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2016 NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW ‘IT’S NOT A SPORT EVERYONE CAN PLAY’

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WEEK-BY-WEEK SCHEDULE, PAGES 12-13 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW PEABODY IPSWICH Tanners eager to No paper Tigers After surprising showing in 2015, Ipswich has a bull’s-eye on its back this prove their worth fall, Page 17 Determined to show last two years were no fluke, Page 6 BISHOP FENWICK BEVERLY • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Dual threats Back in Black for Panthers Beverly’s Kyle Awesome 1-2 punch in backfield has Fenwick thinking CCL four-peat is New unis, new helmets, new coach ... same results expected, Page 7 Chouinard pulls possible, Page 18 in a pass over Gloucester DANVERS defender Eric ESSEX TECH Cameron. Hawk-eyed towards the future Defending sectional champs Big numbers, experienced veterans lead Essex Tech, Page 19 ready to soar again Falcons boast plenty of grit on D, Page 8 PINGREE

In a rush to reload MARBLEHEAD ST. JOHN’S PREP Speed at running back could ease offensive transition for Highlanders, Page 20 No shortage of Magic All eyes under center Magicians eye four-peat as NEC North champs, Page 9 Eagles have talented receivers, but who will throw to them?, Page 14 GLOUCESTER SALEM MASCONOMET Fishermen’s friends Record setting junior leads defending NEC South champs, Page 21 Fruits of their labor Rising comfort level Experienced core looking to cash in for Witches, Page 10 Chieftains hope second year under Monagle yields big results, Page 15 MANCHESTER ESSEX SWAMPSCOTT HAMILTON-WENHAM Learning curve Hornets looking to sting opponents in Hutton’s Big Blue aim to bounce back A legend comes to town second season, Page 21

Host of returning skill players cause for optimism, Page 11 Led by new coach Pugh, Generals are psyched for 2016, Page 16

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S4 CAPTAINS’ • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL The Salem News • News Salem The

DAVID LE/Staff photos North Shore football captains, from left, Bo Millett of Marblehead, Joe Masterson of St. John’s Prep and Kevin Flaherty of Beverly are excited about the 2016 season. PREROGATIVE On the cover Some of the North Shore’s top football playing From left, Salem’s Xavier Cole, Beverly’s Kevin Flaherty, seniors dish on everything about this special Marblehead’s Bo Millett, Peabody’s Jake Doherty, sport and the upcoming season Danvers’ Matt Andreas, St. John’s Prep’s Joe Masterson. by maTT Williams and Phil sTacey David Le/Staff photo sTaff WriTers FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 3, 2016 7:40:54 AM S5 ditor’s note: In early

August, we invited The Salem News • Esix North Shore high school captains — Xavier Cole of Salem, Kevin Flaherty “To give “I love how it’s of Beverly, Jake Doherty everything a team game. of Peabody, Matt Andreas you have and You can’t be of Danvers, Bo Millett of see it pay off, selfish. There’s Marblehead and Joe Master- it’s the best no 3-point son of St. John’s Prep — to feeling. You specialist or ace 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW The Salem News ofice for a roundtable discussion. wonder what pitcher. If 10 These half-dozen gridiron you’re doing people are on standouts talked with execu- sometimes, and board and one’s tive sports editor Phil Stacey you step out on not, it’s not and assistant sports editor Friday night going to work.” Matt Williams about every- and you know: thing from rivalries and the Kevin Flaherty, Beverly unfriendliest stadiums to this is why.” play in to the state’s playoff Matt Andreas, Danvers system. Below are some highlights of that after- • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 noon’s discussion (for the full transcript, Visit Salem Danvers’ Matt Andreas, foreground, and News.com. Peabody’s Jake Doherty chat about the Williams: Is there a par- upcoming football season. ticular away stadium that stands out as the most fun to play in? What’s been the most hostile stadium in terms of fans getting on you? Andreas: Marblehead. Every time we go over there, we’re in a tiny locker room way around the corner, and when we walk out to the ield all the pee-wee kids are screaming at us. The way the stadium and the school are, it echoes and it gets wicked loud. It’s a great atmosphere and I love play- ing there. Cole: To me, nothing’s worse than Gloucester. It’s usually zero degrees there, and then you walk in there and these dudes are just brutal. There’s no place tougher than that. Masterson: My two favorite places to play are prob- ably Everett and Xaverian. Always huge games, big “You don’t ever want to lose on Thanksgiving. “It’s not a sport everyone can play. You have to turnout, just exciting places That would be the worst thing ever.” have the right mindset and know how to sacrifice to be at. Bo Millett, Marblehead for the team. I think that sets it apart.” Doherty: Sophomore year we played at Everett and the Jake Doherty, Peabody place was crazy. It was nuts. Stacey: For Beverly and Danvers, last year with sta- Flaherty: It wasn’t the bad. What do you guys, as afterwards are so hard to chance to go to the playoffs and then end up losing in dium renovations, and two same. We’ve been spoiled players, feel about the cur- play, so hard to get up for. on Thanksgiving, that was the playoffs. years ago the same thing in with Hurd over the years. rent MIAA football playoff I don’t have a solution, but awesome. Cole: Personally, it got Salem, what was it like not We liked Endicott because system? those games after you lose Millett: It takes some us into the playoffs, so it’s having a home stadium? that’s where we play Andreas: When you’re in it, are terrible. importance away from the nice. But I think the old way Cole: I hated it. It was terri- lacrosse playoff games, but it’s crazy and it’s amazing. Masterson: I like the regular regular season. You can lose was probably a little more ble. Sometimes when you go it just wasn’t the same. You’re riding a high and it season going up to Thanks- a couple and still win it all. realistic. away, you can look forward Williams: The media types doesn’t go away until you’re giving, and then the playoffs It’s nice for you if you lose a Flaherty: In some ways it to being home the following are always talking about the out. But if a team gets are after that. The old way, couple, but it’s tough if you week and we never had that. playoffs, if they’re good or eliminated, those games playing Xaverian for the go undefeated for a while Please see CAPTAINS, Page S22 FINAL-3 Mon, Sep 5, 2016 7:05:29 AM

S6 PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL [NEC NORTH] Hungry seniors eager to help Peabody reload

by maTT Williams STAFF WRITER 2016 SCHEDULE

PEABODY — If you’re a Does not include MIAA playoff dates ‘glass is half full’ football Date Opponent Time fan, you might look at the Sept. 9 Triton 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, Peabody High offense and Sept. 16 at Malden 7 p.m. see great potential since Sept. 24 at Beverly 1 p.m. eight of 11 starters return from the 2015 club. Sept. 30 at Marblehead 7 p.m. If you’re a ‘glass is half Oct. 7 Lynn Classical 7 p.m. empty’ type, you’d point Oct. 14 Lynn English 7 p.m. out that one of the three Oct. 21 at Danvers 7 p.n. lost is Doug Santos, who Nov. 24 Saugus 10 a.m. “only” ran for 2,044 yards and departed for Assump- tion College as the North Shore’s third all-time lead- the North sectional semi’s

2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL Photos by joebrownphotos.com ing rusher. Head coach Mark Bettencourt poses with this year’s Peabody High football captains (from left) Hamming it up for the camera the last two years and the “It’s a huge blow, but Eric DeMayo, Matt D’Amato, Jake Doherty and Cedric Gutieriez. coach expects to build on we’re hungry,” said senior are Tanner players, from left, that success. quarterback Matt D’Amato, Eric DeMayo, Jake Doherty, “We’re one game over one of four captains. “We Having those two tackles Cedric Gutieriez, and Matt .500. That’s no where near love Doug but we’re also TANNER TIDBITS back to anchor the line is D’Amato with cheerleaders where we should be and ready to prove that we can big,” said head coach Mark Brianna Fitzgerald, Julia Nuzzo our goal is keep building. I win without him. As long „ Last year’s record: 6-5 (Lost in Division 1 North semifinal) Bettencourt, beginning his and Courtney Barrett. spent my offseason watch-

The Salem News • News Salem The as we continue to grow and „ Head coach: Mark Bettencourt (4th season, 17-16) fourth season. “We’re going ing the games we lost, ig- mold as a team, we have „ Team captains: Matt D’Amato, Sr., QB/K; Eric DeMayo, Jr., FB/LB; Jake to ask D’Amato to do more. uring out what else needs the talent to do some real Doherty, Sr., RB/LB; Cedric Gutierez, Sr., WR/DB. We’re going to continue to of Doherty, DeMayo and to be done.” damage.” „ Top returning rusher: Eric DeMayo (22 carries, 173 yards, 2 TD’s) look for weaknesses and Mendoza at linebacker give Peabody, which opens up In aiming to put together „ Top returning passer: Matt D’Amato (33-of-67, 462 yards, 6 TD’s) attack them. Not much will Peabody one of the deepest at home against Triton, is the program’s third straight „ Top returning receiver: Jake Doherty (11 catches, 105 yards, 1 TD) change for us other than the groups on the North Shore. now in Division 1A for the winning season, the Tan- „ Last league title: 2000 (Greater Boston League champions) ball distribution.” Rebuilding the second- playoffs. The program hasn’t ners will diversify on „ Did you know?: No North Shore team has ever had a winning season In the passing game, ary, which returns only won a league championship offense. Head coach Mark after graduating a 2,000-yard rusher. It’s only happened three other Doherty is one of Peabody’s Gutierez, is a big concern in 16 years (and never in the Bettencourt expects multi- times: St. John’s Prep went 5-6 after Tyler Coppola graduated in 2011; most athletic receiving tar- in camp with seniors Nick NEC), and that’s something ple ball carriers to step into Bishop Fenwick went 4-6 after Bobby Tarr graduated and North Shore gets. Senior Cedric Gutierez, Palma and Vinny Orlando on the minds of the 2016 the void, with senior captain Tech dipped to 2-9 after Jesse Wilkins graduated. Will the Tanners buck a captain who picked off a among those standing out senior class. Jake Doherty, hulking full- that trend after losing Doug Santos to Assumption College? half-dozen passes at corner so far. Up front, junior Cam “We’ve come close, but I back and junior captain Eric last year, could see time Powers is looking to build feel as if it would be a great DeMayo and speedy junior at receiver. Senior Moisse on a sophomore season that achievement for a rising Nick Nalesnik being the with DeMayo) and will lead year (though Mendoza’s an Irizarry, a 6-foot-3 basketball produced ive sacks. program like ours. That’s leading candidates. the offensive line. Junior excellent linebacker and standout, is a dangerous “We have some athletes our goal,” said Doherty. Senior tackle David Pence Randy Ramos returns at the may stick to defense if the pass catcher and senior tight and we’ll ind what we “Our mindset is to keep had a great summer (being other tackle, while seniors Tanners can ind enough end James McCarthy played need,” said Bettencourt, Peabody football on the map picked for a USA Football David Smith and Frankie depth on the O-line). saw some action last year. pointing out his 17-16 career and we feel like we have the development camp along Mendoza started games last “It all starts up front. Defensively, the trio record. Peabody has made personnel to do it.” FINAL-3 Mon, Sep 5, 2016 7:05:35 AM S7 BEVERLY HIGH SCHOOL [NEC NORTH] The Salem News • New coach, style of play have Beverly thinking big

by Phil sTacey strong receiving option. 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW SPORTS EDITOR Two younger running 2016 SCHEDULE backs who will undoubt- Add one of the most prom- edly hear their number Does not include MIAA playoff dates inent athletic families in the called are 6-foot-1, 195- Date Opponent Time city to its preeminent high pound junior Clark March- Sept. 10 Wakefield 1 p.m. school sports program and and, who saw spot time Sept. 17 Gloucester 1 p.m. what do you get? on the varsity as a 10th Sept. 24 Peabody 1 p.m. For fans of Beverly High grader; and talented Clay- football, they’re hoping it’s a ton McAlpine, a 6-foot, 200- Oct. 1 Lynn English 2:30 p.m. match made in heaven. pound sophomore. Andrew Morency returns “The depth at the skills Oct. 7 at Marblehead 7 p.m. to the Garden City to serve positions leaps out at you,” Oct. 15 Danvers 1 p.m. • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 as head coach at his alma said Morency. “There’s Oct. 21 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. mater, a job he’s dreamed DAVID LE/Staff photos a tremendous amount of Nov. 24 Salem 10 a.m. of having. The 47-year-old From left, Kyle Chouinard, Kevin Flaherty, Sam Abate and Hugh leadership, ability and former Panther quarterback Calice are this year’s Panther gridiron captains. potential.” and captain hit the ground Seniors Jake Viel (5-11, the mental adjustment. running from the time he 230 lbs.) and Nick Shairs Overall, the captains and was irst hired in early May (5-9, 200) will man the seniors are a smart crew, and hasn’t stopped as he PANTHER PATTER trenches along with devel- have been getting ready prepares his team for the oping junior Ben Ames, and seem hungry.” 2016 season. „ Last year’s record: 8-3 a 6-4, 285-pound tackle. In addition to Morency, In taking over for Dan „ Head coach: Andrew Morency (1st season, 11th season overall as Finding others to ill spots most of the coaching staff Bauer, who left Beverly after head coach) around them and remain- is also new (many of whom 13 seasons and two Super „ Team captains: Sam Abate, Sr. WR/SE/RB/CB; Kyle Chouinard, Sr. RB/ ing healthy up front will be worked with Morency dur- WR/SS; Hugh Calice, Sr. TE/LB; Kevin Flaherty, Sr. WR/RB/FS. Bowl triumphs to become Beverly senior quarterback key, said Morency. ing his 10 seasons at Ham- the principal at Marblehead „ Top returning rusher: Sam Abate (71 carries, 507 yards, 9 TDs) In Beverly’s 3-4 defen- ilton-Wenham). New home Top returning passer: Kevin Morency (25-for-46, 329 yards, 4 TDs) Kevin Morency will look to High School, Morency is „ sive scheme, Viel and uniforms (the Panthers „ Top returning receiver: Sam Abate (9 rec., 138 yards) spread the ball around this eager to put his own trade- Ames are names to watch will wear all black) and „ Last league title: 2013 (Northeastern Conference North tri-champs) year under first year head mark on the program. His up front while Calice and new helmets (black with an „ Did you know?: Over the last 10 years, Beverly’s 76 wins are second coach Andrew Morency’s new team will run a pro style, best on the North Shore. Only Gloucester (86) has more, with the Pan- offense. Shairs are outstanding orange paw) will be worn multi-look offense, moving thers ahead of such schools as Masconomet (75 wins), Marblehead (73) middle of the field line- as well. away from the Wing-T that and St. John’s Prep (67). backers. Abate and Jones Hurd Stadium has gotten the Panthers have used an excellent pass blocking should be at the corners, a major facelift with new recently. In doing so, they’ll tight end who can also run with Flaherty at free stands — fans from both look to get the ball in the touchdown on just 24 carries split end. The same holds smart, crisp routes. safety and Chouinard at sides will now sit on the hands of their plethora of a year ago, can expect to see true for 6-foot, 185-pounder Senior Kevin Morency strong safety, giving the ‘sun’ side of the stadium — skill players in open space increased carries out of the Kevin Flaherty, a strong, (5-10, 175 lbs.), the coach’s Panthers’ defensive backs in addition to a new paint with room to run by throw- backield while also lining shifty player who can break nephew, is back for his speed and experience. job and touch-ups around ing the ball more than they up wide as a receiver. Sam tackles and beat defenders second year at quarterback “I believe this group can the historic ediice. The ever have. Abate, whose combined 645 to the outside. and can expect to throw the adjust to the new system, Beverly High players are All four senior captains yards of offense and nine The fourth captain, Hugh ball much more than he did especially the offensive eagerly awaiting their seven hope to beneit from that. scores are tops in both cate- Calice, is among the most a year ago (46 attempts). In backs,” he said. “They are scheduled home games Kyle Chouinard, a 5-foot-11, gories for returning Panther athletic players in the addition to his above-men- a heady group, especially there this fall it was con- 190-pound elusive runner players, can expect to play a Northeastern Conference. tioned classmates, senior Morency; he’s been like demned and unplayable in who had 150 yards and a similar role as well as some The 6-foot, 210-pounder is Johnny Jones is another a ish to water as far as 2015. GOOD LUCK PANTHERS TEAM UNIFORMS - SCREEN PRINTING - EMBROIDERY - SUBLIMATION [email protected] - WWW.TSGSPORT.COM - 978-927-1600 FINAL-4 Mon, Sep 5, 2016 7:05:38 AM

S8 DANVERS HIGH SCHOOL [NEC NORTH] Danvers looks forward to building on historic season

by Phil sTacey SPORTS EDITOR 2016 SCHEDULE Does not include MIAA playoff dates The past is in the past. You can’t look back; you can Date Opponent Time only look forward. What Sept. 9 Winthrop 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, happened last year is just Sept. 16 at Lynnfield 7 p.m. that — last year. Sept. 23 Marblehead 7 p.m. They’re cliches that many Sept. 30 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. high school football coaches Oct. 7 at Lynn English 7 p.m. trot out at the dawn of a new season, eager to have Oct. 15 at Beverly 1 p.m. their players focused on the Oct. 21 Peabody 7 p.m. here and now. Nov. 24 Gloucester 10 a.m. Shawn Theriault is no different — but that comes DAVID LE/Staff photos with a caveat. Coming off Whether he lines up at quarterback or out wide as a receiver, the QB job. Look for speed- of the most successful sea- ster Tahg Coakley, a 6-1, 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL senior Dean Borders should be a big part of the Danvers offense. son in program history, the 175-pounder with good third-year Danvers High hands, to make a difference head coach doesn’t want his at both wideout and defen- team dwelling on what they FALCONS FACTS sive back. accomplished last fall, but at Size on the line, which the same time to take those „ Last year’s record: 8-4 (Division 3 North sectional champions) was such an integral part of lessons and experiences and „ Head coach: Shawn Theriault (3rd season, 14-9) Danvers’ ascendancy last build upon them. „ Team captains: Matt Andreas, Sr. RB/QB/DB; Kieran Moriarty, Sr. TE/ fall, will again be showcased DE; Quin Holland, Sr. RB/LB.

The Salem News • News Salem The “We reference last year. behind 5-11, 260-pound We’d be silly not to,” said The- „ Top returning rusher: Matt Andreas (167 carries, 806 yards, 10 TDs) Bruno Abbatessa and 6-1, Top returning passer: Dean Borders (31-for-59, 418 yards, 3 TDs) riault. “They did things that „ 235-pound Brad Anderson. „ Top returning receiver: Matt Andreas (10 rec., 84 yards) Danvers senior captains Matt Andreas, Kieran Moriarty, and no Danvers team had done Both igure to start on „ Last league title: 2013 (Northeastern Conference South champions) Quin Holland will lead the Falcons in 2016. before. This group of seniors both sides of the ball. Zach „ Did you know?: Shawn Theriault is the first Danvers High football wants to not only do what we coach in 83 years to be five games over .500 after his first two seasons. can take snaps from center, back. The team’s third cap- Turner, a 6-2, 185-pound did a year ago, but go even Charlie Vye, the program’s longest-tenured coach at 14 seasons (1931- serve as the team’s primary tain, 6-foot-2, 215-pound tight tight end/outside linebacker, further. Their goal this year is 44), guided his first DHS team to a 4-4-2 mark before the 1932 squad running back, or line up as end/defensive end Kieran and 6-1, 190-pound lineman to win a Super Bowl.” went 9-0-1, outscoring its opponents by a whopping 289-19 margin and a receiver. He rushed for Moriarty, should also see Jack Ackerly, will also factor After renovations forced posting seven shutouts. 806 yards and a team-high his offensive numbers spike heavily into the team’s plans. the Falcons out of their 10 touchdowns as a junior while remaining a force off Senior Jack Anderson, home ield in 2015, they’ll on 167 carries; completed the edge defensively. a state champion wrestler be back under the lights at end, linebacker and the aggressive football,” said The- 32 passes for 342 yards and Senior Dean Borders (31 for the Falcons, is playing refurbished Deering Sta- defensive backield. Finding riault. “We need to play with- four more scores; and also completions for 418 yards football for the irst time dium this fall, complete with a way to throw the football out fear and with something caught 10 passes. Andreas is and 3 TDs) also saw time as a high schooler and a new turf surface. with consistency and illing to prove week after week.” also a defensive back. at quarterback last season. has already impressed Theriault points to his gaps in the offensive line lost Tri-captain Matt Andreas Look for fellow senior He could be this year’s the coaching staff with his team’s strengths as tough- to graduation will be key, he returns as one of the most captain Quin Holland, a full-time signal caller or toughness and ability to pick ness, intelligence and depth acknowledged. dynamic and versatile play- starting linebacker for the line up at receiver if the up the system. He should at skill positions — par- “In order to be successful, ers on the North Shore. last two seasons, to take on Falcons decide to give junior see time as a fullback and ticularly running back, tight we need to play tough and The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder an expanded role at running newcomer Justin Mullaney linebacker. GOOD LUCK DANVERS Gift Certificates Available for Your Favorite Star

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by Jean dePlacido 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW CORRESPONDENT 2016 SCHEDULE *Does not include MIAA By the time the Northeast- playoff dates ern Conference games roll around, Marblehead coach Date Opponent Time Jim Rudloff believes his Sept. 9 at Walpole 7 p.m. team will be battle tested Sept. 16 at Wakefield 7 p.m. after tough scrimmages Sept. 23 at Danvers 7 p.m. with Melrose, Wakeield, Sept. 30 Peabody 7 p.m. and Revere as well as Oct. 7 Beverly 7 p.m. challenging non-league games against Walpole and Oct. 14 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Wakeield. Oct. 21 Lynn English 7 p.m. “We’ve got some work to DAVID LE/Staff photo Nov. 24 at Swampscott 10 a.m. do, and the biggest thing is The 2016 Marblehead High School Magicians. inding a new quarterback. “Our strength is on The good part is we have defense,” said Rudloff. plenty of kids to choose who threw for 2,050 yards him for sure. We’re seeing “The toughest thing is from,” said Rudloff. “We’ll and 23 touchdowns with more kids that are athletic MAGICIANS’ SPELLS finding linemen. We put try to get all the guys lots only four interceptions is and play a couple of other together a line that is of reps, and by the time we the number one task. There sports.” „ Last year’s record: 9-2 (NEC North champions) more athletic, but doesn’t get to league play we’ll be as are plenty of candidates The Magicians are blessed „ Head coach: Jim Rudloff (8th season, 59-20) have those big kids you ready as ever.” with seniors Drew Gally and with both talent and depth „ Team captains: Jaason Lopez, Sr., RB/CB; Harry Craig, Sr., FB/LB; Bo usually see. This year the Rudloff hopes his team is Thomas Rockett competing at wide receiver which is Millett, Sr., TE/DT; Manning Sears, Sr., WR/OLB NEC is the most athletic clicking on all cylinders by with juniors Dewey Millett, a big plus in the spread „ Top returning rusher: Jaason Lopez (75 carries, 512 yards, 6 TD’s) ever, but some of the big- the time the NEC portion Danny Doherty, and Andy offense. Leading the way „ Top returning passer: Drew Gally (2-2, 21 yards, no TD’s) gest players are receivers of the schedule begins with Clough along with Chris is senior captain Manning „ Top leading receiver: Manning Sears (28 receptions, 589 yards, 12 not linemen.. three tough games starting Gally. Sears, who led the team a TD’s) “One area of concern for at Danvers on September As always there are a lot year ago with 28 catches „ Last league title: 2015 us is size on the line, but 23 followed by Peabody and of familiar names on the for 589 yards and a dozen „ Did you know?: Since 2009 Marblehead has had the NEC first team we have a group of good Beverly. Reloading in some Magicians roster. Drew and touchdowns. Fellow cap- all star QB every year but one. Last year Garret Keough (playing football kids, who have all worked spots will be a big beneit. Chris Gally are brothers, tain Harry Craig caught 36 at Wesleyan), and before him Spencer Craig (Naval Academy playing hard. We’re excited to see “We have strength in and Dewey is another mem- passes for 453 yards and rugby), Matt Millett (Holy Cross football), Ian Maag (Skidmore lacrosse), what we can do, and hope our skill positions, and ber of the Millett family that four TD’s while senior Jason and Hayes Richardson. to develop a quarterback on defense. We wanted to includes senior captain Bo Faia had 14 receptions for quickly. We’re looking for schedule tough scrimmages, Millett, who is a tight end/ 275 yards and three touch- got our work cut out try- cornerback for three years somebody to step up and be and Melrose was ranked in defensive end. downs. Senior captain Jaa- ing to develop somebody to while Craig is a linebacker. ready to go.” the top 10. Haverhill is a big “Clough is 6-foot-8, 225 son Lopez (4-71) and Derek replace Garret.” Danny Frontiero, who The Marblehead program school that has been very pounds, and he can run,” Marino (3-23) also have good Lopez, a speedster who played two years ago, is has had great success under strong the last few years,” said Rudloff. “Last year hands. was the second leading back with the team and will Rudloff, who is now 59-20 in said Rudloff. “Revere is he started at offensive “We have a ton of kids rusher a year ago with 75 either be at linebacker or his seven years at the helm. our game scrimmage to and defensive tackle as a that can run and catch,” carries for 512 yards and six cornerback. Junior Aidan The Magicians have won or get ready for Walpole and sophomore. He also starts said Rudloff. “I’ve been very TD’s, will be counted on to Gillis has been starting at shared the NEC title four Wakeield.” at middie in lacrosse and fortunate as coach to have lead the running game along linebacker since he was of the last ive years. That’s Replacing graduated in basketball; a real ath- some great quarterbacks with fullback Craig. Lopez a freshman, and keeps something they are looking quarterback Garret Keough, lete. We’ll ind a place for over the years, but we’ve has also been starting at improving each year. to keep going.

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S10 SALEM HIGH SCHOOL [NEC SOUTH] Speedy Salem looking to continue its upward trajectory

by maTT Williams STAFF WRITER 2016 SCHEDULE Does not include MIAA playoff dates SALEM — Ending a 16-game losing streak and Date Opponent Time making the state playoffs Sept. 9 Arch. Williams 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, brought its share of rewards Sept. 17 Bishop Connolly 1 p.m. for the 2015 Salem High Sept. 23 at Saugus 7 p.m. football team. Sept. 30 Winthrop 7 p.m. That experience, and Oct. 8 at Swampscott Noon subsequently inishing 2-9 while dropping six in a row Oct. 14 Gloucester 7 p.m. to end the year, also brought Oct. 21 at Revere 7 p.m. its share of lessons the 2016 Nov. 24 at Beverly 10 a.m. Witches are carrying over. “We learned that after a win, nothing is going to DESI SMITH/Staff photo “We used to be a team come easy,” said senior cap- Salem High head coach Matt Bouchard is banking on senior where everyone would try 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL tain Jared Lubas, the team’s DAVID LE/Staff photo captain Xavier Cole, (right) being one of his workhorses at to do as well as they could quarterback. “After a win, Salem captain Jared Lubas fired five touchdown passes last running back this fall. for themselves,” said Lubas. the next week it even harder season and is hoping for even more in his senior year. “Now, we have everyone try- so you have to work that ing to be together to make much more.” pride.” targets. Shifty junior the best team possible.” Beginning his third season Captains Lubas (733 Aneudy Espinal is working WITCHES BREW Salem was strong out of as head coach of his alma passing yards, 5 TDs last out at QB and receiver as the gates last year, with two „ Last year’s record: 2-9 (Lost in Division 3 Northeast quarterfinal) mater, Matt Bouchard’s year) and Xavier Cole lead well. narrow losses leading to a „ Head coach: Matt Bouchard (3rd season, 2-20) rebuilding plan appears to Salem’s skills positions. “Any back we put out victory over Saugus that

The Salem News • News Salem The „ Team captains: Xavier Cole, Sr., RB/LB; Jared Lubas, Sr., QB/DB be on track. Salem returns A three-year starter at there, we feel like they „ Top returning rusher: Jared Lubas (83 carres, 144 yards, 1 TD) snapped the losing streak. 11 starters from last year’s linebacker, Cole moved to can run. We have a lot of „ Top returning passer: Jared Lubas (67-of-120, 733 yards, 5 TD’s) The Witches won two out team, including some beef tight end out of need last speed,” said Cole, who’s been „ Top returning receiver: Xavier Cole (13 catches, 143 yards, 1 TD) of three before falling to on the offensive and defen- year and will be back at his impressed by his team’s work „ Last league title: 1999 (Northeastern Conference champions) Tewksbury in the playoffs sive lines. natural running back spot ethic so far in training camp. „ Did you know?: Salem won its first two home games last year, the and losing their last six The lessons the Witches this fall. “Coach was just saying the first time the Witches had done so since 2010. If Salem beats Archi- overall. have learned the last two “Xavier has the tools to irst week was better than bishop Williams on Sept. 9, it’d be the first time they’ve won consecutive Putting forth a four quar- years as far as practice hab- be a primary back. He’s up any irst week we’ve had, and home openers since 2011-12; If they top Bishop Connolly the following ter effort, both in terms of its, attention to detail and around 190 pounds and he’s I agree. Guys are locked in week, it’d be the first time they’ve started 2-0 at Bertram in back-to- each game and the season classroom preparation have running under ive seconds and they’re focused.” back campaigns in 20 years. as a whole, is key talking been just as big as the expe- in the 40,” Bouchard said. Jackson Hanford, a two- point around the Witches. riences on the ield. “He could really be a horse way lineman, appears “The games we won were “I’m seeing a lot of subtle for us.” primed for a breakout sea- the lines while Tylor Giles pounds and now we’re get- tight and then we pulled things that are very positive Speedsters like Vinny son in the trenches. He’s could be an intriguing edge ting into the 220-230 range.” away. The games we lost signs. Things like a clean Gaskins, Starje Prophete- joined by Jalen Cotto and blocker or pass rusher at The majority of Salem’s were still right, and the locker room, having the Bernadin and Jeffery Rodri- the physically imposing 6-foot-3. 11 returning starters have other team pulled away,” ield ready, being on time,” guez (Salem’s defensive Felix Cruz (who is also an “We’re starting to build played on both sides of the said Cole. “We saw irst said Bouchard. “We spend MVP at safety last year) will excellent linebacker). Bran- some size,” said Bouchard. ball, giving the Witches hand how much those third a lot of time on intangibles also carry the ball out of the don Caisse and Raymond “Two years ago, our line even more reason for and fourth quarters really and leadership — building backield or be receiving Quinones are in the mix on probably averaged 185 optimism. matter.” FINAL-3 Mon, Sep 5, 2016 7:05:48 AM S11

SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL [NEC SOUTH] The Salem News • After taking lumps, Big Blue aim to be back in mix 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW

by nick Giannino STAFF WRITER

Last fall the Swampscott football team uncharacter- istically struggled out of the gate before sustaining a ive game losing streak and inishing with a 4-7 overall mark for the third consecu- tive season. But with the majority of • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 its roster returning to the ield in 2016, all signs point to the Big Blue having a bounce back year. Swampscott boasts a good offensive core and some strong senior leadership. Moreover, nearly the entire RYAN HUTTON/ Staff photos irst team should now be Returning tackles Kwest Tyler Lacy, left, and Noah Carreiro are Swampscott football captains Liam Faulkner, AJ Venti and Sean Lahrizi are looking to improve comfortable playing for sec- expected to have a big impact for the Big Blue up front. ond year head coach Bob on the four wins their team achieved a year ago. Serino. the ield last season, while scorer with six touch- “I think we’re looking 2016 SCHEDULE Frary started a trio of con- downs, 15 PAT’s and 56 real good so far,” said tests as the lead signal caller. total points. Does not include MIAA playoff dates BIG BLUE BULLET POINTS senior co-captain Sean Lah- As for the defense, Lah- “I think we can deinitely rizi, the Big Blue’s biggest Date Opponent Time rizi feels that could be a get over .500 and we have „ Last year’s record: 4-7 threat at wide receiver a 9/9 at Lynn English 7 p.m. big strength of theirs as a good shot at winning the „ Head coach: Bob Serino (2nd season) year ago. He’ll surely main- 9/17 at Lynn Classical noon well. NEC South.” „ Team captains: Sean Lahrizi, Sr. WR/CB/K; Liam Faulkner, Sr. WR/OLB; tain that role in his inal 9/23 at Gloucester 7 p.m. “We have eight guys It’s the second year A.J. Venuti, Sr. S/WR „ Top returning rusher: Isaiah Bascon, Jr. season on the gridiron and 9/30 at Saugus 4 p.m. returning on both sides since the Big Blue were is joined by fellow senior of the ball so that’s pretty shifted to the NEC South, „ Top returning passer: Colin Frary, Jr. 10/8 Salem noon captains Liam Faulkner encouraging. Defensively won by Gloucester a year „ Top returning receiver: Sean Lahrizi, Sr. (WR/LB) and A.J. Venuti 10/14 Revere 7 p.m. we have three lineback- ago. Swamspcott has “non- „ Last league title: 2008 (NEC small) (S/WR). 10/21 at Winthrop 7 p.m. ers that played last year, league” games vs. Lynn „ Did you know?: Swampscott’s Kyle Beatrice holds the North Shore “We have a lot of play- 11/24 Marblehead 10 a.m a couple returning line- English and Lynn Classical high school record for most touchdown passes in a single season with ers that have experience man and two out of our before getting into it with 39 strikes in 2002. He also tossed 34 touchdowns as a junior in 2001 — from last year, so we have four secondary guys,” their South rivals: Revere, that tally puts him second on the all-time list. the basics down and we’re this year will be a pair of said Lahirizi, a Salem Salem, Winthrop, Saugus ready to sort of take it to promising juniors: Colin News all-star last year and the Fishermen. that next level.” Frary and Isaiah Bascon, who had four intercep- All the pieces seem to winning season (the last they can execute game situ- Carrying the load at quar- respectively. Both athletes tions on defense. He was be in place for Swampscott time they did so was 2011). ations in the meat of their terback and running back saw their share of time on also the team’s leading to inally put together a It’s just a matter of how well schedule.

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by Jean dePlacido corresPondenT 2016 SCHEDULE Does not include MIAA playoff dates After two record break- ing years quarterback Ollie Date Opponent Time Eberth is now playing at Sept. 10 Haverhill 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, Amherst College, and the Sept. 17 Central Catholic 1:30 p.m. St. John’s Prep football Sept. 23 at Everett 7 p.m. team is in desperate need Sept. 30 at Malden 7 p.m. of inding somebody to take Catholic over behind center. Head Oct. 8 Catholic 1:30 p.m. coach Brian St. Pierre, an Memorial outstanding QB, who took his talents all the way to the Oct. 15 BC High 1:30 p.m. NFL, does not have anybody Oct. 21 at Bridgewater- 7 p.m. on his roster that has taken Raynham a single varsity snap. Hayden Rockett, who caught nine touchdown passes in 2015, Nov. 23 at Xaverian 7 p.m. The main competition for will be the top target for whoever emerges as the starting ROSE RAYMOND PHOTOS 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL the job is between senior quarterback for St. John’s Prep. Chris Burke and junior St. John’s Prep senior Joe Masterson, left, and junior Mike Seniors John Churchwell, Michael Yarin, who was Yarin (43) are both returning starters on defense that could leading running back Dil- up-and-comers a chance to Hunter Smith, and Ryan moved to the position from play on both sides of the ball this fall. lon Preston (1,174 yards, 11 get noticed and make their McNeil all played a lot last running back. TD’s). Seniors Alex Rodo- impression. Graduating so season. Senior Brian Barrett “It’s still wide open,” said losi, who had 15 carries for many players that contrib- has been moved to defen- St. Pierre, who is starting PREP PATTER 78 yards and a touchdown uted to back-to-back 8-3 sive end while seniors Joe his third year at the helm. last year and Tristan Wal- teams has left plenty of jobs Masterson and Scott Hunter “Whoever gets the job will „ Last year’s record: 8-3 (Lost in Division 1 North first round) lace (10-107) and senior full- open. return in the secondary. The The Salem News • News Salem The feel he has good people to „ Head coach: Brian St. Pierre (3rd season, 16-6) back Cam Weaver will be “There are a lot of ques- other spots are wide open, throw to.” „ Team captains: John Churchwell, Sr., LB; Robby Delisle, Sr., OT; Con- counted on to ill his shoes. tion marks, but the good and a lot will be determined The receiving group is nor Robinson, Sr., C/DT; Cam Weaver, Sr., FB; Joe Masterson, Sr., DB “There are also a bunch of news is we have 105 out in practice and scrimmages. both talented and experi- „ Top returning rusher: Mike Yarin (18 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD) young guys at running back for the team not including “We want to be a very enced led by senior Hayden „ Top returning passer: None they may be able to help freshmen.That’s a positive strong defensive team until Rockett (54 catches for „ Top returning receiver: Hayden Rockett (54 rec, 887 yards, 9 TDs) out,” said St. Pierre. “We’ve sign for our program,” St. we igure out our offense,” 887 yards and nine TD’s), „ Last league title: 2012 (Catholic Conference champions) got a lot of spots wide open, Pierre said. “Our freshman said St. Pierre. “If we can Did you know?: When St. John’s faces Haverhill in the season opener sophomore Wes Rockett „ and it’s an excellent time team was very good last keep the other team off it will be a coaching match up of two former Eagles captains, St. Pierre (20-228-3), senior end Declan for the young kids to make year, but it’s a huge jump the scoreboard we’ll have (1998) and Haverhill’s Tim O’Connor (1993). The two squads have scrim- Burt (12-131-1), and junior a name for themselves. up to the varsity level. Sean a chance to win. We don’t maged in recent years, but will now open the regular season with a Michael Slattery (4-38-0). non-leaguer. As coaches, our eyes are Letarte, Jake Miller, Alex have the luxury of a couple “They all have experience wide open. We graduated a Lane, Aise Pream, and Coo- of easy games to start off and are good targets,” said lot of our top players both per McNinch are some of with. It’s Haverhill, Central St. Pierre. “We have to ind a lot of open spots, but the center to take over for Jay on offense and defense so the top candidates who will Catholic, and Everett to a guy to get it there, and competition is really good.” Carnevale, who is now play- we’ve got to put the pieces get looks.” start out before we jump have good protection from Senior Robby Delisle ing at Brown. Senior Sean together.” The Eagles will lean on into the Catholic Confer- the line so he has time to (6-foot-1, 240 pounds) will be McHale (6-foot, 220) returns For St. Pierre, the ben- their defense, led by senior ence. The schedule is very throw. That’s all part of the at right guard, and senior with experience and should eit of training camp ahead Hunter Brown and sopho- demanding, but it’s nothing process. Right now there Connor Robinson have help out of the Sept. 10 opener more James Taylor in the new. We face the same thing are many moving parts and been moved from guard to Graduation claimed against Haverhill is giving middle at defensive tackle. every year.” GOOD LUCK EAGLES!

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MASCONOMET REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL [CAL KINNEY] The Salem News • Masco looks to grow in Monagle’s second season 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW by PaT o’rourke 2016 SCHEDULE sTaff WriTer Does not include MIAA playoff dates While Scott Foden became Date Opponent Time the only Masconomet run- Sept. 9 Melrose 7 p.m. ning back in history to gain Sept. 16 at Revere 7 p.m. 2,000 yards on the ground Sept. 23 at Newburyport 7 p.m. in 2015, an inexperienced Sept. 30 North Reading 7 p.m. Chieftains squad managed Oct. 7 Wayland 7 p.m. just a 4-7 record in its irst season under head coach Oct. 15 at Pentucket 2 p.m.

Gavin Monagle. Oct. 21 at Triton 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Despite the losses, there Nov. 24 Everett 10 a.m. was plenty of growth as the season went on. The Chieftains inished the sea- son with three wins in the says involves between eight inal four games, the last of and 10 players. which was a 45-14 win over “We lost the line,” said Pingree on Thanksgiving. Monagle. “We have expe- Following losses to Melrose rienced receivers and a and Reading - both of whom good quarterback, but reached the Super Bowl in this isn’t a passing league. their respective divisions - Masconomet quarterback Declan Judge, a senior captain, We’ll just have to get Masco went 4-5 the rest of returns for his second year starting under center. through it.” the way, with four of its ive The Chieftains will host losses one-score games. Melrose to begin the season “I thought it gave the kids before travelling to Revere. conidence,” said Monagle. CHIEFTAINS CHATTER After that, Masco will get “I thought we were playing into league play that fea- pretty good ball throughout „ Last year’s record: 4-7 (did not make playoffs) tures several experienced the year. The league was „ Head coach: Gavin Monagle (2nd year, 4-7) teams, with North Reading really good.” „ Team captains: Paul Baker, Sr. WR/DB, Declan Judge, Sr. QB/DB, Sean and Pentucket being vet- Evaul, Sr. OL/DE, Tony Taggert, Sr. OL/DL. The Chieftains return STAFF FILE PHOTOS eran-laden squads. Triton „ Top returning rusher: Will Hanson (27 carries, 131 yards, 0 TDs) starting quarterback Declan Wideout Dan Monagle figures to be one of the top pass returns its quarterback and „ Top returning passer: Declan Judge (77-for-160, 672 yards, 6 TDs) Judge, whose play down the catchers for Masconomet. many skill position play- „ Top returning receiver: Danny Monagle (26 rec., 245 yards, 3 TDs) stretch contributed to the there,” said Monagle. “He’s Judge’s top three targets „ Last league title: 2014 (Cape Ann League Kinney) ers. The Chieftains open up strong inish that followed had a really impressive from 2015; Dan Monagle, „ Did you know?: Following losses to Melrose and Reading by a com- Cape Ann League play on six losses in seven games preseason.” Paul Baker, and Tom Ben- bined margin of 81-20 to begin the season, Masconomet had a positive the road against what Mona- to begin the season. Judge Judge will have good nett, are back. The trio point differential over its final nine games, outscoring opponents, 203- gle expects to be a tough threw six touchdown passes options to pick from at the combined to catch 47 balls 154, despite going just 4-5 over that stretch. Newburyport team. and ran for two more as a skill positions. Out of the last season, accounting for “It’ll make us stronger,” junior. backield, Will Hanson and 502 of Judge’s 672 passing said Monagle. “It’s a chal- “He’s really smart, picks Tim Beliveau will ill the yards. Five of Judge’s six The biggest challenge will lone returner on the line, lenge coming out of the things up really well. He’s void left by Foden’s gradu- touchdown passes were to be protecting the quarter- which has led to a nice posi- gate, but it’ll deinitely make like another coach out ation. In the passing game, either Monagle or Baker. back. Tony Taggert is the tion battle that Monagle us better.”

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S16 HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL [CAL BAKER] Generals begin new era with excitement, optimism

by maTT Williams STAFF WRITER 2016 SCHEDULE

HAMILTON — Big Does not include MIAA playoff dates changes aren’t always easy Date Opponent Time for a football program, and Sept. 9 at Bp. Fenwick 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, the older players at Hamil- Sept. 17 North Reading 1 p.m. ton-Wenham were naturally Sept. 24 Open date a little nervous when they learned the school’s all- Sept. 30 at Manchester 7 p.m. Essex time wins leader Andrew Morency would be depart- Oct. 7 at Georgetown 7 p.m. ing to take over at Beverly Oct. 15 Amesbury 1 p.m. High. Oct. 22 Lynnfield 1 p.m. Just a week into train- Nov. 24 Ipswich 10 a.m. ing camp, those jitters that been replaced by excitement Hamilton-Wenham wants to get the Photos by joebrownphotos.com and optimism. The Gener- New Hamilton-Wenham head coach Jim Pugh (far right) directs else,” said Meimeteas. “It’s 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL football in junior als players have taken to players into position for a play during a recent practice. been great in practice so far. new head coach Jim Pugh receiver Cam We’ll take it game-by-game the way their nameskae, Peach’s hands but our goal to make it to General Patton, took to com- whenever possible. the playoffs.” manding his troops. It’s been three years since “We didn’t know what three different positions we’re looking to ind a cou- GENERALLY SPEAKING the Generals squeezed into to expect. It felt like some on defense, but only helps. ple of tough linemen. H-W’s the state playoffs and four Last year’s record: 3-8 adversity but coach Pugh’s It makes me versatile and always had good athletes „ since they inished with a „ Head coach: Jim Pugh (1st season, 178 wins in 26 seasons at made it such a smooth we need as many athletes and there are a lot of two- winning record (6-4 in 2012). The Salem News • News Salem The Masconomet) transition, and as a team playing different positions and three-sport kids to build Hamilton-Wenham has a „ Team captains: Bryce Bucci, Sr., WR/DB; Christos Meimeteas, Sr., RB/ we feel like a much tighter as we can get,” said Bucci, a around.” WR/LB tough schedule, beginning and uniied group from receiver, defensive back and Junior receiver Cam „ Top returning rusher: Christos Meimeteas (34 carries, 177 yards, 1 with three-time defend- going through it together,” linebacker. Peach (program record TD) ing CCL champion Bishop said Christos Meimeteas, Pugh, who took 2015 off 44 catches last year) is a „ Top returning passer: Hunter Wilichoski (27-of-58, 398 yards, 2 TD’s) Fenwick then facing North one of two senior captains and coached the previous dynamic threat carrying „ Top returning receiver: Cam Peach (44 catches, 614 yards, 5 TDs) Reading at home. along with classmate Bryce 26 at Masconomet (winning the ball. The Generals aim „ Last league title: 2011 (NEC/CAL Tier IV champions) Still, their returnees and Bucci. 178 games). He brings a to put it in his hands any „ Did you know?: Who was the quarterback that replaced Doug Flutie newcomers have been work- The Generals are coming disciplined and proven style way they can, while Meim- at BC? None other than Steve Peach, uncle of H-W junior Cam Peach, ing to turn the corner. And off a 3-8 season that was that will put H-W’s athletes eteas took the most snaps who set a Generals single season record with 44 catches last year as a with a new coach and a new plagued by injuries and saw in position to make plays. in the traditional running sophomore. attitude, they’re determined four different players get Former Masco assistants back role last year. At quar- to do just that. snaps at quarterback. Many Steve Bunker and Joe Kulis terback, sophomore Billy “The night before the irst of this year’s juniors and are aboard as assistants, Whelan and junior Hunter contributor. Vanier and Parker Addie are practice, I didn’t sleep at all seniors were pressed into along with Ed Melanson and Wilichoski are the leading Up front, Phil Durgin saw in the mix along with a big because I was so excited,” action early in 2015, but the Bill Peach. candidates. a lot of playing time as a group of underclassmen. said Bucci. “We’ve been lift- silver lining is their experi- “We’re getting things Talented lacrosse player sophomore and should be Senior Daniel Parr is ing all summer and talking ence should be beneicial installed. The kids are Andrew Riccio is also out in line for an even bigger another player to watch on about what kind of team we this fall. enthusiastic,” said Pugh. for football for the irst season. Seniors Arthur both side of the ball. can be. We want to show “I ended up playing “Like most smaller schools, time and could be a big Doggett, Jared Munoz, Will “Coach Pugh is something what we can be.” GO GENERALS!

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IPSWICH HIGH SCHOOL [CAL BAKER] The Salem News • Ipswich looking to show 2015 was no fluke 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW by nick Giannino STAFF WRITER

For such a storied football program, Ipswich has really struggled over the past decade. That is, up until last season. In one of the biggest sur- prises on the North Shore gridiron, the Orange-and-

White battled their way to • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 a 6-5 record under irst year head coach Kevin Fessette in 2015, etching their name in the Division 4 playoff bracket in the process. Captain Christian Neuenfeldt is another receiving threat that Ipswich can turn to offensively. Back after missing all of What was most impressive last season with an injury, is that they did so with just JARED CHARNEY / Photos captain Charlie Gillis is ready ive seniors on their roster, Captain Tommy Ginolfi figures to see his offensive numbers lot of question marks as to to lead Ipswich as either a and this year they will look jump this fall for the Tigers. who will fall where, but Fes- 2016 SCHEDULE to repeat some of that suc- sette feels the strong compe- quarterback or running back. Does not include MIAA playoff dates cess with a strong returning tition among positions is a core. great sign. Date Opponent Time passer and rusher Jake “Last year we had a lot TIGER TIDBITS “There’s deinitely a lot 9/9 at North Reading 7 p.m. Long from a season ago. of young kids in position of competition going into 9/16 Newburyport 7 p.m Defensively, Fessette „ Last year’s record: 6-5 (Fell in Division 4 quarterfinals) and there was a lot going the season right now and I 9/23 at Triton Regional 7 p.m plans to run things similar „ Head coach: Kevin Fessette (2nd season, 6-5) on with new schemes and think it’s making everybody 9/30 at Lynnfield 7 p.m. to last year for a team that things like that,” said Fes- „ Team captains: Billy Koshivas, Sr. DE/OG; Charlie Gillis, Sr. CB/RB/QB; better and giving us better will rely on their speed 10/7 Amesbury 7 p.m. sette. “(But) we had a tiny Christian Neuenfeldt, Sr. WR/S; Tommy Ginolfi, Sr. WR/CB. intensity in practice,” said rather than size. „ Top returning rusher: Bill Waiswilos (28 carries, 131 yards, 0 TDs) senior class so fortunately Fessette. “We’re hoping 10/14 at Manchester 7 p.m. “Defensively we’ll have a „ Top returning passer: Shane Grady (5-for-24, 166 yards, 2 TDs) a lot of our guys are coming that carries into our scrim- Essex very similar concept similar „ Top returning receiver: Tommy Ginolfi (15 rec., 277 yards, 1 TD) back.” mages and the regular 10/21 Georgetown 7 p.m. to last year. We don’t have „ Last league title: 2006 (Cape Ann League small) 11/24 at Hamilton 10 a.m. Among those key return- „ Did you know?: The Tigers have had just one winning season since season, but the amount of as many of the big lineman -Wenham ees is the talented and winning the Division 3A Super Bowl title in 2006 — that came last year competition is very exciting but we do have a lot of mid versatile Charlie Gillis. Gil- under first year head coach Kevin Fessette. and I’m looking forward to skilled guys so we’ll mix and lis missed the entire 2015 seeing who’s gonna prog- match with a couple differ- season due to a separated ress where.” The Tigers do return Bill ent fronts, play with speed shoulder but returns to He certainly looked to be ball. Other candidates for the Waiswilos who gained 131 and go from there,” said the ield as a team captain at full strength during the Defensively, Gillis appears quarterback position are yards on 28 carries at full- Fessette. “I think a lot of our this year — along with fel- Tigers’ run at the Division to fall in at cornerback, Shane Grady (who saw back last year. stuff is based on a team irst low seniors Billy Koshivas, 3 North title in lacrosse this whereas he could serve as some time in the pocket last Whomever falls where for concept and the individual Christian Neuenfeldt and past spring and he could be either running back or quar- season) and Ben Yanakakis, the Tiger attack, they will play completely comes out Tommy Ginoli — with a valued weapon for Fes- terback on offense. while the running back slot surely have some big shoes of that. A lot of kids are buy- hopes making a big impact. sette on both sides of the At this point there are a is more or less up for grabs. to ill in replacing leading ing into that.” GO TIGERS!

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S18 BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL [CATHOLIC CENTRAL LEAGUE LARGE] Fenwick eyes four-peat with returning skill, depth

by Jean dePlacido CORRESPONDENT 2016 SCHEDULE Does not include 2016 playoff games Expectations are high for Bishop Fenwick this season Date Opponent Time with many returning start- Sept. 9 Hamilton-Wenham 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, ers on both sides of the ball. Sept. 16 at Dedham 7 p.m. The last three seasons the Sept. 23 Pentucket 7 p.m. Crusaders have either won Sept. 30 at Archbishop 6 p.m. the Catholic Central League Williams title outright or shared it, Oct. 7 at Austin Prep 7 p.m. and led by a large, experi- enced senior group, they Oct. 14 Arlington Catholic 7 p.m. will be looking to make that Oct. 21 Cardinal Spellman 7 p.m. four in a row. Oct. 24 St. Mary’s 10 a.m. On paper, the Crusaders look solid both on offense that look great including and defense with few holes Chris Fisher, and Mike Sel-

2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL ROSE RAYMOND PHOTO to ill. Captains Dan Mas- DAVID LE/Staff photo lards, who will be used as tromatteo, Luke Hufnagle, Colin Norton could be one of the most dynamic receivers on a tight end/defensive end,” the North Shore this fall as the Crusaders look to capture Bishop Fenwick senior captain Dan Mastromatteo can Chris Terry, Alex Kaupp, contribute all over the field, including at quarterback. said Woods. “We are far- and Colin Norton provide their fourth straight CCL title. ther ahead than usual at strong leadership. 101 carries for 519 yards and is back with the exception of this point which is a good “Our seniors are a great ive touchdowns while Mas- Justice Andrade (center).” thing. The attitude has been group of kids that have been CRUSADER CRUSHINGS tromatteo had 24 carries for Taylor Schultz and Owen great, and it’s obvious the together for four years,” 56 yards and a TD. Hill return at guard while kids worked hard in the off said Dave Woods, who is „ Last year’s record: 9-2 (shared CCL Large title with Cardinal Cashwell-Doe was a force Terry and Kaupp are back season.” The Salem News • News Salem The in his 19th season as head Spellman last year with 79 carries for at tackle. The defense is Woods knows that while coach. “They are also qual- „ Head coach: Dave Woods (19th season, 138-66) 543 yards and two touch- also strong up front with his team looks strong and ity individuals which makes „ Team captains: Dan Mastromatteo, Sr., QB/LB; Luke Hufnagle, Sr., RB/ downs. He is even bigger as a lot of returning starters. experienced, the competi- my job a lot easier. On paper LB; Chris Terry, Sr, OT/DE; Alex Kaupp, Sr., OT/LB; Colin Norton, Sr., WR/DE a junior, bulking up to close Seniors Cevin Harriman and tion in the conference will we look good, but the games „ Top returning rusher: Isaiah Cashwell-Doe (79 carries, 543 yards, 2 to 200 pounds. At 5’10” and Jon Gjorga are the tackles. be tough. are not played on paper. We TD’s) the extra weight, he will be Kaupp (6’, 240 lbs.), Mastro- “St. Mary’s is one of the can’t rest on our laurels, „ Top returning passer: Cory Bright (69-135 for 1,179 yards, 15 TD’s) even tougher to bring down, matteo, and Hufnagle are all better teams on the whole but have to work hard to „ Top returning receiver: Colin Norton (17 receptions, 306 yards, 6 TD’s) and Hufnagle is also an experienced linebackers. North Shore,” Woods said. improve.” „ Last league title: 2015 (Catholic Central League Large) experienced back. Norton One area that needs to “Their starting 11 are Sophomore Cory Bright „ Did you know: When this group of seniors were freshmen the team and senior Cam Eon head up be addressed is the kicking outstanding. Archbishop and Mastromatteo both have went to Gillette for the Super Bowl. As spectators they got a taste of the talented receiving group game. Woods needs to ind Williams is another strong experience at quarterback. what it was like to play on the big stage, and want to go back there as along with junior Dylan a kicker to take care of that team, and Cardinal Spell- Woods hopes to settle on a seniors. “They are highly motivated and have been working very hard,” Mullen, a transfer from Kipp important part of the game. man is always tough every starter before the season said coach Dave Woods. Academy in Lynn. The younger members year. Arlington Catholic and begins with a non-league “We have some experi- of the team are looking to Austin Prep are both well game against Hamilton- 135 passes for 1,179 yards also do damage running ence in the backield and impress and earn some coached and give everybody Wenham on September 9, and 15 touchdowns last the ball. Bright was the at wide receiver along with playing time. With so many a battle. We have to be pre- but knows both are capable season while Mastromat- second leading rusher on some younger guys we’ll seniors returning, they need pared every week, but these of doing the job. teo was 29-49 for 614 yards the team a year ago behind take a good look at,” said to stand out. kids are highly motivated to Bright completed 69 of and eight TD’s. They can Isaiah Cashwell-Doe with Woods. “The offensive line “We have some juniors do big things.”

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ESSEX TECH [COMMONWEALTH ATHLETIC CONFERENCE LARGE] The Salem News • Hawks have potential for another successful run

by nick Giannino coach Greg Hamberland & Hamberland. 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW STAFF WRITER Co. have their work cut out HAWK HIGHLIGHTS As for Bolstad, Ham- 2016 SCHEDULE for them. But the third-year berland is excited about Does not include MIAA playoff dates Although it didn’t end head coach is conident his the way he’s progressed „ Last year’s record: 9-4 (lost in Division 6 state semis) Date Opponent Time quite the way they would’ve squad rise to the challenge. „ Head coach: Greg Haberland (3rd season, 18-6) in the offseason and feels liked, Essex Tech put “You just have to hope you „ Team captains: To be announced conident he can help move 9/9 at Cathedral 7 p.m. together another fantastic can get two or three guys „ Top returning rusher: Alex Bolstad (130 carries, 873 yards, 7 TDs) the chains in what will be 9/16 Greater Lowell 7 p.m. season on the gridiron last picking up that slack,” said „ Top returning passer: Jack Crawley (14-for-37, 275 yards, 3 TDs) another run-heavy offense. 9/23 Manchester Essex 7 p.m. fall. Haberland, “and I think we „ Top returning receiver: Jackson Leete (5 rec., 72 yards, 1 TD) “He’s worked his butt off 10/1 at Minutemen 1 p.m. The Hawks capture yet are deinitely capable of ill- this summer, really hitting „ Last league title: 2015 (CAC Small) 10/8 at Greater 10:30 a.m. another Commonwealth ing his shoes with multiple the weight room hard,” the „ Did you know?: In 1997, just two years after becoming a varsity Lawrence Athletic Conference (Small) guys.” program, head coach Paul Worth led then North Shore Tech Bulldogs coach said of Bolstad. “I’m 10/14 at Shawsheen 7 p.m. title and wrapped up the While the Hawks lack a to a Division 6B Super Bowl victory over Old Colony. Since their break looking forward to him hav- • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 year with a dominant 56-6 superstar-caliber player, through year the Hawks have put together 11 winning seasons. ing a really good year.” 10/21 Whittier 7 p.m. triumph over McCann Tech they make up for with expe- A freshman Hamberland 11/24 Northeast 10 a.m. in the state Vocational Bowl. rience and depth with 67 has high hopes for is Manny Having waved goodbye to varsity players. fellow senior Jack Crawley chance to be a good football Alves, while junior Ryker there are a few more ques- offensive machine Paul Laz- They have a pair of skilled has turned in some produc- team,” said Haberland. Bos has bulked up over the tion marks for the Hawks. zaro — who piled up 1,743 runners at halfback in tive games at quarterback. “We’re certainly gonna go past year and will look to Overall they’re young and rushing yards, 170 receiving junior Alec Bolstad (873 “We have a good bal- out there, be competitive all be a factor on both sides of inexperienced, but Hamber- yards and 26 all purpose yards, 7 TDs in 2015) and ance of young and veteran the time, hit, compete and the ball. land sees plenty of potential touchdowns in 2015 — head senior Jackson Leete, while players. I think we have a do what we need to do,” said Defensively, it appears across the board. MANCHESTER ESSEX [CAL BAKER] Wealth of talent returns for the Hornets

by nick curcuru season this fall on the offen- In 2015, the Hornets were 2016 SCHEDULE STAFF WRITER sive end as he is the team’s in the middle of a log jam in Does not include MIAA playoff dates leading returning rusher. the Cape Ann League Baker HORNETS’ STING While their Cape Ann Senior quarterback Char- Division. Lynnield won Date Opponent Time „ Last year’s record: 6-5 bretheren the Gloucester lie Otterbein also returns the league going away but Sept. 9 vs. Northeast 7 p.m. „ Head coach: Jeff Hutton (2nd season, 6-5) Fishermen were hit hard to the fold along with the Ipswich, Hamilton-Wenham, „ Team captains: Charlie Otterbein, Sr., QB/DB; Evan Pennoyer, Sr., TE/ Sept. 16 vs. Saugus 7 p.m. by graduation, Manchester vast majority of an offen- Amesbury and Manchester LB; Andrew Hantzopolous, Jr., OL/DL; Robbie Sarmanian, Jr., RB/LB. Sept. 23 at Essex Tech 7 p.m. Essex is in the opposite posi- sive and defensive line that Essex were all on even „ Top returning rusher: Robbie Sarmanian (75 carries, 406 yards, 5 Sept. 30 vs. Hamilton-Wenham tion with a wealth of talent was extremely young in ground. TD) 7 p.m. returning in 2016. 2015, but more than held its With experienced players „ Top Returning passer: Charlie Otterbein (34-for-73, 507 yards, 3 TD) Oct. 7 at Lynnfield 7 p.m. Manchester Essex will have own. With a year of expe- returning all over the ield, „ Top Returning receiver: Evan Pennoyer (6 catches, 147 yards, 2 TD) Oct. 14 vs. Ipswich 7 p.m. to replace its top two rushers rience under its belt, the the Hornets are hoping to „ Last League Title: 2008 (Commonwealth Athletic Conference Small) from last season but junior Manchester Essex line could break away from the back „ Did you know?: The Hornets have never won a Cape Ann League Oct. 21 at Amesbury 7 p.m. Robbie Sarmanian looks like be a huge strength this this season. championship. Nov. 24 vs. Georgetown 10 a.m. a player poised for a breakout season. GO HORNETS!

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S20 PINGREE SCHOOL [EVERGREEN LEAGUE] • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday,

DAVID LE/Staff photos Senior captains for the Highlanders are (from left) running back Zeke Ebieshuwa, wide receiver The Pingree varsity football team is gearing up for another successful season on the gridiron. Jack Landers, cornerback Jackson Latimer and strong side linebacker Omar Badr. 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL Rebuilding on offense will be key for Pingree by PaT o’rourke STAFF WRITER

The Salem News • News Salem The HIGHLANDER HYSTERIA To say Pingree relied „ Last year’s record: 7-4 (Lost to St. George’s in Kevin Fleming Bowl) heavily on its offense in „ Head coach: Chris Powers (12th year, 67-32) 2015 en route to a 7-4 season „ Team captains: Jackson Latimer, Sr. DB/WR, Zeke Ebieshuwa, Sr. S/ would be an understate- TB, Omar Badr, Sr. LB/FB, Jack Landers, Sr. S/WR. ment — the Highlanders „ Top returning rusher: Eric Adinkra (67 carries, 693 yards, 4 TDs) averaged 36.5 points per „ Top returning passer: Charlie Nowell (0-for-1) game last season, with 40 „ Top returning receiver: Jackson Latimer (26 rec., 409 yards, 6 TDs) points in seven different „ Last league title: 2010 (Evergreen League champions) games, including putting up „ Did you know?: Pingree never had a player run for 1,000 yards in a 61 against Holderness and single season prior to last season, when Griffin Beal rushed for 1,087. 59 against Proctor. There was an eight-game stretch in which Pingree put up of Beal, Assad, Leone, et 30-plus points every week. al, there’s still quite a bit Fast forward to 2016, left on the shelf for Pingree 2016 SCHEDULE star quarterback Grifin offensively. The Highland- Date Opponent Time Beal - who accounted for 45 ers return a combined Sept. 24 at Middlesex 2:30 p.m. touchdowns last fall - is at 1,156 yards on the ground Pingree starting linebackers include sophomores Vito Visconti and Grant Latimer, left, and Union College in New York, between sophomore Eric Oct. 1 New Hampton 3 p.m. the leader of a senior class Adinkra (693 rushing yards Oct. 7 Holderness 3:45 p.m. senior captain Omar Badr, right. that included record set- in 2015) and senior Zeke Oct. 15 Hyde 3 p.m. ting receiver Justin Assad, Ebieshuwa (463). The two Oct. 22 at Tabor 3 p.m. Nowell is the lone returning having so many guys return- League implications. New UConn lineman Nico Leone, will look to make up for the player that has attempted a ing on the defensive side of Hampton hasn’t lost a game Oct. 29 Proctor 3 p.m. Hadi Hamden, Hunter 1,087 yards that came from pass for Pingree, throwing the ball,” said Powers. “A since 2013, and beat Pingree, Jacques, Alex Kachouh, the legs of Beal last fall. Nov. 5 at Hyde 3 p.m. one last season. year older, that maturity 54-40 in an early-season con- Danya Smith, and John “You’re not going to Nov. 12 at Dexter 12 p.m. Much of Pingree’s defense and experience can go a test in 2015. VanTuyl. All of them played replace guys like Griffin will be back, as the entire long way.’ “With our experience on big roles on offensive side of Beal or Justin Assad,” Highlanders secondary The Highlanders open defense and our skill guys the ball and all of them have said Pingree head coach a lot.” returns, and the Green-and- up on September 24 at on offense, we feel we can moved on. Chris Powers. “We feel There’s a three-player Blue graduated just one Middlesex. Its home opener compete,” said Powers. So what should we good about the guys who race under center; with Pat starting linebacker. Pingree will come on October 1 “Overall we’re feeling good expect this fall from the are returning. I don’t think Aylmer, Tim Dowd, and returns both its defensive against New Hampton, an about our athleticism and Highlanders? philosophy-wise or team- Charlie Nowell eyeing to ends as well. early contest that could we’re anxious to check it out Despite the graduation wise we’re going to change become Beal’s replacement. “It feels good that we’re have major Evergreen on the ield.” FINAL-1 Mon, Sep 5, 2016 7:10:47 AM S21

GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL [NEC SOUTH] The Salem News • Stocked with seniors, Fishermen aim to repeat

by nick curcuru 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW STAFF WRITER FISHERMEN’S CATCH The Gloucester High School football team hit the „ Last year’s record: 9-2 (Lost in Division 3 Northeast Semifinal) gridiron this summer in „ Head coach: Tony Zerilli (6th season, 27-28) search of a second straight „ Team captains: Eric Cameron, Sr., LB/SE; Jermaine Edward, Sr., FB/LB; Christian Sanfilippo, Sr., RB; Nate Young, Sr., QB. Northeastern Conference „ Top returning rusher: Christian Sanfilippo (113 carries, 1,052 yards, South championship. 11 TD) The Fishermen, who in- „ Top Returning Passer: Nate Young (1-for-4, 17 yards, 0 TD) ished 9-2 in 2015, ran rough- „ Top Returning Receiver: Brandon Rivera (1 catch, 17 yards) shod over the competition „ Last League Title: 2015 (Northeastern Conference South) last fall outscoring confer- „ Did you know?: Sanfilippo is 1,043 yards short of setting a new • Wednesday, September 7, 2016 ence teams by an average career rushing record for the program. score of 41-8. That championship squad was a senior laden team and as a result Gloucester Seniors Christian San- will rely on a bunch of 2016 SCHEDULE ilippo and Jermaine new starters in 2016. The Edward are each coming Does not include MIAA playoff dates two positions hit hardest off of big seasons in 2015 by graduation were the Date Opponent Time as Sanilippo led the team offensive line, the defen- Sept. 9 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. in rushing and Edward sive line and the defensive Sept. 17 at Beverly 1 p.m. was third on the team in secondary. Sept. 23 vs. Swampscott 7 p.m. rushing. Gloucester, graduated Sept. 30 vs. Revere 7 p.m. Edward was a force at full- nine of 11 starters on back as his quick feet make Oct. 7 at Winthrop 7 p.m. defense from last season him a perfect it for Glouces- including its entire defen- Oct. 14 at Salem 7 p.m. ter’s vaunted fullback trap. sive line and secondary, Oct. 21 vs. Saugus 7 p.m. Sanilippo, on the other both of which were domi- Nov. 24 at Danvers 10 a.m. hand, made history in 2015 nant last fall. as the program’s irst junior The Fishermen also to reach the 1,000 yard mark return just one starting Time and time again with 1,052 on the season. offensive lineman in Kyle Gloucester has relied on, He could make even more Aquipel, although Ryan and thrived, with irst year history with another big Gabriele saw plenty of starters all over the lineup. year in 2016 as he is 1,043 action off the bench on both The Fishermen will have to yards away from setting the offensive and defensive do that again in 2016. the schools career rushing lines. While the Fishermen mark. The Fishermen will cer- were hit hard by gradua- Conor Ressel currently tainly be inexperienced in tion on the line, they return holds the record with 2,555 those two areas, but as we a two-headed monster in career yards, he set the MIKE SPRINGER/Staff photo have seen plenty of times in the backield that wreaked mark during Gloucester’s Gloucester senior Christian Sanfilippo rumbled for 1,052 yards and scored 11 touchdowns as a the past, it does not mean havoc on opposing defenses run to the Division 1A Super junior and will be looking to repeat that success this fall. those areas are weaknesses. in 2015. Bowl in 2009. GO FISHERMEN!

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S22 FOOTBALL: Top seniors dish on everything about the upcoming season „ Continued from Page S5 spin. doesn’t mean anything; what mat- Doherty: This past year against ters is how hard you work for this feels like a participation award. the Prep, I was running and I game and how much you prepare. You want to get in, but you don’t turned to my right and there was Flaherty: A lot of times, we feel want to have too many teams in. Jack Lambert. Boom. like we don’t always get picked. And playing the same teams twice Masterson: I remember that. I Sometimes if you don’t get picked is no good. We don’t want to be don’t know if it was you or Doug, in a game you think you’re going playing Gloucester twice again. but he picked up the running to win, it’s a little disrespectful Williams: For Jake and Joe, last back and took a few steps before and it gets you going. year’s Week 10 game between the he slammed them down. It was Masterson: We only look at it, Prep and Peabody seemed to be a ridiculous. really, when someone does pick big letdown because it was one of Doherty: Oh, it was deinitely me. against us. That’s the only time

• Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7, September • Wednesday, those non-playoff games. The fans Stacey: Let’s go around the room. it’ll be in the locker room. It seems didn’t respond the way they would Why, at your age, do you still love like some of the other media out- have if you’d played in September. football? lets never pick us, so we’ll put Did you guys feel that way? Cole: The challenge, just having that on the wall. But if we do get Doherty: We put everything we to put everything into something. picked, it’s not really added pres- had into the playoff game the I relate it to life. Every time it gets sure. We just play our game. week before (against Everett). rough, you know how much you Stacey: What kind of inluence We didn’t have anything left. put in. That hurt in the weight did some of your older brothers or It was the same thing the year room, on the practice ield, that’s family have on you? before against Central Catholic. what you love. Doherty: I don’t have a brother, After losing to Everett, we were DAVID LE/Staff photo Falherty: I love how it’s a team but my dad played at Malden just kind of looking forward to Salem’s Xavier Cole, right, and Beverly’s Kevin Flaherty chat about their game. You can’t be selish. There’s High. They weren’t great but he 2016 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2016 FOOTBALL Thanksgiving. program’s ancient rivalry and the upcoming football season. no 3-point specialist or ace pitcher. played in the Agganis game and Masterson: The week before we If 10 people are on board and one’s that’s been a goal of mine for as faced Peabody, we played Malden not, it’s not going to work. I love long as I can remember, to be able and there were probably 15 people and he tapped me on the helmet what’s the team you want to beat? how it’s all team. to do what he did. there. Those non-playoff games and goes, ‘Nice hit, bro.’ I was a Cole: That’s exactly what we say Masterson: The intensity. The way Millett: I looked up to my older just don’t have the same draw. little surprised, but after that I about Beverly. Not once have I you have to rally around all your brothers (Matt and Will). I played Andreas: I got hurt my sophomore knew we had all that respect. beat the team over the bridge. brothers on the ield, play with one year with Will and I watched year during one of those non-play- Millett: There’s mutual respect Doherty: Probably Beverly. I’ve a certain level of energy that no Matt when I was a freshman. Fun off games and you almost think, across the league. You don’t want been playing them since youth other sport can compare to. to know that’s your brother and The Salem News • News Salem The was this worth it? For a game that to cross the line and hit like a football and I still haven’t beaten Millett: I love playing with my to get advice from them because doesn’t mean much? dirtbag. Every team might have them. It would be great to inally friends. There’s no better feeling they’ve been through it before. Williams: Having said all that, a couple hot heads, but you don’t get them. But if Everett was on that playing and winning in front Andreas: Being a receiver and my could you see a scenario where want to be like that. our schedule I’d say them. It’s a of the whole town and doing it brother being a QB, it was a good if you went 9-1 or 8-2 and didn’t Stacey: How is it with the tradi- huge rivalry since our coaches with your friends. feeling catching a touchdown from get into the playoffs under the old tional Thanksgiving rivalries? were playing. Doherty: It’s not a sport everyone him. It was a cool feeling. system, you’d feel like you got the Cole: We don’t say ‘Beverly’, we Millett: If I could only get one can play. You have to have the Flaherty: I deinitely learned a short end of the stick? Is it a good say ‘the team over the bridge’. My win? I’d have to say Swampscott. right mindset and know how to lot. It’s a lot of pressure being system in that way? coach won’t even say the word You don’t ever want to lose on sacriice for the team. I think that their younger brother. I only got Millett: It depends on what side orange; he calls it ‘German red’. Thanksgiving. That would be the sets it apart. to catch one pass from Bryan you’re on. If you’re 8-0 and you’ve Millett: You just grow up to worst thing ever. Andreas: I love that not everyone because I missed up my shoulder. only got one game to win to get hate Swampscott if you live in Masterson: Xaverian. We’re 0-3 can do it. Those that can, and It’s awesome having two brothers to Gillette, that’s sweet. If you’re Marblehead. There’s some extra against them and that’s the only excel at it, it’s very rewarding. To that have been there before. 8-0 and you have to win four more talk in the game, some added team I haven’t beaten. give everything you have and see Stacey: If you could play for a dif- games against four good teams, oomph. From when you’re born, Flaherty: As much as I want to it pay off, it’s the best feeling. You ferent team -- in their offense, say it’s going to be harder to get there. you do whatever you can to beat beat Salem every year, I’d prob- wonder what you’re doing some- -- what system would be awesome? So it all depends if the results help Swampscott. ably say Marblehead. I don’t think times, and you step out on Friday Flaherty: Not the old Wing-T over or hurt your team, how you’re Masterson: For us, the three main I’ve beaten them in high school, night and you know: this is why. in Beverly. going to feel about it. games where there’s a lot of talk losing last year and losing twice Williams: What about the picks Andreas: You’d never catch me Stacey: Is there any beneit to are Central (Catholic), Everett and sophomore year. Lacrosse adds that we post in the Salem News saying I want to be a Marblehead being a villain? Or to not wanting Xaverian. From the kickoff, you’re to that because it’s our biggest every week? Do you look at them? Magician, but I’d love to play to be liked out there? talking and you’re not helping any- rivalry. I think (lacrosse) coach Do your coaches post them? under their offensive coordina- Andreas: I’ve always hated one up. But in the line afterwards, (John) Pynchon drilled in our Andreas: I like being the under- tor, Mike Giardi. He was my AAU Marblehead; it started in youth when you see the guy you cover, heads to want to beat Marblehead. dog. We’d get mad when Phil baseball coach and he’s an awe- because they beat us a lot. But I you’ll tell him it was a good ight. Andreas: Deinitely Gloucester. would pick us because we’d some guy. respect them so much. They all Flaherty: it’s a lot like that when Stacey: Have you ever been hit usually lose (in past seasons). It Masterson: I like our offense, pro play hard, they’re not cheap. So you play Salem. You want to beat that hard in a game where you got us going when people didn’t style or spread. Central Catholic it’s probably Gloucester. When them as bad as you can, but it’s couldn’t believe it? pick us. Our coach posts it on the has a really exciting offense, too; I go against them, I’m a differ- a fun game. It’s very different Cole: My sophomore year play- locker room door. Danvers hadn’t they always put up big points so ent person. I want to knock them against Gloucester. ing linebacker, back then I was been great over the years, and that would be fun. down and not help them up, Williams: They say if Michigan probably 150 pounds, against coach always goes back to getting Cole: Me, personally, I like the whereas with any of you guys I’d goes 1-10 but beats Ohio State, it’s Brooks Tyrrell in Marblehead, I respect for Danvers football ... and ground and pound. I like Peabody. help you up. a good season. What’s that team knew he was coming in so hot and seeing those picks reinforces that. As a running back, that would be Doherty: He’s not lying. One of for you guys, where if you could I had to throw myself at him. He Doherty: Our coach might show fun to go out there and pound it the games last year I tackled him only win one game all season, popped me so hard and did a 360 us the picks, but he’ll say this between the tackles. 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