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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS WITH A HIVE MIND • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Deep Panther club wants to reverse Down in numbers, Hornets will last year’s fortunes, Page 7 strive to compete, improve, Page 19 DANVERS BISHOP FENWICK BUILDING BLOCKS SKILLS GALORE Falcons hope to challenge Offensive depth a big strength for Crusaders, Page 20 for NEC crown, Page 8 PINGREE MARBLEHEAD HADLEY GREEN/Staff photo Hamilton-Wenham’s Ian Coffey GROUND AND POUND MAMMOTH MAGICIANS New coach Mike Flynn ready Size up front could carry Marblehead to unleash running game, Page 21 to sixth straight title, Page 9 HAMILTON-WENHAM Photo by joebrownphotos.com Marblehead running back Tim Cronin SIZE MATTERS NOT SALEM Undersized but not undermanned, Generals could repeat in CAL Baker, Page 16 On the cover NOW, DO IT AGAIN GLOUCESTER Some of the North Shore’s best linemen Witches bent on proving this fall will include (from left) Matt Noonan last year was no fluke, Page 10 REELING OPPONENTS IN IPSWICH of Salem, Billy Shaw of Beverly, Mike Lock Loaded line could make life tough of Peabody, Aidan Michaud of Marblehead, for Fisherman’s opponents, Page 14 EYE OF THE TIGER Tommy MacDonald of Bishop Fenwick, SWAMPSCOTT Could a fourth straight winning season be in the cards James Taylor of St. John’s Prep, Ron for Ipswich?, Page 17 ST. JOHN’S PREP Remotigue of Danvers and Henry Smith of THEY DON’T Hamilton-Wenham. HAVE THE BLUES NO ASIE-Y WAY OUT MASCONOMET Big Blue reload for another All-star running back Pream Paul bilodeau/Staff photo shot at the postseason, Page 11 primed to lead Eagles, Page 15 ROLLING DOWNHILL Physical style, mature seniors return to lead Chieftains, Page 18

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by maTT Williams and Phil sTacey STAFF WRITERS

hey are the unsung heroes of football — the guys who put their bodies on the line, both literally and figuratively, on every snap and almost never get to touch the ball or score a point. What ignites their passion? What keeps them pushing the sled in practice, hour after hour and day after day? We gathered senior offensive and defensive linemen of all different shapes and sizes from Tsome of the North Shore’s marquee programs — Matt Noonan of Salem (5-foot-9, 200 lbs.), Billy Shaw of Bev- erly (6-1, 260 lbs.), Michael Lock of Peabody (6-foot, 250 lbs.), Aidan Michaud of Marblehead (6-4, 305 lbs.), Tommy MacDonald of Bishop Fenwick (6-5, 270 lbs.), James Taylor of St. John’s Prep (6-1, 315 lbs.), Ron Remo- tigue of Danvers (5-10, 210 lbs.) and Henry Smith of Hamilton-Wenham (5-10, 190 lbs.) — for a wide ranging conversation about the trials and tribulations of life in the trenches. What follows are some of the highlights from that chat:

On the web at SalemNews.com A video look at the featured linemen and their outlook for the 2018 season FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 11:34:14 AM S5 Salem News: What does it mean to be a lineman, knowing We all know if four The Salem News • that you might never get to “ touch the ball? people are doing what Matt Noonan: No credit is they’re supposed to needed. I mean, they need us to score, and that’s do and one person enough right there. is not, the play is

SN: Do you feel appreciated by getting blown up. FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 the skills players? Aidan Michaud, ” Matt Noonan: Absolutely. Marblehead lineman Vinnie (Gaskins, Salem’s 2017 standout running back), any time he had a take a rep off. really good game or broke a Aidan Michaud: You can’t record, he always said he’d measure hurt, either. It’s never have done any of it really about wanting it more, without us linemen. comparing yourself in prac- Henry Smith: I agree. The tice, film and weight room. running backs know that It’s mental and physical without the line, they won’t toughness more than size. • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 be able to do much. We’re Matt Noonan: I’m probably really what makes the team the shortest guy on my line, function well and be able to maybe 5-foot-9. I wasn’t succeed. Everyone on the supposed to be starting but team knows that, and that I wanted it more. By my matters more than what PAUL BILODEAU/Staff photos size, I’m not supposed to be fans might know. The Northeastern Conference will feature a slew of talented linemen this season, including (from left) Salem’s Matt Noonan, there, but if you work hard Beverly’s Billy Shaw, Marblehead’s Aidan Michaud, Peabody’s Mike Lock and Danvers’ Ron Remotigue. you’ll get it. SN: Some of the teams run hurry-up offenses. As a line- SN: On the opposite tact, man, is it taxing to sprint to what’s the pressure like when the line, then block again? you’re a younger player try- Aidan Michaud: Of course ing to go against veterans in I’m getting out of breath (in practice or in games? Is there those circumstances), but a lot of pressure there? we train hard all summer. James Taylor: I put pressure We run every day. We’re on myself (as a freshman) all used to it. Run blocking, because I wanted to be the especially in the hurry-up, guy. I wanted to start, so I especially when the other worked extra hard in one- team is gassed, that’s when on-ones. I’d lose because you get your pancake blocks they had more technique — so even though you’re than me, but I’d put up a tired, that’s the most fun good fight. I was nervous part. going in, but I went in and fought that much harder. SN: Mike and Ron have gone against each other in a game SN: What’s your favorite one- (Danvers beat Peabody, 7-0, on-one drill? in 2017). How did you prepare Matt Noonan: Board drill. for each other? James Taylor: Circle drill. Ron Remotigue: It was all Michael Lock: Oklahoma. film. We did our techniques in practice, studied their Salem News: Would you rather team. It was a great game, have a hard drill and hit and very respectable. get hit, or do you ever take it Michael Lock: It was a back- easy with a “peace pact” in and-forth game. I learned a practice? lot of little techniques, used Aidan Michaud: You don’t the film to try to get pre- Constantly making life miserable for the opponents that try to block them are defensive linemen Henry Smith of Hamilton- win taking it easy. pared for the game. Wenham, Tommy MacDonald of Bishop Fenwick and James Taylor of St. John’s Prep. Matt Noonan: You have to hit each other. In Salem, it’s SN: What’s the bond of hit-hit-hit. being linemen like? Is it a same thing; we don’t get any they’re supposed to do and circles out there. little more athletic and fast? Ron Remotigue: There’s brotherhood? credit, but we all love what one person is not, the play Tommy MacDonald: It nothing like when the whole Tommy MacDonald: It’s part we do. is getting blown up. Every- SN: Some of the linemen are depends on the situation. If team is standing around the of being a linemen that you Aidan Michaud: It’s definitely body has to be on the same bigger and some are smaller. you’re a player you can play, drill cheering and making have to be on the same page. a bond. We all know if four page to be successful; other- Is it tough for a big guy to it doesn’t matter if you’re noise. Matt Noonan: We all do the people are doing what wise, you’re just running in handle a smaller guy who’s a 5-foot-4 or 6-foot-7. You can’t Please see LINEMEN, Page S22 FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 11:39:36 AM

S6 PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL [NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE DIVISION 1] Peabody hopes to end drought by spreading wealth

by maTT Williams 2018 SCHEDULE size in the middle and more STAFF WRITER on speed on the outside. As (does not include MIAA a consequence, this year’s PEABODY — Ask the playoff dates) training camp has been five captains of the 2018 Date Opponent Time hyper-focused on film work • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, Peabody High football team Sept. 7 Somerville 7 p.m. and playbook installation what’s one thing that would Sept. 14 at Danvers 7 p.m. with the players trying to make their senior season a soak it all in. Sept. 21 at Marblehead 7 p.m. success and you’ll get five “It feels like an AP class,” different, increasingly ambi- Sept. 28 Revere 7 p.m. said Sousa, who is taking tious answers. Oct. 5 at Masconomet 7 p.m. over at middle linebacker “To make the playoffs,” Oct. 12 Malden 7 p.m. as Glass shifts to defensive two-way lineman Abe Kaba Oct. 20 at Beverly 1 p.m. end. “But this kind of learn- said, followed by a chorus of Nov. 22 Saugus 10 a.m. ing pays off a lot more.” answers that included, “To In the defensive backfield, not lose a game,” as well as senior Carlos Hernandez “To make a Super Bowl,” defensive end. has enjoyed a strong train- FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL plus “To win the NEC,” and The Tanners return three ing camp, as have Jack finally just, “Be better than Peabody High football captains (from left) Tyler Norman, Mike Lock, head coach Mark starters on the interior Woods and Joey Mastromat- 6-5.” Bettencourt, Chris Glass, Abe Kaba and Jake Sousa are determined to improve on last season’s of the line with captain teo. Joe Casey could con- In order to make those 6-5 record. Michael Lock at center and tribute at linebacker, while goals a reality, head coach captains Kaba and Chris Brandon Caniff should step Mark Bettencourt knew his Glass at guard. Senior in right away in a safety Tanners needed changes. Aiden Kelleher is ready spot. Two years of struggles BULL’S HORNS to step into a starting role “We’re throwing a lot at scoring points, and missing at tackle, and junior Phil the players. To be honest, The Salem News • News Salem The „ Last year’s record: 6-5 (did not make MIAA playoffs) the playoffs in 2017, led the Makoci has been dynamite I’ve lost sleep over it. Is it „ Head coach: Mark Bettencourt (6th season, 28-27) sixth-year boss to embrace so far at the other tackle too much? Are they getting „ Team captains: Chris Glass, Sr., OL/DL; Abe Kaba, Sr., OL/DL; Michael the zone blocking and three- spot. it?,” said Bettencourt. “So Lock, Sr., OL/DL; Jake Sousa, Sr., RB/LB; Tyler Normal, Sr., TE/DE. and four-receiver sets of the “We’ve got five guys far in the scrimmages, they „ Top returning rusher: Angel Paulino (91 carries, 582 yards, 4 TDs). spread offense. that can protect, a back in are.” „ Top returning passer: Colby Therrien (18-of-36, 174 yards, 1 TD). “I don’t want to be one (captain) Jake Sousa that Peabody lost four of its „ Top returning receiver: Dylan Peluso (10 catches, 167 yards, 3 TDs). game over .500; I want to „ Last league title: 2000 (Greater Boston League) can help us protect, a good first five games last sea- compete for champion- „ Did you know? Angel Paulino’s 2017 season marked only the second quarterback and a stable son, costing them a playoff ships,” said Bettencourt, JAIME CAMPOS/Staff photo of guys who can make plays berth even through they time in the last 25 years that the Tanners were led in rushing yardage by Matt Jandrisevits will be the “And I didn’t think that old a sophomore. with the ball in space,” said rebounded to finish over smashmouth offense was trigger man as Peabody High Bettencourt. “The roster is .500. They also haven’t going to get us there. That’s shifts to a spread offense suited to this offense, and won a season opener since not the personnel we have pass catchers that includes expect to be balanced offen- this fall. it’s our job as coaches to 2014, putting a big bull’s- now.” juniors Colby Therrien, sively. With junior Angel scheme it to put them in the eye on September 7 against Senior quarterback Matt Declan Russel, Dylan Peluso Paulino looking faster and and we’re excited about it. best spots to succeed.” Somerville. Jandrisevits, a transfer and Colten Cole as well as sturdier after leading the The line is big and it’s really Though the Tanners “There’s no better time from Malden Catholic, will senior Jared Ridley. team in rushing as a 10th good. I feel like its one of have been solid on defense than now,” said Norman, be the trigger man. He’s Though they’re going grader, there’s no reason the better lines around,” in recent years, they’re “Legit, that has to be our got an excellent feel for the wide and employing the they shouldn’t. said co-captain Tyler revamping that scheme as approach for the whole deep ball and a stable of shotgun, the Tanners still “It’s an up tempo style Norman, a tight end and well with less emphasis on season.” TANNERS Wishing you a GO Great Season FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 11:39:40 AM S7 BEVERLY HIGH SCHOOL [NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE DIVISION 1] The Salem News • Beverly aims to get back on the winning track FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018

by Phil sTacey hands who runs smart 2018 SCHEDULE EXECUTIVE SPORTS EDITOR routes and is excellent in pass protection, he’ll rarely (does not include MIAA There are many times leave the field when the Gar- playoff games) when quality far outshines den City boys have the ball. Date Opponent Time quantity. The team’s third cap- Sept. 8 Lynn English 1 p.m. Not necessarily in football tain is Patrick Parsons, a Sept. 15 Gloucester 1 p.m. — particularly at the high shifty senior receiver who Sept. 21 at Malden 7 p.m. school level — where having Beverly High’s 2018 captains will likely operate on the Sept. 29 Marblehead 1 p.m. a large roster can be to any are (from left) Bobby Adams, opposite side of Moreland, squad’s benefit, whether it’s Patrick Parsons and Clayton giving Barror a pair of glue- Oct. 5 at Somerville 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 having plenty of depth or a McAlpine. fingered wideouts. Oct. 12 at Danvers 7 p.m. plethora of talented players Defensively is where the Oct. 20 Peabody 1 p.m. JAIME CAMPOS/Staff photos to plug into the lineup. Panthers must clamp down Nov. 22 Salem 10 a.m. For the Beverly High Pan- Three of Beverly’s high octane offensive players this season yards for a fourth score in to improve their overall thers, they’re hoping that’s will undoubtedly be (from left) junior Duncan Moreland at wide his team’s Thanksgiving stock. They gave up 271 exactly the case. receiver, senior Ryan Barror at quarterback and senior captain Day loss at Salem (the most points last fall (their most as inside linebackers, with Welcoming more than 90 Clayton McAlpine at running back. TDs ever scored by a player in 15 years) and couldn’t get fellow 12th graders Foster players out at the start of try- from the losing team in ‘The off the field in those afore- Smallman and Andrew Avila outs, the Orange-and-Black Game’). He saw limited time mentioned key third down on the outside. Sophomore will be looking to get back to PANTHER PROWLINGS under center in 2017 (com- scenarios. But there is good Huriel Calice should also their winning ways this fall pleting 3 of 4 passes for 94 news to report, with veter- find himself in the ILB mix. under third-year head coach yards and a TD), but is ready ans back in starting roles or Parsons, Moreland, Bar- „ Last year’s record: 3-8 Andrew Morency after suf- „ Head coach: Andrew Morency (3rd season, 12-11; 70-59 total including to make the transition to teammates with experience ror, senior Mikey Andersen fering just their second los- a decade at Hamilton-Wenham) calling signals after serving ready to step in and fill a and sophomores Jaichaun ing campaign in the past 13 „ Team captains: Bobby Adams, Sr. DE/OLB/TE; Clayton McAlpine, Sr. primarily as a wideout. need in the team’s 3-3 stack. Stanton-Jones and Danny years. DE/OLB/RB; Patrick Parsons, Sr. DB/WR/SE McAlpine was Beverly’s Adams and McAlpine can Morency will patrol the “The huge turnout and „ Top returning rusher: Clayton McAlpine (80 carries, 448 yards, 6 second-leading rusher a sea- alternate between defensive defensive secondary. strong preseason has our TDs) son ago, picking up 448 yards end and outside linebacker; Morency is also a quarter- team enthusiastic and „ Top returning passer: Ryan Barror (3-for-4, 94 yards, TD) and a half-dozen touchdowns with his nose for the ball and back who could see time at driven,” said Morency, the „ Top returning receiver: Patrick Parsons (10 catches, 178 yards, TD) on 80 carries. He also caught brute strength to bring down the position should the Pan- BHS Hall of Famer whose „ Last league title: 2013 (Northeastern Conference North nine passes for 78 yards. opponents, McAlpine could thers choose to utilize Bar- program has two state Super tri-champions) Moreland didn’t get the easily wind up being one of ror as a receiver in certain Bowl triumphs (2010 and „ Did you know?: Beverly hasn’t lost back-to-back Thanksgiving Day rock often as a sophomore the top tacklers on the North formations. 2012) on its resume this games to Salem in almost 20 years. Since the last time that occured — but made the most of his Shore. Getting out to a strong decade. “I feel like we have a (1999 and 2000), the Panthers have gone 13-4 against their arch rivals. chances when he did, scoring Billy Shaw, a senior, is start could do wonders for huge 1-2-3 punch on offense; They’ll look to bounce back on the holiday this season at home after via the ground (4 carries for back at nose guard while Beverly, but that’s easier the key for us will be if our dropping the 2017 clash in Salem for the first time in seven seasons. 44 yards) and once as a pass classmate Caeden Hale said than done. Three of its defense can improve on our catcher (3 receptions for 77 will line up next to him at first four games, however third down efficiency from a yards). Touches won’t be a defensive tackle. Sopho- — Lynn English, Gloucester year ago.” in the backfield, along with eager to see how many times problem for him this fall. mores Jonus Pavia and Billy and Marblehead — are That three-headed offen- extremely athletic junior they can reach paydirt. Another big weapon for Adams can also expect to see against clubs that won their sive monster Morency wideout Duncan Moreland The last time we saw Bar- the Panthers will be tight time on the D-line. Junior respective NEC Tiers a speaks of — seniors Ryan — should mesh well in the ror in a live game, he caught end Bobby Adams, another Braeden Pratt, another ath- year ago, although all three Barror at quarterback and Panthers’ multi-look offense three touchdown passes senior captain. A big (6-foot- letic specimen, and senior games will be played at captain Clayton McAlpine and have the team’s fans and ran a kickoff back 79 4, 230 lbs.) target with soft Paul Mulumba will serve grand old Hurd Stadium. 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S8 DANVERS HIGH SCHOOL [NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE DIVISION 1] Danvers hoping success breeds success in 2018

by Phil sTacey EXECUTIVE SPORTS EDITOR FALCONS CREST

Statistically speaking, „ Last year’s record: 6-5 (lost to Tewksbury in Division 3 North there has never been a bet- semifinals) • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, ter time to be a varsity foot- „ Head coach: Ryan Nolan (2nd season, 6-5) ball player for the Danvers „ Team captains: Matt McCarthy, Sr. RB/DB; Brendan Treacy, Sr. QB; Tom High Falcons. Walfield, Jr. OL/DL The Oniontowners come „ Top returning rusher: Matt McCarthy (79 carries, 457 yards, 5 TD) into the 2018 season riding „ Top returning passer: Brendan Treacy (11-for-16, 129 yards) the wave of five straight „ Top returning receiver: Matt McCarthy (16 receptions, 381 yards, 2 TD) winning seasons, the first „ Last league title: 2013 (Northeastern Conference South) time in the program’s 117- „ Did you know?: The Falcons have a chance to do something they’ve year history that has ever never done before in their gridiron history dating back to 1902: produce six winning seasons in a single decade. Danvers has compiled five happened. They’ve won five straight winning campaigns — which matches the number earned during playoff games and captured the decade of the 2000s, tied for the most ever in DHS annals. a divisional playoff crown FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL in the last half-decade while winning 36 games and HADLEY GREEN/Staff photo group of skill position play- producing a .643 winning From left, senior quarterback Brendan Treacy, senior running back Matthew McCarthy and 2018 SCHEDULE ers, but Ezra, J.P. Kyle and percentage, the school’s best- junior linemen Tom Walfield will captain the Falcons’ football team. Justin, among others, are ever for a five-year span. (does not include MIAA all primed for breakout sea- To that, this year’s Fal- playoff games) sons offensively after seeing cons say that’s great. Now “We’ve got a tremen- Andrew Chronis. Senior yards and two touchdowns, Date Team Time great success on defense we want to go out and do dously hard working and Rob Murphy, junior Jacob he has the speed to beat Sept. 7 Masconomet 7 p.m. last year.” even better. committed core group of Stone and sophomore Ben defenders to the outside and Defensively, Danvers will The Salem News • News Salem The Sept. 14 Peabody 7 p.m. “We expect to be able to players,” added Nolan, “with Wilichoski are others who is savvy enough to follow run multiple seven-man Sept. 21 at Medford 6 p.m. compete with everyone on leaders in every grade.” figure to be matched up in his blockers between the fronts. A versatile and deep the schedule and will be Having lost few seniors plenty of 1-on-1 battles in tackles for big gains. Sept. 28 at Malden 7 p.m. set of linebackers include defined by the players’ work from last year’s club, the the trenches. Athletic juniors Ezra Lom- Oct. 5 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. Mike Shannon, Remotigue, ethic, toughness and charac- Falcons are experienced “The O-line is very much bardi, Richie Canova and Oct. 12 Beverly 7 p.m. Vargas, Russ Canova, Richie ter, which is the team’s main and athletic. Their linemen improved and has experi- J.P. Kelter join McCarthy Oct. 19 Marblehead 7 p.m. Canova, Strangie, Morrill strength,” said second year are also much larger, hav- enced a lot of varsity game in the backfield to give the Nov. 22 Gloucester 10 a.m. and Wilichoski, with Wal- head coach Ryan Nolan. ing committed to the weight action,” admitted Nolan. Falcons balance and depth. field, Ledesma, Chronis, Do the Falcons have room in the offseason. “The coaches feel very Junior fullbacks John Stran- Murphy and Stone the main enough to dethrone the five- Tom Walfield, a junior and confident that eight-plus gie, Russ Canova and Mike spread packages, he’ll have cogs in the defensive line. time Northeastern Confer- one of the team captains, is players can play up at the Morrill have plenty of tal- the option of throwing it to The secondary will be led ence Tier 1 champions from among the leaders up front varsity level.” ent and physicality to move a bevy of receivers, includ- by McCarthy, DiTomaso, Marblehead? That will play who starts on both sides Matt McCarthy, a senior the chains as well via the ing seniors Justin DiTomaso Lombardi, Kelter, Hilton and out on the gridiron over of the ball. So does senior captain and excellent stu- ground. and Kyle Little and junior Little. the next seven weeks, but two-way starter Lance dent, leads the skill position Brendan Treacy, who saw Jeremy Hilton. In addition, state cham- the title could be decided Ledesma, fellow senior Ron players. A shifty running some time at quarterback “Brendan has worked pion wrestler Max Leete, a when the two clubs meet in Remotigue (who can play back who ran for 457 yards a year ago, will be the No. very hard, and we expect sophomore, will assume the Danvers on Friday, Oct. 19, the line or at tight end), and five scores a year ago 1 signal caller this time big things from him as an Falcons’ kicking duties and, the week before the playoffs senior tight end Almany while also catching 16 around. Out of both the athletic QB,” said Nolan. according to Nolan, shows begin. Vargas and sophomore passes for an additional 381 Falcons’ I-formation and “Matt McCarthy leads our great promise. 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by nick Giannino STAFF WRITER

Expectations surround- ing the five-time defending Northeastern Conference champion Marblehead High football squad are lofty once again — and understand- ably so. The Magicians went 10-1 a year ago, earning a spot • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in the Division 4 North title game for the third straight season. They reached the state Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough two JAIME CAMPOS/Staff photo seasons ago, and have more Marblehead head coach Jim Rudloff poses with his 2018 playoff wins (10) and games captains (from left): Jack McGrath, Aidan Michaud and Chris (15) over the last five years Gally. than any other North Shore team. During that same time MAGICIAN MADNESS period Marblehead has been nearly unstoppable at „ Last year’s record: 10-1 (Northeastern Conference Tier 1 champs; lost Photo by joebrownphotos.com home (the Magicians sport to Melrose in Division 4 North final) a ridiculous 29-2 mark at „ Head coach: Jim Rudloff (10th season, 80-22) Junior running back Tim Cronin could see his stats significantly rise as his role in the offense Piper Field during that time) „ Team captains: Aidan Michaud, Sr., OT/NG; Chris Gally, Sr.; QB/FS; Jack expands. and has proven itself as a McGrath, Sr., WR/CB. come back, (since-graduated — all senior lineman on dynamite defensive group „ Top returning rusher: Tim Cronin (76 carries, 374 yards, 5 TDs) Andy) Clough had taken both sides of the ball — are 2018 SCHEDULE that seems to find a way to „ Top returning passer: Chris Gally (3-for-6, 18 yards) over as starting quarter- poised for big curtain call grind out games even when „ Top returning receiver: Tim Cronin (8 catches, 165 yards) back and we moved Chris to seasons in the trenches. If (does not include MIAA the offense isn’t clicking. „ Last league title: 2017 (Northeastern Conference Tier 1) safety,” said Rudloff. the line can do its job for playoff games) So the question is: can „ Did You Know?: The last time Marblehead dropped a home game was While Gally and versatile Marblehead, things will be Date Opponent Time this year’s roster continue during the 2015 season when it was upset by Danvers in the Division 3 running back Tim Cronin much easier for the rest of Sept. 7 Triton 7 p.m. North title game. Marblehead’s recent run of will likely garner much of the team. Sept. 14 at Revere 7 p.m. gridiron excellence? the headlines, perhaps the Cronin, Eric Faia, Derek Sept. 21 Peabody 7 p.m. “Unfortunately for us, hard but we are taking baby playmaker is more than Magicians’ biggest key to Testa and Tamelle Platt all we’re at a stage in our steps. We don’t have time capable of the job; he was success is how well they can provide speedy options out Sept. 29 Beverly 1 p.m. program where there will to get better every week; slated to be the starter at perform up front. of the backfield while Mason Oct. 5 Malden 7 p.m. always be high expecta- we need to get better every quarterback a season ago Guys like captain Aidan Poisson (slot receiver/line- Oct. 12 at Gloucester 7 p.m. tions,” said head coach Jim day.” before getting hurt and Michaud, a 6-foot-4, 305 backer) and 6-foot-4 Declan Oct. 19 at Danvers 7 p.m. Rudloff. “This team will take Senior captain Chris missing extensive time. pound force, as well as Kyle Rudloff (OT/DE) will be Nov. 22 at Swampscott 10 a.m. that as a challenge and try Gally will assume lead “He was out the first five Wheeler, Jack Herman leaned on much more this to meet that. signal caller duties for the games with an injury. By (6-foot-3, 291 pounds), Cal year if the Magicians expect “The kids are working Magicians. The athletic the time he was ready to Leveroni and Sam Worster to reach their goals. Go National Grand Bank 91 Pleasant Street • Marblehead, MA Magicians! 781.631.6000 • NGBank.com FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 11:39:52 AM

S10 SALEM HIGH SCHOOL [NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE DIVISION 3] Witches eager to continue winning ways

by nick Giannino 2018 SCHEDULE STAFF WRITER (does not include MIAA Head coach Matt playoff games) Bouchard and his Salem Date Opponent Time

• Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, High football squad head Sept. 7 Austin Prep 7 p.m. into 2018 in a pleasantly Sept. 14 at Essex unfamiliar position: they’re North Shore 7 p.m. coming off a winning cam- Sept. 22 at Saugus 1 p.m. paign for the first time in Sept. 29 at Swampscott noon nearly a decade. With that comes added Oct. 5 Winthrop 7 p.m. pressure and expectations Oct. 12 Lynn English 7 p.m. — pressure to continue to Oct. 19 Lynn Classical 7 p.m. head in the right direction Nov. 22 at Beverly 10 a.m. and build off of a noteworthy MIKE SPRINGER/Staff photos MIKE SPRINGER/Staff photo 2017 season in which the Center and defensive tackle Matt Noonan (left) and tight end/

FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL Quarterback Wayne Holloway, shown here getting pressured by Witches won seven games defensive end Jayco Pena will serve as captains for Salem as step up this season — and teammate Noel Galioto in a scrimmage last month, will line up for the first time in 18 years the Witches aim for back-to-back winning seasons for the first they’re more than capable of under center for the Witches in 2018. while also clinching a spot time in almost two decades. doing so. I think we have a in the Division 6 North build a strong culture and who saw time at various lot of versatility and should playoffs. have the same type of chem- offensive positions last year be able to spread things out Like any other high school istry we did last season.” and looks to be a solid quar- (offensively) a bit more.” football team grinding Among those lost to terback option this fall. Six-foot-1, 220-pound Chris towards a plus-.500 record, WITCHES’ BREW graduation was star run- There’s also a slew of Ngrambe returns at fullback Bouchard and Co. are cer- ning back Vinnie Gaskins, big bodies up front such as as well, another critical The Salem News • News Salem The tainly going to face their „ Last year’s record: 7-4 (Lost to Hamilton-Wenham in Division 6 who led the North Shore in center and team co-captain component to the Witches’ share of challenges. They’ve quarterfinals) rushing touchdowns (21), Matt Noonan as well as offense. He also serves as a lost a number of key con- „ Head coach: Matt Bouchard (5th season, 12-32) rushing yards (1,682) and bruising guard Malcolm physical linebacker on the tributors to graduation and „ Team captains: Jayco Pena, Sr., TE/DL; Matt Noonan, Sr., C/DT. total touchdowns (24) a Batista, both of whom are other side of the ball. lack the high level experi- „ Top returning rusher: Wayne Holloway (12 catches, 140 yards, 1 TD) season ago while also set- poised to manhandle the Fellow co-captain Jayco ence that made last year’s „ Top returning passer: Wayne Holloway (3-for-4, 52 yards, 1 TD) ting Salem’s single-game trenches. Irvin Tineo is Pena will provide added team so special. „ Top returning receiver: Wayne Holloway (1 catch, 12 yards, 0 TDs) individual rushing (305) another guy who looks to leadership and skill at the With that being said, „ Last league title: 1999 (Northeastern Conference champions) and touchdown (5) marks. be an integral piece to the tight end and and defensive „ Did You Know?: The Witches won at least seven games last season there’s a lot of talented guys Production like that will cer- offensive line after sitting line positions, while Bishop for the first time since 1999, when they went 10-1 and captured their in the locker room eager to tainly be difficult to replace, out due to injury last year. Fenwick transfer Nate own Super Bowl crown in school history. Last fall was also the first time make their mark for Salem, but Bouchard is confident “Our offensive and defen- Mania figures to provide Salem had posted a winning record since 2010. as well as a pair of senior his new offensive weapons sive lines are probably one quarterback competition for captains primed to continue will be up to the challenge. of our biggest strengths,” Holloway and could slide in last year’s winning ways. There’s junior receivers said Bouchard. “I think elsewhere at an offensive “One of the things that’s looking to string together this is one of the more tal- Devin Tolbert and Frederick we’re building on things we skill spot as needed. been really good as we’re back-to-back winning sea- ented groups we’ve had. The Koffi, both of whom have, worked on really hard last It would appears the getting started this sea- sons from the first time challenge we face now is according to Bouchard, year. Some of the people Witches have more than son is that we have some since their 1998 (6-4) and experience. We graduated a looked exceptional through who were maybe on the enough pieces to get back very talented kids,” said 1999 (10-1) campaigns. lot, so to kind of offset that the preseason. There’s fel- roster but kind of out of in the win column with Bouchard, who’s team is “As a whole, as a program, inexperience we need to low junior Wayne Holloway, the limelight will have to regularity. FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 11:39:56 AM S11

SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL [NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE DIVISION 3] The Salem News • Down in size, Big Blue look to reload in 2018 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018

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Last fall, the Swampscott High football squad had one of the most potent offenses in the North Shore, averag- ing 31.7 points per game and eclipsing 40 points in four of their seven wins. A year later, 14 players from that club have gradu- • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 ated. So while head coach Bob Serino admits this summer has required a bit more coaching, he still feels confident heading into Junior Graham Inzana will take over as Swampscott’s starting September. quarterback this fall. “There’s been a lot of teaching going on in the JAIME CAMPOS/Staff photos an additional three scores. a 6-foot-1, 240-pound center) first couple of weeks,” said Looking to help ignite the Big Blue offensively this season will be juniors (from left) Nevertheless, Serino still looking out for him on the Serino. “But things have Anastasios Skalkos, Jonathan Oriakhi, Dylan January, Arturo Vasquez, and Caden Dubiel. feels his offene can put up O-line. He’s got a good arm been going great so far. We big numbers and doesn’t fig- and should have a big sea- started out a little slow in ure to see much of a dropoff son for us.” our first scrimmage, but are 2018 SCHEDULE from 2017. As for the Big Blue getting the concepts down BIG BLUE BROWSINGS “We should be right on defense, Serino couldn’t and started to look a lot bet- (does not include MIAA queue with last year’s pro- contain his excitement when ter after we got our feet.” „ Last year’s record: 7-4 (Lost to Watertown in Division 5 North playoff games) duction,” said Serino. “We discussing his linebacking The veteran head coach quarterfinals) Date Opponent Time have a strong group of ath- core. Juniors Oriakhi, Dylan „ Head coach: Bob Serino (4th season, 15-18) cited the offensive line as a Sept. 8 at Greater letic receivers who saw the January and Nick Reiser are „ Team captains: Jake Bartram, Sr., OL/DL; Connor Lynch, Sr., WR/LB; major point of emphasis for Lawrence noon field a lot last year. (Juniors) all returning starters ready Andy Rosa, Sr., OL/DL; Jonathan Oriakhi, Jr., DB/WR; Dylan January, Jr., Swampscott during camp. Manny Teshowa, Jonathan to the season started sooner RB/LB. Sept. 14 at Triton 7 p.m. Senior captain Jake Batram, Oriakhi and Arturo Vasquez rather than later. „ Top returning rusher: Dylan January (41 rushes, 203 yards, 4 TD) Sept. 21 at Winthrop 7 p.m. who Serino said has had “an have a lot of pure firepower “We have a great group „ Top returning passer: Emmanuel Toshewa (1-for-2, 18 yards, 0 TD) Sept. 29 Salem noon unbelievable offseason”, is speed and can make a lot of kids here who have the „ Top returning receiver: Emmanuel Toshewa (30 catches, 382 yards, Oct. 6 at Lynn English 2 p.m. the only returning starter 4 TD) of guys miss. Honestly, I chance to do big things,” on the O-line. Oct. 13 Revere noon think our team speed has said Serino. “They all have „ Last league title: 2008 (Northeastern Conference Small champions) “The guys we’re look- „ Did You Know?: Swampscott is one of four Northeastern Conference Oct. 19 at Saugus 6 p.m. improved from last year.” great speed and can get to ing at played really well football teams (along with Beverly, Marblehead and Gloucester) who Nov. 22 Marblehead 10 a.m. “We are also going to have the ball quickly, but they’re at the JV level and also have played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, having defeated Medfield (junior) Graham Inzana also strong and extremely played a little D-line for us (22-6) for a 2007 Super Bowl title there. under center,” continued physical. They were all on (on the varsity) last year,” fill the shoes of quarterback Serino. “We aren’t con- the field together last year, said Serino. “The guys are hesitating.” expected to see significant Colin Frary. Last year’s sig- cerned with him; he could’ve so they understand how the definitely talented and Seniors Anton Vasquez, time on the offensive line for nal caller tossed 33 touch- started for us (at QB) last defense operates and have are grasping the concepts; Nick Flint, Andy Rosa and the Big Blue. downs, threw for nearly year if we needed him to. been working extremely we’re just working on not junior Tyler Marshall are all Swampscott also needs to 2,500 yards and rushed for He’s also got Jake (Bartram, here at camp.”

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The Gloucester High foot- „ Last year’s record: 7-4 ball team will have lots of „ Head coach: Tony Zerilli (8th season, 42-35)

• Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, familiar faces returning to „ Team captains: Ryan Argentino, Sr., FB/LB; Noah Benson, Sr., OT/DL; the starting lineup in 2018, Joe Ciarametaro, Sr., OL/DL; Marc Smith, Sr., WB/DB; none more familiar than its „ Top returning rusher: Jan Pena-Ortiz (120 carries, 997 yards, 8TD) four starters in the offensive „ Top returning passer: James Nelson (10-for-27, 175 yards, 2 TD) backfield. „ Top returning receiver: Marc Smith (6 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD) The Fishermen return „ Last league title: 2017 (Northeastern Conference Tier 2) their top three rushers from „ Did You Know?: The Fishermen are going for at least a share of a 2017 in seniors Jan Pena- Northeastern Conference title for a fourth season in a row. The team Ortiz (997 yards), senior last won four NEC titles from 2007-10, when it reached four straight captain Ryan Argentino (444 Super Bowls. yards) and senior captain Marc Smith (362 yards). the Fishermen have some

FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL Last year, Pena-Ortiz experience on the line, with 2018 SCHEDULE established himself as a three of five starters return- legitimate workhorse at ing in senior captain Joe (does not include MIAA running back, a player who Ciarametaro, senior captain playoff games) has breakaway speed and Noah Benson and Geoffrey Date Opponent Time the ability to pick up tough Lattanzi. Gloucester had Sept. 7 vs. Revere 7 p.m. yards in between the tack- a good offensive line last Sept. 15 at Beverly 1 p.m. les. Argentino, a fullback, is fall and those three players Sept. 21 at Somerville 7 p.m. a bruising runner who has were a big reason why. The Salem News • News Salem The the tendency to grow stron- “Those guys know what Sept. 28 at Lynn Classical 7 p.m. ger as the game goes on and they’re doing and have Oct. 5 vs. Saugus 7 p.m. wear down defenses. Smith, really helped us get through Oct. 12 vs. Marblehead 7 p.m. on the other hand, is one of the early season transition Oct. 19 at Medford 7 p.m. the most versatile players stages,” Zerilli said. “It’s a Nov. 22 at Danvers 10 a.m. in the Northeastern Confer- luxury to have that kind of ence with his ability to run experience on the offensive and catch. line. The line has to come leaving Newell Stadium with At the quarterback posi- together as a unit, and those a 21-19 win, holding on after tion, senior James Nelson three have already estab- leading 21-0 at halftime. DESI SMITH PHOTO will lead the offense after lished chemistry.” This year, the two rivals Jan Pena-Ortiz is Gloucester’s leading returning rusher. The senior finished just three yards starting multiple games as On paper, it looks like meet on Friday, September a junior in 2017. He threw shy of 1,000 on the ground a year ago. Gloucester and Lynn Classi- 28 at Manning Field in Lynn for 175 yards and a pair of cal are the two teams to beat (7 p.m.). This could be one touchdowns. ways. productive varsity players. too.” in Tier 2 of the three-tiered of the best regular season The Fishermen should “It really helps to return And Nelson may not have Gloucester has had a Northeastern Conference. games of the year and could be able to keep opposing your entire backfield,” started at quarterback last knack for molding inex- The Fishermen and Rams decide the conference cham- defenses off balance this Gloucester head coach Tony season, but he got some perienced offensive lines engaged in their yearly clas- pionship. Gloucester and season with talented backs Zerilli said. “All three backs valuable playing time due to into strong units in recent sic game that is decided on Lynn Classical shared the that can beat you in many have proven that they’re injuries so he’s experienced, years. This fall, however, the last play, with the Rams title with Somerville in 2017. GOGO

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ST. JOHN’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL [CATHOLIC CONFERENCE] The Salem News • Loaded schedule will test St. John’s Prep’s mettle FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 by Jean dePlacido 2018 SCHEDULE CORRESPONDENT Date Opponent Time Brian St. Pierre is pleased Sept. 7 Haverhill 7 p.m. with the attitude and hard Sept. 14 Central Catholic 7 p.m. work his players have put in Sept. 22 at Everett 2:30 p.m. during the offseason. Sept. 28 Westford Academy 7 p.m. But the St. John’s Prep Oct. 6 at Catholic head coach knows that Memorial 3 p.m. because of the team’s dif- Oct. 13 BC High 7 p.m. ficult schedule, both in and Oct. 19 at Bridgewater- out of the Catholic Confer- • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 ence, it will take a total St. John’s Prep’s Aise Pream (with ball) and lineman Kevin Raynham 7 p.m. effort each game for the Rose Raymond photo Dewing are both ready to contribute on the gridiron this fall. Oct. 21 at Xaverian 5 p.m. Eagles to succeed this fall. James Taylor and the St. John’s Prep football team are looking Young and inexperienced for improved results in 2018. caught 18 passes for 302 Senior captain Kevin Charlie Guinta (6-4, 205 lbs.) a year ago, St. John’s is hop- yards and two scores. Dewing and junior Cooper is at one defensive end, but ing those growing pains will Aise Pream, a senior Smith (6-2, 300 lbs.) are expected starter Alex Lane pay off this fall. The return EAGLES’ EXTRA captain, will be the primary returning starters at guard. will miss the season with an of wide receiver and safety running back for the third Junior Mason Davis is at injury suffered in baseball. Wes Rockett, now a senior „ Last year’s record: 5-6 (lost to Everett in Division 1 North straight season. He gained left tackle, and senior Will “We’ve got eight starters captain, from a season end- quarterfinals) 1,201 yards and scored 10 Moulton has been moved back there and I expect the ing leg injury in 2017 will „ Head coach: Brian St. Pierre (5th season, 28-15) touchdowns as a junior. from defense to take over defense to be really strong. also help. „ Team captains: James Taylor, Sr. DT; Wes Rockett, Sr. WR; Aise Pream, Senior Trent Tully (47 car- at center. Right tackle is Taylor is always so difficult “Having Wes back is Sr. RB/CB; Kevin Dewing, Sr. G; Coltan Tangney, Sr. LB ries for 304 yards and 6 TDs up for grabs, with senior to block,” said St. Pierre. huge,” said St. Pierre. “The „ Top returning rusher: Aise Pream (171 carries, 1,201 yards, 10 TDs) a year ago) provides a dif- Jack Murphy in strong “It’s still very early, but the attitude, energy and effort „ Top returning passer: Matt Crowley (57-for 95, 953 yards, 9 TDs) ferent look in the backfield contention. defense is shaping up.” shown so far in practice has „ Top returning receiver: Max Freedman (17 catches, 344 yards, 3 TD’s) with power running; he’s Defensively, the Eagles The only change to the been great. This is a really „ Last league title: 2012 (Catholic Conference) 5-foot-9 and 195 pounds as appear to be solid with cor- Prep’s schedule is a non- good group of work with, „ Did you know?: Catholic Memorial was supposed to play at Glatz opposed to the shifty 5-6, nerbacks Pream and junior league game with Westford and while we still have a Field on Friday night, October 5, but the game has been moved to CM 150-pound Pream. Matt Duchemin returning. Academy, which takes the lot of things to work on I’m the following day (3 p.m.) in order to give St. John’s Prep a more bal- “It’s definitely a plus to Rockett and returning place of Malden Catholic confident we’ll figure the anced home/away schedule in 2019. Coach Brian St. Pierre requested the have so much experience starter Antael Rosa are the after the Lancers dropped rest out. change because the Eagles would’ve had five home games and only two at skill positions,,” said St. safeties. all Catholic Conference “Last season out of neces- away this season ... which would result in five away in 2019. CM agreed to Pierre. “The offensive line is Senior captain James football opponents this past sity, we had to play some the change to balance things out. my biggest concern because Taylor, a 6-foot, 320-pounder June. people who weren’t ready. we’re thin there and have a who has been starting since “You can’t afford to look We were in a lot of games, lot of new faces. That’s the late in his freshman year, ahead because every single but we played like a young senior Will Potdevin. Crow- receiving corps to throw to most important position anchors the defense once game on our schedule is team.” ley threw for almost 1,000 in Rockett, Max Freedman, because you’re only as good again at tackle with help going to be a challenge,” Coming off a disappoint- and fired nine touchdown Luke Brennan and Sean as your O-line. We also have from Dewing, Smith and said St. Pierre. “Our sched- ing 5-6 year, the Eagles passes as a sophomore after Majeski. Freedman was some concern at tight end, Moulton. Senior Pat Keefe ule is always tough, but it is return with a lot of experi- taking over the job during the squad’s second-leading where (junior) Anthony at the mike linebacker spot what it is. ence at the skill positions. the season. receiver last year with 17 Fagan is the starter, but we and captain Coltan Tangney “A year ago we were a Junior Matt Crowley is back Crowley and Potdevin catches for 344 yards and have to find guys behind and James Hanley on the young team, but there are at quarterback along with will have a strong senior three TDs while Brennan him.” outside are all experienced. no excuses now.” everyday is agreat daytogrill

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S16 HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL [CAPE ANN LEAGUE BAKER DIVISION] Generals believe they have the right stuff to reload

by maTT Williams 2018 SCHEDULE STAFF WRITER (does not include MIAA HAMILTON — Size, playoff dates) whether in terms of the Date Opponent Time

• Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, height and girth of the play- Sept. 7 at Bishop Fenwick 7 p.m. ers or the sheer number of Sept. 15 North Reading 1 p.m. them on the roster, is not Sept. 21 at Gr. Lawrence 7 p.m. usually available in excess in the Cape Ann League’s Sept. 29 Amesbury 1 p.m. Baker division. Oct. 5 at Norwell 7 p.m. It would be easy to think Oct. 12 at Manchester Hamilton-Wenham, one Essex 7 p.m. of three defending Baker Oct. 20 Lynnfield 1 p.m. champs after sharing last Hamilton-Wenham’s captains are (from left) lineman Henry Smith, middle linbacker Sam Nov. 22 Ipswich 10 a.m. year’s crown with Ipswich Webber, quarterback Billy Whelan, and lineman Thomas Monahan. and Lynnfield, is under- JAIME CAMPOS/Staff photos

FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL sized. But it would be Coffey has the chops to be a Speedy junior Ian Coffey that I want to pass that on foolhardy to think for one PATTON’S PATTER bell cow running back. The will be the bell cow back out to the other guys like he did second that the Generals speedster ran for 756 yards of the Hamilton-Wenham for me.” are undermanned. and 11 touchdowns as a Senior Giles Hubbard is „ Last year’s record: 9-2 (CAL Baker co-champs, Division 6 North backfield. “There’s definitely finalist) tenth grader and with a rug- poised to step into a big role going to be one matchup „ Head coach: Jim Pugh (3rd season, 16-6 at H-W, 194-116 overall) ged, veteran offensive line as last year, and we feel like on defense. Colby Cala and or another in every game „ Team captains: Tom Monahan, Sr., OL/DE; Henry Smith, Sr., OL/DL; in front of him is primed for one of our strengths is the Cam Guyer have speed and where we’re outsized,” said Sam Webber, Sr., FB/LB; Billy Whelan, Sr., QB/DB. an explosive season. offensive line.” could contribute on both co-captain Thomas Mona- „ Top returning rusher: Ian Coffey (98 carries, 756 yards, 11 TDs). Returning senior center Defense should be another sides of the ball. The Salem News • News Salem The han, an offensive guard and „ Top returning passer: Billy Whelan (97-of-170, 1,606 yards, 18 TDs). Evan Bucci is flanked by strength since H-W held It’s a tough slate to open defensive end at 6-foot-2 and „ Top returning receiver: Ian Coffey (8 catches, 91 yards, 2 TDs). Monahan, Mike Moynihan seven of its 11 opponents to the season for Hamilton- 185 pounds. “But it’s not „ Last league title: 2017 (Cape Ann League Baker) and Henry Smith, with two TDs or fewer last year. Wenham with a road game about how big a guy is; it’s „ Did you know? Billy Whelan’s 36 career touchdown passes are junior Ethan Moynihan in Captain Sam Webber is at Bishop Fenwick on tap about his technique and how already an H-W program record, and he could become one of a handful the mix along with senior ready for an expanded role for Week 1 before its home hard he can hit.” of North Shore passers with 50 career scoring strikes later this season. Drew Cirinna. Aidan Nistl at middle linebacker, and opener against North Read- Small, medium or large in and Finn Brophy are big, with Monahan and Henry ing. The Gens also picked the T-shirt department, the passing games. decisions,” said Whelan, physical blockers capable of Schibli causing havoc up up a road bout against Generals have plenty of tal- “I’m really excited for the who could also line up in making impacts at a variety front, the Generals may Norwell to fill the void left ent to build on last year’s 9-2 season. We absolutely have the secondary on defense of positions, and Quinlan have one of the most physi- by football independent season. the pieces to compete,” said and rush the ball more than Kelly packs a punch at tight cal front sevens in Division Georgetown. Quarterback Billy Whelan Whelan, another captain in years past, quipping, “I end. 6 North. “It’s a good group with has thrown for over 3,000 who has a 16-5 record as the think the bubble wrap is “We have a lot of guys “I can’t wait to get out great leadership. I like yards and 36 touchdowns starting QB. coming off a little bit this that have stepped up, that there in a game. There’s our team chemistry,” said combined over the last two What’s the biggest benefit year.” have been working hard nothing better than making Pugh, who had 40 players seasons, and though his of all that experience under Veteran coach Jim Pugh, and studying, and now that a big hit on defense,” said come out in Grades 9-12, up top four pass catchers from center? six wins shy of 200 in his it’s their turn they’re ready Webber. “Last year I got to slightly from last year. “We last year graduated, he “It leads to making good career while entering his to make an impact,” said play next to Phil Durgin and have battle-tested players sees plenty of skill to target decisions, and even more third season at Hamilton- Monahan. “We’re excited he was such a big leader, and we’ll have them ready. in both the running and it leads to making fast Wenham, knows junior Ian to prove we can be as good showed me so many things, They want it pretty bad.” GOGO

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IPSWICH HIGH SCHOOL [CAPE ANN LEAGUE BAKER DIVISION] The Salem News • Steady improvement once again the key for Tigers FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 by ausTin Woolman STAFF WRITER TIGER TIDBITS Ipswich’s football pro- „ Last year’s record: 6-5 (Lost to Stoneham in Division 6 gram has trended upward quarterfinals) as of late. The Tigers have „ Head coach: Kevin Fessette (4th season, 19-18) finished with a 6-5 mark „ Team captains: Ben Yanakakis, Sr., QB; Cam James, Jr., WR/OLB. and secured a postseason „ Top returning rusher: Justin Moran (135 rushes, 569 yards, 6 TDs) berth every year since head „ Top returning passer: Ben Yanakakis (23-for-59, 402 yards, 3 TDs) coach Kevin Fessette took „ Top returning receiver: Izzy Morrissey (10 catches, 124 yards) over in 2015. They even „ Last league title: 2017 (Cape Ann League Baker Division) earned a share of the Cape „ Did You Know?: Ipswich has never posted the exact same record for • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Ann League Baker title last four consecutive seasons, but has the chance to do so this fall after fall after upsetting arch going 6-5 in each of the last three campaigns. The Tigers also went 2-9 rival Hamilton-Wenham on for three straight years (2012-13-14). Interestingly, they did win but a Thanksgiving. single game for four seasons in a row between 1942 and 1945, war short- So what’s the plan for ened years in which the team played five, three, eight and five games, Fessette and his squad this respectively. upcoming season? Stay the course. “He’s been great so far “Our first goal is to always 2018 SCHEDULE considering we kind of come out to practice, work threw him into the fire,” hard and play the game (does not include MIAA said Fessette. “He’s learning right,” said the fourth-year playoff games) a lot from Ben, but he’s also head coach. “Obviously Date Opponent Time made a point to help out the we’d like to win some games Sept. 7 at Essex Tech 7 p.m. underclassmen and steering ... but we’ve got to play JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photo Jared Charney Photo Sept. 14 Newburyport 7 p.m. them in the right direction.” our best game every time Ipswich senior quarterback A quarterback by nature, junior captain Cam James of Ipswich Sept. 21 Triton 7 p.m. Other Tigers have caught we step on the field. Once Ben Yanakakis is an offensive will be on the other side of that equation by catching passes the attention of the coaching Sept. 28 at Manchester we accomplish that, we’ll threat with both his arm and for the Tigers this fall. -Essex 7 p.m. staff as well. Projected first reevaluate.” his feet. year starters like seniors Oct. 5 Amesbury 7 p.m. If Fessette is solely Isaiah Morrissey (WR) focused on getting out to a their captains, senior Ben had since I’ve been here. with their biggest potential Oct. 12 at Lynnfield 7 p.m. and Erik Anderson (G/DT) good start, then his ensuing Yanakakis and junior Cam Ben may not be the biggest weakness. Oct. 19 Georgetown 7 p.m. have had stellar camps, remarks should be taken as James. Yanakakis, who is or strongest player, but you “We’re going to depend on Nov. 22 at Hamilton while younger players a good sign. slated to once again be the know what you are getting Ben to read the option plays -Wenham 10 a.m. Alex Yanakakis and Alex “Things have been going team’s starting quarterback, from him every day.” correctly and consistently,” Somers have been pleasant pretty great so far,” said has really turned heads It’s encouraging, said said Fessette. “We’ve seen to the speed of varsity foot- surprises. Fessette. “We’re a smaller with his mature demeanor Fessette, to see Yanaka- him do it before, so we feel ball really quickly.” “There’s been a ton of team, but the kids are flying early on. kis exceed expectations confident. James, who will line up encouraging action going on around and having a great “He’s one of the hard- considering how much his “The thing is that we’re at wide receiver and also here for the last two weeks,” time. There’s been great est workers we have,” said squad will be relying on the a young team, and the read see time at outside line- said Fessette. “Of course we enthusiasm.” Fessette of his left-handed senior. The Tigers’ offense option is your basic smash- backer, has also impressed won’t know for sure until we The positive energy signal caller. “He leads by lives or dies by the read mouth football,” he contin- his coaches, specifically in really get into the hitting, pervading the Tigers’ prac- example and is probably one option and will be their ued. “Our underclassmen regards to his willingness to but there’s a lot to be happy tices can be attributed to of the better captains we’ve strongest asset ... along are going to need to adjust help out the younger Tigers. about.” GO

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S18 MASCONOMET REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL [CAPE ANN LEAGUE KINNEY DIVISION] Hungry seniors hope to bowl over competition

by maTT Williams last season, and this year’s STAFF WRITER squad had great 7-on-7 2018 SCHEDULE success over the summer, Masconomet’s football reaching the New Eng- (does not include MIAA opponents this fall beware: land championships of the playoff dates)

• Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, tackling the Chieftains’ two Northeast 7v7 tournament. Date Opponent Time captains at the end of the On the line, wrestling Sept. 7 at Danvers 7 p.m. game in the fourth quarter all-star Joey Perkins has Sept. 14 at Malden will be much easier said looked very good at guard Catholic 7 p.m. than done. and Orion Stark, a defen- Sept. 21 at Newburyport 7 p.m. That’s because senior Jay sive starter in 2017, looked Sept. 29 at Pentucket 7 p.m. Theriault and Bryce Wron- primed for a strong season. ski are thick linebackers The Chieftains will still Oct. 5 Peabody 7 p.m. bowling their way out of the employ multiple sets, but Oct. 12 North Reading 7 p.m. backfield with the punish- have handed the offensive Oct. 20 at Triton 1 p.m. ing, downhill style that the reins to former Lynnfield Nov. 22 Everett 10 a.m. Chieftains hope will define head coach Neil Weidman, a

FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL their rushing attack this fall. spread guru. who welcomed 82 players “They’ll hit you when “We don’t want to over- in grades 9-12 for the start they’re running that ball,” JAIME CAMPOS/Staff photos load the kids with new stuff, of practice. “We have a lot fourth-year head coach Masconomet football captains Bryce Wronski (left) and Jay Theriault will guide head coach but Neil has been great,” of seniors who don’t neces- Gavin Monagle said. Gavin Monagle’s club. Monagle said. “He’s a great sarily have experience, but “They’re not just smash- teacher and we’re very they’ve been sitting behind ing through there, either. happy to have him here with some really good players. They’ll find holes. They’ve CHIEFTAINS CHATTER everything he brings to the They’re hungry.” had great offseasons and table.” It figures to be a challeng- The Salem News • News Salem The are both a step or two „ Last year’s record: 7-4 (Lost in Division 2 North semifinals) With Jay Theriault and ing start to the year for the quicker than last year.” „ Head coach: Gavin Monagle (4th season, 17-16) Wronski serving as the Chieftains, since they don’t Coming off a 7-4 season „ Team captains: Jay Theriault., Sr., LB/RB; Bryce Wronski, Sr., LB/RB teeth in the middle of the play a home game until Oct. that included a win in the „ Top returning rusher: Jay Theriault (68 carries, 441 yards, 8 TDs) defense, the Chieftains 5 against Peabody. They Division 2 North quarterfi- „ Top returning passer: Marshall Lastes (2-for-7, 31 yards) should be formidable on open at Danvers, a perennial nals, the Chieftains return a „ Top returning receiver: Nick Mangino (2 catches, 44 yards) that side of the ball. Nolan playoff team in recent years, strong group on defense but „ Last league title: 2016 (CAL Kinney co-champs) Flood is a returning starter before heading to Malden have a lot of open jobs on „ Did you know? The Chieftains have three coaches on staff that have at outside backer while Max Catholic, Pentucket and the offensive side of the ball. led programs to league championships: Head coach Gavin Monagle Latam is a full-time return- Newburyport. Junior Marshall Lastes (who guided the Chieftains to the CAL Kinney crown in 2016, defensive coor- ing starter at corner and “That’s just how it hap- attempted seven passed in dinator Greg Haberland led Essex Tech to the CAC title as head coach in had five interceptions last pened and we’ll have to 2015, and new offensive coordinator Neil Weidman led Lynnfield to six a backup role last year) and year. Seniors Danny McNa- battle through it,” Monagle straight league titles from 2012-17. sophomore Alex Theriault mara and Dylan Ursino said. “We have a good sense (Jay’s younger brother) are are also playing well in the that these kids will play competing for the starting things,” Monagle said. “Mar- its top three pass catch- secondary. hard and do what we ask. spot and both impressed the shall is a year ahead, but ers and will look to Nick Masconomet’s Max “They’re really active The biggest thing will be not coaching staff early in train- Alex has definitely put him- Mangino and junior Jack Latam could emerge as one of kids on defense with a good making those inexperienced ing camp. self in a good spot. They’re Corcoran to pick up the the top pass catchers for the sense for the game. They type mistakes because on “To their credit, they’d both very talented.” slack. Jay Theriault ran for Chieftains this fall. play hard and they’re coach- the road, those will hurt both given us some positive Masconomet graduated 441 yards and eight scores able kids,” said Monagle, you.”

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ESSEX NORTH SHORE [COMMONWEALTH ATHLETIC CONFERENCE LARGE] The Salem News • Having more experience in the system should help Hawks

by ausTin Woolman out with each other off have this cornerback Ben Condon — line. Connors is still looking FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 STAFF WRITER the field, which we are blunt style haven’t been as impressive. for a second starter to pair 2018 SCHEDULE seeing for the first time. of lead- They may not be as authori- with Condon in the defensive Speaking with Essex North “We always look for ing that’s tative as White and LeVie, secondary, as well as two (does not include MIAA Shore head football coach high enthusiasm, effort sort of old but Connors understands additional offensive linemen playoff games) Dan Connors, it’s clear that and intensity, The first school and where they fit in on the to start alongside Jacob Date Opponent Time stellar character plays a cru- week or so is crucial in refreshing — team. Heath, Henry Fitzgerald and Sept. 7 Ipswich 7 p.m. cial role in his life. that aspect ... and things they’re ver- “They’ve all been work- Anderson Villa. Sept. 14 Salem 7 p.m. As he enters his second have looked excellent bal and will horses since I’ve gotten “At cornerback, it looks Sept. 21 Manchester Essex 7 p.m. season at the reins of the so far.” get on guys here,” said Connors. like its coming down to Joe Hawks, that fundamental As for their time on to motivate “They’ve been after it all LeBlanc and Jaiden Anja,” Sept. 28 at Greater Lawrence 7 p.m. aspect won’t be fading away the gridiron, Connors is Jared Charney photo them. They offseason and have gained revealed Connors. “They’ve

Oct. 5 at Shawsheen 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 anytime soon. pleased with what he’s Senior fullback know how respect from the younger had incredible summers, “We are putting a heavy seen so far — particu- and captain Manny to get under guys in our program. They understand the defense Oct. 12 Whittier 7 p.m. emphasis on culture and cre- larly from senior cap- Alves. people’s skin always know their assign- and play it at 100 percent. I Oct. 19 at Nashoba Valley 7 p.m. ating a brotherhood,” said tains Nathan White at and hold ments and are all the perfect wouldn’t be surprised if both Nov. 22 Northeast 10 a.m. Connors. “We have a group inside linebacker and Chris them accountable.” examples of football players.” of them ended up splitting of parents dedicated to help- LeVie, an offensive guard Of course, that’s not to While the five captains time there. three guys we have now are ing enhance our culture, and defensive tackle. say the other senior Hawk will be roster cornerstones, “With the offensive line, first-year senior starters, with weekly guest speakers “Chris and Nathan have captains — quarterback Essex North Shore also has we’re looking at everybody and I think they’re ready for and team dinner trips. The taken on a huge leadership Vinny Brazo, fullback Manny intriguing position battles and are getting a good idea the challenge. It’s going to kids are also starting to hang roles,” said Connors. “They Alves and wide receiver/ at cornerback and offensive of who to play with. The be a fun season.”

MANCHESTER ESSEX [CAPE ANN LEAGUE BAKER DIVISION] Low numbers mean Manchester Essex will only play 9-game schedule

by nick curcuru five regular season con- met recently to make sure Northeast are perenni- every day.” STAFF WRITER tests, meaning the Hornets we did all that we can to ally strong programs with The Hornets have six 2017 SCHEDULE can not qualify for the have a varsity team this strong numbers and a repu- seniors, two juniors, three Low participation num- MIAA state playoffs, which season,” Hutton said. “We tation for playing a physical sophomores and nine (does not include MIAA bers have already had an requires teams to play a will be playing our league style. freshmen. non-playoff games) impact on the Manchester minimum of six regular sea- schedule and hopefully “The worry was playing When the Hornets take Date Opponent Time Essex football team for the son games. we can play some of those schools who were a lot big- the field against Essex Sept. 21 at Essex 2018 season. The Hornets open up Fri- schools closer to our size in ger than us,” Hutton said. North Shore they will be North Shore 7 p.m. According to head coach day, September 21 at Essex the consolation round and “We’re also the smallest led by senior captains Sept. 28 vs. Ipswich 7 p.m. Jeff Hutton, there are 20 North Shore (7 p.m.). The be as healthy as possible for school in the CAL for foot- Jake Athanas (who was players in the program program dropped the first Thanksgiving.” ball, so we reached out to second on the team in Oct. 5 at Lynnfield 7 p.m. this season, and the team two regular season games The group’s biggest the rest of the league and rushing last year and is Oct. 12 vs. will play a varsity sched- against Northeast in Week 1 concern was the wear and they all know about our situ- a four-year starter) and Hamilton-Wenham 7 p.m. ule. That varsity schedule, and St. Mary’s in Week 2. tear that takes place dur- ation. It could be a tough Noah Rawson, an interior Oct. 19 at Amesbury 7 p.m. however, will feature a “A group of coaches, ing the course of a football season, but we’re going out lineman that is also a Nov. 22 vs. Georgetown 7 p.m. nine-game slate and just administrators and parents season, and St. Mary’s and there looking to improve four- year starter. GOGO

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S20 BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL [CATHOLIC CENTRAL LEAGUE LARGE] Talent, experience has Fenwick primed for big season

by Jean dePlacido excited about this season 2018 SCHEDULE CORRESPONDENT and the kids have put in a ton of work. We were so (does not include MIAA On paper, this year’s young a year ago ... and playoff dates) Bishop Fenwick football we’re still rather young as Date Opponent Time

• Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, team looks great. a team ... but we have so Sept. 7 Hamilton-Wenham 7 p.m. Veteran head coach Dave much experience coming Sept. 14 at Dedham 7 p.m. Woods realizes games are back. Sept. 21 Pentucket 7 p.m. won on the field, not but “Cory is such a great what’s listed on his team’s athlete and a great leader. Sept. 28 Arlington Catholic 7 p.m. roster. That said, it would be He understands defensive Oct. 5 at Archbishop hard to find any weaknesses schemes and offensive Williams 6 p.m. on this year’s team. series’. He’s a very smart Oct. 12 at Malden Catholic 7 p.m. Things are looking up for player and has three or four Oct. 19 Cardinal Spellman 7 p.m. the Crusaders with senior options. When the defense Nov. 22 St. Mary’s Lynn 10 a.m. quarterback Cory Bright is on the field, he can go healthy and ready to pick over things on the sideline Rose Raymond photo JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photo FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL up where he left off last year with the coaches.” Healthy and ready to roll Senior wideout George Fiskatoris led Bishop Fenwick in a good student who is look- before being sidelined by an Bright has a wealth of in his senior season, Cory catches (39), receiving yards (458) and touchdown catches ing at schools like Stanford, early season injury. Back for strong running backs and Bright is the quarterback of (5) a year ago. Boston College and Holy his fourth season under cen- receivers. With him under a talented Fenwick offensive Cross. He has filled a couple ter and in his second year as center, it brings a special of key spots for us.” unit. a team captain, Bright is a dynamic to the offense. CRUSADER COUNTDOWN The cornerbacks are threat every time he drops “We’re very deep at Fiskatoris, O’Connor, and back to pass, since he also receiver, and Cory has six started quite a few games „ Last year’s record: 4-7 sophomore Stefano Fabiano, causes havoc by taking off to eight kids that are very at center last season, while „ Head coach: Dave Woods (21st season, 149-77) with junior Jake Miano The Salem News • News Salem The and running for first downs. talented there,” said Woods. senior left guard Ian Con- „ Team captains: Cory Bright, Sr. QB; Derek DelVecchio, Sr., QB/DB; from Salem and DelVecchio The Crusaders offense is “There are a lot of different nor from Peabody and left Keegan O’Connor, Sr., WR/DB; Tom MacDonald, Sr., OL/DL at safety. ready to click on all cylin- ones to throw to.” tackle Tom MacDonald, a „ Top returning rusher: David Cifuentes (133 carries, 793 yards, 5 TDs) With three of the four ders with leading receiver Fiskatoris caught 39 6-foot-5, 245-pound captain, „ Top returning passer: Cory Bright (35-for-66, 575 yards, 7 TDs) other coaches in the Catho- George Fiskatoris and passes for 458 yards with have been together a couple „ Top returning receiver: George Fiskatoris (39 catches, 458 yards, 5 lic Central League new and sophomore Stefano Fabiano five touchdowns and was of years. Junior T. J. Hazard TDs) Austin Prep no longer in top targets for Bright. David the Crusaders’ leading will return at right tackle or „ Last league title: 2015 (Catholic Central League Large) the CCL, Woods don’t know Cifuentes led all rushers a receiver a year ago. Senior play right guard, depending „ Did you know?: Joe Rivers, a junior transfer from Malden Catholic, what to expect from other year ago as a sophomore, captain Derek DelVecchio on who is the best candidate is the fastest player on the Fenwick squad. He will add strength to the teams. gaining 793 yards and scor- (59 catches for 241 yards to fill the one open spot. offense at running back and will play linebacker on defense, but can “Cardinal Spellman will ing five touchdowns. He has and 2 TDs) was right behind “ We’ve got a good return- pitch in just about anywhere he is needed. Rivers and his Fenwick team- be strong again and St. good hands and hauled in him. DelVecchio and fellow ing group up front,” said mates travel to MC to face the Lancers in October. Mary’s is always good, but eight catches for 210 yards captain receiver Keegan Woods. “No matter how with new coaches at Arling- and three scores in 2017. O’Connor are both defen- talented you are, if the line always a worry about depth, Angel Martinez and Joe ton Catholic, Archbishop “Bright looks great; the sive backs as well. can’t protect it’s going to especially on the line. The Rivers, a junior transfer Williams,and St. Mary’s key to our season will be Four of the five starters be a long day. That’s the key is to stay healthy and from Malden Catholic. things will be totally dif- keeping him upright,” said on the offensive line return, key position, and fortu- avoid big injuries.” “I’ve known Joe since way ferent,” he said. “We know Woods, now in his 21st sea- with 3-4 others fighting nately we’ve got a lot of In addition to Cifuentes in back when he played youth what they’ve done in the son patrolling the Fenwick for that last starting spot. experience. the backfield, the Crusaders football in Wakefield with past, but have no idea what sidelines. “We’re really Sophomore Matt Juneau “If there’s a weakness it’s will count on sophomore my son,” said Woods. “He’s changes will be made.” GO CRUSADERS Wishing you a Great Season FINAL-1 Sat, Sep 1, 2018 11:51:43 AM S21

PINGREE SCHOOL [EVERGREEN LEAGUE] The Salem News • Pingree ready to mix things up in 2018 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 by ausTin Woolman STAFF WRITER 2018 SCHEDULE

Over the years, the spread (does not include potential formation has usually been EIL playoff games) the bread and butter of Date Opponent Time Pingree’s football offense. Sept. 22 Portsmouth It helped bring them back- Abbey 1:30 p.m. to-back bowl champion- Sept. 29 at Hyde ships in 2009 and 2010, School (ME) 2 p.m. when they averaged 32.8 Oct. 6 Cushing Academy 6 p.m. and 39.2 points per game, • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Oct. 13 Albany Academy 5 p.m. respectively. But something has to Oct. 20 at Kents Hill give when you hire a for- School 3 p.m. mer NFL offensive lineman Oct. 27 at Kingswood as your new head coach. Oxford 3:30 p.m. Fortunately, Highland- Nov. 3 Hebron Academy 6 p.m. ers first-year head coach Courtesy photo Nov. 9 at Dexter Mike Flynn is a man of Eric Adinkra returns to help lead the Pingree offense this fall Southfield School 6 p.m. compromise. JAIME CAMPOS/Staff photo Following an 11-year stint in the NFL, Mike Flynn is now the after rushing for nine touchdowns and more than 850 yards as “We have a great O-line a junior in 2017. be on the smaller side, but this year, so we need to new head football coach at Pingree. he’s strong, fast and a hard take advantage of it,” said hitter.” Flynn. “(Offensive line little more time to adjust,” running back and Har- Flynn and the High- coach) Rob Van Tuyl has PINGREE PROCEEDINGS he added with a slight rison Greenslade at wide landers have a lot to look been doing a great job with chuckle. “But the impor- receiver. Eric’s been great forward to when their the boys this summer. „ Last year’s record: 4-4 tant thing is that every- with his assignments and seven-game regular season “We’re still going to „ Head coach: Mike Flynn (1st season) one needs to buy in, and Greenslade has been doing starts September 22nd spread it out, but we’re „ Team captains: Eric Adinkra, Sr., RB/LB ; Vito Visconti, Sr., RB/LB; they’ve done a great job great things for us.” against Portsmouth Abbey. also going to lean on them Grant Latimer, Sr., OL/LB; Alexander Suny, Sr., OL/DL ,too.” Another pleasant sur- One area of concern for the to get the tough yards „ Top returning rusher: Eric Adinkra (116 rushes, 856 yards, 9 TD) While the Super Bowl prise for the Highlanders coach is his squad’s depth when we need them.” „ Top returning passer: Patrick Alymer (60-for-113, 931 yards, 7 TD) XXXV champion can’t has been Michael Pisanelli, and age, but he won’t let it Flynn, who spent 10 „ Top returning receiver: Alex Suny (17 catches, 261 yards) help but show his bias, a who is slated to make define them. seasons in the NFL with „ Last league title: 2010 (Evergreen League) big reason Flynn wants to the move from safety to “It’s definitely an area the Baltimore Ravens „ Did You Know?: Mike Flynn is only the second head coach Pingree stick with the spread is a middle linebacker. Pisanelli where we could struggle,” as a right guard/center, has ever had. Chris Powers, who helped create the football program, was result of the impressive has made the most of said Flynn. “We’ve all noted the enthusiasm his at the helm for 12 seasons. He went 68-39 and guided the Highlanders to summer his skill players his transition, and along had a great camp, but all two NEPSAC Bowl championships. linemen have had when have had. with senior captain Vito it takes is for a couple of practicing run-heavy for- “We’re going to be a fast Visconti is set to head guys to go down and all of mations — specifically into the adjustment and definitely shows. They team with a lot of speed on Pingree’s hard-hitting line- the sudden we’re figuring senior captains Grant Lat- have had great camps,” have a good understand- the outside,” said Flynn. backer corps. out where to plug guys in. imer and Alex Suny as well said Flynn. “I also heard ing of what we want to do, “A few guys have really “We’ve been letting Mike We just need to work on as juniors Kevin Gillis & that most of them needed which helps me big time.” been turning heads dur- go free during practice and staying healthy and limit- Paul Larrabee. to play when they were “The wide receivers and ing camp, like (senior he’s been playing it really ing the small injuries as “They totally bought underclassmen ... and it running backs needed a captain) Eric Adinkra at well,” said Flynn. “He may much as possible.” GO HIGHLANDERS

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Matt Noonan: And no matter what happens, it’s all good. Even if I get pancaked, after- wards it’s ‘good job’. That’s the respect of the line.

SN: Do you ever think about injuries or the way concus- sions are always in the news these days? Ron Remotigue: If you think

• Wednesday, September 5, 2018 5, September • Wednesday, about it, you’re not going to be 100 percent focused JARED CHARNEY / Photo and you’re going to be more Peabody’s Michael Lock loves playing both offensive line and likely to get hurt. You have on the defensive side of the ball, where he had a sack last to block it out and have no Thanksgiving in a win over Saugus. fear. Tommy MacDonald: I tore whole football team is my last ‘first day of camp.’ I my meniscus in the first undersized. We had a guard want to go in there and just game last year. I played the that was maybe 155 pounds, ball out. It’s my last year as whole year on it, so I kind plus a freshmen at center. a Witch so I better make it of always had it in my mind. For us, it’s not a competition count. My coaches caught on; if it of who can put up the most; Aidan Michaud: Every

FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 PREVIEW FOOTBALL was really bothering me, Rose Raymond photo it’s working hard together. game you want to go home they had to pull me (out) Hulking defensive lineman James Taylor of St. John’s Prep feeds on using his technique and I don’t care if you bench exhausted, knowing you did because I wouldn’t pull film study in on 1-on-1 matchups. 300 pounds or 100 pounds: everything in your power to myself back. I felt like if I if you can play football, you help your team. didn’t have bone sticking beat one team for your senior SN: Is it better to beat your guy flew way up in the air, can play football. through my skin, I wanted year, who would you want to man off the ball, win that line and the coaches were going SN: What are the perks of to go. beat? battle, or wrap up the ballcar- crazy on the sidelines. SN: What is more important: being a lineman? Billy Shaw: Salem. rier? What’s more satisfying? footwork on a play, or having Matt Noonan: You never SN: What does it feel like on Matt Noonan: Beverly. Tommy MacDonald: Definitely SN: What about when you get your hands in the right place? get yelled at for eating too The Salem News • News Salem The Saturday morning after a Tommy MacDonald: St. beating your man off the called for a flag? A holding or Aidan Michaud: Definitely much. game? How sore are you? Mary’s. ball. You don’t know if the a late flag, whether it’s a good setting my feet, but hands is Aidan Michaud: You get Matt Noonan: After a Ron Remotigue: Gloucester. running back is coming to call or a bad call? a close second. totally shamed if you’re get- win, it’s like waking up in Henry Smith: Ipswich. you or not. Billy Shaw: There’s hold- Matt Noonan: I feel like they ting too skinny, like ‘What heaven. James Taylor: Xaverian. Aidan Michaud: It’s out of ing on every play ... almost go hand in hand ... not to be are you, trying to be a skill Tommy MacDonald: When Michael Lock: Marblehead, your control where the every play ... so to be funny. position player instead?’ you win, your mind is high. just because that’s one team play’s going, but the guy in pointed out on one single Tommy MacDonald: I got it Even if your body is drag- that I’ve never beaten in my front of you? That’s some- play is a drive killer. You SN: Does it take a certain for looking too much like a ging behind, it feels great. career. thing you can control every have to mentally reset (and) kind of guy to be a lineman, basketball player. Aidan Michaud: When you Aidan Michaud: Swampscott. single play. It’s all about deal with everyone getting almost like being a goalie in Billy Shaw: It’s just busting lose, the motivation is to That’s the game I look for- doing your job. I played nose on you in the huddle. hockey or lacrosse? chops. Lineman coaches get back in there and watch ward to the most. guard — if I can take up two Henry Smith: It’s worse Michael Lock: It’s a lot of understand where you are, some film to make sure it guys every day (and) win when it’s a false start. It’s hard work, and not every- and then know how to talk doesn’t happen again. SN: On the defensive line, my individual fight, that all on you and everyone can one’s willing to put it in. to you in a way no other when you’re going up against sets up the tackle for the see it. Henry Smith: I feel like you coach knows how. It’s a SN: What’s it like in the play- a stud running back or a really linebackers. really have to have that bond that I don’t think I’ll offs? Is it different playing good passer, how does that SN: What’s the competition drive. You have to be hun- ever break — and I love those games before Thanks- make your job more difficult? SN: What’s your favorite hit like in the weight room? gry to the win, for the hit, that. giving after you’re out of Billy Shaw: I just like hitting. or a big block that got a big Matt Noonan: It’s definitely for the play. Even if you lose Michael Lock: That’s the the playoffs? Is it more of I think if you hit a kid early reaction in the film room? more of a competition in one play, you know you’re stuff that motivates you, a drag than losing in, say, and multiple times, it can Michael Lock: At the end the summer. We have some coming out with no fear to because you don’t want to September? get in their head. Certain of the (2017) Revere game, guys who are mad strong, hit him harder and to show mess up and you don’t want Matt Noonan: A game is a quarterbacks, you see if you which was our first win, we and sometimes my goal in you’re not giving up. Line- to get yelled at again. game; I just love playing no can get bodies on them, they were all going 100 percent the weight room is just to men never quit the entire James Taylor: David matter what. get flustered. When you get because we were excited beat them in one lift before I game. McHenry is our line coach James Taylor: For us, those pressure and collapse that to get that victory. Elijah leave or I won’t feel like I got at the Prep and he has so (non-playoff) games were pocket, you can damper White got an interception, better that day. SN: Some of you might get to much respect. I’ve learned hard to get up for. We lost their success. and the quarterback was Michael Lock: It’s both try- play in college and some of so much from him. to Everett in the first round James Taylor: I watch film trying to run him down and ing to be the best on my you might be getting ready and it was just killer. Every- all week on the guy I’m up didn’t see me coming. I low- team and be my best. I want for your last season of foot- SN: Would you ever, if you thing after that was a let- against. I worry more about ered my shoulder and just to put up the most weight to ball. What’s that feel like, and could, change your body type down until Xaverian. the lineman I’m against and laid him out. That was the make someone else want to how do you make the most of and trade and want to be a what technique is going best hit of the year. beat me, so we’re all getting senior year? skills position player? SN: What’s the biggest rivalry to work against him than Matt Noonan: I remember stronger. Matt Noonan: I think about (As a group): No way (We’d for you guys? If you could only about the skill guys. getting a cut block and the Tommy MacDonald: Our it a lot. It hits me that this is want to get bigger). S23 The Salem News • FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2018 • Wednesday, September 5, 2018 HOPPE . 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