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How does your team look? Get ready for high school football with a breakdown of all 51 Central Mass. teams

The Central Mass. football season kicked off Thursday night, and there are plenty of talented players to watch as well as teams in new divisions thanks to the recent realignments. Here's a capsule look of each team. Thanks to all the coaches for submitting information and good luck this season!

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Here's a quick way to jump to your favorite team:

Division 1: Leominster, Shrewsbury, St. John's, Wachusett

Division 2: Algonquin

Division 3: Doherty, Westborough

Division 4: Burncoat, Fitchburg, Grafton, Marlborough, Nashoba, Shepherd Hill, South, Tantasqua

Division 5: Auburn, Blackstone Valley Tech, Groton-Dunstable, Monty Tech, North Middlesex, Worcester Tech

Division 6: Assabet, Bay Path, Hudson, Maynard, Nipmuc, Oakmont, Quabbin,

Division 7: Clinton, Gardner, Leicester, Littleton, Lunenburg, Millbury, Northbridge, Oxford, St. Bernard's, St. Paul, Tyngsborough, Uxbridge

Division 8: Abby Kelley, Ayer-Shirley, Bartlett, Blackstone-Millville, David Prouty, Murdock, Narragansett, North, Quaboag, Southbridge, Sutton, West Boylston

Division 1

Leominster quarterback Osiris Lopez passes over Wachusett's Blaise Zsidisin.
Leominster quarterback Osiris Lopez passes over Wachusett's Blaise Zsidisin.

Leominster Blue Devils

2023 schedule

2022 record: 8-3

Coach: Devin Gates (17-20)

Assistants: Dennis Mannone (defensive coordinator), Hunter Paupaw (RB), Aaron Canterbury (QB), Jose Navarro (WR/DB), Todd Martin (DL), Jon Sweeney (LB), Bill Gates (TE) John Escabi (OL assistant)

Returning starters: 3 (2 offense, 1 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. G/DL Tony Kendall*, Sr. C Tyler Witzgall*, Sr. RB/LB Braden Martin*, Jr. RB/LB Xavier Cora*, So. QB Osiris Lopez*, Sr. RB Juan Roman, Sr. TE Domenic Swan, Sr. T Anthony Mastroberti, Sr. LB Keegan Amarasinghe, Jr. DL Anthuan Lino Diego, Sr. DB Aaron Christopher, Sr. LB Bryce Tobin, Sr. DB Memi Elias

Notable newcomers: Jr. WR/DB Juan Miranda, Jr. WR/DB Jaidis Delgado, Sr. TE/LB Edguardo Santiago, Jr. G/DT Nate Hankins, Jr. T/DT Carter Austin, So. WR/DB Ryan Ricker, Jr. RB/LB Aramis Reyes, Sr. RB/DE Chris Hatch, Sr. WR/DE Jaden Jenkins

*-denotes captain

Leominster's Ricky Encarnacion tries to get past the tackle of Shrewsbury's Cooper Ackerman.
Leominster's Ricky Encarnacion tries to get past the tackle of Shrewsbury's Cooper Ackerman.

Shrewsbury Colonials

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: John Aloisi (68-50)

Assistants: Joe Pittorino (OL), Mark Ellis (RB), Ryan Morgera (WR/special teams), Justice Lane (DL/special teams), Zach Hertel Therrien (defensive coordinator/LB), Lee DiGristina (DB), Lee Diamantopoulos (JV), Ryan Stoens (JV), Johnny White (JV)

Returning starters: 11 (5 offense, 6 defense),

Key returnees: Sr. RB/DB Jacob Barranco*, Sr. RB/LB Felix Pittorino*, Sr. TE/DL Cooper Ackerman*, Jr. OL/DL Jett Ellis*, Sr. OL Evan Romano, Jr. DB Ryan Keddy, Jr. DB Ethan LePoer, Sr. RB/LB Josiah Spiegel, Jr. RB/DB Ryan Iagallo, Sr. RB/DB Stephen Surabian, Sr. RB/LB Casey Gingras, Sr. WR/DB Ryan McTigue, Sr. WR/DB Jhaerel Jones

Notable newcomers: So. QB/DB Drew Vincequere, So. RB/LB Owen Michalowski, So. TE/DL Will Tonelli, Jr. OL/DL Teddy Hruskoci, Jr. OL/DL Darius Gibbons, Sr. WR/DL Lucas Oliveira

*-denotes captain

St. John's Logan Mercer takes a hand off from Charlie Giracca versus Brockton in a scrimmage on Saturday August 26th, 2023 in Shrewsbury.
St. John's Logan Mercer takes a hand off from Charlie Giracca versus Brockton in a scrimmage on Saturday August 26th, 2023 in Shrewsbury.

St. John's Pioneers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: John Vassar (first season)

Assistants: Sean Hastings (offensive coordinator), Ted Merkel (defensive coordinator), Gary Senecal (co-offensive coordinator/OL), Marshawn “Mardy” Gilyard (passing game coordinator/WR), Paul Lewis (RB), Lamar Edmonds (DB), Frank Desidero (QB), Christian Davis (LB), Jordan Laube (DL)

Returning starters: 12 (7 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Luke Lengel*, Logan Mercer*, Braden Cooney*, Antonio Wiafe, Chris Oswitt, Spencer Conley, Liam Mall, Paul Hanlon, Ron Burton III, Mihai Gavala, Pat O’Brien, Steve Stetsos, Chris Senecal, Zayn Moselhy

Notable newcomers: Ahsante Kamenya, Daniel Wing

*-denotes captain

Wachusett's Ben Domineck.
Wachusett's Ben Domineck.

Wachusett Mountaineers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 8-3

Coach: Mike Dubzinski (191-126)

Assistants: Kevin Briggs, Jeff Kodys, Brad Bentz, Zack Boltruczyk, Ben Senior, Tim Livingston, Mike Donovan, Jake Toomey, Kevin Morrissey

Returning starters: 8 (4 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: SR TE/DE Grayson Baker, Sr. WR/DB Ben Domineck, Sr. WR/LB Ethan Blomquist, Sr. FS Chris Smith, Sr. DL Blaise Zsidisin, Jr. OL Malique Anglin, Sr. RB/DE Mitchell Donkor, Sr. OL/DL Matthew Vigeant, Sr. OL/DL Sam Konstantin, Sr. QB Dillon Harper, Sr. DL Logan Quirk, Sr. WR/DE Stone Lane, Sr. RB Brian Pupecki, Sr. LB Mahkye Anthony

Notable newcomers: Jr. WR/LB Joe Raeke, Jr. DB James Mburu, Jr. WR/DB Cam McGravey, Jr. WR/LB Alex Zekos, Jr. RB/LB Logan Dennett, Jr. OL/LB Angel Rosa, Jr. OL/LB Owen Powers

Division 2

Algonquin's Owen Ellsworth.
Algonquin's Owen Ellsworth.

Algonquin Titans

2023 schedule

2022 record: 2-9

Coach: Mark Allen (11-17)

Assistants: Tyrone Notice (defensive coordinator/DB), Bill Griffin (offensive coordinator/QB), John McAuliffe (special teams coordinator/WR), Jon Cahill (JV/TE), Andrew Brooks (OL), Dan Martin (DL), Cam Gallagher (RB), Jay Ferguson (LB), Corey Pooler (kickers), Dylan Lindsey (OLB), Dominic McNeil (DB), Mel Laughton (OL/DL)

Returning starters: 11 (5 offense, 6 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. TE/LB Aidan Callaghan*, Sr. RB/LB Liam Cunniffe*, Jr. RB/LB Owen Ellsworth*, Jr. OL/LB Dominic Frallicciardi*, Jr. QB Will Mahoney, Jr. TE Brendan Staunton, Jr. WR Nicholas Klein, Sr. LB Brian Toussaint, Jr. DL Jordan Lopez, So. DB Dylan Poirier, Sr. DL McKay Beckman, Jr. DL Kyriakos Ciccone, So. K Noah Cutone, So. TE/DL Walter Rogers, Jr. RB Max Eigen, Jr. WR/DB Chase Greenwald, Jr. WR/LB Declan Mulkerin, Sr. OL Jack Cheney

Notable newcomers: Jr. QB Liam Snyder, Jr. OL Declan Foster, So. OL Henry Rogers, So. OL Preston Biamou, So. DB Anthony Bessard, So. DB Gavin Butterfield, So. WR Brody Faessler, So. DB Ben Bertonazzi, Fr. OL/DL Max Tolander, Fr. RB/DB Harry Manning, Fr. TE/LB Tim Ryan, Fr. QB/LB Michael Lefebvre, Fr. OL John Cardillo

*-denotes captain

Division 3

Doherty's Malachi Burke rushes as North's Andell Williams moves in.
Doherty's Malachi Burke rushes as North's Andell Williams moves in.

Doherty Highlanders

2023 schedule

2022 record: 3-8

Coach: Sean Mulcahy (169-178)

Assistants: Tim Walles, Terry Walles, Marcus Price, Daron Brown, Connor Bisnette, Seamus Bisnette, Josh Pace, Daikari Robinson

Returning starters: 13 (8 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: OT/LB Bryce Miller*, C/LB Adryen Weber*, RB/DB Malachi Burke*, WR/DB Juan Reynolds*, TE/DE Dean Pullman*, RB/LB Pat Dowd*, QB Josh Romeo, FL Isaiah Birchett, WR Javon Mays, OG Quincy Kiser, WR Juan Rodriguez

Notable newcomers: Ryan Dennis, Xavier Powers, Prince Brooks, Diego Galvez, Jalen Givins, Jordon Bennett, Giomar Gonzalez, Jackson Head

Westborough quarterback Andrew Pisciotta leads his team onto the field.
Westborough quarterback Andrew Pisciotta leads his team onto the field.

Westborough Rangers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 3-8

Coach: Joe Beveridge (22-48)

Assistants: Ryan Dailey (defensive coordinator/TE/DB), Kirby Pierre-Louis (RB/ILB), Phil Desroches (OL/DL), Tyler Riel (JV/WR/DB), Brian Glowacki (OL/DL), Ryan Friedberg (ST)

Returning starters: 16 (8 offense, 8 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. OL/DL Joe Marino*, Sr. TE/LB Luke Hadley*, Sr. OL/LB Julian Cespedes*, Jr. WR/DB Sam Wickline*, Sr. FB/LB Sebastian Grillo, Sr. WR/LB Dan Hackett, Sr. OL/LB Addison Last, Sr. RB/DB Cam Petralia, Sr. FB/DL Vinnie Ronnquist, Sr. OL/DL Will Zheng, Jr. TE/LB Tom Cashman, Jr. WR/LB Brady Chapman, Jr. OL/DL Ivan Diaz, Jr. TE/DL Ben Friedberg, Jr. WR/DB Eric Last, Jr. WR/DB Jake Martin, Jr. QB Andrew Pisciotta, So. OL/DL Mike Montalvo

Notable newcomers: Jr. OL/DL Joe Samra, Jr. OL/DL Josh Samra, So. OL/DL Aiden Chen, So. RB/LB Jordan Reyes

Division 4

Burncoat Patriots

2023 schedule

2022 record: 2-9

Coach: Rick Cincotta

Assistants: Graylan Douglas (defensive coordinator, DL/RBs), Thomas Trautwein (JV coach, OL/LBs), Mo Horton (JV coach, WR/DBs), John Mazzola (DBs), John Black (JV coach, TE/DBs), Brendan O'Leary (tackling coach, OL/LBs). Chris James (QBs), Caleb Douglas (OL/LBs)

Returning starters: 18 (11 offense/7 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. T/DE Ernst Virgulus, Jr. G/DT Doodly Pierre-Loiuse, Jr. G/DT Isaiah Sierra, Sr. QB/DB Jack King*, Sr. WR/DB Declan Hughes, So. WR/LB Joel Chuku, Sr. TE/DL George Paye, So. T/DE Brandon Everson, Jr. WR/DB Harlem Nickelson-Ketter, Sr. WR/DB Timmy Richards, Sr. RB/LB Janderick Quinones Sierra*, Sr. T/DT Jordan Murphy, Sr. RB/LB Jose Otero*, Sr. WR/DB O Dean Dormer, So. RB/DB Marcus Dascelin, Sr. WR/LB Schneider Fortin, Sr. WR/DB Anointing Attufuah, Jr. T/DL Bobby Skinner, Sr. G/DT Edgard Quinones Torres

Notable newcomers: Jr. TE/DE Calvin Njenga*, Jr. C/LB Jonah Pizzaro, So. WR/DB Shawn Jackson Jr, Jr. TE/LB Marques Williams, So. QB/LB D.J. Daniels, Jr. C/LB Tommy Sutton

*-denotes captain

Fitchburg captain Lukas Beaulac.
Fitchburg captain Lukas Beaulac.

Fitchburg Red Raiders

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: Paul DiGeronimo (first season)

Assistants: Kevin Murphy, Koichi Gammel, Vincenzo Arciprete, Marc Merchant, Anthony Oquendo

Returning starters: 6 (4 offense, 2 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. QB Lukas Beaulac, Sr. RB/LB Devanni Deleon, Sr. OL/DT Melvin De Leon, Sr. T/DT J.J. Casillas, Jr. RB/LB Ali Koheil, Sr. RB/LB Shea Gonyor, Sr. WR/CB Malachi Marion, Jr. WR/DB Richard Solomon Jr., Jr. OL Myles Choate

Notable newcomers: Sr. TE/LB Anthony Amil, Carlos Perez, So. OL/DL Masango Amate Ngabe, So. TE Chris Rivera

Grafton’s Wesley Williams intercepts a pass intended for Duxbury’s Zachary Falls in the end zone during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium Friday, December 2, 2022.
Grafton’s Wesley Williams intercepts a pass intended for Duxbury’s Zachary Falls in the end zone during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium Friday, December 2, 2022.

Grafton Gators

2023 schedule

2022 record: 11-2

Coach: Chris McMahon (68-31)

Assistants: Rich Paquin (offensive coordinator), Justin McGrath (special teams), David Wooten, Jordan Houlihan, Paul Perrone, Kai Belanger

Returning starters: 16 (8 offense, 8 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. TE/LB Brady Dunn*, Sr. OL/DL Riley McCann*, Sr. WR/DB Wesley Williams*, Sr. RB/LB Nick St. George, Sr. WR/CB Anthony Parlante, Jr. OL/DL Chase Dimond, Jr. OL/DL Connor Shephard, Jr. FB/LB Brendan McMahon

Notable newcomers: Sr. RB/DB Jay Charpentier, Sr. QB Jake Mayerhouser*, Sr. WR/LB Liam Schaker*, Sr. K/WR/DB Shabd Murty, Sr. OL/DL Noah Donahue, Jr. WR/LB Austin Chad, Jr. OL/DL Austin McCormack, Jr. RB/LB Griffin Landry, Jr. WR/DB Jake Robertson, Jr. RB/DB Owen Belanger, Jr. TE/DE James Hanna, Jr. FB/LB Cayden Kelly, Jr. RB/DB Finn Gilmore, Jr. OL/DL Lucas Barrasso, Jr. OL/DL Danny Mandella, Jr. OL/DL Bobby Johnson, Jr. QB Jon Peeler

*-denotes captain

Marlborough’s Miguel Borges.
Marlborough’s Miguel Borges.

Marlborough Panthers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 8-3

Coach: Sean Mahoney (144-106)

Assistants: Graham Asum, T.J. Raeke, Ken Stukonis, Carrick Rogers, Mike Yates, John Rowe

Returning starters: 7 (3 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. RB/CB Miguel Borges*, Sr. WR/DB Fernando Rodrigues*, Jr. QB Michael Benway, Sr. DT Jeremy Santiago, So. DB Javian Huertas

Notable newcomers: Sr. TE/LB Tyler Moore*, Jr. RB/LB Akrif Semakula*, Sr. WR/LB Dom Miele, Jr. OL/DE Pedro Ramos, Sr. OL Zach Chaves, Sr. DL Marcello Borges, Jr. OL Luiz Vallejo Salem, Jr. DE Patrick Haviland, Jr. OL Jake Roy, Jr. OL Ben Boi, Jr. WR/DB Iaan Pizarro, Jr. LB Christian Fernandes, Jr. DB Calvin McFarlane

*-denotes captain

Nashoba Wolves

2023 schedule

2022 record: 7-4

Coach: Andy LeBlanc (17-10)

Assistants: Kevin Birthium (offensive coordinator), Steve Trundle (OL), Bob Raymond (DL), Joe McLaughlin (ST/WR)

Returning starters: 8 (4 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: C/DE Jason Ladd*, TE/DE Nowlan Losty*, RB/DB Aiden McLaughlin*, G/LB Andrew Toth, RB/LB Jared Williams*, RB/LB Matt Cahill, WR/DB Hunter Bernard, OL/DL Matthew Hershberger, RB/DB Nick Berezza

Notable newcomers: QB Dylan Divine, RB/LB Abasi Semkulu, Luke Babinue, G/DL Tyler Murphy, OL/DL Thomas Tripi

*-denotes captain

Shepherd Hill Rams

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: Steve Ide (first season)

Assistants: Tyson Bailey (defensive coordinator), Anthony Oriente (RB/LB), Nate Lafleche (OL/DL), Chuck Morse (QB/OLB)

Returning starters: 19 (10 offense/9 defense)

Key returnees: FB/LB Kyle Leblanc*, RB/SS Joshua Harrison*, OL/DE Jacob Fredette*, RB/LB Drew Aubin, OL Sam Peters, OL/DE Nick Dell'Ovo, OL/DL Matt Richardson, RB/CB Troy Fernandes, RB/CB Talon McDonald, OL/DL Diego Serrano

Notable newcomers: RB/S/K Ronan Shaw, RB/DE William Sirleaf

*-denotes captain

South Colonels

2023 schedule

2022 record: 9-2

Coach: Bob Larose (25-12)

Assistants: Chris Capulo, Mike Maldonado, Freddy Leon, Micah Cummings, Nick Carbonneau

Returning starters: 17 (8 offense, 9 defense)

Key returnees: QB Ransford Adri, WR/DB Anderson Amparo, WR/DB D'Andre McLeod, OL/DE Aidan Morrow, Chris Winfield, Lexi Estrada, TE/DE Xavier Morales, OL/DL Julio Salinas, OL/DL Jaden Pridgen, WR/DB Joe Mensah, RB/LB Jasper Fritz, RB/DB Ayden Pugliese, OL/LB Aiden Gonzalez, OL/LB Lexi Estrada, TE/DL George Rios

Notable newcomers: Fr. WR/DB Noah Jones, Fr. WR/DB Caden Burnan, Fr. RB/LB Peyton Mosely

Tantasqua Warriors

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: Nate Orzech (22-33)

Assistants: Jon Leroux (offensive coordinator/QB/DB), Rigo Alfonso (OL/DL), Christian Minicozzi (ST/WR/DB), Andrew Campiglio (OL/DL), Evan Persson (OL/DL), Andrew Caswell (RB/DB), Sam Cudgma (WR/DB)

Returning starters: 11 (6 offense/5 defense)

Key returnees: Jr. QB Adam Howe*, Sr. WR/S Issac Colon*, Sr. OL/DL Patrick Coleman*, Jr. TE/DL Noah Wotton, Jr. OL Brandon Bronner, Jr. OL Mason Perro, Sr. S Jay Egan, Sr. LB Ryan Wright*, Sr. K Luke Marvin, So. RB Brandon Denham, Sr. WR/DL Jack Alexander, Sr. TE/LB John Gonzalez

Notable newcomers: Sr. WR/S Jack Rapose, Jr. C Max Cohen, Jr. OL Tyler Lomme, Jr. LB Lucas MacNevin, Jr. OL/LB Joe Molinari, Jr. RB/CB, Liam Rainville, So. FB/LB Logan Arrastia, So. TE/DL Chase Bond, So. OL/DL Caleb Howard

*-denotes captain

Division 5

Auburn Rockets

2023 schedule

2022 record: 7-4

Coach: Jeff Cormier (191-79)

Assistants: Sean Sullivan (defensive coordinator), Pat Dufour (Special Teams). Marc Grady (inside linebackers), Steve Scott (DBs), Keith Taylor, Joshua Ponce-DeLeon (OL), Benjamin June (DL), Dave Goodrich (RB), Andrew Martin (freshmen)

Captains: Christian Sacco, Casey Schrauger, Nathan Cook, Ian Clayton

Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense)

Blackstone Valley Tech sophomore quarterback Alex Vosburgh hands off to sophomore running back Adam Fransen during a Division 6 state football quarterfinal Saturday at Postma Field in Upton.
Blackstone Valley Tech sophomore quarterback Alex Vosburgh hands off to sophomore running back Adam Fransen during a Division 6 state football quarterfinal Saturday at Postma Field in Upton.

Blackstone Valley Tech Beavers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 6-4

Coach: Anthony Landini (13-7)

Assistants: James Archibald, Al Richards, Tone Baldino, Matt Abrain, Dylan Rosenberg, Tom Leyvas

Returning starters: 9 (5 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: OL/DL Landry Fitzgerald*, DL Tyler Clare*, LB Cam Burdick*, RB Adam Fransen*, LB Matt Gagin, T Tucker Genovese, C Jack Simard*, QB Alex Vosburg

Notable newcomers: RB Jeremiah Thomas, RB/DB Bryce Sheldon, K/CB Dale Boudreau, DE Aiden Bailer

*-denotes captain

Groton-Dunstable Crusaders

2023 schedule

2022 record: 7-4

Coach: James Creed (31-32 career)

Assistants: Ryan Strianese (offensive coordinator), Stephen Maycock (defensive coordinator), Jordan Porter (Special Teams), Greg Gillette (WR), Joe Bisbee (RB), Justin Griffin (LB), David Cohen (DL), D.J. Fraser (OL), Dawud Aswad (DB), Alex Bonaventura (OL), Matt Coppolino (freshmen), Tim Siok (DL), Brian Cody (LB), Carl Koch (DB), Steve Kleeman (trainer), Phil Unger (strength and conditioning)

Returning starters: 6 (3 offense, 3 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. LB Matthew Fuccione, Sr. LB Brady Henehan, Sr. K Andrew Ouelette, Sr. DT Sebastian Wells, Jr. OL Aaron Ebersman, Jr. WR Kyle Ricci, Jr. QB Zach Romich, Sr. Aidan Devlin, Sr. Jack Hulslander, Sr. Ryan Kazanjian, Sr. Charlie Palmer, Sr. Adrian Samija, Sr. Jordan Strauss, Jr. Roman Cignano, Jr. Connor Davis, Jr. Andrew Lam, Jr. Dylan Lynch, Jr. Cullen O'Malley, Jr. Nick Raju, Jr. Kyle Ricci, JR. Jason Zambuto, So. Julian Burgos, So. Gavin Devlin, So. Alec Ricci, So. Anu Soyanhang, So. Isaac Stallman

Notable newcomers: Sr. Caleb Acucena, Sr. Kosta Cobleigh, Sr. Dom DeGrazia, Sr. Mauritz Guttomson, Sr. Ryan Hardy, Sr. Amir Mahmoud, So. Daniel Castro, So. Shaun Erickson, So. Shiloh Scharn, Fr. Damian Agraz

Monty Tech's Ryan Quinn.
Monty Tech's Ryan Quinn.

Monty Tech Bulldogs

2023 schedule

2022 record: 9-4

Coach: Anthony Secino (31-41)

Assistants: Dan Roy (offensive coordinator/RB/S), Tim Roy (OL/LB), George Hutchinson (LB/ST), Jon Lashua (defensive coordinator/WR/CB)

Returning starters: 12 (6 offense, 6 defense)

Key returnees: FB/DE Ryan Quinn*, T/DT Owen Williams*, G/DE Cam Begnoche*, RB/CB Sam Proctor*, RB/LB Ethan Chaput*, WR/S Pat Hall, RB/CB Arty Walch, WR/CB Aiden Leblanc, RB/S Brady Burpee, LB Reid Williams

Notable newcomers: QB Dylan Hunton, T/DT Micheal Duddy, C/DE Charlie Doyle, FB/LB Kaleb Fayard, G/LB Aiden Butler

*-denotes captain

North Middlesex Patriots

2023 schedule

2022 record: 6-5

Coach: Jordan Murphy (6-5)

Assistants: Patrick Gendron (defensive coordinator), James Burson (JV), Jason Rivers, Kenny Rollins, Chris Jarvis, Tim Burson, Bobby Goldsby

Returning starters: (9 offense, 11 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. QB Michael Reardon, Jr. RB Corey Mills, Sr. WR/DB Cade Callahan, Sr. WR/DB Caden Kehoe, Jr. WR/DB Brady Reardon, Sr. TE/LB Darien Crawford, Jr. OL/DL Cameron Mitchell, Sr. OL/DL Mathew Piper, Sr. OL/LB Connor Burson, Sr. DB Jackson Hendley, Jr. DB Zakkry Kennedy, Sr. DL Matthews Barbosa, Sr. DL Hunter Dunklee, Sr. WR/DB Ryan Ahern, Jr. WR/DB David Babin, Sr. OL/DL Kris Cummings, Jr. WR/DB Jaden Durand, So. WR/DB Finn Gallgher, Jr. TE/LB Samuel Lacreta, Jr. WR/DB Nick Lenart, So. RB/DB Elijah Pere, Jr. OL/LB Nick Pucillo, Sr. OL/DL Robert Supernor, So. QB/LB Jayce Szatkowski, Jr. OL/DL Cody Tervo, Jr. OL/DL Griffin Valikangas, Jr. OL/DL Joseph Yencho

Notable newcomers: Jr. TE/LB Charles Chapman, So. WR/DB Alex Cotran, Fr. OL/DL Egan Crear, So. WR/DB Maverick Diekan, So. WR/DB Luca Fernandez, So. RB/DB Chris Fleming, So. OL/DL Rhys Goodfriend, Fr. RB/DB Gavin Ilincaru, Fr. OL/DL Connor Jordan, Sr. QB/DB Joe Lane, So. OL/DL Evan Lynch, Fr. WR/DB Ricky Marques, So. OL/DL Logan Pearson, Fr. TE/LB Christian Poirier, Fr. QB/DB Colin Taylor, Fr. OL/DL Landon Winch

Worcester Tech's Liam Dancy is brought down by a group of Assabet defenders.
Worcester Tech's Liam Dancy is brought down by a group of Assabet defenders.

Worcester Tech Eagles

2023 schedule

2022 record: 6-5

Coach: Chris Simoneau (first season)

Assistants: Scott Mutch (defensive coordinator), Christian Taylor (OL/DL), Johnny Diaz (QB), Steve Scobie (ST)

Returning starters: 6 (2 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: WR/CB Brayden Auger, OLB Myles Kiley, NT Jose Sanchez, MLB Liam Dancy, OL/DL Misael Velez, QB/CB Elijah Santiago*, RB/S Matt DeFusco*, CB Alex Aguila

Notable newcomers: RB/CB Anthony Guthrie, WR/DB Teriq Goodman, OT/DT Ohe Basoa, RB/LB Zachary Braconnier, FB/DL Christian Cordero, OT/DT Danny Molina, G/LB Alessandro Lima, C Raul Hernandez, DT Jonneth Sanchez, FB/TE/LB Dylan Rauktis

Division 6

Assabet's Franki Lopriore.
Assabet's Franki Lopriore.

Assabet Aztecs

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: Ryan Crory (9-12)

Assistants: Nathan Costello (offensive coordinator), Bill Stewart, Justin Azulay, Jeff Hernandez, Antonio Rodriguez, Erik Davis

Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: C/DT Cam Senecal*, G/DE Luke Feddersohn*, T/DE Matt Salman, WR/CB Miles Braddix, RB/FS Franki Lopriore*, T/DT Pedro Goulart Silva, OG/DE Connor Harrington

Notable newcomers: QB Alex St. Hilare, RB/LB Noah Sowden, TE/LB A.J. Baum, WR/K/CB C.J. Coelho, RB/LB Matt Moudarri, LB Shamus Pulsifer

Bay Path running back Kaiden Brochu.
Bay Path running back Kaiden Brochu.

Bay Path Minutemen

2023 schedule

2022 record: 8-5

Coach: Cody Giampa (13-15)

Assistants: Dana Giampa (offensive coordinator/OL/LB), Bryan Richards (defensive coordinator/WR/OLB), Joe Mizhir (RBs/OLB), Mike Salvaggio (RB/DL), Connor Harnois (special teams/OL/DL) Dan Mongeon (freshman HC), Austin Mendes (assistant freshman coach)

Returning starters: 10 (6 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: RB/LB Kaiden Brochu*, TE/DL Jacob Reed*, OL/DL Logan Letourneau*, OL/DL Matteo Mastrototaro*, OL Brady Marcoux, OL Dom Schoff, LB Matt Chatterton, LB Hunter Davis, DB Aiden Fausek, DL Corey Scovil, Nick Adler, Chase Davis, Dakota Ouellette

Notable newcomers: Will Stone, Connor Reidy, Elias Vega

*-denotes captain

Hudson quarterback Jake Attaway.
Hudson quarterback Jake Attaway.

Hudson Hawks

2023 schedule

2022 record: 9-2

Coach: Zac Attaway (first season)

Assistants: Pat Donahue (defensive coordinator), Jake Wardwell (WR/DB). Jeff Wood (QB/DB), Bob Donahue (RB/LB/strength), Dan Fahey (OL/DL/JV), Sean Flood (OL/DL/JV), Pat Donahue Jr., Mike Duggan, John Rogers

Returning starters: 14 (7 offense, 7 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. J.J. Senske*, Jr. QB Jake Attaway*, Jr. Garrett Giorgio*, Jr. Owen Nanartowich*, Joe Edie, Nate Andrade, Damien Voss, Jake Clifford, Jr. RB Logan Luz

Notable newcomers: Sr. Zack Torres, Sr. Evan Bushey

*-denotes captain

Maynard quarterback Dylan Gallo.
Maynard quarterback Dylan Gallo.

Maynard Tigers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 8-3

Coach: Nick Pileeki (22-17)

Assistants: Thom Boerman (defensive coordinator), Harry Lesage (RB/LB), Joe Brancaleone (QB), Jim Poh (OL/DL), Zach Boerman (WR/DB), John Rioux (OL/DL)

Returning starters: 14 (7 offense, 7 defense)

Key returnees: QB Dylan Gallo*, WR/DB Mateo Arellano*, WR/LB Tavin Hirsh*, WR Dan Terrell*, RB/LB Harry McCarthy, OL/DE LIam Lawton, OL Alex DeRobert, LB Kalvin Gomez, DB Alex Gwodz, DB Anthony Skillings, WR/DB Kyle Letsky, OL/DL Braden Sullivan, OL/LB Travis Webb, OL/DL Kyle Eagles, WR/LB Tommy Lawton

Notable newcomers: OL/DL Victory Miki, RB/DB C.J. Skowronek, RB/DB Lazaro Swartz, DE Malaki Kahmiti, OL/LB Niko Andrews, WR/DB Niko Chaplain

*-denotes captain

Nipmuc Warriors

2023 schedule

2022 record: 2-9

Coach: James Royster (first season)

Assistants: Zach Adams (OL/DT), Trey Carrier (WR/DB), Rey Melendez (WR/DB), Jeff Padula (defensive coordinator/OLB), Scott Glassman (assistant DC/RB/LB), Colby Rodrigues (DE/OLB/ST)

Returning starters: 12 (6 offense, 6 defense)

Key returnees: Thomas Howell*, Chris Casey*, Matt Godin*, Dan Heisler*, Liam Dorr, Vinny Lombardo, Jake Giardini, Jake Nagda, Case Arthur, Kevin Reissinger, Tristan Tugas, Jack Byrnes

Notable newcomers: Josh Giancola, Dashel Correia

*-denotes captain

Oakmont quarterback Sam Curtis.
Oakmont quarterback Sam Curtis.

Oakmont Spartans

2023 schedule

2022 record: 5-6

Coach: Dave Kaizer (11-11)

Assistants: Scott McGrath (defensive coordinator/WR), Mike Gilchrest (TE/DB), Connor Slattery (RB/LB), Brian Billings (JV/DL)

Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. QB/DB Sam Curtis*, Sr. OL Max Stone*, TE Nuhuel Suarez, Sr. RB/DB Harris Fagan*, WR/DB Ritchie Clayter, Sr. LB Jake Harrington*, DB James Hamilton III

Notable newcomer: Sr. OL Ruyan Albert

*-denotes captain

Quabbin defensive lineman Jake Leazott catches Ayer-Shirley quarterback Brian Holmes from behind for a sack.
Quabbin defensive lineman Jake Leazott catches Ayer-Shirley quarterback Brian Holmes from behind for a sack.

Quabbin Panthers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 5-5

Coach: Wayne Page (9-12)

Assistants: Mike Besaw (defensive coordinator), Jay Bergman (OL/DL), Shawn Costello (ST), Jey Sanchez (RB/DB) Steven Tremblay, Andy Wall

Returning starters: 17 (8 offense, 9 defense)

Key returnees: QB Jaxon Warburton, RB/LB Luke Salvadore, Sr. WR/DE/LB Ed Guertin*, WR/DB Bryce Venne, TE/DE Jake Leazott*, Sr. OL/DL Jaxon Kelley*. OL/DE Travis Wells, OL Adam Faulha, DT Brett Clarkson, LB Cole Wilson, DB Chase Talbot, OL/DL Ryan Wreschinski, OL/LB Austin Holmes

Notable newcomers: FB/LB Wes Sanderson, QB/RB/DB Adam Adams, WR/DB Conner Breeds, OL/DL Noah Miett, FB/LB Eric Serrano

*-denotes captain

Division 7

Clinton Gaels

2023 Schedule

2022 record: 6-5

Coach: Justin Ball

Assistants: Tom Santasania, Harold Ogilvie, Shane McCarthy, Bill Soto Sr., Bill Soto Jr., Chris Phillips, Jeremy Frisch, Brian McDonald

Captains: Sr. OL Brendan Bernard, Sr. QB Matt Phillips, Jr. TE/LB Ethan Frisch

Returning starters: 11 (7 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. QB Matt Phillips, Sr. RB/DB Axel Ramos, So. RB Connor Cox, Jr. TE/LB Ethan Frisch, OL Josh Phillips, Sr. OL Brendan Bernard, Sr. SE Troy Weihn, DB Angel Lopez, So. LB Connor Deveau

Notable newcomers: RB/LB Tatum Casella, OL Angel Villasenor, Jr. LB Aiden Green, So. OL Jamison Brier, Sr. OL Javier Romero, So. DL Alain Abaya

Gardner Wildcats

2023 schedule

2022 record: 3-8

Coach: Sean Whittle (11-32)

Assistants: Michael Whittle (defensive coordinator), Brandon Williams (WR/DB). Tucker Solomon (ST), Jon Stalnecker (JV/OL), Bryan Meuer, Jose Lopez, Steve Martin (RB):

Returning starters: 17 (8 offense, 9 defense)

Key returnees: Jr. RB/LB Ayden Sparrow*, Sr. RB/LB Cookie Leger, Sr. OT/DT Jayvon Tessier, Jr. OT/DT Alex Doucette, Sr. RB/LB Brian Egan, Sr. C/NT Alec Butler, Jr. LB Ryan Lafreniere, Jr. G/LB Evans Cesaire, Sr. G/LB Beau Goguen

Notable newcomers: Jr. QB Alexavier Figueroa, Sr. WR/DB Doherian Wells, Jr. RB/DE Dakota Well, So. TE/DE Jayson Menegus, Fr. RB/DB Andre Martins, Fr. WR/DB Rocco Roy, Sr. RB/LB Chris Woods, Sr. WR/DB Quincy Jorgensen

*-denotes captain

Leicester's Hunter Senior.
Leicester's Hunter Senior.

Leicester Wolverines

2023 schedule

2022 record: 2-9

Coach: Tim Griffiths (174-124)

Assistants: Chris Barry (defensive coordinator), Andrew Targee (OL/DL), Bob Cosenza (RB/LB), Vinny Dagostino (OL/DL), Mike Lavin (RB/DL), Brian Camacho (DB), Bob Erikson (WR/ST), Bill Turgeon (WR/DB), Dan Turgeon (QB/DB), Nate Powers (QB/DB), Dave Turner (RB/DB)

Returning starters: 10

Key returnees: Mason Griffths, Alex Russo, Hunter Senior, Michael Gerber, Logan Potter, Matthew Direnzo, Dominic DiLiddo, Andrew Boisvert, Justin Long, Patrick Harrington, Jack Ledbetter, Gavin Forget, Anthony Dagostino, Miguel Mackenzie

Notable newcomers: Jacob Cruz, Sneh Harris, Brenden Salek, Cam Rivadeneira, Xxzavier Colon, Jeremiah Kinsumba, Issac Anderson

Littleton Tigers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 3-8

Coach: Asante Easter (3-8)

Assistants: Justin Leonard (defensive coordinator/OL/DL), Tim O'Neil (WR/DB), Rick Maynard (RB/LB), Bobby Abare (RB/LB), Sean Leonard (OL/DL)

Returning starters: 7 (2 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Jr. RB/LB Zach Milner*, Jr. OL/DL Landon Palmer*, Sr. QB/TE/LB Andrew Milner*, Jr. WR/LB/DB Tedi Hunt, Jr/ WR/DB Evan Manno, Jr. DB Nick Brooks, Sr. OL/DL Nick Stallings, Sr. OL/DL Joey Taylor, Sr. OL/DL Dilade McCoy

Notable newcomers: So. WR/DB/K/P Tyler Branco, So/ OL/DL Jac Cormier, So. RB/TE/LB Evan Fitzgerald, Jr. WR/DB Jameson Hegarty, Sr. QB/WR/DB Jason Mansour, Jr. OL/DL Owen Reidy

Lunenburg Blue Knights

2023 schedule

2022 record: 6-5

Coach: Casey McDonnell (first season)

Assistants: Eric Smith (defensive coordinator/RB/LB), Mike Buonocore (WR/LB), Eddie Guzman (WR/DB), Dennis McDonnell (OL/DL), Lucas Bajana (OL/DL), Cooper Shaw (RB/DB)

Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. QB/DB Hunter Matson*, Sr. TE/LB Lucas Vancelette*, Sr. OL/DL Antonio Romano*, Sr. RB/LB Eric Smith*, Jr. OL/LB Jack Smith*, OL/DL Landon Bajema, WR/DB Matt Agnese, WR/DB Collin Toomey, WR/DB Rory Ferguson, WR/DB Blake Buiwit, OL/DL Ray Beardmore

Notable newcomers: RB/DB Roudy Auguste, OL/DL Tommy Jeannotte, WR/LB Andre Jacobson

*-denotes captain

Millbury Woolies

2023 schedule

2022 record: 10-1

Coach: Ray Richards (69-58)

Assistants: John Watters, Matt Friedman, Brian Hebert, John Way, Bob Anderson, John Caron

Returning starters: 14 (6 offense, 8 defense)

Key returnees: Jr. OL Aiden Dubois, Sr. WR Nate DePappa*, Sr. Anthony Phillipo*, Sr. Tyler Vaccaro, Sr. DB George Andrianopolus*, Jr. RB Sergio Hernandez*, So. DL Avante DeVone, Jr. Abdul Bangura, Jr. LB Mathias Waire, Sr. Matt Ramsdell, Sr. Nathan Kozlowski, Jr. Bryson McCarthy, Jr. Brady Esslinger, Jr. Stephen Macaruso, Jr. Corey Mccall, Jr. Jon Moore, Sr. Dom Vincequere

Notable newcomers: Fr. Stephen Wiltshire, So. Brayden Hutchinson, So. Aiden Philipo, Jr. Peter Blais, So. Nolan Clark, Fr. Cole Guilford, So. Dylan Curran, So. Braden Cross, Jr. Jiovannie Koranteng

*-denotes captain

Northbridge Rams

2023 schedule

2022 record: 3-8

Coach: Ken LaChapelle (388-128)

Assistants: Steve Falconer (defensive coordinator) Jess LaChapelle (WR/LB) Gregg Parker (TE/DB), Dave Mills (OL), John Demagain (freshman), Colby Brochu (freshman), Dave Sansone (eighth grade), Mark Tracy (eighth grade), Zack Hayes (DL)

Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. WR/DB Brady Nicholson*, Sr. RB/LB Anthony Tomasetti*, Sr. C/DE Matt Cannon*, Sr. G/DT Logan Ballou*, Sr. T/DE Nick D'Alfonso, Sr. G Evan Carrachino, Sr. WR/DB Zac Tevepaugh, Sr. LB Adam Federici, Jr. T/DT Ethan Ballou

Notable newcomers: Jr. RB/DB David Scichilone, Jr. WR/DB Caden Mastrioanni, Jr. TE/DE Ben Direnzo, Jr. TE/DE Adam Flauto, So. QB Joel LaChapelle

Oxford's Jordan Deleon turns the corner on KIPP Academy's Osaru Evbenaye.
Oxford's Jordan Deleon turns the corner on KIPP Academy's Osaru Evbenaye.

Oxford Pirates

2023 schedule

2022 record: 10-2

Coach: Jeff Clarkson (44-40)

Assistants: Peter Gleason (offensive coordinator), James Small (defensive coordinator), Peter Lewis (OL/DL), Tomasz Lezanski

Returning starters: 13 (7 offense, 6 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. TE/DE Jordan DeLeon*, Sr. WR/DB Connor Fantasia*, Sr. WR/RB/CB Robert Fisher*, Sr. OL/DE Cam Lavallee*, Sr. G/DT Cody Huard*, Jr. QB/DB Kellen Clarkson, So. C Tyler Blomquist, So. G/DT Kaius Monson, So. G/DT Jesai Morales, So. T/LB Kingston Nickerson, So. DL Alex Mundell

Notable newcomers: Sr. WR/DB Dylan Welton, Sr. WR/DE Andruw Martinez, Sr. RB/LB Jason O'Brien

*-denotes captain

St. Bernard’s Quinn Carlson intercepts a St. Paul pass in the second quarter.
St. Bernard’s Quinn Carlson intercepts a St. Paul pass in the second quarter.

St. Bernard's Bernardians

2023 schedule

2022 record: 11-2

Coach: Tom Bingham (118-84)

Assistants: Jarad May (offensive coordinator), Ray Cosenza (defensive coordinator), A.J. Robichaud (OL), Max Bigelow (RB), Paul Constantino (RB), John LaFlamme (DL), Nick McNamara (DB), Scott Bigelow, Jamie Tucker

Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. G/DT Jeiel Berdecia*, Sr. T/DE Jordan Clifton*, Sr. WR/TE/DB Quinn Carlson*, Sr. QB/WR/DB Salvi Bilotta*, Jr. C Jonathan Quigley, Sr. LB Brady Speidel, Jr. DB Jameson WIlliams, Sr. RB/WR/DB Keegan Rose, Sr. RB/DT Cole Blair, Sr. RB, Brady Speidel,. Jr. RB Jameson WIlliams

Notable newcomers: Sr. RB Jarius Williams, So. WR Jeremiah Williams, Sr. DT Aarjan Panchel, Sr. DE Aiden LaRoche, Sr. DE Chris Jean-Baptiste, Jr. DB Gerald Ochavez, Jr. DL Abram Bishara, Jr. DE Ryan Hill, Jr. G Ryan Leedberg, Jr. DE Jack Reed, So. QB Chase Courtemanche, So. WR/TE/CB Danny Cody

*-denotes captain

St. Paul's John Walsh Karam.
St. Paul's John Walsh Karam.

St. Paul Knights

2023 schedule

2022 record: 1-9

Coach: Jim Pisegna (14-71)

Assistants: Ron Suprenant (defensive coordinator/DL), Matt Johnston (LB/ST), Bobby Lyons (WR/DB), Jason Silva (RB)

Returning starters: 9 (4 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. WR/CB Ryan Richmond* OT Angelo Bifano, OT Chase Caliri, Jr. QB/CB John Walsh Karam*, LB Angelo Scavone, DL Seun Alade, LB James Kelle

Notable newcomers: RB/P Kam Stout, OL/DL Aiden Walles, DB Braeden Lizewski, WR Gabe Huss, WR Louis Kong

*-denotes captain

Tyngsborough Tigers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 5-6

Coach: Rob Beaudette (52-64)

Assistants: Kyle Brady (defensive coordinator). Zach Richall (WR), Steve Bellerose (DL), Mike Leydon (OL), Jack Trottier (QB/RB), Danny Costigan (DB), Sean Conley (LB), Evan Hermanson (OL)

Returning starters: 22 (11 offense, 11 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. QB/DB Bryce Goulet, Sr. WR/LB Tim Guilmette, Sr. WR/DB Anthony Nicosia, Sr. OL/WR/DL Joe Nicosia Sr. RB/LB Gavin Familia, Sr. OL/DL Trevor Croce, Sr. OL/DL Christos Panagakis, Sr. OL/DL Alex Panneton, Sr. WR/DB Andrew Duarte, Sr. RB/DB Caden Langenfeld, Sr. OL/DL Emmanuel Akwaboah, Sr. WR/LB Pat Casey, Sr. WR/DB Owen Wheeler, Jr. WR/LB Jake Hannes, So. WR/DB T.J. Bradford, So. OL/LB Cole Latour, So. OL/DL Jaden Merwin, So. OL/DL Shamus Mulligan, Jr. OL/LB Michael Devou, Jr. OL/DL Kevin Rabelo, Jr OL/DL Matt Sousa, Jr. OL/LB Thomas Collins, So. OL/LB Jacob Dorant, So. RB/DB Nico Faretra, So. OL/DL Martin Ghaly, So. WR/LB Nick Palumbo, So. QB/DB Chase Provencher, So. RB/DB Jake Riley, So. WR/DB Jeremy Sanzo

Notable newcomers: Fr. TE/DE Evan Donnelly, Fr. TE/LB Peter Roy, Fr. RB/LB Jayden Pongkham, Fr. WR/LB Oliver Stanton, Fr. RB/LB Colin Walsh, Fr. OL/DL Ioannis Gioumbakis, Fr. WR/LB Allston Drees, Fr. OL/DL J.J. Bowe, Fr. OL/DL Adam Maltby, Fr. OL/DL Thomas Dunbar, Fr. OL/DL Nick Culver, Fr. OL/DL Connor Pet, Fr. RB/DB Carter Vosburg, Fr. WR/DB Nolan McMenamy, Jr. WR/LB Cedric Sow, So. OL/DL Adrien Otieno, Fr. WR/LB Chase Metzler, Fr. WR/DB Braylan Ard

Uxbridge's Liam Rigney, right, powers his way into the end zone for a first half touchdown against Oxford.
Uxbridge's Liam Rigney, right, powers his way into the end zone for a first half touchdown against Oxford.

Uxbridge Spartans

2023 schedule

2022 record: 8-3

Coach: Matt Blood

Assistants: Brad Creighton (defensive coordinator), Ted Rigney (special teams/DE), Bill Noyes (OL/DT), Mark Kaferlein (WR/DB), Gary Walker (WR/DB), Dave Moura (TE/LB)

Returning starters: 14 (7 offense/7 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. T/DT Luke Esposito, Sr. G Shane Okenquist, Sr. C/DT Matt DiLibero*, Sr. G Nate Noyes*, Sr. TE/LB Aidan Blood, Sr. WR/FS Liam Rigney*, Sr. TE/LB Aidan Blood*, Sr. QB Kellen LaChapelle*, Sr. DE Tommy Costa, Sr. DE Ben Roerden, Sr. CB Braden Cammuso

Notable newcomers: Jr. Shawn Lemovitz, Sr. Carter Gilmore, Jr. Liam Kaferlein, Sr. Jaden Mello, Jr. Tim Devlin, So. Cam LaChapelle, Jr. Talen Rosborough

*-denotes captain

Division 8

Abby Kelley Bears

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: Bob Thorsen (8-18)

Assistants: William Rogers, Liam Dolan, Paul Martell

Returning starters: 10 (5 offense, 5 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. OL/DL Jayden Le*, Sr. OL/DL Edwin Blas*, Sr. TE/DE Bennett Kissi, Sr. RB/LB Brad Kissi, Jr. RB/LB Alvin Williams (RB/LB), Sr. OL/DL Samuel Asaimah, Sr. WR/DB John Zollie, Sr. WR/DB Josh Annin, Sr. RB/DL Xen Esannason, Jr. QB/DB Prince Woods, Jr. RB/DB Ramsey Ceaphas, Jr. WR/DB Zeb Kollie, Jr. OL/LB Omar Maneus

Notable newcomers: So. OL/DL Cameron Thacker

*-denotes captain

Ayer-Shirley Panthers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 7-3

Coach: Bill Wright (19-33)

Assistants: Mac Hanlon (OL/DL), Tim Gallant (WR/OLB), Steve Lawton (RB/DB), Devin Williams (TE/LB)

Returning starters: 6 (3 offense, 3 defense)

Key returnees: RB/LB James Gauntlett, WR/CB Wyatt Gallant, OL/DE Kondwani Obison, K Jack Thomas

Notable newcomers: Sr. OL/DL Russell Kilkenny, Sr. OL/DL Elijah Clemons, Sr. OL/DL Aidan Trent, Sr. WR/LB Danae Arnold, Jr. C/LB Joe Clayton, Jr. TE/DE J.T. Bresnahan, Jr. QB/S Bobby Manchester, Jr. OL/DL Brady Martel, So. WR/LB Isiah Mulemba, So. RB/LB Manny Gambino, OL/LB Jake Pitsios, So. QB/LB WIll Dasch

Bartlett Indians

2023 schedule

2022 record: 1-10

Coach: Dane Laboissonniere (57-70)

Assistants: Ben Jenness (assistant head coach/defensive coordinator), Drew Malboeuf (RB/DL), John Bsoumai (OL/DL), Alex Nunez (QB/DB), George Spitz, Chris Nasis

Returning starters: 15 (8 offense, 7 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. OL/DL Dylan Greenwood, Jr. OL/DL Pat McCluskey, Sr. OL Damian Pye, So. OL Aiden Turner, Sr. RB/LB Nayjean Holley, Sr. RB/LB Josh Ramirez, Sr. RB/DB Eric Manilut, So. WR Caiden Steeves, So. DL Izayah Perry, Sr. DB Jose Colon, So. QB Lawrence Smith, Jr. OL JanLucas Mercedes-Morales, Jr. RB/DL Eric Gaucher, So. RB/DB Sebastian Melendez

Notable newcomers: Sr. OL/DL Radames Rodriguez, Sr. WR/DB Xavier Fernandez, So. OL/DL L.J. Villegas, So. OL/DL Kenny Arpin, So. WR/DB Andrew Lopez, So. RB/LB Tyler Whiting, Fr. OL/DL Xavier Butler, Fr. RB/LB Cam Forsythe, Fr. OL/DL Chris Lewie, Fr. OL/DL Cam Hast

Blackstone-Millville Chargers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 5-6

Coach: Shawn Hill (first season at BMR, 35-12 career record)

Assistants: Jamie Caprarella (OL), Greg Haynes (WR/DE), Joe Hill (QB/DB), Petey Schiloski (RB/LB), Don Shumaker (DL), Tom Click (offensive assistant).

Returning starters: 15 (9 offense, 6 defense)

Key returnees: OL/DL/LB Dustin Cumberland*, RB/LB Dan Lawton*, RB/DE Shaun Haynes*, WR Ousman Touray, OL Jeff Moten, WR/DB Marcus Waldo, LB Anthony Carter-Martinez, QB Ethan Arzigian*, OL Isiah Bandy (OL), OL Nicholas Torricelli, DL Gideon Gotovich, OL/DL Gabe Bandy, RB/LB Jonus Chapman, WR/DB Josh Moore, OL/DL Devin Boisse, OL/DL Dylan Balcom, RB John Anthony Douglas, WR/DB Cole Lavallee, OL/DL Kenneth Marvelle, TE/DE Nicholas Novio, OL/DL Jarred Shunney

Notable newcomers: QB/DB Karson Cournoyer, RB/DB Nathan Oliveira, RB/LB Nathan Kaczor

*-denotes captain

David Prouty's Cam Goodrich fights for a few more inches as he is taken down by a host of Oxford players.
David Prouty's Cam Goodrich fights for a few more inches as he is taken down by a host of Oxford players.

David Prouty Panthers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: Pat Rossi (36-56)

Assistants: Aaron Powell (defensive coordinator), Sean O'Connor (RB/LB/ST), Mike Brigham (OL/DL), Tim Josti (OL/DL), Sean Bastien (WR/LB), Mike Giagrande (RB/LB)

Returning starters: 15 (8 offense, 7 defense)

Key returnees: QB/LB Logan Josti*, RB/LB Jamison Kondratowicz*, RB/LB Cam Goodrich, C Jacob Acevedo, G/DT Jaysen Hall, T Tyler Harmon, WR/DB J.J. Neiray, WR/DB Matt Kubasiak, DE Aden Baez,

Notable newcomers: WR/CB Owen Granger, WR Clarence Hitchner, WR/DB Fred Neiray, DT Nick Simons, WR/DB Bently Sicard, DE Doug Drew, DE Ryan Fitzpatrick, G Jack Donovan

*-denotes captain

Murdock Blue Devils

2023 schedule

2022 record: 8-3

Coach: Jim Tansey (131-158)

Assistants: Bob Polcari, Mike Guerriero

Returning starters: 9 (5 offense, 4 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. Steven Gauthier, Sr. Jeff Alisauskas, Sr. Alex LeBlanc, Sr. Mark Quinn, Sr. Jordan Paris

Notable newcomer: Ben Digman

Narragansett Warriors

2023 schedule

2022 record: 3-8

Coach: Wesley Flis

Assistants: James Hannula (co-defensive coordinator), Brandon Comeau (co-defensive coordinator), Todd Shattuck, Mike Hiltz, John Connelly

Returning starters: 15 (8 offense/7 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. QB/S Corey Henderson, Sr. RB/LB Joey Pineyro, Jr. RB/WR/DB Kaeden McCullough, Sr. WR/DB Logan Lashua, Jr. WR/LB Michael Casavant, Sr. T/DE Ray Thomas, So. G Brayden Richards, Jr. C Tyler Orcutt, So. LB Michael Levasseur, Jr. WR/DB Cody LeBlanc, Sr. NG Charles Ogonowski, Jr. WR/DB Aiden Bancroft, So. T/DT Michael Braccini, Jr. OL/DL Sean Kelly, Jr. WR/K Jake Starsiak

Notable newcomers: So. WR/LB Chase Gould, So. G/DT Ryan Anderson, Jr. T/DT Collin Smith, Jr. WR/DE Justin Desmarais, Jr. WR/DB Hunter Barlow, Jr. WR/DB Jimmy Cavaleri, So. G/DT Yariel Vallejo, Fr. T/DL Jacoby Tau Golden, So. RB/DB Jack Simpson, So. QB/DB Max Kauffman

North's Dylan Hendrickson
North's Dylan Hendrickson

North Polar Bears

2023 schedule

2022 record: 3-8

Coach: Dan Chery (5-32)

Assistants: Everett Bridgeford, Joe Doyle, Dominic Mitchel, Phil Rainbow

Returning starters: NA

Key returnees: Sr. RB/LB Yvans Desir, Sr. RB/DE Nathan Thai, Sr. RB/LB Dylan Hendrickson, Sr. RB/DB Christian Agyekum, Sr. TE/DE Andell Williams, Sr. RB/LB Kameen Kelley, Sr. TE/DL Jesse Hughes, Sr. TE/DE Jonathan Alicea-Pena, Sr. RB/DE Sam Horne, Sr. OL/DL Warlyn Mendoza, Sr. OL/DL Jonathan Melendez, Sr. OL/DL Malachi Dew, Sr. OL/DL Maxwell Caraballo, Jr. QB/DB Norielzal Febles, Jr. RB/DB Kenny Torres, Jr. OL/DL Lazarus Wilson, Jr. OL/DL Sahkai Barnes, Jr. OL/LB Trevor Early, Jr. OL/DL Cameron Alderman, Jr. TE/DE Cameron O'Grady

Notable newcomers: So. RB/DB Abdikadir Ragey, So. TE/LB Brayton Cruz, So. RB/LB Dameon Medina, So. RB/LB Auguster Speight, So. RB/DB Wellinton Freeman, So. QB/DB Zyan Laura, So. RB/DE Kaleb Casey, So. OL/DL William Dixon, So. OL/DL Bryan Baradje, So. OL/DL Omar Elfaki

Quaboag Cougars

2023 schedule

2022 record: 9-2

Coach: Dave Shepherd (86-155)

Assistants: Nick Frank (defensive coordinator), Henry Brogna (OL/DL), Cam Koss (WR/DB), Anthony Cacace (RB/LB)

Returning starters: 12

Key returnees: Bryce Douglas*, Tyler Withers*, Aidan Pontibriand, Jay Ostiguy, Charles Smith, Jarrett Dupree, Brason Seriel, Cam Evans, Jack Morgan, Sam Carrasco, Rielly Comptois, Aaron Patchen

Notable newcomers: Cam Williams, Jacob Cacace, Trent Benson, Isaish Flores, Landon Hogan, Cadin Prinse

*-denotes captain

Southbridge Pioneers

2023 schedule

2022 record: 5-5

Coach: Nick Clark (first season)

Assistants: Frank Koumanelis (defensive consultant), Dave Buchanan (assistant HC/offensive coordinator), Dante Ortiz (JV coach, special teams), Billy McGuiness (OL/DL), Josh Blanchette (OL/DL), Johnny Cortez (QBs), Teodoro Hernandez (WR/DB)

Captains: Sr. RB/CB Justin Lee, Sr. WR/LB Jarret Cortez, Sr. WR/S Luis Gonzalez, T/DE Daniel Castillo

Returning starters: 14 (8 offense/6 defense)

Key returnees: Sr. RB/DB Justin Lee, T/DE Daniel Castillo, C Angel Lebron, G/DT Adrian Melendez, G/DE Jose Isaac-Berroa, T/WR/DE/LB Jarret Castro, Sr. WR Luis Gonzalez, RB/LB Akeem Rose, QB/S Amelio Castellani, Sr. RB/LB Steven Santos-Menjivar, OL/LB Joan Sanchez, T/DT Anthony Veras-Perez, T/LB Oscar Vasquez, G/DT Andrew Curving, RB/LB Danny Paulino, WR/DB Edwin Melendez

Notable newcomers: WR/CB Alexis Ramos, WR/DE Jose Rivera, RB/LB Miguel Velazquez, WR/LB Gerald Shutts Jr., T/LB Yadier Colon-Martinez, WR/CB Yadiel Colon-Martinez, WR/LB Tyair Brown, WR/CB Isaiah Nazario-Colon, WR/LB Dylan Szczypien, WR/CB Thomas Nazario-Colon, T/DT Ayden Tyndall, WR/CB Julian Ramos, RB/CB Andraez Mejias, WR/LB Kevin Hernandez, OL/DT Ricardo Rivera, OL/DT Luis Fradera O’Toole, WR/CB Alexander Bermudez-Miranda

Sutton Sammies

2023 schedule

2022 record: 4-7

Coach: Patrick Moseley (12-25)

Assistants: Matt Mulhane (defensive coordinator), Darius Mitchell (ST), Mike Parsekian, Matt Marden, Will Marchand

Returning starters: 19 (10 offense, 9 defense)

Key returnees: QB Cam Benedict*, RB Landon Dulmaine*, WR/LB Declan O'Callaghan, WR Josh Farrell*, WR/DB Jake Coderre*, OL/DT Alex Fano, OL Jake Bastardo, OL Liam Langevin, OL/DT Ryan Doolin, OL/DE Gavin Delgado*, DE Dan Palmer, LB Matt Grenier, LB Wes Gopfert, DB Bo Grier

Notable newcomers: Brennan Benedict, Liam Gervickas, Austin LaPointe

*-denotes captain

West Boylston running back Jamie McNamara runs a plays during a recent practice for the Lions.
West Boylston running back Jamie McNamara runs a plays during a recent practice for the Lions.

West Boylston Lions

2023 schedule

2022 record: 11-2

Coach: Mike Ross (176-70)

Assistants: Greg Smith, Dutch Holland, Albert Munoz, Mike Luks, Timmy Shea, Andy Bouvier, Steven Thomas

Returning starters: 20 (10 offense, 10 defense)

Key returnees: TE/DE Jake Arcand, RB/LB Jackson Caramanica, QB/DB Luke Foley, RB/DE Jamie McNamara, RB/DB Connor Muldoon, OT/DT Henry Murphy, G/DT Jake O’Brien, RB/DB Jon Ruas, G/LB Brian Smith, TE/LB Aidan Hamilton

Notable newcomers: Christian Dufault, Patrick Flanagan, Camden Gosselin, Kyiem Frimpong, David Eagan, Jon Jameson, Connor Rice, Stephen Simpson, Jack Smith, Dominick Renzoni

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