Former High School Stars Coaching at Alma Maters Take Pride in Carrying on Teams’ Legacies

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2014 NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN FORMER HIGH SCHOOL STARS COACHING AT ALMA MATERS TAKE PRIDE IN CARRYING ON TEAMS’ LEGACIES

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DANVERS BEVERLY Peter Mulumba of Beverly Aiming for Will glorious run new heights continue? MASCONOMET Falcons’ new coach Theriault says Panthers aim to continue run of recent Strength in Numbers “the sky’s the limit,” Page 8 success, Page 7 Chieftains program continues to grow, Page 19 Shawn Theriault MANCHESTER ESSEX ST. JOHN’S PREP PEABODY Out to prove themselves New faces abound for Hornets, St. Pierre is ready New turf, Page 21 First-year Eagles coach has young but enthusiastic team, Page 15 new beginning Tanners aim to continue upward trajectory, Page 11 HAMILTON-WENHAM Focused group =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ Generals building excitement for SALEM 2014 season, Page 18 All about attitude BISHOP FENWICK Witches show new coach they’re ready for season, Page 10 Defending their title Crusaders built for continued success, Page 14 MARBLEHEAD SWAMPSCOTT In the mix again Experience and speed Magicians restocked for another run under Rudloff, Page 6 Big Blue defense ready for a comeback, Page 9 IPSWICH Spreading it out PINGREE Tigers catching on to coach Brotherton’s offense, Page 17 All the tools Highlanders quarterback Beal expands his repertoire, Page 20 GLOUCESTER Mike Raymond ESSEX TECH of Peabody Moving upward Fishermen working hard to overcome A year of firsts loss of seniors, Page 21 Hawks sporting new school, new coach, new name, Page 16

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K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Courtesy photo the teams Brian St. Pierre (2) was a four-year starter at quarterback for St. John’s Prep and guided them to an unbeaten Division 1 Super Bowl crown in they grew up 1997, a squad many believe is the Eagles’ best of all time. He’s now beginning his ﬁrst season as head coach at his alma mater.

with is BY MATT WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER CURRENT NORTH SHORE HEAD FOOTBALL A CHALLENGE, hings have a way of coming full circle in COACHES AND THEIR RECORDS football. Coach, School Record Percentage and ultimately For a number of North Shore coaches, Jim Pugh, Masconomet 169-107 .612 both starting and continuing their grid- Dave Woods, Bp. Fenwick 118-63 .652 iron careers, the game’s circle has led Steve Dembowski, Swampscott 110-60 .647 A REWARD, Dan Bauer, Beverly 76-46 .623 Tthem back to the same place where it all began. Andrew Morency, Hamilton-Wenham 50-34 .595 With program graduates Matt Bouchard in Chris Powers, Pingree 49-22 .690 for these Jim Rudloff, Marblehead 40-17 .702 Salem and Brian St. Pierre at St. John’s Prep, Mark Bettencourt, Peabody 3-8 .273 North Shore nearly half of the area’s head football coaches Greg Brotherton, Ipswich 2-9 .182 are now in charge of the programs for which Matt Bouchard, Salem 0-0 N/A Greg Haberland, Essex Tech 0-0 N/A football they once played as high-schoolers. And just Brian St. Pierre, St. John’s Prep 0-0 N/A about every local squad has at least one assis- Shawn Theriault, Danvers 0-0 N/A coaches tant that wore the school’s colors. FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 7:55:25 PM S5 College and played in the There’s an investment there. Guys are NFL, including going to K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Super Bowl XLIII with the invested“ in their schools and their communities. Cardinals in 2008. They really care, and that makes for an “It’s great to be back. As a student and athlete I had honest staff. It’s a common bond, something such a great experience you can share with the guys on the staff — at St. John’s, and it feels like I never left,” said St. and sometimes with the players too. Pierre, who is thankful for Greg Brotherton, second-year head all the help he’s had from ” PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH coach of Ipswich High School athletic director and his former coach, Jim O’Leary. Around these parts, So what makes the though, Dembowski many schools have foot- desire to come home and focused on making the ball histories dating coach so strong for the most of the opportunity at back 60, 80, 100 or more men who take on these hand. years. Programs like difficult, and fulfilling, “When I was young, it Salem, Ipswich, Peabody, professions? was awesome to come back Swampscott and St. John’s “There’s an investment and bring what I learned Prep enjoyed decades of there,” said Greg Broth- in college and share it success, and the expecta- erton, entering his second with kids who were eager tions of alumni serving season as head coach of to learn. We had a lot of as coaches to either keep his alma mater, Ipswich success and it was great,” that going — or, in some DAVID LE/Staff photo High. “Guys are invested said Dembowski. “I was cases, resurrect it — can in their schools and their fortunate in that coach be overwhelming. New Salem High football coach Matt Bouchard, who played for the Witches two decades ago, communities. They really Bush gave me the defense “Sometimes you look poses with this year’s senior captains: (front left) Glen Gard, Victor Claudio, Joey Byors and care, and that makes for immediately. I was 24 and I over your shoulder and Genrri Rosario. =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ an honest staff. It’s a com- made some great relation- you see coaches like Jack baseball coach in 2005 team. “There’s a picture of mon bond, something you ships with kids I have to Welch, or Steve Hopping before taking over in foot- In football, players are the 1896 Salem team, and can share with the guys on this day.” or Doug Woodworth,” said ball last fall. one part of an 11-man I brought that to my first the staff — and sometimes Each of the area’s home- Brotherton, speaking of “To have kids experi- machine that can run meeting with the kids with the players too.” town head coaches had some of his own Ipswich ence the same feelings as intricately as a Swiss when I got hired,” said Bouchard, St. Pierre, success in their playing coaches. “Those are my that I felt, and most of my watch. Linemen, lead Bouchard. “When a kid Brotherton and Peabody’s days. Dembowski was an role models, guys I really staff felt, that’s what it’s blockers and wedge bust- looks and realizes that Mark Bettencourt (begin- all-star running back for want to earn respect from. all about. Last year, our ers do jobs that don’t there’s 125 years of foot- ning his second season) the Big Blue and played It’s not bad pressure, but seniors wrote essays about bring glory (besides ball history, that someone are the hometown men at UMass Amherst. Broth- you do wonder ‘What do what that meant, and read- team accomplishments else wore the number at the start of their head erton was a member of those guys think of the job ing those made me feel and perhaps in the film they’re going to put on coaching careers. Ipswich’s 1991 Super I’m doing right now?’” good about what we’re room). Great football their back, it gives a differ- Swampscott’s Steve Bowl championship team, That’s not to say that doing.” teams are the ones that ent twist to what they’re Dembowski, now the most Bettencourt quarter- these coaches are trying to are more than the sum of about to do. I think that’s tenured head coach in the backed Peabody to a Super recapture their glory days. BEING PART OF their parts. Convincing extremely powerful.” Northeastern Conference Bowl crown in 1990, and They had the time of their SOMETHING BIGGER players that they are part With efforts from at 16 years, took over a Bouchard was a junior lives playing high school THAN THEMSELVES of something bigger than athletic director (and storied program at a young when Salem went to the football. The motivation to themselves is one of the former coach and Salem age. Doing so in his home- Super Bowl in 1994. coach, and do so at home, More than any other most important instru- alum) Scott Connolly, the town could’ve brought St. Pierre led St. John’s is giving that feeling to a sport, football asks play- ments in the coaches’ tool Witches have their ‘pride extra pressure; fans that Prep to arguably its great- new generation. ers to sacrifice. In the box. room’ up and running knew him as a star player est season in 1997, quarter- “When I came back form of hours spent in Institutions with the his- again inside its fieldhouse. in the 1980s and a success- backing the Eagles to an to coaching football, it the weight room or on tory of these North Shore It’s a room that displayed ful assistant coach under 11-0 mark and a Division brought back a lot of the the practice field, and in schools leave coaches with facts and photos from the Bill Bush wanted more of 1 Super Bowl crown. He feelings I had when I the form of giving up a plenty to draw from when school’s gridiron history, the same. went on to have a tremen- played,” said Bettencourt, personal role on the field they’re looking to make and it has a big impact on Rather than pressure, dous career at Boston who became Peabody’s for the betterment of the those points. COACHES, Page S22 FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 8:23:29 PM

S6 MARBLEHEAD HIGH SCHOOL [NEC NORTH] Restocked Marblehead ready to defend crown

BY MATT JENKINS STAFF WRITER

Marblehead football coach =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ Jim Rudloff always tempers his expectations heading into a season. Perhaps that’s part of the reason why the Magicians have been consis- tently good during his reign. Outside of a 5-6 record in his second season, Rudloff just keeps on churning out Northeastern Conference contenders. Yet even with the area’s top returning rusher back in the fold and a big, experienced offensive line in front of him, Rudloff Senior captain Spencer Craig will line up under center as knows it’s best to hold off on Marblehead High’s quarterback. ordering any banners before

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW a meaningful game has been DAVID LE/Staff photos played. MAGICIANS MINUTIA The Magicians’ offensive line: senior right tackle Derek Dumais, senior right guard Christian “We were mostly an all- Rudloff, senior center Tommy Gabel, junior left guard Bryan Graf, and senior left tackle Dan senior team last year. The Last year’s record: 9-2 (lost in Division 3 North playoff final to Marino. blessing was we did have Tewksbury) about five or six on both Head coach: Jim Rudloff (6th year, 40-17) Craig and Robert Hill will not a question. He does an sides of the ball that started Team captains: Brooks Tyrrell, Sr. RB/CB; Dan Marino, Sr. OT/DT; Spen- serve as the Magicians’ excellent job on his reads 2014 SCHEDULE as juniors,” said Rudloff on captains. Craig, who started in the run game and pass cer Craig, Sr. QB/OLB; Robert Hill, Sr. WR/S Does not include MIAA playoff dates: the eve of his sixth season Top returning rusher: Brooks Tyrrell (262 carries, 1,914 yards, 25 TDs) at outside linebacker last game.” DATE OPPONENT TIME with the Magicians. “The Top returning passer: Spencer Craig (2-for-4, 58 yards, 1 TD) year, will step into the quar- Senior tight end/outside seniors we lost were signifi- Top returning receiver: Will Millett (21 receptions, 274 yards, 2 TDs) terback role while Hill is a linebacker Will Millett Sept. 5 Danvers 7 p.m. K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ cant. We had five kids going Last league title: 2013 (Northeastern Conference North tri-champs wide receiver and safety. is also very experienced Sept. 12 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. on to play college football.” with Beverly and Gloucester) Craig’s ability to spread returnee, and Tommy Gabel Sept. 19 at Salem 7 p.m. Easing the loss of a good Did you know?: The Magicians are 14-4 in September over the past the ball around is also is a returning starter at Sept. 26 Swampscott 7 p.m. senior class is the return five years (the Rudloff Era), which is the best mark out of all Northeast- crucial to Marblehead’s defensive tackle. He will Oct. 2 at Gloucester 7 p.m. of running back Brooks ern Conference football teams. success. likely fill a hole at the center Tyrrell, a workhorse back “Spencer is critical position on the O-line. Oct. 10 Beverly 7 p.m. who repeatedly produced Tyrrell’s production. But and Liam Gillis, but with because his strength is all Junior Mark Cohen Oct. 24 at Lynn English 7 p.m. for the Magicians last fall the Magicians do have tal- those two holes there are in his head. He’s a very worked his way into the Nov. 27 at Swampscott 10 a.m. as a junior. He carried the ent returning on the line as kids ready to go,” Rudloff good athlete; he’s been the lineup last year in the defen- ball 262 times for a school well. Seniors Dan Marino said. “We only lost two point guard on the basket- sive backfield and figures record 1,914 yards and 25 (tackle), Derek Dumais senior linemen that were ball team since sophomore to see an increased role this skill positions,” Rudloff touchdowns. (tackle) and Christian Rud- backups. They were all year,” Rudloff said. “He’s fall. Another player to watch said. “It’s just a matter of Marblehead will be loff (guard) are all back as young ... and we feel that’s a cerebral player and has is sophomore Bo Millett, getting them game experi- breaking in a new quarter- starters. going to be a strength.” started at outside line- Will’s younger brother. ence and to perform at a back, which could affect “We lost Tyler Gelineau Tyrrell, Marino, Spencer backer, so his toughness is “We have depth at those high level.” 8JTIJOHZPVBHSFBUTFBTPO

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BEVERLY HIGH SCHOOL [NEC NORTH] K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Beverly’s goal: Continue recent stretch of gridiron success

BY PHIL STACEY SPORTS EDITOR

Between 1984 and 1989, PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH the Beverly High football program won seven or more games each season while piling up 51 total victories, three Northeastern Confer- ence championships and a Super Bowl appearance in ‘88. It remains the best six- year stretch of gridiron glory dating back to the program’s Beverly’s starting offensive line consists of senior strong inception in the late 19th tackle Chris Vallette, senior strong guard Jimmy Kastrinakis, century. junior center Jake Berry, junior quick guard Stephen Serino The only group that’s ever and junior quick tackle Chris Faust. come close to that mark might surprise you. Beverly’s last six teams PANTHER PATTER (2008-13) also had at least =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ seven victories each season Last year’s record: 7-4 and a combined total of 48 Head coach: Dan Bauer (12th season, 76-46) wins. They won (or shared) DAVID LE/Staff photos Team captains: Mike McKenna, Sr. WR/DB; Chris Vallette, Sr. OT/DL; Jimmy three NEC crowns while cap- The 2014 Beverly Panthers offense will be led by junior running back Christian Miller, senior Kastrinakis, Sr. OG/LB, Antony Nolasco, Sr. TE/LB; Bryan Flaherty, Sr. QB. turing the school’s first two Top returning rusher: Matt Madden (83 carries, 663 yards, 6 TDs) Super Bowl titles. tight end Anthony Nolasco, senior quarterback Bryan Flaherty , junior tight end Ryan Garrity, and junior running back Matt Madden. Top returning passer: Bryan Flaherty (7-for-13, 177 yards, TD) So what does that mean as Top returning receiver: Jordan Rawding (1 reception, 32 yards) the 2014 season dawns? Not well the Orange-and-Black add talent and depth. Last league title: 2013 (NEC North tri-champions) much ... except the Panthers fare. It’s a smaller-than-usual Bryan Flaherty, who 2014 SCHEDULE Did you know?: The Panthers ran for 3,598 yards as a team last season, place the highest expectations senior class, but they’ve emerged as the team’s quar- while their 490 rushing attempts were far and away the most in the area. Does not include MIAA playoff dates on themselves to carry on this been meshing well with the terback late last fall, will be They ran the ball 87 percent of the time, throwing just 73 passes. Only North most recent run of success. underclassmen. And the the main man under center DATE OPPONENT TIME Shore Tech/Essex Aggie ran the ball with more frequency (424 out of 448 “I’m pretty pleased with juniors who saw varsity time in 2014. Heady, poised and Sept. 6 at Haverhill 3 p.m. offensive plays, or 94.6 percent of the time). what I’ve seen thus far,” sur- a year ago as 10th graders with good game management Sept. 13 Danvers 1 p.m. mised head coach Dan Bauer. know their routines and are skills, he’ll be in charge of Sept. 19 at North Andover 7 p.m. defensive end to linebacker); Christian Echeverria (who “It’s fun to see kids develop poised to become bigger running the Panthers’ Wing- Sept. 27 Gloucester 1 p.m. Mulumba (who played line- also punts) in the defensive from sophomores to juniors contributors. T offense. Receiving options backer last year but will has backfield. Oct. 10 at Marblehead 7 p.m. and from juniors to seniors. Juniors Matt Madden (663 include tight ends Anthony been moved to safety); Kastri- “We really want to see if “High school football can be yards and 8 TDs on just 83 Nolasco, a senior, and junior Oct. 18 Lynn English 2 p.m. nakis as a weak side backer we can push ourselves to a fine line. We had a decent carries a year ago) at fullback Ryan Garrity. Oct. 25 at Swampscott noon (he’ll now play the ‘Mike’ another level; there’s no fool- season a year ago (7-4) and and Peter Mulumba (654 Chris Faust is back as the Nov. 27 Salem 10 a.m. position) and Rawding at ing around,” said Bauer. “We could’ve been 8-3 or 9-2, but it yards, 3 TDs on 94 carries) team’s quick tackle, as is cornerback. Joining them will have new people up front wasn’t meant to be; we didn’t at tailback both return and Jimmy Kastrinakis at strong Berry and Sean Perry to both be defensive linemen Vallette, (offensively) and need to get it done. So we want to will certainly shoulder a big- guard. Chris ‘Doc’ Vallette see time at center. Garrity and Faust; Nolasco, establish our identity there build off of that.” ger load out of the backfield. will start at strong tackle, Four players return as Miller and senior Dante Abate quickly, and it’s critical we Chemistry, stressed Bauer, Wingback Jordan Rawding as will Steve Serino at quick defensive starters for Bev- at linebacker; and Mike McK- get strong play from our front will have a huge say on how and fullback Christian Miller guard. Look for juniors Jake erly: Madden (moving from enna, David Drinkwater and seven on defense.”

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S8 DANVERS HIGH SCHOOL [NEC SOUTH] New-look Falcons aim to soar even higher in 2014 BY PHIL STACEY SPORTS EDITOR 2014 SCHEDULE Since being named head coach seven months ago, Does not include MIAA playoff dates Shawn Theriault has had time DATE OPPONENT TIME =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ to take stock of the Danvers Sept. 5 at Marblehead 7 p.m. High football program, survey Sept. 13 at Beverly 1 p.m. the landscape and watch his Sept. 27 Peabody 7 p.m. new team put in the neces- Oct. 2 at Revere 7 p.m. sary work for the 2014 season. Oct. 10 Lynn Classical 7 p.m. And he’s very pleased with what he’s seen so far. Oct. 17 at Salem 7 p.m. “I really feel like the sky Oct. 24 Winthrop 7 p.m. can be the limit for this team Nov. 27 Gloucester 10 a.m. — and they do, too,” said The- riault of the defending North- line at right guard; his twin eastern Conference South brother Josh Salvo will line champions. Danvers High captains for the 2014 season are (from left) up next to him at right tackle. “The players have high running back Chris Behen, tight end Richie Martino, slot Junior Zach Schutz will be expectations for themselves receiver Cris Valles and quarterback Nick Andreas. the center, with senior Brian and are proud of what they Dunn to his left and junior accomplished last season, Marco LaGambina as the left

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW and they should be. And they FALCON FINDINGS tackle. When the Falcons don’t want to stay where they use a tight end, sophomore are; they want to take the Last year’s record: 7-4 Kieran Moriarty will likely be next step this season, espe- Head coach: Shawn Theriault (1st season, 0-0) on the field. cially the seniors.” Team captains: Nick Andreas, Sr. QB; Chris Behen, Sr. RB/DB; Richie In Danvers’ 3-4 defensive Theriault comes to Danvers Martino, Sr. TE/S; Cris Valles, Sr. WR/S. alignment, Drew Salvo is from Andover, where he was Top returning rusher: Chris Behen (82 carries, 543 yards, 6 TDs) on the nose sandwiched Top returning passer: Nick Andreas (59-for-133, 879 yards, 5 TDs) the defensive coordinator for between ends 6-foot-1, 240- Top returning receiver: Cris Valles (15 receptions, 242 yards, TD) the last four years. Along with pound Skylar Falite (a senior) Last league title: 2013 (won NEC South) and LaGambina. Senior Joe new defensive systems for the DAVID LE/Staff photos Did you know?: After winning the Northeastern Conference title in Falcons, he has completely In what should be a familiar sight to Danvers football fans 1941, it took the Falcons another 63 years to win another. Since then O’Donnell and junior Sam K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ changed the team’s tradi- this fall, quarterback Nick Andreas slings a pass during the they’ve won three NEC South crowns (2004, 2005, 2013) in a decade. Vitale will be the inside back- ers, flanked by junior Tom tional Wing-T offense, mov- preseason. The senior captain and three-year starter for the ing to a fast-paced spread. Theriault. Chris Behen (a run- who played at Lynn English Dempsey and Manzanillo on Theriault said he’s excited to Falcons is capable of making big plays happen any time he ning back and defensive back) last season. Receiving options the outside. In the second- get going, and knows that two drops back in the pocket. and Richie Martino (tight include Valles (15 catches for ary, junior Dan Lynch, Matt tough road games right out of too. But there’s nothing like should blossom in Theriault’s end/safety) are also captains 242 yards and a TD last fall); Andreas, Thomas, Martino, the gate (Marblehead tonight, playing actual games,” said spread attack. He can also who have already displayed split ends Matt Andreas, who Valles and Behen will rotate. Beverly next Saturday) will Theriault. find the end zone on his own the ability to lead on and off stepped into the lineup as If you’re looking for an tell him a lot about his new Now in his third year as a when the situation dictates, the field. a freshman a year ago and interesting storyline, consider club. starting quarterback for the having found paydirt three Behen (543 yards, 6 TDs contributed with four catches that 6-foot-4 1/2, 250-pound “The players have Falcons, senior captain Nick times in 2013. a year ago) will be joined for 22 yards; and seniors John Danvers High basketball responded well and are really Andreas is gearing up for his Cris Valles, another captain in the Falcons’ backfield by Thomas (2 catches, 13 yards) star Devan Harris is out for buying into the systems we’ve biggest season yet. Having who’ll serve as a slot receiver junior Anders Salmonsen and James English. football. The senior figures to implemented. We looked good thrown for over 1,000 yards and safety, has become much and senior Josh Manzanillo, Senior Drew Salvo, a 6-foot, see time at both tight end and in the 7-on-7 summer season, and five scores a year ago, he more of a vocal leader, said a 6-foot-1, 190-pound transfer 250-pound, will anchor the defensive end. 2%34!52!.4$%,) -APLE 3TREET s$ANVERS 3QUAREs$ANVERS -!s - 3AT AM PM s3UN AM PM FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 8:23:42 PM S9

SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL [NEC NORTH] K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Speed, experience have Big Blue thinking a ‘14 comeback

BY MATT WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

SWAMPSCOTT — What’s PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH the best way to improve a defense that allowed as many points as any Swampscott unit in recent memory? The 2014 Big Blue believe they have the answer in the form of experience and speed. Returning All-Northeast- ern Conference linebacker and co-captain Jordan James highlights the group, Senior quarterback Devin Conroy will be the lynchpin of the which has fellow captains Mike Faia back at safety and Swampscott offense. an anchor up front in captain Mark Rittiboon. =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ “It’s a lot of the same BIG BLUE BULLET POINTS guys. We’ve done some work, and we should be bet- Last year’s record: 4-7 ter. We still got it,” said Faia. Head coach: Steve Dembowski (16th season, 110-60) “We have some nice size Team captains: Mike Faia, Sr., WR/RB/S; Jordan James, Sr., LB/RB; DAVID LE/Staff photos and we feel like we can run Mark Rittiboon, Sr., OL/DL. Swampscott captains for the 2014 football season will be (from left) Mike Faia, Mark Rittiboon with teams, too.” Top returning rusher: Jordan James (33 carries, 135 yards) and Jordan James. A host of returning let- Top returning passer: None Dante Ceccarelli will com- experienced linemen joining terwinners, and 23 seniors, Last league title: 2008 (NEC Small champions, fell in state playoffs) pete for balls as well. Rittiboon, who can play cen- 2014 SCHEDULE will be the focal points Top returning receiver: Ryan Cresta (19 catches, 237 yards, 1 TD) Devin Conroy takes over ter or guard. Chris Myette Does not include MIAA playoff dates: as Swampscott looks to Did you know?: Last season, the Big Blue were involved in some of the quarterbacking duties and Sebastian Comello are improve on last year’s 4-7 the highest scoring games in area history. Swampscott played a game with a strong, accurate arm newcomers that should con- DATE OPPONENT TIME mark primarily by cutting with 104 total points scored, another with 94 total points and two others and the ability to move both tribute up front. Sept. 5 at Triton 7 p.m. that topped 60. down on points allowed. The the pocket and the chains The margin for error for Sept. 13 St. Mary’s Noon Big Blue gave up 50-plus with his legs. the Big Blue is small as they Sept. 20 Winthrop Noon points three times in 2013, we’re a little deeper and our points scored (a healthy 287 “Devin drives the ball aim for a playoff berth in the Sept. 26 at Marblehead 7 p.m. and allowed 30-plus in seven defense can be much faster.” last year). down the ﬁeld,” said Dem- heavily populated Division 4 Oct. 4 Lynn English Noon of their 11 outings. Overall team speed will Faia started a few games bowski. “We have more North bracket. Swampscott “Some of the better be a plus. Defensively, at inside receiver last year speed at receiver than we’ve hasn’t put together three Oct. 17 at Gloucester 7 p.m. teams took it to us, but we they’re hoping to use that and can also play running had in a while, and an ath- straight sub-.500 seasons in Oct. 25 Beverly Noon had our moments,” said to be quicker to the football back, while wideouts such letic line. If we establish our nearly 15 years; history indi- Nov. 27 Marblehead 10 a.m. veteran coach Steve Dem- and cut down on big plays as speedy Greg Collier, run game, we could have a cates this could be a bounce bowski, beginning his 16th allowed. On offense, speed Anthony Rizzo, Jeremy pretty good offense.” back year. “We’re going to try to season. “We were young, and depth at wide receiver Epstein and Max Petras are Athletic Christian Llor- “We have a wide spectrum add some nuances to our and in some cases we were should improve both pos- experienced seniors. Ryan ente could play either guard of seniors, and those 23 guys offense, and our defense will overpowered, but now that session time (giving the Cresta, Joey Faia, Frank or wide receiver. Barry Tev- will dictate a lot of what be faster. Our team speed is can be a plus for us. Now, defense needed rests) and Dilisio, C.J. Howard and row and Charlie Arena are happens,” said Dembowski. deﬁnitely a plus.” FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 8:23:44 PM

S10 SALEM HIGH SCHOOL [NEC SOUTH] Attitude a big asset for new coach Bouchard in Salem

BY DAN HARRISON STAFF WRITER WITCHES’ BREW

Matt Bouchard knows he has Last year’s record: 2-9 some very skilled players at his Head coach: Matt Bouchard (1st sea- =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ disposal as he embarks on his son, 0-0) first campaign as head coach of Team captains: Victor Claudio Sr., LB/ the Salem High football team. WR; Genrri Rosario Sr., RB/LB; Glen Gard, The talent is nice, but it’s the Sr., SL/LB; Joey Byors, Sr., T/DE attitude of the players that’s Top returning rusher: Genrri Rosario been the most refreshing for (56 carries, 225 yards, TD) Bouchard as he prepares his Top returning passer: None Witches for their opening game Top returning receiver: Taron Wigfall — a home contest against rival (3 receptions, 72 yards, TD) Gloucester a week from tonight Last league title: 1999 (Northeastern at Bertram Field. Conference, won Super Bowl) “The attitude has been real Did you know?: Bouchard and the good. That’s half the battle,” said Witches have a favorable schedule, play- Bouchard. “One of the first steps ing ﬁve of their ﬁrst seven games at when you’re trying to build a home before the playoff matchups are successful team is attitude, and unveiled. the guys we have are approach- ing it the right way.”

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2014 SCHEDULE But attitude will only take a Does not include MIAA playoff dates team so far. So the Witches will DATE OPPONENT TIME look to the experience of senior Sept. 12 Gloucester 7 p.m. captains Genrri Rosario, Victor Sept. 19 Marblehead 7 p.m. Claudio, Glen Gard and Joey Byors in helping them reach Sept. 26 Lynn Classical 7 p.m. their goals as a team. Oct. 2 at Winthrop 7 p.m. Rosario is Salem’s most Oct. 10 at Revere 7 p.m. experienced player as a three- DAVID LE/Staff photo Oct. 17 Danvers 7 p.m. year starter; he’ll carry the Captains Joey Byors (57), Genrri Rosario (20), Glen Gard (44), and Victor Claudio (2), along with new head coach Oct. 24 Peabody 7 p.m. K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ load offensively. As a junior, Nov. 27 at Beverly 10 a.m. Rosario ran the pigskin 56 Matt Bouchard, have the proper mindset to lead the Witches into the 2014 season. times for 225 yards and a touchdown on a Salem team Witches will be looking to senior three catches for 72 yards and a running backs, then we’ll pound build on the program of what’s that finished 2-9. Peter Duffy as a slot receiver. touchdown. it but if we have the skill guys, already been established. This “We’re really going to look He’s impressed the coaching “I think we’ll use the tools we we’ll spread it out.” is the 124th year of football at to him to carry the torch on staff in the preseason, along have — and at this point in time Bouchard played for Salem Salem High, so there have been offense. Genrri’s an every down- with senior captain and wideout I’m trying to identify those tools. and was a senior captain on a lot of great teams and coaches type of tailback who can block Victor Claudio. It’s my first year, so I have to see the ’95 squad. As a Witch City to come through here,” he said. if he has to, and he’s a tough On the outside, senior Taron what I have at my disposal,” said native, Bouchard knows its rich “The big goal I have is to really runner inside,” noted Bouchard. Wigfall returns to the team after Bouchard. football history and plans to bring some of that tradition and “We’ll set things up with him, taking over the starting wide “Our offensive philosophy is to emphasize that sense of tradi- infuse it into the program, so the then branch into other skill guys receiver position at the end of use what we’ve got. Our system tion to his players early and kids understand what’s gone on off of what he can do.” last season. He is the team’s top is diversified enough so that if often. around here and that they can In addition to Rosario, the returning receiving threat with we have great tight ends and “What I’m trying to do is build on it.” (IGHLAND !VE s3ALEM -! s 3UNDAY 4HURSDAY AM TO PM &RIDAY 3ATURDAY AM TO PM FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 8:23:47 PM S11

PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL [NEC SOUTH] K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Peabody hopes to continue upward trajectory

BY MATT WILLIAMS 2014 SCHEDULE STAFF WRITER

Does not include MIAA playoff dates PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH PEABODY — A state-of- DATE OPPONENT TIME the art turf field adorned by Sept. 12 Lynn English 7 p.m. a 30-yard dark blue Tanner Sept. 19 at Somerville 7 p.m. bull greeted the Peabody Sept. 27 at Danvers 7 p.m. High football team when they Oct. 2 Lynn Classical 7 p.m. reported for preseason prac- Oct. 10 Winthrop 7 p.m. tice in late August. The symbolism — new Oct. 17 Revere 7 p.m. turf, a new beginning and Oct. 24 at Salem 7 p.m. continuing the program’s Nov. 27 Saugus 10 a.m. new attitude — wasn’t lost on the team’s half-dozen senior three-year starters. “Both sides of the ball are Aptly named captain Tan- important, but our defense ner Moquin summed it up obviously struggled a little. as he looked out onto the Three-year starter Tanner Moquin is a strength for Peabody at It seemed pretty good in the freshly renovated Coley Lee linebacker and is hoping an improved defense will lead to an scrimmages, and hopefully =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ Field at the team’s media day improved record for the Tanners. that’s a factor that’s better for recently: us,” said Raymond. “The way I look at it, we’re “I think our goal is just to going up an elevator. From TANNER TIDBITS be a team that will make the 0-10, to 3-8 and hopefully city happy. Everyone hasn’t going up and over .500 this Last year’s record: 3-8 seen the best football games year,” Moquin said of his Head coach: Mark Bettencourt (2nd season, 3-8) recently, and we want to senior class’s journey from Team captains: Emilio Cantone, Sr., OL/DL; Ryan Collins, Sr., RB/DB; Rose Raymond photos get the crowds back and get overmatched sophomores in Ethan Mercedes, Sr., OL/DL; Tanner Moquin, Sr., TE/LB; Mike Raymond, Sr., Mike Raymond took over the starting QB job at Peabody High people back into it.” 2012, competitive juniors in QB/DB midway through his sophomore season and looks to continue The Northeastern Confer- 2013 and what they hope is a Top returning rusher: Doug Santos (113 carries, 761 yards, 8 TDs) to improve this fall as a senior. ence South should be a dog- breakout 2014 season. Top returning passer: Mike Raymond (84-for-146, 1,180 yards, 8 TDs) fight in 2014, with Danvers, The pieces seem to be Top returning receiver: Tanner Moquin (23 catches, 266 yards, 2 early scores leading to four was one of the area’s leaders Lynn Classical, Winthrop and in place for Peabody and TDs) straight losses to end 2013. in sacks last fall. Collins, a the Tanners all in position to second-year head coach Mark Last league title: 2000 (Greater Boston League co-champions) “Anybody that watched us game-captain as a sophomore be better than they were a Bettencourt. Last year, the Did you know?: Raymond is the first returning 1,000-yard passer in last year knows that fixing and a three-year fixture in year ago. Salem and Revere team’s 223 points scored were Peabody’s gridiron history. The other two 1,000-yard QBs (Ted Staunton our defense is a top prior- the secondary, is excellent in can’t be overlooked, either, the program’s most since its and Steve Lomasney) did so as seniors. ity,” said Bettencourt. “The both pass coverage and run and Peabody opens the new last winning season in 2004. goal for us is to be better support. turf with a non-leaguer Between quarterback and offense. On the line, captains Tanners appear to have the than last year. We won three According to Bettencourt, against Lynn English Sept 12. captain Mike Raymond (1,180 Ethan Mercedes and Emilio size and power to do so. games and we were competi- Peabody made too many “It’s really exciting. It’s our yards, 8 TDs passing), junior Cantone, as well as senior The emphasis in camp was tive in eight. This year, we changes on D last year as the turn to take everything we’ve tailback Doug Santos (761 Mike Heafey, all go over 6-feet on a new defense installed want to be competitive in new staff got acclimated to been through and make it a yards, 8 TDs) and captain tall and 250 pounds. Bet- by coordinator Bob Murphy. all 11 and hope we win our scouting their opponents. A success,” said Moquin. “The Ryan Collins (526 yards, tencourt’s pro-set scheme Peabody gave up 329 points share.” more direct approach, and energy in the preseason has 6 TDs), the team returns wants to pound the football last year, with a prepon- Linebacker Billy Teehan, experience, could benefit been ecstatic. Everyone’s nearly 2,500 yards of total and control the clock, and the derance of big plays and another three-year starter, them this fall. excited.”

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S14 BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL [CATHOLIC CENTRAL LEAGUE LARGE] Super Bowl champs Fenwick focused on follow-up

BY MATT JENKINS STAFF WRITER

High school athletics — football included — are

=i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ cyclical. Strong programs that churn out winning records year after year certainly exist, but the typical rotation of power goes something like this: solid class of athletes enters the school, develops over the next couple years before dominating for a year, maybe two. Bishop Fenwick just waved Salem News file photo goodbye to a class that per- Versatile senior Matt Renzulli could slide in at either wide fectly fit that description. receiver or quarterback for Fenwick this season in addition to Built on a strong senior class his defensive back responsibilities. that broke into the starting lineup as either freshmen or sophomores, the Crusaders HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW FENWICK FODDER DAVID LE/Salem News file photo rolled to a 13-0 season last Rufus Rushins, shown here stiff-arming an Abington linebacker in last year’s Division 5 state fall that culminated with a Last year’s record: 13-0 (Catholic Central League Large champions; Division 5 Super Bowl cham- semifinals, has rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons at Fenwick and is a defeated Northborough, 28-0, in Division 5 Super Bowl) good bet to do so once again in this, his senior campaign. pionship win at Foxborough’s Head coach: Dave Woods (17th season, 118-63) Gillette Stadium. Team captains: David Hurley, Sr. MLB/OT; Matt Renzulli, Sr. DB/WR/QB; “We take so much for Mastromateo. The natural progression Aidan Moulton, Sr. DE/TE; Rob Carrillo, Sr. DB/TB 2014 SCHEDULE granted with Rufus. It was The defense should be rock would be for the Crusaders like Bobby; you knew he was solid again, led by Hurley in Top returning rusher: Rufus Rushins (169 carries, 1,451 yards, 23 TDs) Does not include MIAA playoff dates: to crash back to earth and Top returning passer: None going to get 220 yards and the middle and a talented line find themselves as a middle- Top returning receiver: Matt Renzulli (7 catches, 50 yards, 0 TDs) DATE OPPONENT TIME four touchdowns (a game),” that included DeBarardinis, of-the-pack team, maybe Last league title: 2013 Sept. 12 Hamilton-Wenham 7 p.m. Woods said. “With Rufus, you Niconchuk, Rushins and

K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ worse. However, it seems very Did you know?: Rushins needs 1,809 yards to become the leading Sept. 19 at Essex Tech 7 p.m. expect so much ... and he’s Moulton last year. Renzulli is unlikely that’s Fenwick’s top- rusher in Bishop Fenwick history. Bobby Tarr holds the record with 5,601 Sept. 26 Arlington Catholic 7 p.m. been great.” also a standout in the defen- level success will end in 2014. career yards. Oct. 3 Cardinal Spellman 7 p.m. Rushins will benefit from sive secondary, and Carrillo “We’re faced with the an experienced offensive will take on a bigger role as a Oct. 11 at Austin Prep 2:30 p.m. same thing, a class that has captains, plus a powerful, captain the Crusaders, with line led by returning starters defensive back. been playing since they were record-chasing running back, each bringing experience and Oct. 17 St. Mary’s 7 p.m. Hurley, junior center Justice Myles Connor and Brian freshmen along with the Fenwick will be right back in two-way talent. Oct. 24 at Abp. Andrade and senior left Fitzpatrick are two other guys ahead of them,” Woods the thick of the Catholic Cen- Then, of course, there is Williams 7 p.m. guard Brandon DeBarardinis. players who really made a big said. “It’s definitely unusual tral League title chase — and senior running back/defen- Nov. 27 at Pingree 10 a.m. Will Gorman (6-3, 250 lbs.) leap in the offseason. to have such a strong senior possibly in line for a chance to sive lineman Rufus Rushins, and Josh Niconchuk (6-3, 300) “We usually have three class like that and have a defend its Division 5 crown. who has been a main player yards in each of his first three could fill the gaps. goals,” said Woods. “We great year, but also bring David Hurley (MLB/OT), for Fenwick since his fresh- years with the Crusaders, and The quarterback position want to beat St. Mary’s, win back a ton of experience.” Matt Renzulli (DB/QB/WR), man season. The 6-foot-2, Bobby Tarr’s school rushing is a competition between the league and get back to Guided by a talented Aidan Moulton (DE/TE) and 240-pounder has already record of 5,601 is not out of Renzulli, senior Mike Cam- Gillette. I don’t think those and experienced quartet of Rob Carrillo (DB/TB) will rushed for more than 1,000 reach. patelli and sophomore Danny change at all.” FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 8:52:10 PM S15

ST. JOHN’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL [CATHOLIC CONFERENCE] K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Eagles enter St. Pierre era looking for young players to step up HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH BY JEAN DEPLACIDO CORRESPONDENT 2014 SCHEDULE Does not include MIAA playoff dates For the ﬁrst time in 30 years, there is a new man at DATE OPPONENT TIME the St. John’s Prep football Sept. 6 at Bridgewater- helm. Raynham 1:30 p.m. Brian St. Pierre, is a for- Sept. 12 at Brockton 7 p.m. mer Prep and Boston College Sept. 20 Central Catholic 1:30 p.m. star quarterback who played Sept. 27 at Everett 1:30 p.m. with four NFL teams, has gone from Eagles’ assistant Oct. 3 at Malden Catholic 7 p.m. to head coach. His ﬁrst SJP Oct. 11 Catholic Mem. 2:30 p.m. squad is young and inexperi- Oct. 18 B.C. High 1:30 p.m. enced but eager to get going Nov. 27 at Xaverian 10:15 a.m. and make their own mark.

“It’s great to be back,” returning on defense is =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ said St. Pierre, who was outside linebacker/rover named long-time coach Speedy Owen Rockett is the top returning threat at wide Brandan Kahari. Carnevale Jim O’Leary’s successor receiver for the Eagles this fall. will add strength at tackle in January. “Having all the while junior Quinn Kelly assistant coaches back has will likely fill a spot. really helped to make this a EAGLES’ WINGS “We’re very young in the smooth transition. I’m very middle,” said St. Pierre. excited to get started -- even Last year’s record: 6-4 “(Sophomore) Hunter though the schedule maker Head coach: Brian St. Pierre (1st year) Brown has looked good at (O’Leary, the school’s ath- Team captains: Jake Burt, TE/DE; Dan Dewing, OLB; Michael Calasci- tackle, and we have two letic director) didn’t give us Rose Raymond photos betta, WR or three other promising any breaks. Boston College-bound tight end Jake Burt gives St. John’s Top returning rusher: Cody Harwood (113 carries, 684 yards, 8 TDs) sophomores. Traditionally “I have made a few Prep a physical presence on the end of the offensive line as Top returning passer: A.J. Carrigan (1 pass, 20 yards) St. John’s Prep teams play changes in how we practice well as an outstanding pass catcher who can take, and deliver, Top returning receiver: Owen Rockett (30 catches, 347 yards, 4 TDs) good defense, so that’s an and do things, but kept oth- a hit. Did you know?: St. Pierre made a big change by bringing only 70 area we are working on.” ers the same as in the past. players to camp so he could better evaluate the first three units. Fresh- Juniors Jack Lambert and One change I made was stay- the team’s starting quarter- are senior speedster Owen men and sophomores were kept down to play with others their own size Alex Cormier have experi- ing here for camp instead of back. He threw for nearly Rockett (30 catches, 347 and skill level. “I think they will benefit from that year to develop and ence at defensive end, and going away to Maine. When 1,000 yards and nine scores yards and 4 TDs a year earn their way to the varsity,” said St. Pierre. Burt will also see action I played (1994-97) we used as a sophomore last fall. ago), senior captain Michael there. to do camp here. There are Senior Cody Harwood Calascibetta and senior tight end. He is a big target Farmer are the tackles while “Our biggest strength is merits to going away, but I took over in the backfield James DiBenedetto (who with sure hands who had 26 junior Jay Carnevale will work ethic above anything felt it was best for this team one-third of the way into played safety as a junior). catches and two touchdowns take over at center. The other else. Football is important to get the work done here.” last season and rushed for Captain Jake Burt, a a year ago. two starting spots are up for to these kids, and I’m very Junior Oliver Eberth, who close to 700 yards; he’ll be 6-foot-4, 220-pounder who The offensive line is very grabs; those contending have pleased with how hard transferred in to St. John’s the feature back this fall. has committed to play for inexperienced. Senior captain played very little in the past. they’ve been working,” said from Andover High, will be The top wide receivers Boston College, returns at Dan Dewing and senior Neal The lone senior starter St. Pierre.

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S16 ESSEX TECH [COMMONWEALTH ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SMALL] New-look Essex Tech hopes to start strong

BY DAN HARRISON STAFF WRITER

It is a year of firsts for

=i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ the Essex Tech football program. Not only is the former North Shore Tech/Essex Aggie program going by a new school name, they’re also housed in a brand-new facility and have a new head coach in Greg Haber- land, who was an assistant last year for the then-Tech Bulldogs. A hot start to begin the season would be ideal for the Hawks, as Haberland knows his squad needs to establish its identity. “When you have a foot- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW ball program that succeeds, your football team is always in the spotlight. When it’s noticed, people open their eyes to the team and the new school,” explained Haberland of winning early on. “It could put us on the map and maybe open up the eyes of kids from other

K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ districts who’ll say ‘what’s that over there?’ We need to solidify our identity as a school — and I think the football team can play a big role in that.” When it comes to guys best suited to cultivate the Maria umanski photo right kind of football cul- (From left), Danny Ramirez, Yordany Sanchez, Dan Bailey and Cris Nelson will serve as captains for the ﬁrst-ever Essex Tech football team. The Hawks, as they ture for the Hawks, senior linebacker and running are now known, were formerly the North Shore Tech/Essex Aggie Bulldogs. back Dan Bailey is high on the list. The soon-to- moved to a shotgun forma- while Ramirez showed he be four-year-starter was HAWKS HIGHLIGHTS 2014 SCHEDULE tion. Essex Tech will still can be a big-play receiver. the defensive leader last have the Power-I and the “We’re still going to be does not include MIAA playoff dates year for a team that went Last year’s record: 7-3 two tight end sets, but a smashmouth team, but 7-3 while rushing for 579 Head coach: Greg Haberland (1st season, 0-0) DATE OPPONENT TIME Haberland also wants to we’re also going to try and yards, five touchdowns and Captains: Undecided as of press time Sept. 6 at Tri-County Tech 1 p.m. get the ball in space to his utilize some of our athletic 6.9 yards per carry. Top returning rusher: Dan Bailey (84 carries, 579 yards, 5 TDs) Sept. 12 Blue Hills 7 p.m. best athletes — and feels ability,” said Haberland. Top returning passer: None “It makes it easy for me Sept. 19 Bishop Fenwick 7 p.m. the shotgun is a good way “What you saw against Top returning receiver: Dan Bailey (6 rec., 90 yards) because I almost have a Sept. 26 Chelsea 7 p.m. to do it. Blue Hills, if the kids can coach on the field (with Last league title: 2013 (CAC Small) Yordany Sanchez and execute, work hard and get Oct. 3 Lynn Tech 7 p.m. Bailey). He’s been out Did you know?: Essex Tech combines students from North Shore Dan Ramirez are two of stuff down we’ll put that on Tech and Essex Aggie as well as Peabody Vocational students in its there so long that he knows Oct. 18 at Minuteman 1 p.m. those athletes. Both guys the field. We feel we have brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Hawthorne (a section of Danvers). the defense, how to call it Oct. 25 Mystic Valley 1 p.m. had big second halves last some players that can be and adjust it,” said Haber- year against Blue Hills effective in that offense. I’d land. “Dan’s our on-field small school vocational when the team showed a like to distribute the ball general. He’s one of those make a mistake ... and have opened up the play- championship loss to Blue spread formation look. San- evenly and be balanced kids that has that competi- refuses to lose.” book some after the team Hills, when Ross Murphy chez was adept at running in the pass and the run tive streak and refuses to Offensively, the Hawks saw success in last year’s was injured and the team the read-draw with Bailey, game.” FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 8:52:18 PM S17

IPSWICH HIGH SCHOOL [CAL BAKER] K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Ipswich comes into the season cautiously optimistic

BY JEAN DEPLACIDO CORRESPONDENT

A year ago, when former PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH Ipswich High standout Greg Brotherton took over as the team’s head coach, he aban- doned the Tigers’ patented Wing-T in favor of a spread offense. Brotherton couldn’t help notice the difference a year has made when practice began last month. That offense is now familiar to the core group of returning skill players the Tigers will count on this season. “I couldn’t believe how much faster we were running Ipswich’s starting front seven include senior captain Aleks Kuljic (82), senior captain Eddie

plays than at any point last Flaherty (14), Jared Conway (62), Matt Carey (52), Corey Elliott (55), senior captain Curtis =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ year,” said Brotherton, whose Levasseur (45) and Ryan White (36). team finished 2-9 last fall. “That’s the thing I’m happiest about; when we started camp TIGER TAILS 2014 SCHEDULE they picked right up on every- Does not include MIAA playoff dates thing we did last year. DAVID LE/Staff photos Last year’s record: 2-9 DATE OPPONENT TIME “We have a good nucleus Senior captains Curtis Levasseur (LB/RB), Aleks Kuljic (WR/ Head coach: Greg Brotherton: 2nd year, record 2-9 back, and they aren’t just ath- DE) and Eddie Flaherty (WR/LB) will lead the Ipswich Tigers. Team captains: Eddie Flaherty, RB/LB; Aleks Kuljic, TE/DE; Curtis Sept. 12 at North Reading 7 p.m. letes but true football players. Levasseur, RB/OLB Sept. 19 Newburyport 7 p.m. These kids love the game.” score. captain Aleks Kuljic at tight Top returning rusher: Curtis Levasseur (58 carries, 178 yards, 3 TDs) Sept. 26 Hamilton-Wenham 7 p.m. Brotherton feels that “Flaherty is a jack of all end. Top returning passer: None Oct. 2 Georgetown 6 p.m. Ipswich offensive strength trades,” said Brotherton, who Juniors Jake Long and Vin- Top returning receiver: Aleks Kuljic (19 catches, 333 yards, 2 TDs) Oct. 10 Amesbury 7 p.m. comes from its skill play- employs him at linebacker on nie Martineau are vying for Last league title: 2006 (CAL Small) ers at running back and defense. “He can play any- the starting quarterback job. Did you know?: Ipswich will play five of its first six games at home. Oct. 17 Manchester Essex 7 p.m. receiver. Senior wide receiver where we need him. We’re Anchoring the offensive After opening at North Reading, the Tigers play at Jack Welch Stadium Oct. 24 at Lynnfield 7 p.m. Robbie Glavin, who gained also looking for (sophomore) line are junior center Josh for the next five weeks against Newburyport, Hamilton-Wenham, George- Nov. 27 at Hamilton- 170 yards and had a touch- Charlie Gillis to step up at Brown and senior guard Matt town, Amesbury and Manchester Essex. Wenham 10 a.m. down reception in 2013, running back, and (senior) Carey; everyone else is new. returns. So does versatile Ryan White has also been Corey Elliott, a senior, has Elliott at nose tackle, Wallace about the season,” said Broth- on our offensive line. I don’t senior captain Eddie Flaherty, taking reps.” been moved from running (tackle), Kuljic and Jarod Per- eron. “Because we’re such a want to put extra pressure on who’ll be used in the Tigers’ Senior captain Curtis Levas- back to left guard to help ley at defensive end. Flaherty small school, it’s very impor- them, but that’s the key area four-wide formation but pri- seur, the leading returning strengthen the line. Senior is the strong side linebacker, tant that we stay healthy. We for any team. I’m very fortu- marily at running back. He rusher, who had three touch- Jeff Wallace will play right and Brown has been filling in have a small junior class (6-7 nate to have a great line coach had 132 yards and a score downs, will also be counted tackle, with a few players at the other linebacker spot players), so depth is a con- in Glen Foster, who has about running the ball as a junior on at running back and out- competing for the left tackle while Ryan White is at out- cern. But we have a very good 28 years experience. He’ll get while also catching 21 passes side linebacker. Another key spot. side linebacker. group of seniors. blood out of a rock and is a for 274 yards and another player on offense is senior Leading the defense will be “I’m cautiously optimistic “Our success will depend great teacher.”

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S18 HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL [CAL BAKER] Season prospectus looks promising for Hamilton-Wenham

BY GIANNA ADDARIO 2014 SCHEDULE STAFF WRITER Does not include MIAA playoff dates Like most football teams DATE OPPONENT TIME beginning a new season, Sept. 12 at Bishop Fenwick 7 p.m.

=i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ Hamilton-Wenham isn’t Sept. 20 North Reading 1 p.m. all too concerned with last Sept. 26 at Ipswich 7 p.m. year’s outcome. Instead, Oct. 4 Amesbury 1 p.m. the Generals are focused Oct. 10 at Manchester on the now — and the now Essex 7 p.m. is looking very promising. “Our numbers are strong Oct. 18 Lynnfield 1 p.m. again this year (50 play- Oct. 25 at Georgetown 1 p.m. ers), with a nice combi- Nov. 27 Ipswich 10 a.m. nation of strong senior leadership and, at the same wide receiver with (cap- time, an infusion of young tain) Jimmy Campbell, Wil- potential,” said head coach son and (captain) Jimmy Andrew Morency, who Baras, will set the tone — enters his ninth season at and I’m sure it’ll impact the the Generals’ helm. “We development of Cooper and had another strong offsea- Rostad at quarterback.” son, and the excitement for Look for Wilson to be a HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW the team is up.” force at tight end, while As was the case a year Campbell will reprise his ago, the Generals began Staff file photo role as a big-play receiver the season wondering who Nathan Rawlins, show here tripping up a Manchester Essex for the Generals. A big tar- would start at quarterback. pass catcher last season, figures to play a key role for get for Cooper and Rostad Juniors C.J. Cooper and Hamilton-Wenham defensively this fall. to throw to, Campbell is Tommy Rostad are vying also a physical player who for the starting role. can block extremely well. While both candidates DAVID LE/Staff photo GENERALLY SPEAKING Another big question for have had stellar offseasons The mightiest of the Generals, 6-foot-5 tight end and Hamilton-Wenham as the K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ and are looking strong defensive lineman Nolan Wilson, is a Division 1 prospect who Last year’s record: 5-6 season gets underway is going in the fall, according should make Hamilton-Wenham’s interior line one of the best Head coach: Andrew Morency (9th season, 50-34) who will fill the shoes of to Morency, their develop- in the Cape Ann League. Team captains: Nolan Wilson (TE/DE), Jimmy Campbell (WR/FS), talented running back Cam ment will impact how far Jimmy Baras (WR/C) Macri, who transferred to Hamilton-Wenham will be Nardella, Mitch Alba- help the now-starters this Top returning rusher: Jimmy Littlefield (10 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD) Governor’s Academy. The able to go once the games nese, Chase Brown year,” he noted. “How the Top returning passer: None Generals could find the begin for real. and Mike Wilson. line will work with tight Top returning receiver: Jimmy Campbell (10 rec., 127 yards) answer in junior running Morency is extremely “Although we had a end Nolan Wilson (a 6-foot- Last league title: 2012 (NEC/CAL Tier 4) back Jimmy Littlefield; confident in his line, which strong senior class last 5, 255-pound captain and Did you know?: Morency’s teams have had their most success in the a phenomenal lacrosse has three returning start- year, we also battled a lot potential Division 1 college month of October, going a combined 19-12 (.613 winning percentage). player who is already com- ers, four players with var- of injuries,” said Morency. recruit) will have a lot to They’ve posted winning months in November (16-10, .615) and September mitted to play at Notre sity experience and three “So that experience gained say in how well we run the (15-10, .600). Dame. He could have a seniors. The guys up front for those guys who filled ball this season. breakout season on the will be James Craig, Ricky in at times last year, will “That leadership in the line, along with the big play potential we have at gridiron.

FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 9:01:13 PM S19

MASCONOMET REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL [CAL KINNEY] K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Masconomet looks for strength in numbers

while building off of experience PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH BY GIANNA ADDARIO STAFF WRITER

One of the best feelings for a high school football coach to have at the start of any season is quality in numbers. Masconomet’s Jim Pugh couldn’t be more thrilled that his program has 20 players more than this time last year. All told, the Chieftains had just shy of 100 kids come out for train- ing camp. Masco senior wide receiver Gavin Monagle will be a pass

“It’s nice to have a lot =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ of kids — and good kids, catching threat for the Chieftans in 2014. for that matter, in the program,” said Pugh, the outside linebacker. Mona- North Shore’s dean of foot- gle stepped into a starting 2014 SCHEDULE ball coaches now entering role on defense late last DAVID LE/Staff photos Does not include MIAA playoff dates his 26th season. “Our num- year and had two superb bers have been growing Masconomet seniors (from left) Kyle Kowalski (DE/OLB), Gavin Monagle (OLB), Kyle Taggart games to end his junior DATE OPPONENT TIME over the last few years, but (DT), Steve O’Reilly (MLB), Corey Tines (S), and Jack Butt (DE) are returning starters for the season; Pugh is now look- Sept. 5 at Reading 7 p.m. this is the most we’ve had Chieftains on defense. ing for that to translate on Sept. 12 Melrose 7 p.m. come out for a while.” and productivity. He, along the offensive side as well. Sept. 19 at Gloucester 7 p.m. The best thing that the with fellow captain Stephen Captain Kyle Taggart Oct. 2 North Reading 7 p.m. Chieftains can do this CHIEFTAINS CHATTER O’Reilly (a center/middle will reprise his role on Oct. 11 at Pentucket 1 p.m. season, said Pugh, is build linebacker), have been two- the offensive and defen- Last year’s record: 7-4 off of last year’s experi- way starters for the past sive lines. Other starters Oct. 17 Newburyport 7 p.m. Head coach: Jim Pugh (26th season, 169-107) Oct. 24 at Triton 7 p.m. ence gained under the Team captains: Stephen O’Reilly, Sr., C/MLB; Corey Tines, Sr., WR/DB; three years. Tines is also include Jack Butt, Louis state’s new playoff format. Gavin Monagle Sr., RB/OLB; Kyle Taggart, Sr., OL/DL. the top returning receiver Saladino, Michael Pas- Nov. 27 at North Andover 10 a.m. Although they lost to Top returning rusher: Gavin Monagle (61 carries, 301 yards, 2 TD) (20 receptions for 469 yards cuccio, Derek Cleveland, Marblehead in the Divi- Top returning passer: Rob Deschenes (14-for-36, 166 yards, 1 TD) and 7 TDs) from a year ago. Jackson Latimer and Scott Senior Roby Deschenes sion 3 North semiﬁnals, the Top returning receiver: Corey Tines (20 rec., 469 yards, 7 TD) “He’s a difference Foden. (14-for-36, 166 yards pass- Chieftains did win three of Least league title: 2012 (NEC/CAL Tier 1) maker,” Pugh explained. With most of the offen- ing, 1 TD) played a bit last their ﬁnal four games over- Did you know?: Masconomet was scheduled to play Saugus in late “We watched tape on Corey sive guys playing on both year at quarterback and all, including victories over September, but after the Sachems left the Cape Ann League to rejoin the the other day and he’s a sides of the ball, others will get the nod in the sea- Gloucester and Thanks- Northeastern Conference, the Chieftains picked up a non-league game playmaker with his speed.” such as Kyle Kowalski, son opener against Read- giving Day rival North against Reading to open the season. The Chieftains can also Aubrey Leake, Cam Vail- ing tonight. However, he’s Andover to end the season. expect big things out of lancourt and Drew Brockel- facing competition from Pugh will look to wide senior captain Gavin Mona- man round the defensive sophomore signal caller receiver and defensive back Corey Tines, one of four captains, for leadership gle, a running back and unit. Declan Judge.

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S20 PINGREE SCHOOL [EVERGREEN LEAGUE] Potent Pingree offense poised to put up points in bunches again

BY DAN HARRISON STAFF WRITER

The Pingree football team runs a pretty complex offen-

=i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ sive system, so quarterbacks often make a significant jump in their second season under center. Considering that as a sophomore, Griffin Beal threw 20 touchdowns and just three interceptions while rushing for the second-most yards (418) and touchdowns (6) on the team, coach Chris Powers’ offense looks like it could be even better than the one that The 2014 Pingree Highlanders will be led by senior captains averaged over 40 points a con- Kevin Moyette (LB/G), Connor Bandar (LB/G) and Sal Fazio test last season. (RB/CB). “We do find that we have a very condensed playbook PINGREE POINTS for that first year (for new HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW QBs), but Griffin can do a lot Last year’s record: 6-3 of things and that allowed Head coach: Chris Powers (10th season, 51-23) us to expand,” said Powers, Team captains: Connor Bandar Sr., G/LB; Kevin Moyette Sr., G/LB; Sal who saw his offense score Fazio Sr., TB/CB. DAVID LE/Staff photo over 50 points four times in Top returning rusher: Griffin Beal (72 carries, 418 yards, 6 TDs) Senior wideout Erik Fyrer is one of a handful of dangerous receiving threats for the nine games during the 2013 Top returning passer: Griffin Beal (93-for-155, 1,911 yards, 20 TDs) Highlanders. campaign. Top returning receiver: Justin Assad (30 rec., 665 yards, 8 TDs) “So much of our offense Last league title: 2010 (Evergreen league) expected to go towards Assad, players forced into roles last 2014 SCHEDULE relies on a dual threat quar- Did you know?: Since their last league championship, the Highland- the Highlanders are hopeful year gained valuable experi- terback, so when they get ers have been the runners-up in the Evergreen League for three straight that the wideout on the other ence and could play a big part DATE OPPONENT TIME Sept. 20 Portsm. Abbey 3 p.m.

K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ comfortable doing those seasons. side, senior Erik Fyrer, could in what Powers hopes will be things (the QB) becomes a feast on opposing defenses. a big turnaround on defense. Sept. 27 at Tilton 2 p.m. real weapon. (Beal) has all the and four touchdowns last 30 catches, 665 yards and Just like Assad, Fyrer is a Junior defensive lineman Oct. 5 Hamden Hall 1 p.m. tools that make him an excit- season while junior Maxx eight touchdowns and has basketball player who can Nino Leone, who’s been start- Oct. 11 Kents Hill 4 p.m. ing player to watch on the Trotsky of Marblehead came been extremely impressive outjump almost any corner. ing since he was a freshman, Oct. 18 New Hampton 3 p.m. North Shore.” on strong by finishing with this summer in 7-on-7 work. Defensively, Pingree will anchors the front seven. Oct. 25 Proctor Academy 3:30 p.m. Senior captains and guards 138 yards rushing and a score “Justin’s big, quick, can need to improve if it wants “It’s a point of emphasis Connor Bandar of Topsfield on just nine carries. jump through the building to compete for the Evergeen to be stronger defensively,” Nov. 1 at Holderness 1 p.m. and Kevin Moyette lead an The Pingree backfield and is explosive when he League title. At one point last said Powers. “We were really Nov. 7 at Dexter Sfield 2:30 p.m. offensive line that looks to should be dynamic, but the gets the ball,” Powers said. season the Highlanders had inexperienced on defense Nov. 27 Bishop Fenwick 10 a.m. keep Beal upright while open- Highlanders’ biggest threat “He is such an incredible nine sophomores playing on last year, and it showed with ing up holes for the backfield. is at wide receiver. Justin weapon that I can’t imagine D and it showed as they sur- mistakes and guys being a Senior captain and running Assad, a 6-foot-4 junior, has teams ever leave him in single rendered 38.8 points per game second slow because they had it. So many guys got game back Sal Fazio, a Middleton incredible leaping ability. As a coverage.” over the final five games of to think about what they were experience (that) they can resident, rushed for 258 yards sophomore, he finished with With all the attention the season. All those young doing as opposed to just doing only improve this season.” FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 9:01:23 PM S21

GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL [NEC NORTH] K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ Fishermen look to keep moving up in NEC North

BY NICK CURCURU the legacy. And that’s what roles and produced when STAFF WRITER FISHERMEN’S CATCH Gloucester football is all given the opportunity. 2014 SCHEDULE about, carrying on that Junior captain Alex Enes PREVIEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL HIGH Does not include MIAA playoff dates The Gloucester football Last year’s record: 7-4 legacy each year.” and senior Mike DeCaro team is hoping to continue Head coach: Tony Zerilli (4th year, 13-20) Gloucester returns most return in the secondary. DATE OPPONENT TIME its upward climb this fall. Team captains: Jason Erwin, LB; John Salvi-Souza, LB; of its starting defense, The offense, however, Sept. 5 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. The Fishermen have Alex Enes, Jr. DB. with key contributors is a work in progress Sept. 12 at Salem 7 p.m. improved in each year under Top returning rusher: John Salvi-Souza (10 carries, 32 yards, TD) returning on the line, the with just a pair of start- Sept. 19 Masconomet 7 p.m. fourth-year head coach Top returning passer: Nate Young (2-for-5, 17 yards) linebacking core and the ers returning in DeCaro Sept. 27 at Beverly 1 p.m. Tony Zerilli. This season, Top returning receiver: Mike DeCaro (5 catches, 127 yards) secondary. (a split end last year who Oct. 2 Marblehead 7 p.m. the Fishermen will have to Last league title: 2013 (Tri-Champs with Marblehead and Beverly) Nick Sanfilippo and could switch to the back- overcome some challenges Did you know?: Gloucester has the most victories (126), highest Jacob Emerson will anchor field this fall) and junior Oct. 10 at Lynn English 7 p.m. in the form of a large and number of average wins per season (9) and best winning percentage a defensive line that was a lineman Andrew Amaral. Oct. 17 Swampscott 7 p.m. highly effective group of (.783) of any football team on the North Shore in the 21st century. strength in 2013. Terrance “On defense, we’re look- Nov. 27 at Danvers 10 a.m. seniors that graduated from Lane returns at linebacker ing strong because the last year’s NEC Large tri- with senior captains John majority of our defensive championship team. for them to finally be on them have a lot to prove. Salvi-Souza and Jason starters were juniors last team out there, but we’re “The kids put in so much the field to do something We graduated a big senior Erwin. The senior co- year,” Zerilli said. “Offen- athletic and those type of hard work during the about it,” Zerilli said of class; now it’s up to this captains did not start last sively, we’re athletic. We players work well in this

offseason, and it’s nice this year’s squad. “A lot of year’s seniors to carry on fall, but played key backup may not be the biggest offense.” =i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+

MANCHESTER ESSEX [CAL BAKER] Hornets looking to prove their doubters wrong

BY NICK CURCURU STAFF WRITER HORNETS’ NEST 2014 SCHEDULE Does not include MIAA playoff dates Last year, the Last year’s record: 6-5 Manchester Essex football DATE OPPONENT TIME Head coach: Mike Athanas (11th season, 58-55) team brought a veteran Sept. 5 vs. Northeast 7 p.m. Team captains: Craig Carter, QB; Brett Williams, OL/DL; Teddy team into camp, one that Economo Sept. 19 vs. Greater already knew the ins and Top returning rusher: Craig Carter (44 carries, 114 yards, 4 TDs) Lawrence 7 p.m. outs of both the offensive Top returning passer: Craig Carter (77-for-201, 1,162 yards, 5 TDs) Sept. 27 at Georgetown 1 p.m. and defensive systems, Top returning receiver: None Oct. 3 vs. Lynnﬁeld 7 p.m. and as a result they hit the Last league title: 2008 (Commonwealth Athletic Conference) Oct. 10 vs. Hamilton ground running. Did you know?: Manchester Essex played in just its fourth overtime -Wenham 7 p.m. This year, however, the game in the last 20 years last fall, defeating visiting Ipswich, 26-20, at Oct. 17 at Ipswich 7 p.m. Hornets sport a young Hyland Field. squad — and mini-camp Oct. 24 at Amesbury 7 p.m. took on a new role. It was Nov. 27 Georgetown 10 a.m. a learning experience. point last season because Teddy Economo have not Looking to build off of a of that experience,” Atha- only served as team lead- League Baker Division, 6-5 record and a berth in nas said. “But we’re put- ers, but as extra coaches which looks to be ripe with the Division 5 North semi- ting in the work and have on the field. parity outside of favored finals last fall, Manchester developed a nice grasp of Carter, who will be Lynnfield. Essex will have new start- the offensive and defensive entering his third season “I’ve been keeping an eye ers all over the offensive schemes. There’s been a as the Hornets’ starting on the backs and receivers and defensive lineups. lot of teaching in the pre- quarterback, already has Brett Williams and his Manchester Essex teammates are and Brett has the line,” Head coach Mike Athanas season, but the kids have a firm grasp of the team’s hoping to step up their play this fall as they shoot for a state Carter said. “We’re defi- used preseason camp to come out ready to work spread offense and is now playoff berth. nitely young, but the new get his new players more and ready to learn.” passing that knowledge on starters want to learn and acclimated to the team’s The Manchester Essex to his backfield mates. Wil- three-year starter on both are hoping to lead the they’re in shape and ready systems. captains have also been liams, on the other hand, the offensive line and the team to the playoffs for a to go. I think we have the “We were probably a working double duty. Craig has been keeping his fel- defensive line. second straight year and talent to surprise some little further ahead at this Carter, Brett Williams and low linemen in check as a The Hornets’ veterans through the Cape Ann people.” FINAL-1 Wed, Sep 3, 2014 7:55:27 PM

S22 That first year, I wanted to surround the program with guys who wore that uniform and could spread that bleeding “blue mentality right from the beginning. We want to bring that feeling that I had when I played, that Jimmy Festa had when he played, and establish that as the norm: explaining to the kids that this is more than just a game. Second-year Peabody head coach Mark Bettencourt ” COACHES: Hometown heroes revive school pride in new leadership roles Continued from Page S5 Some things in football never change, be it ALL-TIME NORTH SHORE FOOTBALL

=i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ young men. blocking and tackling or “I remember as a kid the men who teach it. In COACHING 100-WIN CLUB going in there ... it was one Ipswich, Glenn Foster has Coach, School Record Pct. of the key contributors been a fixture on the side- Jack Welch, Ipswich 224-132-6 .627 of me wanting to go and lines for decades; He was *Stan Bondelevitch, Swampscott/Fenwick 214-100-8 .677 play for Salem High,” said a coach on Welch’s squad Jim O’Leary, St. John’s Prep 207-106-2 .660 Bouchard, who has several when Brotherton was a Ed Nizwantowski, Peabody 174-59-4 .743 assistant coaches that player and still serves on Jim Pugh, Masconomet 169-107 .612 are either Salem alums or the current IHS staff. have years of experience That’s been the case in **Bill Broderick, Salem 151-46-31 .726 with the Witches. Peabody as well, where Ken Perrone, Salem 151-63-7 .699 “Tradition can’t be John Champi helped out Arthur Adamopoulos, Peabody 129-60-6 .677 taught; it needs to be expe- Bettencourt before pass- Dave Woods, Bp. Fenwick 118-63 .652 rienced. Scott understood ing away last year. St. Steve Dembowski, Swampscott 110-60 .647 that concept and started John’s Prep has an entire Fred Glatz, St. John’s Prep 105-41-7 .709 that momentum. We’re staff of holdovers, many Paul Worth, NS Tech 103-81 .560 taking that flag, carrying of whom both played for * Includes both Swampscott and Bishop Fenwick it and hopefully building the school coached for HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW on it.” years under Jim O’Leary **Includes only wins at Salem; Broderick has 305 total wins Bettencourt is in a simi- including when St. Pierre including Haverhill and Rindge Tech lar position in Peabody, played. the local city that has the “My first calls were to deepest roots of former all the assistant coaches,” players becoming coaches. St. Pierre said of when he ALL-TIME WINS LEADER AT EACH All-time great coaches was named head coach Art Adamopoulos and Ed last winter. “I’m fortunate NORTH SHORE SCHOOL Nizwantowski were both to have an experienced Beverly: Charlie Walsh (1944-58), 95 graduates of the program, staff with so many good Bishop Fenwick: Dave Woods (1998-present), 118

K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+ as was Scott Wlasuk, who people who have been Danvers: Ernie Smith (1974-86), 54 helped get the program very helpful to me. I was Hamilton-Wenham: Bob Weinhold (1997-2006), 51 back on track coaching pleased when they all said Ipswich: Jack Welch (1964-2000), 224 from 2008-12. yes.” Marblehead: Bruce Jordan (1983-1996), 65 “You almost forget It goes without say- how much emotion is Staff ﬁle photo ing that a coach doesn’t Masconomet: Jim Pugh (1989-present), 169 involved in football,” said Hometown boy Steve Dembowski led Swampscott to the need to have played for North Shore Tech (Essex Tech): Paul Worth (1995-2006 + 2009- Bettencourt, who built a Division 3 East Super Bowl title in 1997, the school’s ﬁrst ever. the program he runs in 13), 103 staff primarily with a vari- order to be successful. Peabody: Ed Nizwantowski (1982-2004), 174 ety of assistant coaches coaching journey as an because he knows what it’s To that end, the area’s Pingree: Chris Powers (2005-present), 49 that all experienced Super assistant at Ipswich and like to coach at home.” active wins leader, Jim Salem: Bill Broderick (1923-42, ‘49) and Ken Perrone (1973-94), 151 Bowls as Peabody football served on Ted Flaherty’s Whether it’s Brother- Pugh, is originally from St. John’s Prep: Jim O’Leary (1984-2013), 207 players. staff when the Tigers won ton and his two Ipswich New York and has turned Swampscott: Stan Bondelevitch (1953-76 + 1983-86), 187 “That first year, I wanted a Super Bowl title in 2006. Super Bowl crowns, Bet- Masconomet into a power- to surround the program Work and family commit- tencourt’s Super Bowl ring house. Few coaches have with guys who wore that ments led him to coordi- in Peabody or St. Pierre’s enjoyed as much success “It’s hard to explain the But the feelings evoked uniform and could spread nate the defense at Lynn high school championship over the last five years as way you feel about your by players who graduated that bleeding blue mental- English for a few years, and actual Super Bowl Dan Bauer (the Beverly hometown,” the veteran and later came back, be it ity right from the begin- where he saw first hand experience, players look coach originally from Mis- coach added. “There’s a lot as fans on Thanksgiving ning. We want to bring what Peter Holey’s con- up to men who had success souri) and Jim Rudloff of pride there when it’s a Day or as head or assistant that feeling that I had nection to the city of Lynn wearing the same uniform (Marblehead’s head man, place where you wore the coaches, hasn’t changed. when I played, that Jimmy meant to the players there. they do. who hails from Natick). uniform.” And it probably never will. Festa had when he played, “When those kids looked “It gives you an instant “In the end, you’re teach- The plays and formations As today’s coaches look and establish that as the at him, they knew he was respect, right away,” said ing core values. The big have certainly changed, as out at their charges when norm: explaining to the a Bulldog. He understands Brotherton. “But you things are the help from have the fields and some- the season begins this kids that this is more than that whole concept,” said have to try really hard to the boosters, the support times the schools them- weekend, you can’t help but just a game.” Brotherton. “When it make sure you don’t lose from the school and all selves. In some cases the wonder which of these play- came to putting in for the that respect and main- the organization things colors on the uniform are ers might make up the next INSTANT CREDIBILITY Ipswich job, Peter gave tain it with a consistent you need to be successful different and the design of generation of coaches 10 or Brotherton started his me all the encouragement approach.” today,” said Dembowski. the helmets have shifted. 20 years down the line. S23 K_\JXc\dE\nj)'(+HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW=i`[Xp#J\gk\dY\i,#)'(+ W H FI ) 4- [I 22 YWX VS GPSWMRK $. - IQFIV ' '.. 1 ' ' '$ FSV ]Q %( % )- 1 '- 1' 68 RSXMGI JEQMP - )- 4- $.8 % % SYXWXERHMRK TIV ERH 8' VW 1 5 % IW [MXLSYX )1 [I GSWX % ]I % 71%. ' - VS ' (22 9RMX 4- FSV 5 % MQI GLERKI %% % IQTPS % ]X '11 8' XS XLI % % .- ER .1) ERH %% '$ 1 EX 1 $.8 '% [EVH - -8 WIXXW EX WYFNIGX &*(999 XS 11 ' 1$ MW '- 5 % " 1 ERGIPPIH EXI 8 ]QIRXW % 6 '% IG 1EWWEGLY 11 GVIHMXIH 4 8) TE *.1!%.4*'$ 1 % . .1- ]F '$ SJ -- FI 8' VIEXIV 1%. '% &/*3( QE [MPP 1 MW 4.1* IK $. . IEPXL 1 '% .. . ERH 8 1 ]F 1- - SER * JYRHW '- 1' QE P 7

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