sept. 24 ..............at West Boylston, 7
Oct. 1..............................Murdock, 7
Oct. 8....................Worcester Tech, 7
Oct. 16.........................at Assabet, 3
Oct. 23........................Keefe Tech, 7
Oct. 29.........................Dean Tech, 7
Nov. 6 .......................at Bay Path, 12
Nov. 13....................at Valley Tech, 1
Nov. 24 ...............at Nashoba Tech, 6
Key game: Oct. 23 vs. Keefe Tech. The
Bulldogs beat the Broncos last year to kick
off a three-game win streak. It also snapped
Monty Tech’s 17-game losing streak.
2009 results:
Franklin Tech 6.............Monty Tech 0
Uxbridge 42 .................Monty Tech 8
West Boylston 17 ........Monty Tech 14
Worcester Tech 47........Monty Tech 0
Assabet 34 ..................Monty Tech 6
Monty Tech 21 ..............Keefe Tech 6
Monty Tech 20...............Dean Tech 6
Monty Tech 24.................Bay Path 0
Valley Tech 31..............Monty Tech 0
Nashoba Tech 20 ........Monty Tech 14
Jim’s take: The Bulldogs have improved
each year under Sallila, so with 10 starters
back, expect that trend to continue.
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Valley Tech Beavers
Home field: Valley Tech Field.
Grass field, 65 Pleasant St., Upton.
Brain trust: Coach: Glenn Arnold
(third season, 8-15 career). Assistants:
Jay Tortora, Jim Archibald,
Kenny Garron, Brian Lussier, Mike
Walsh, Derek Yancik.
Returning starters: 13 (6 offense, 7
defense).
Captains: Sr. LB Nick Barnicle (51
tackles, 2 INTs), Sr. LB Dan Wojnar
(65 tackles, 2 INTs), Sr. OL/LB Tony
Rice.
Top players: Jr. OL/DL Dave Trettel
(42 tackles, 3 sacks), Jr. RB/CB
Craig Gosselin (247 rushing yards,
204 receiving, 4 TDs), So. QB Dan
Avery (702 passing yards, 5 TDs),
Sr. SE/DB Ryan Leshinski (59 tackles,
177 receiving yards), Jr. TE/DE
Attila Kara, Jr. OL/DL Andy Perras.
Out with the old: The Beavers
graduated two of their three Division
3A all-stars last year — G Peter
Trettel and LB Bill Bachand.
In with the new: Sr. FB/DE Matt
Gendron, Jr. RB/CB Julian Picard,
So. SE/DB Shawn Wilkins, So.
FB/LB Pat Durkin, So. OL/DL Joe
Angelini.
When the Beavers have the ball:
Combination of Wing-T and spread
offenses. … Scored 155 points last
year. … Avery was impressive as a
freshman QB last year. … Gosselin
will carry most of the load in the
2009: 6-6 (3-3 Division 3C)
By Jim Wilson
backfield, with Picard helping out. …
Fullbacks Gendron and Durkin
should pave the way. … Wilkins and
Kara look to get the bulk of the
receptions.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-3
defensive alignment. … Allowed 218
points. … Trettel had a breakout year
as a sophomore, emerging as a top
lineman. He, Perras and Kara will
form a solid defensive front. …
Barnicle and Wojnar will shore up
the linebackers. … Leshniski had two
interceptions at DB last year, and he
should be helped out by Wilkins
coming off a strong freshman season.
In the trenches: Trettel and Rice
anchor the group … Perras returns at
tackle, while Kara can block with the
best of them at tight end.
One to watch: Trettel is a returning
all-star and is developing into a force
on the Beavers’ line. He leads a
defense that lost just four starters
and should make life difficult for
opposing offenses.
What you should know: The Beavers
won their last four games in 2009,
including the Vocational Super Bowl.
The quote: “We are coming off a
very strong finish last year with a
very young team,” Arnold said. “Our
team has tremendous potential, but
we need some players to step up
and fill some key roles in order to be
successful this year.”
Schedule:
Sept. 11................Tri-County, 2
Sept. 16...............at Littleton, 7
Sept. 25 ..................Assabet, 2
Oct. 2 .....................Maynard, 1
Oct. 9...............at Bay Path, 12
Oct. 16 .....................Grafton, 7
Oct. 22.......at Nashoba Tech, 7
Oct. 30 .....at Worcester Tech, 1
Nov. 6.................Keefe Tech, 1
Nov. 13 ..............Monty Tech, 1
Nov. 25 ..............at Nipmuc, 10
Key game: Sept. 25 vs. Assabet.
The Beavers kick off the league slate
with a tough opponent in the Aztecs.
Valley Tech needs a win here to
jump in front of what should be a
tight Division 3C race.
2009 results:
Valley Tech 8.........Tri-County 2
Littleton 34..........Valley Tech 0
Assabet 8 ...........Valley Tech 0
Maynard 33.........Valley Tech 8
Valley Tech 7..........Bay Path 6
Grafton 31..........Valley Tech 12
Nashoba Tech 26.Valley Tech 6
Worcester Tech 26Valley Tech 0
Valley Tech 35 ...Keefe Tech 12
Valley Tech 31 ....Monty Tech 0
Valley Tech 27 ........Nipmuc 20
Valley Tech 21 ..North Shore 20
Jim’s take: Things are looking up in
Upton. Valley Tech has a good mix
of younger players like Trettel and
Avery to blend in with senior stars
like Barnicle, Wojnar, Rice and Leshinski
to help the Beavers make a run
at the Division 3C title.
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Nashoba Tech
Vikings
Home field: Nashoba Tech Field. Grass
field, 100 Littleton Rd., Westford.
Brain trust: Coach: Rob Beaudette (first
season).
Top players: Sr. DT Aaron Forest, Sr. DT
Josh Maynard.
Out with the old: The Vikings graduated
three Division 3C all-stars — SE Ryan Strainese,
G Tyler Trembley and CB Pat Kilbride.
When the Vikings have the ball: Scored 142
points in 2009.
When their opponents have the ball: Allowed
158 points, second-fewest in Division 3C.
What you should know: Beaudette takes over
for Jim Tansey, who left for Tyngsboro.
Schedule:
Sept. 11...................at Minuteman, 12
Sept. 18 ........................Cape Tech, 6
Sept. 24 ..............North Shore Tech, 7
Oct. 1............................at Assabet, 7
Oct. 8..............................Maynard, 7
2009: 5-6 (3-3 Division 3C)
By Jim Wilson
Oct. 15 .................at Keefe Tech, 6
Oct. 22....................Valley Tech, 7
Oct. 29 .......................Bay Path, 7
Nov. 6............at Worcester Tech, 1
Nov. 12....................at Murdoch, 7
Nov. 24...................Monty Tech, 6
2009 results:
Nashoba Tech 27 .......Minuteman 0
Nashoba Tech 9...........Northeast 8
North Shore 29 ....Nashoba Tech 14
Assabet 28 ...........Nashoba Tech 0
Maynard 14...........Nashoba Tech 0
Nashoba Tech 23.......Keefe Tech 6
Nashoba Tech 26 ......Valley Tech 6
Bay Path 14 ..........Nashoba Tech 0
Worcester Tech 13 .Nashoba Tech 3
Murdock 26 ........Nashoba Tech 20
Nashoba Tech 20 ....Monty Tech 14
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By Mike Besaw
PREP SCHOOL
Growth spurt
Former Marlboro High star Canaan Severin now prized recruit at Worcester Academy
wORCESTER — Growth. When people see this
word they may think of their children, their
garden or their grocery shopping bill.
At Worcester Academy, they help in growth of
the personal kind. The type of growth that shows
up in a classroom, at a school function or on the
athletic field.
For the Hilltoppers’ third-year football coach
David Dykeman, growth has come in the size of his
team. In 2008, he had 28 players. This year, he had 52
in camp and was hoping to attract a few more when freshmen
reported to school last week.
One of the 52 is receiver Canaan Severin from Marlboro. The junior
was a star football and basketball player at Marlboro High. However,
he was not growing the way his father wanted.
“I was still a little immature at Marlboro High School, and my dad
wanted me to take that extra year and become more of a man,” Severin
said.
So he repeated the 10th grade last year, a decision the 6-foot-3 young
man says has paid tremendous dividends in all aspects of his life.
“Academically, (the repeat of sophomore year) helped me because
the classes were a lot smaller, and that really helps because the teachers
can give a lot more attention,” Severin said.
Also, by living on campus, he had access to everything he needed
(routine, discipline, tutoring) at his fingertips.
“At night, you have practice, dinner and go straight to study hall,”
Severin said. “Last year, I went to the library every night because my
coach and dad wanted me to so I could stay focused.”
Dykeman has seen the changes over the past year.
“His study skills, his ability to act maturely has dramatically
increased,” he said.
Severin, along with his academic success, had a breakout sophomore
campaign, which brought him much recognition and a full
scholarship offer from Boston College.
“I was in shock,” Severin said. “I didn’t really show it, but in my
mind, I was like ‘Wow!’ ”
For those who think this story ends here, think again. The offer has
only spurred on Severin to see how high he can set the bar.
“People have told me, ‘You got an offer. You should say you’re coming
now,’ ” he said. “But that just motivated me, and I’m trying to
work as hard as I can to get better at the little things because that’s
what counts.”
Dykeman sees a bright future for Severin.
“Canaan brings an intensity and is a competitor in everything he
does,” the coach said. “There’s going to be a lot of options for Canaan,
and when that day comes, he is going to impact a program.”
For the present, Severin will continue to impact the Hilltoppers,
who look to continue to grow themselves. In 2008, they were 1-7 and
improved to 4-4 last year. Dykeman and Severin agreed that a winning
season would be the next logical step.
“Our strength is in the skill positions,” Dykeman said. “I think we
have good team speed on both sides of the ball, and our goal is to play
fast.”
A couple of locals will anchor the interior lines for Worcester Academy.
Jack Donovan, a senior captain from Shrewsbury, is a threeyear
starter at center and nose tackle. Postgrad Peter Hagermoser, a
T&G Super Team member in 2009 from Nashoba Regional, will solidify
both lines.
For Severin, he will continue to strive to succeed on Vernon Hill
and give as much as Worcester Academy has given him.
“Canaan is becoming the complete student-athlete here,” Dykeman
said. “He does so much for our community and not just in football and
basketball. He has become an integral member of our community.”
Canaan Severin is growing up.
JOHN FERRARONE
Worcester Academy junior receiver Canaan Severin, a former football and
basketball star at Marlboro High, has a full scholarship offer from Boston
College.

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Home field: Gaskill Field, Providence St.,
Worcester.
Brain trust: Coach: David Dykeman
(third year, 5-11 career). Assistants: Rick
Church (defensive coordinator), Mark
Allen (special teams), Marc Groccia, Mike
Solominsky.
Returning starters: 11 (5 offense, 6
defense).
Captains: Sr. C/DT Jack Donovan
(Shrewsbury; 48 tackles, 2 sacks), Sr.
G/LB Nick Greenhalgh (Worcester), Sr.
WR/DB Sam Butler (Boylston).
Top players: Jr. WR Canaan Severin
(Marlboro), Sr. QB Jon Pietersie, Sr. DB
Tyrel MacDonald (Leominster).
In with the new: RB/LB Blair Wynn (110
tackles at St. Joseph’s in New Jersey),
RB Cortez Taylor (1,100 all-purpose yards
in Alexandria, Va.).
When the Hilltoppers have the ball: Spread
offense. … Scored 143 points. … Severin
leads the offense after a tremendous
2009 season, when he caught 22 passes
for 588 yards and four touchdowns. …
Pietersie is back under center after
PREP WESTERN MASS
Worcester Academy
Hilltoppers
2009: 4-4 (2-4 NEPSAC Class A)
By Jim Wilson
missing last season with an injury.
When their opponents have the ball: 3-4
defense. … Allowed 216 points. … Donovan
had 48 tackles and two sacks last
year. … Greenhalgh returns at linebacker
after making 36 tackles last year. …
Butler is a force in the defensive backfield,
picking off three passes and breaking
up six more. He also had 28 tackles
and scored a pair of touchdowns. …
Severin is also a standout defensive
back.
In the trenches: Donovan returns to
anchor the offensive line. … Former
Nashoba Regional standout Peter Hagermoser
will also be relied on at offensive
and defensive tackle. ... Junior Colin
Bacciochi will line up at guard.
One to watch: Severin has turned quite a
few heads already and has picked up an
offer to play at Boston College.
What you should know: Team speed and
skill positions won’t be a problem for the
Hilltoppers, but depth on the lines may be
something to watch.
The quote: “Worcester Academy will be
Ware Indians
2009: 11-1, WMass Division 4 Super Bowl Champions
Home field: Ware High Field. Grass field,
237 West St., Ware.
Brain trust: Robert Slattery (first season).
Assistant coaches: Doug Koczur (offensive
coordinator), John Slattery (receivers/linebackers)
Returning starters: 6 (3 offense, 3
defense).
Captains: Sr. FB/LB Dylan Sawabi.
Top players: Sr. E/LB Joe Butler, Jr. G/LB
Wayland Laprade, Sr. RB/LB Robert
Estridge.
In with the new: Sr. T Forrest Boivin, So. S
Adam Butler.
When the Indians have the ball: Multiple
offensive formations. … Scored 320
points. … Sawabi returns to carry the
offense for the Indians in the backfield. …
Butler will be the top receiver for Ware.
When their opponents have the ball: 5-3
defense. … Allowed 130 points. … Sawabi,
Butler and Laprade return at linebacker.
In the trenches: Boivin will line up at nose
guard.
What you should know: Slattery takes over
for Mike Robidoux, who resigned as coach
and athletic director in the aftermath of an
altercation following last year’s Super
Bowl victory over Pioneer Valley.
The quote: “We have a positive approach
toward the season and are relying heavily
on team leadership and camaraderie,”
Robert Slattery said. “It could be a year
where the league is up for grabs.”
By Jim Wilson
Schedule:
Sept. 10.................McCann Tech, 7
Sept. 17..............at Turners Falls, 7
Sept. 24......................Greenfield, 7
Oct. 2 ...............at Pioneer Valley, 1
Oct. 8.........................Pathfinder, 7
Oct. 16................at Easthampton, 1
Oct. 22......................Dean Tech, 7
Oct. 29..............at Franklin Tech, 7
Nov. 13.......................Palmer, 1:30
Nov. 24 ....................at Quaboag, 7
2009 results:
Ware 31................McCann Tech 14
Ware 28..................Turners Falls 6
Ware 28....................Greenfield 26
Pioneer Valley 20 ..............Ware 16
Ware 24 ....................Pathfinder 18
Ware 36..................Easthampton 0
Ware 42 ...................Dean Tech 12
Ware 33.................Franklin Tech 0
Ware 16...........................Palmer 6
Ware 38......................Quaboag 14
Ware 14...........................Palmer 6
Ware 14 ................Pioneer Valley 8
Jim’s take: They may have a new
coach, but the Indians return some
talented players that could keep Ware in
the mix this season. Sawabi is a gamechanger,
and if he stays healthy, he
should keep the defending champs in
every game.
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led this year by a strong senior and junior
class that brings a wealth of experience,”
Dykeman said. “We expect to play
extremely fast with our no-huddle offense
and attacking defense.”
Schedule:
x-Sept. 18........................Blair, 1:30
Sept. 25............Phillips Exeter, 3:30
Oct. 2............at N’field Mt. Herm., 2
Oct. 9 ...............St. Thomas More, 3
Oct. 16......................at Salisbury, 3
Oct. 23 ............................Choate, 3
y-Nov. 6 ..............Phillips Andover, 6
Nov. 13.......................at Cushing, 1
x-at Taft School
y-at Assumption
2009 results:
WA 41...........Mass. Maritime JV 22
Phillips Exeter 50 ...................WA 7
WA 28 ..............................NMH 28
WA 28.............St. Thomas More 19
Salisbury 24 ..........................WA 6
Cushing 35............................WA 6
WA 15..........................Cheshire 12
Phillips Andover 47 ...............WA 12
Jim’s take: Dykeman seems to have the
Hilltoppers turning the corner, thanks to a
handful of local standouts. Look for
Worcester Academy to keep gaining
steam, with players like Severin leading
the way.
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Home field: Mahar Regional Field. Turf
field, 507 South Main St., Orange.
Brain trust: Coach: Jim Woodward.
Assistants: Greg Scotland (defensive coordinator),
Joe Kenney (line), Jamie Paluk
(receivers/defensive backs).
Returning starters: 11 (6 offense, 5
defense),
Captains: Sr. C/LB David Burnham, Sr.
RB/DB Isaiah Jones, Sr. FB/LB Parker
Russell.
Top players: Jr. WR Brandon Coy, Jr.
TE/DE Andrew O’Loughlin, Jr. RB/DB
Jesse Lacroix, Jr. T/DT Patrick Donlan,
So. G/DE Chris Jackson, Jr. G/DT Nick
Ehlen, Sr. OL/DL Dylan Barnes.
Out with the old: The Senators graduated
standout RB Brian Beauchemin, who
surpassed 1,000 yards last year.
When the Senators have the ball: Wing-T
offense. … Scored 385 points. … Jones
will lead the offense as part of a strong
backfield with Russell and Lacroix.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4
defensive alignment. … Russell will lead
the linebacking corps. … Donlan and
Athol Red Raiders
2009: 9-3 (5-3 Intercounty League); Division 3 Playoffs
Home field: Athol High. Grass field, 2363
Main St., Athol.
Brain trust: Coach: Matt Gauvin (first season).
Assistants: Bob Robertson, Bob Sheridan,
Nick Lipiec.
Returning starters: 11 (5 offense, 6
defense)
Captains: Sr. OT/DT Tyler Johnson, Sr.
RB/OLB Mike Mattson, Sr. C/DT Garrett
Girard, Sr. G/DE Fred Marks, Sr. QB/S Eric
Lafountain
Top players: Jr. RB/LB Jack O’Connell
(500 rushing yards).
Out with the old: The Raiders graduated RB
Matt Kuniholm (400 yards) and wide
receiver Tyler Hood (600 receiving yards).
In with the new: So. WR/CB Carlos DeJesus,
So. RB/DE Jake LaJoie, So. QB/WR
Dakota Melanson, So. RB/CB John Robertson,
So. RB/CB Matt Summers, Jr. G/LB
Mike Needle, Jr. G/LB Gus Franchi.
When the Red Raiders have the ball: Spread
offense. … Scored 295 points. … Lafountain
returns under center. … O’Connell and Mattson
return to handle the running chores.
When their opponents have the ball: 4-4
defense. … Allowed 144 points. … The
Raiders bring back their top three tacklers
in Marks (9 sacks), Johnson (8 sacks) and
Girard (7 sacks).
In the trenches: Girard returns at center.
One to watch: Lafountain is a three-year
starter and a double threat to run (1,100
yards, 8 TDs) and throw (1,200 yards, 17
TDs).
What you should know: Gauvin takes over
for the retired Rocky Stone after serving as
an assistant for eight seasons.
By Jim Wilson
Mahar Senators
O’Loughlin will shore up the defensive
line.
In the trenches: Burnham returns at
center. … Donlan and Ehlan will line up at
guard. … Jackson and Barnes will play the
tackle spots.
One to watch: Jones, who rushed for
more than 1,700 yards last year, has
game-breaking speed. He should carry the
offense and turn some heads all year long.
“He’s an overall all-around good player on
defense and offense,” Woodward said.
“He’s a real fine defensive back, and he’s
going to be tough to catch — he’s very
quick.”
The quote: “I expect that we should
make the playoffs,” Woodward said. “We
have to stay healthy, though, we’re not
real deep. We’re coming off a really good
year last year, and hopefully the kids want
to continue that tradition.”
Schedule:
Sept. 17..................at Dean Tech, 7
Sept. 24 ...........................Palmer, 7
Oct. 1..............................Frontier, 7
Oct. 8........at Monument Mountain, 7
Schedule:
Sept. 10............................at Lee, 7
Sept. 17 ......................Pathfinder, 7
Sept. 25..........at Easthampton, 1:30
Oct. 2........................at Drury, 2:30
Oct. 15..........................Sci-Tech, 7
Oct. 22...........................Frontier, 7
Oct. 29................at Turners Falls, 7
Nov. 5......................Belchertown, 7
Nov. 12......................at Mohawk, 7
Nov. 25 ..........................Mahar, 10
Key game: Oct. 22 vs. Frontier. The
Raiders are still smarting from last year’s
three-point loss in their first meeting,
which snapped a six-game win streak.
This clash between two of the Intercounty
League’s top teams will be a good one.
2009 results:
Athol 13 ..............................Lee 12
Athol 39 ......................Pathfinder 7
Athol 35 ..................Easthampton 6
Athol 14............................Drury 12
Athol 13......................Greenfield 12
Athol 20 .......................Sci-Tech 12
Frontier 18.........................Athol 15
Athol 52...................Turners Falls 6
Athol 40 ...................Belchertown 8
Athol 28 .......................Mohawk 12
Mahar 21...........................Athol 19
Frontier 18 ..........................Athol 7
Jim’s take: Don’t expect the Raiders to
miss a beat under Gauvin. Athol returns
some tremendous skill players in Mattson
and Lafountain, plus a solid defense that
should get them back into the playoffs.
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By Jim Wilson
Oct. 15......................Belchertown, 7
Oct. 22.......................at Sci-Tech, 7
Oct. 29.......................at Mohawk, 7
Nov. 5 .....................Turners Falls, 7
Nov. 12 ....................at Greenfield, 7
Nov. 25.........................at Athol, 10
2009 results:
Mahar 34.....................Dean Tech 8
Mahar 34.........................Palmer 20
Mahar 14..........................Frontier 0
Mahar 36 .......Monument Mountain 0
Mahar 42 ...................Belchertown 0
Mahar 36 ......................Sci-Tech 22
Mahar 42 ........................Mohawk 6
Mahar 40 ................Turners Falls 12
Mahar 20 ......................Greenfield 8
Mahar 21............................Athol 19
Mahar 32.....................Greenfield 14
Mahar 34 ........................Frontier 19
Jim’s take: The Senators, still one of the
best teams in Western Mass., will rely on
the dynamic Jones to remain as the
favorites to win a Super Bowl this year.
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Leading rushers
Name, School Att. Yds. Avg. TD
Zach Grasis, David Prouty 199 2,002 10.1 21
Alan Alvarez, Assabet 152 1,452 9.6 17
Hunter Beckmann, Shrewsbury 218 1,337 6.1 12
Billy Derosier, Holy Name 149 1,305 8.8 14
Brandon Richard, Millbury 188 1,286 6.8 13
John Jacobs, Oakmont 143 1,282 8.9 15
Nick Tessier, Oxford 225 1,260 5.6 12
Daiquan Yarrell, St. Peter-Marian 118 1,180 10 9
A.C. Carter, Marlboro 154 1,173 7.6 20
Connor Reardon, Littleton 112 1,117 10 12
Brian DeSimone, Auburn 110 1,109 10 22
Matt Pedone, Wachusett 135 1,103 8.2 13
Brett Anctil, Shepherd Hill 149 1,082 7.3 10
Obi Melifonwu, Grafton 144 1,072 7.4 18
Jamison Craft, Gardner 222 1,064 4.8 14
Pat McCrohan, Uxbridge 149 1,046 7 6
Josh Borrero, Worcester Tech 102 1,044 10.2 12
Malik Daniel, Leominster 153 1,024 6.7 6
Jake Tyler, Maynard 145 1,019 7 8
James Lamoureux, Worcester Tech 134 1,002 7.4 15
Dylan Riggieri, Grafton 161 999 6.2 15
Evan Brideau, St. Bernard’s 134 935 7 12
Rico Balderelli, Tantasqua 166 914 5.5 3
Mike Xarras, Lunenburg 119 889 7.5 7
Dominic Polcari, Murdock 137 887 6.5 12
Eric LaFountain, Athol 109 835 7.6 8
Eric Darko, Wachusett 96 803 8.4 12
Philip Nobrega, Clinton 84 786 9.4 11
Joe Rice, Clinton 73 778 10.7 9
Yawin Smallwood, Doherty 95 769 8.1 10
Shawn Kelly, Holy Name 101 766 7.6 9
Trevor Choruzek, Leicester 131 761 5.8 8
Jamie Ortiz, Southbridge 86 759 8.8 3
Rocco Distefano, Bartlett 165 749 4.5 6
Jim Bianchi, Valley Tech 138 748 5.4 5
Karl Sery, Hudson 132 735 5.6 9
Jonathan Winbush, Burncoat 152 729 4.8 7
Josue Guerra, Clinton 75 722 9.6 9
Hashian Rosario, Southbridge 103 720 7 15
Quron Wright, Holy Name 67 715 10.7 17
Brendon VanBeekom, Auburn 100 711 7.1 7
Jon Santucci, Quaboag 93 675 7.3 4
Kyle McGinnity, Algonquin 106 671 6.3 4
Shane MacFee, Narragansett 86 664 7.7 5
Tucker Brady, Westboro 87 657 7.6 11
Curtis Ludden, Leominster 102 639 6.3 10
Seth Sheridan, Oakmont 40 630 15.8 12
Ty Spooner, Bay Path 116 628 5.4 7
Brian Orlando, Westboro 86 623 7.2 9
Jake Hunt, Murdock 78 614 7.9 10
Griffin Murphy, St. John’s 87 584 6.7 6
Brian Magee, N. Middlesex 113 574 5 4
Kevin Donohue, Holy Name 81 573 7.1 7
Julon McCoy, Gardner 128 558 4.3 1
Cody Savoy, Narragansett 86 547 6.4 8
Bjorn Kapstad, Lunenburg 89 538 6 7
Humphrey Souza, North 104 535 5.1 3
Tyrell Damon, Northbridge 65 524 8.1 8
John Vassar, St. John’s 80 523 6.5 6
Jeremy Lavalle, Auburn 61 508 8.3 5
Jack O’Connell, Athol 74 505 6.8 5
Jack Sprague, Maynard 64 503 7.9 7
A.J. Scerra, Marlboro 88 502 5.7 5
Thomas Murphy, Northbridge 63 493 7.8 6
Jeff Degnan, Monty Tech 91 478 5.3 6
Billy Lombardo, Nashoba 98 476 4.9 9
Taryn Pakus, Assabet 66 469 7.1 3
Jamal Munn, Doherty 65 452 6.9 3
Craig Spyropoulos, Lunenburg 75 445 5.9 3
Nate Batallas, Narragansett 80 439 5.5 1
Jamie Gilrein, Shepherd Hill 96 423 4.4 3
Christian Ricard, David Prouty 50 422 8.4 7
Jose Rosario, Southbridge 61 415 6.8 1
Matt Smith, Nipmuc 65 412 6.3 6
Kenny Rozier, South 85 410 4.8 2
Jake Parker, Narragansett 81 409 5 8
Dana Barry, Hudson 95 407 4.3 4
Kenny Bates, Burncoat 63 406 6.4 4
Matt Kuniholm, Athol 49 405 8.3 5
Cam Lucci, Clinton 50 400 8 7
Ryan O’Neill, Leicester 55 387 7 2
Gary White, Wachusett 39 386 9.9 4
Evan Martin, Monty Tech 97 384 4 3
Steve Davis, Maynard 48 383 8 3
2009 STATS STANDINGS
(Stats include only regular-season games)
Leading receivers
Name, School Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
Casey Hippert, Northbridge 48 741 15.4 7
Richard Rodgers, St. John’s 46 697 15.2 17
Chris Reifarth, Nipmuc 38 686 18 7
Connor Wyand, Nashoba 41 661 16.1 8
Matt Cristino, Milford 39 649 16.6 9
Eric Howlett, Oakmont 21 641 30.5 13
Tyler Hood, Athol 40 569 14.2 10
Wes Pellerin, Hudson 33 486 14.7 2
Brandon Payne-Drouin, Hudson 23 482 21 4
Jared Wilbon, Leominster 26 461 17.7 3
Justin Sandara, Bartlett 22 417 18.9 5
Gavin O’Neil, St. Peter-Marian 14 406 29 7
James Williamson, Littleton 21 404 19.2 5
Erich Slagal, Nipmuc 26 400 15.4 6
Dan Light, St. John’s 19 397 20.9 2
Jack Sprague, Maynard 24 386 16.1 7
Chris Dulmaine, St. John’s 21 370 17.6 5
Matt Kuniholm, Athol 25 368 14.7 4
A.C. Carter, Marlboro 19 367 19.3 3
Andy Doiron, Gardner 21 345 16.4 4
Jamison Craft, Gardner 22 339 15.4 2
John Williamson, Littleton 15 335 22.3 2
Evan Purvis, Marlboro 15 332 22.1 4
Kayvon Lewis, Oxford 15 328 21.9 1
Antonio Leatham, Auburn 12 316 26.3 5
Brendon Jean-Simon, St. Bernard’s 18 307 17.1 6
Josh Gonzales, Burncoat 13 301 23.2 5
Zac Loughlin, Maynard 15 301 20.1 4
Jon Kenyon, Quabbin 11 296 26.9 2
Ben Richards, Northbridge 20 288 14.4 3
Tim Santilli, Tantasqua 27 281 10.4 2
Donnie Ihebon, South 17 275 16 2
Kyle Brenner, St. Peter-Marian 14 274 19.6 3
Curtis Hickson, Doherty 12 271 22.6 2
Scott Nye, Uxbridge 17 271 15.9 3
Randy Quartey, Burncoat 16 262 16.4 3
Will Feraco, St. John’s 22 253 11.5 3
Derek Moore, Nipmuc 15 252 16.8 2
Leo Ortega, Southbridge 13 248 19.1 3
Andy Ekstrom, Millbury 14 243 17.4 2
Alex Marshall, Shrewsbury 17 238 14 2
Andre Santana, Doherty 15 237 15.8 2
Leading passers
Name, School Att. Cmp. Yds. TD
Derek Fernandes, Nipmuc 216 94 1,909 17
Griffin Murphy, St. John’s 213 117 1,847 27
Thomas Murphy, Northbridge 240 128 1,770 16
Will Hurley, Nashoba 193 106 1,296 11
Steve Guercio, Gardner 154 97 1,273 10
Tommy Leung, Milford 164 99 1,271 13
Kenny Bates, Burncoat 178 91 1,243 13
Dana Barry, Hudson 174 78 1,235 8
Eric LaFountain, Athol 139 79 1,198 16
Luke Bakanowsky, Oakmont 77 46 1,060 19
Donovan Biron, Bartlett 147 76 1,035 9
A.J. Scerra, Marlboro 106 67 1,011 10
Adam Whitcomb, Littleton 107 50 969 11
Jason Silva, Maynard 150 64 951 9
Christian Rodrick, Leicester 129 60 900 6
Joe Brigham, South 185 75 855 3
Josh MacNeil, Southbridge 101 48 788 8
Eric Thomas, Westboro 122 57 775 5
Dan Tessier, Uxbridge 150 64 764 6
Nate Theodoss, Shrewsbury 208 58 736 8
Lamar Edmunds, St. Peter-Marian 90 38 736 10
Marcus Backlin, Auburn 59 30 727 9
Kyle Fennelly, Millbury 105 47 723 5
Tim Bushey, Doherty 93 52 702 5
Curtis Ludden, Leominster 71 34 664 5
Jordan Messier, Tantasqua 152 67 643 3
Kenny Goodnow, Quabbin 90 41 634 2
Dan Avery, Valley Tech 77 32 633 4
Taylor Lively, St. Bernard’s 109 45 627 7
Mike Xarras, Lunenburg 64 31 623 1
Jeff Bolio, Oxford 80 33 551 2
Kyle McGinnity, Algonquin 114 45 526 5
Matt Letourneau, Worcester Tech 56 32 523 6
Jeremiah Stancombe, Narragansett 56 28 489 7
Jake Thompson, Quaboag 80 30 470 4
Adrian Lenardson, Assabet 41 21 432 3
Ethan Pheifle, Monty Tech 81 37 391 2
Brendan Cutler, Clinton 47 20 365 2
Spencer Dube, Bay Path 71 29 329 2
Leading scorers
Name, School
TD FG PAT Cnv. Pts.
Eric Howlett, Oakmont 15 2 54 0 150
Zach Grasis, David Prouty 22 0 0 8 148
Brian DeSimone, Auburn 22 0 0 3 142
Alan Alvarez, Assabet 20 0 0 10 140
Richard Rodgers, St. John’s 17 2 32 0 140
A.C. Carter, Marlboro 23 0 0 0 138
Obi Melifonwu, Grafton 19 0 0 3 120
Josh Borrero, Worcester Tech 16 0 0 4 104
Hashian Rosario, Southbridge 16 0 2 3 104
Quron Wright, Holy Name 17 0 0 0 102
James Lamoureux, Worcester Tech 16 0 0 1 98
Brendon VanBeekom, Auburn 10 2 29 1 97
Jamison Craft, Gardner 16 0 0 0 96
Seth Sheridan, Oakmont 16 0 0 0 96
Jon Jacobs, Oakmont 16 0 0 0 96
James Williamson, Littleton 15 0 0 2 94
Dylan Riggieri, Grafton 15 0 0 1 92
Connor Reardon, Littleton 13 0 0 6 90
Bill Derosier, Holy Name 14 0 0 1 86
Jack Sprague, Maynard 14 0 0 0 84
Brandon Richard, Millbury 14 0 0 0 84
Dashawn Taylor, Ayer 13 0 0 2 82
Cody Savoy, Narragansett 9 0 20 3 80
Matt Pedone, Wachusett 13 0 0 0 78
Ryan Romich, Groton-Dunstable 13 0 0 0 78
Hunter Beckmann, Shrewsbury 13 0 0 0 78
Nick Tessier, Oxford 12 0 0 2 76
Tyler Hood, Athol 12 0 0 2 76
Yawin Smallwood, Doherty 12 0 0 1 74
Christian Ricard, David Prouty 12 0 0 1 74
Dominic Polcari, Murdock 12 0 0 0 72
Eric Darko, Wachusett 12 0 0 0 72
Casey Hippert, Northbridge 12 0 0 0 72
Tackles leaders
Name, School
Total
Brian King, Maynard 138
Curtis Hickson, Doherty 119
Derek Karr, Littleton 119
Kevin Donohue, Holy Name 114
Kyle Brenner, St. Peter-Marian 114
Craig Spyropoulos, Lunenburg 109
Andrew Holfinger, Clinton 107
Chris Spinney, Tantasqua 106
Nick Fritz, Holy Name 103
Matt Morrison, Nashoba 100
James Williamson, Littleton 97
Zack Green, Bay Path 93
Cameron Foster, St. Bernard’s 92.5
Randy Patterson, Nashoba 91
Adrian DeJesus, Marlboro 87
Mike McGee, St. Peter-Marian 87
Tyler Jordan, Shrewsbury 86
Kristian Jackson, Shrewsbury 86
Andrew Grant, Westboro 85
Bill Bachand, Valley Tech 80
Sacks leaders
Name, School
Total
Jordan Knowles, St. Peter-Marian 12.5
Ryan O’Neill, Leicester 12
Joe Clements, Lunenburg 11.5
Curtis Hickson, Doherty 10
Casey Devereaux, Wachusett 10
Andrew Holfinger, Clinton 8.5
Matt Consigli, Northbridge 8.5
Josh Maynard, Worcester Tech 8
Mike Schold, Millbury 8
Fred Marks, Athol 8
Tyler Johnson, Athol 8
Neal Vigeant, Marlboro 8
Michael D’Amico, Shrewsbury 8
Tom Gerhardt, Millbury 7
Tyler Pike, St. John’s 7
Kevin Donohue, Holy Name 7
Jon Arnone, Clinton 7
Interception leaders
Name, School
Total
Justin Sundara, Bartlett 7
Lamar Edmunds, St. Peter-Marian 7
Joe Rice, Clinton 6
Matt Tucker, Assabet 6
Matt Higgins, St. John’s 6
Final standings
DIVISION 1A
League Overall PF PA
*Wachusett 5-0 13-0 367 92
*St. John’s 4-1 11-2 390 177
*Leominster 3-2 5-7 186 212
*Shrewsbury 2-3 5-7 203 232
Fitchburg 1-4 5-6 163 199
Algonquin 0-5 1-10 116 331
DIVISION 1B
League Overall PF PA
*Marlboro 5-0 12-1 339 146
*Westboro 3-2 7-5 238 264
*Nashoba 3-2 5-7 215 228
Milford 3-2 5-6 248 210
Gardner 1-4 4-7 243 242
North Middlesex 0-5 2-9 101 276
DIVISION 1C
League Overall PF PA
*Holy Name 5-0 10-3 371 181
St. Peter-Marian 4-1 7-4 184 155
Doherty 3-2 5-6 221 169
Burncoat 2-3 4-7 203 286
North 1-4 1-10 147 360
South 0-5 0-11 88 381
DIVISION 2A
League Overall PF PA
*Auburn 6-0 13-0 428 76
*Northbridge 5-1 10-3 368 139
*Bartlett 4-2 7-5 246 237
Shepherd Hill 3-3 4-7 189 266
Quabbin 2-4 3-8 79 233
Nipmuc 1-5 3-8 227 262
Tantasqua 0-6 2-9 117 334
DIVISION 2B
League Overall PF PA
*David Prouty 7-0 13-0 460 141
*Southbridge 5-2 8-4 212 170
*Uxbridge 4-3 7-5 249 218
*Grafton 4-3 6-6 279 257
*Millbury 3-4 4-8 188 295
Leicester 3-4 4-7 145 174
Oxford 2-5 3-8 161 254
Quaboag 0-7 1-9 109 368
DIVISION 3A
League Overall PF PA
*Clinton 5-0 12-1 326 100
*Oakmont 4-1 12-1 535 232
*Groton-Dunstable 3-2 8-4 334 261
St. Bernard’s 1-4 4-6 181 180
Hudson 1-4 4-7 184 303
Lunenburg 1-4 3-8 146 244
DIVISION 3B
League Overall PF PA
*Narragansett 5-0 8-5 340 232
*Littleton 4-1 9-4 407 239
Murdock 3-2 7-4 242 236
Maynard 2-3 6-5 256 221
West Boylston 1-4 3-8 205 368
Ayer 0-5 1-10 186 379
DIVISION 3C
League Overall PF PA
*Worcester Tech 6-0 9-3 339 129
*Assabet Valley 5-1 7-5 250 236
Nashoba Tech 3-3 5-6 142 158
Valley Tech 3-3 6-6 155 218
Bay Path 2-4 5-6 142 175
Monty Tech 2-4 3-8 114 251
Keefe Tech 0-6 1-9 86 270
OTHER TEAMS
Overall PF PA
*Mahar 12-0 385 128
*Ware 11-1 320 130
*Athol 9-3 295 144
Worcester Academy 4-4 143 216
*includes postseason

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For
5.7 HEMI LIMITED
4X4, #J0701
MSRP $43,105
SAVE $10,000
$
33,105
27% UP T0 OFF
11,500
$
11,500
OFF
MSRP
Returning $ Lessee Price 31,605
2010 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT
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For
#J07159
MSRP $24,000
SAVE $6,000
$
18,000
32%
2% UP T0 OFF
OFF
MSRP
7,500
$
7,500
Returning $ Lessee Price 16,500
2010 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT
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For
4X4, AUTO.,
#J07199
MSRP $23,595
SAVE $5,000
$
18,595
UP T0
6,500
$
6,500
OFF
Returning $ Lessee Price 17,095
2010 JEEP WRANGLER
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For
SPORT 4X4,
#J07186
MSRP $21,915
SAVE $2,000
$
19,915
16% UP T0 OFF
OFF
MSRP
3,500
$
3,500
Returning $ Lessee Price 18,415
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
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SE, FWD,
#03032
26% UP T0 OFF
OFF
MSRP
6,500
$
6,500
2010 DODGE CHARGER
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SXT, AWD, ROOF,
#01002
23% UP T0 OFF
OFF
MSRP
7,800
$
7,800
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LEATHER, V6,
#05017
27% UP T0 OFF
7,500
$
7,500
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2010 DODGE RAM Q-CAB
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SLT, 4X4, AWD,
#04098
30% UP T0 OFF
MSRP
MSRP $24,445
MSRP $33,930
MSRP $28,405
MSRP $33,320
SAVE $5,000
SAVE $6,300
SAVE $7,500
SAVE $6,000
Returning $ Returning
Lessee Price 17,945
$ Returning
Lessee Price 26,130
$ LOYALTY $1,000
$
19,445
$
27,630
$
22,405 Lessee Price 20,905 $
24,820
0% APR 60 MO. AVAILABLE 0% APR 72 MO. AVAILABLE 0% APR 60 MO. AVAILABLE 0% APR 60 MO. AVAILABLE
10,000
$
10,000
OFF
MSRP
Returning $ Lessee Price 23,320
2010 CHRYSLER T&C LX
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#C09017
’08 DODGE CALIBER SRT 4
#8297
25% UP T0 OFF
OFF
MSRP
7,000
$
7,000
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Certified Pre-Owned Specials
125 POINT INSPECTION
6 YEAR/80,000
’07 DODGE NITRO 4X4 SXT
#04062A
2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING
TOURING, AUTO., FWD,
#C08010
31% UP T0 OFF
6,500
$
6,500
OFF
MSRP
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For
’08 CHRYSLER SEBRING CON. LTD
#8312
2010 CHRYSLER 300
TOURING, AWD!!
#C08014
24% UP T0 OFF
%
8,500
$
8,500
OFF
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For
’08 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
#8257
2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
CLASSIC, AUTO.,
#C08016
33% UP T0 OFF
MSRP $28,140
MSRP $21,010
MSRP $35,650
MSRP $20,185
SAVE $5,500
SAVE $5,000
SAVE $7,000
SAVE $5,000
$ Returning $ Returning
Lessee Price 21,140
$ Returning
Lessee Price 14,510
$ Returning
22,640
$
16,010
$
28,650 Lessee Price 27,150 $
15,185
$ Lessee Price 13,685
0% APR 60 MO. AVAILABLE 0% APR 60 MO. AVAILABLE 0% APR 60 MO. AVAILABLE 0% APR 60 MO. AVAILABLE
6,500
$
6,500
OFF
MSRP
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
’07 JEEP LIBERTY
4x4. #8316
SALE PRICE
$18,988
SALE PRICE
$12,988
SALE PRICE
$21,488
SALE PRICE
$16,988
SALE PRICE
$15,988
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