Find all of our preseason coverage for SouthCoast high school football in one place
Kickoff to the high school football season is quickly approaching with SouthCoast's nine schools — Apponequet, Bishop Stang, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, GNB Voc-Tech, New Bedford, Old Colony, Old Rochester and Wareham — all slated to open 2023 on Friday, Sept. 8.
The Standard-Times has you covered on all things regarding high school football on the SouthCoast.
Here you will find season previews, predictions, team-by-team schedules and a look at the area's top players.
Last year, Old Colony made the deepest playoff run among SouthCoast football teams, reaching the Div. 8 state semifinals, but the Cougars graduated several key members.
Here's a look at the local teams and what to watch for in 2023:
APPONEQUET
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: Middleboro, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 14: Abington, 6 p.m.
Sept. 22: Seekonk, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: at Dartmouth, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6: at Somerset Berkley, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 13: Dighton-Rehoboth, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: at GNB Voc-Tech, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: Fairhaven, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 23: Old Rochester, 10 a.m.
2022 RECORD: 8-2
Middleboro 35, Apponequet 14
Apponequet 30, Abington 27
Apponequet 36, Seekonk 6
Apponequet 18, Dartmouth 10
Apponequet 20, Somerset Berkley 0
Apponequet 30, Dighton-Rehoboth 6
Apponequet 16, GNB Voc-Tech 0
Apponequet 41, Triton 13
North Reading 40, Apponequet 0
Apponequet 22, Old Rochester 3
KEY DEPARTURES
Jackson Gagnier, Harry Lemieux, Quinn Bennett, Ethan Brown, Austyn Travis
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Brody Joly, Junior, RB; Kevin O’Connor, Senior, OL; Jackson Moore, Senior, OL; Caiden Cyr, Senior, QB; Dylan Bradley, Senior, RB; Lucas Tremblay, Junior, OL.
Defensive: Brody Joly, Junior, LB; Kevin O’Connor, Senior, LB; Jackson Moore, Senior, LB; Caiden Cyr, Senior, DB; Dylan Bradley, Senior, LB; Lucas Tremblay, Junior, DL.
SEASON PREVIEW: Junior running back ready for bigger role as Apponequet looks to defend its SCC title
BISHOP STANG
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: at Dartmouth, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: Old Rochester, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 22 Cardinal Spellman, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: Arlington Catholic, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: at St. Mary’s (Lynn), 5 p.m.
Oct. 20: at Archbishop Williams, 6 p.m.
Oct. 27: Bishop Fenwick, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 22: Bishop Feehan, 6:30 p.m.
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2022 RECORD: 4-6
Bishop Stang 9, Dartmouth 7
Old Rochester 34, Bishop Stang 20
Bishop Stang 36, Cardinal Spellman 20
Bishop Stang 35, Arlington Catholic 32
St. Mary’s 48, Bishop Stang 6
Cathedral 18, Bishop Stang 13
Archbishop Williams 15, Bishop Stang 14
Bishop Fenwick 42, Bishop Stang 25
Maynard 41, Bishop Stang 13
Bishop Stang 14, Fairhaven 13
Bishop Feehan 48, Bishop Stang 8
KEY DEPARTURES
Luca Cincotta, Michael Golden, Jackson Tingley Prince, Tyron Gomes, Collin McCarthy
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Wyatt Bergeron, Senior, Guard; Jack Durost, Senior, Tight End; Eli Ikkela, Senior, Running Back; Taki Sakellaropoulos, Senior, Guard; Evan Haley, Senior, Tackle.
Defensive: Ryan Oliveira, Senior, Tackle; Gavin DeMoura, Senior, Cornerback; Keegan Plante, Junior, Defensive End; Dominic Cavallo, Junior, Safety; Dylan Hunt, Junior, Linebacker.
SEASON PREVIEW: Bishop Stang football has several holes to fill including a quarterback
DARTMOUTH
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: Bishop Stang, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: at GNB Voc-Tech, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 22: at Old Rochester, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: Apponequet, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6: at Falmouth, 6 p.m.
Oct. 13: Durfee, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20: Bridgewater-Raynham, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27: at New Bedford, 7 p.m.
Nov. 23: Fairhaven, 10 a.m.
2022 RECORD: 4-7
Bishop Stang 9, Dartmouth 7
Dartmouth 7, GNB Voc-Tech 0.
Dartmouth 24, Old Rochester 21
Apponequet 18, Dartmouth 10
Brockton 50, Dartmouth 7
Dartmouth 17, Durfee 0
Bridgewater-Raynham 37, Dartmouth 0
New Bedford 21, Dartmouth 15
Stoughton 34, Dartmouth 24
Dartmouth 35, Silver Lake 0
Fairhaven 14, Dartmouth 7
KEY DEPARTURES
Graham White, Dylan gomes, Jared Abreu, Chase Lackie
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Louie Freitas, Senior, Wide Receiver/Kicker; Jason Martin, Senior, Offensive Lineman; Josh Carreiro, Senior, Lineman; Mick Figueiredo, Senior, Lineman; Jalen Adams, Senior, Wide Receiver; Donovan Burgo, Junior, Wide Receiver; Jackson Hart, Junior, Quarterback; Ray Gramlich, Junior, Running Back, Markus Andrews, Junior, Wide Receiver.
Defensive: Louie Freitas, Senior, Defensive Back; Jason Martin, Senior, Linebacker; Josh Carreiro, Senior, Lineman; Mick Figueiredo, Senior, Lineman; Jalen Adams, Senior, Lineman; Donovan Burgo, Junior, Lineman; Jackson Hart, Junior, Defensive Back; Ray Gramlich, Junior, Linebacker; Markus Andrews, Junior, Defensive back.
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FAIRHAVEN
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: Durfee, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 14: Medway, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 22: GNB Voc-Tech, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: at Bourne, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: at Case, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 13: Old Rochester, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: Seekonk, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: at Apponequet, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 23: at Dartmouth, 10 a.m.
2022 RECORD: 8-3
Fairhaven 14, Sandwich 6
Fairhaven 40, West Bridgewater 20
Fairhaven 18, GNB Voc-Tech 0
Fairhaven 48, Bourne 6.
Fairhaven 49, Case 6
Fairhaven 36, Sharon 29
Fairhaven 15, Seekonk 12
Somerset Berkley 37, Fairhaven 21
Old Rochester 47, Fairhaven 19
Bishop Stang 14, Fairhaven 13
Fairhaven 14, Dartmouth 7
KEY DEPARTURES
Kevin Moura, Westin Chase, Connor Sorelle, Dylan Roderiques, Nate Branco
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Colby Correia, Senior, RB; Justin Marques, Junior, RB; Jayce Duarte, Senior, QB; Zach Moura, Sophomore, C; Aaron Lague, Sophomore, RB; Nikko Morris, Senior, WR.
Defensive: Colby Correia, Senior, S; Justin Marques, Junior, LB; Jarrid Reardon, Junior, CB; Aaron Lague, Sophomore, S; Chace Feno, Senior, S; Josh Viera, Sophomore, DL.
SEASON PREVIEW: Expectations are high for a talented and veteran Fairhaven football team
GNB VOC-TECH
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: Southeastern, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 15: Dartmouth, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 22: at Fairhaven, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: at Old Rochester, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: Seekonk, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 13: Somerset Berkley, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: Apponequet, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: at Dighton-Rehoboth, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 23: at Diman, 10 a.m.
2022 RECORD: 4-7
GNB Voc-Tech 28, Southeastern 19
Dartmouth 7, GNB Voc-Tech 0
Fairhaven 18, GNB Voc-Tech 0
Old Rochester 27, GNB Voc-Tech 0
Old Colony 22, GNB Voc-Tech 14
Somerset Berkley 37, GNB Voc-Tech 7
Apponequet 16, GNB Voc-Tech 0
GNB Voc-Tech 27, Dighton-Rehoboth 21
GNB Voc-Tech 22, Durfee 20
Bay Path 47, GNB Voc-Tech 21
GNB Voc-Tech 24, Diman 7
KEY DEPARTURES
Joseph Brightman, Jeremiah Vasconcelos, Michael Murphy
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Isander Algarin, Senior, OL; Jhaden Reis, Senior, Quarterback; Harrison Cabral, Junior, Running Back; Aliaz Colon, Junior, Running Back; Nasir Cox, Junior, WR; Isaac Borges, Senior, WR.
Defensive: Isander Algarin, Senior, DL; Aydyn Santos, Junior, LB; Harrison Cabral, Junior, LB; Nasir Cox, Junior, DB; Aliaz Colon, Junior, LB.
SEASON PREVIEW: After complete transformation, Reis looking to lead GNB Voc-Tech to winning season
NEW BEDFORD
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: at Taunton, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: Barnstable, 7 p.m.
Sept. 21: at Attleboro, 6 p.m.
Sept. 30: Lincoln-Sudbury, 1 p.m.
Oct. 13: at Bridgewater-Raynham, 7 p.m.
Oct. 21: Brockton, 1 p.m.
Oct. 27: Dartmouth, 7 p.m.
Nov. 23: at Durfee, 10:15 a.m.
2022 RECORD: 4-7
Taunton 33, New Bedford 7
Middleboro 42, New Bedford 12
Attleboro 20, New Bedford 0
Lincoln-Sudbury 27, New Bedford 0
Barnstable 20, New Bedford 6
Bridgewater-Raynham 28, New Bedford 21
Brockton 35, New Bedford 24
New Bedford 21, Dartmouth 15
New Bedford 28, Framingham 8
New Bedford 42, North Quincy 20
New Bedford 16, Durfee 13
KEY DEPARTURES
Amari Harris, Colin Rego, Jahzed Valls, Bayron Maldonado
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Dezmond Brunskill, Senior, WR; Anthony Diakite, Senior, WR; Zakari Nunes, Senior, RB; Edenilson Semedo, Senior, DB; Colin Rodrigues, Senior, QB; Jose Ayala, Senior, WR; Jerry Vongsouna, Senior, WR; Jaren Goodine, Junior, RB; Julez Johnson, Junior, QB/WR; Nile Monteiro, Junior, OL; Brian Monteiro, Junior, WR; Jartavis Penro, Junior, WR; Marquis Gonsalves, Junior, RB/.
Defensive: Dezmond Brunskill, Senior, FS; Anthony Diakite, Senior, SS; Zakari Nunes, Senior, LB; Edenilson Semedo, Senior, DB; Tayel Guzman, Senior, LB; Colin Rodrigues, Senior, DB; Jose Ayala, Senior, LB; Jerry Vongsouna, Senior, DB; Jaren Goodine, Junior, DB; Julez Johnson, Junior, DB; Nile Monteiro, Junior, DL; Brian Monteiro, Junior, DB; Jartavis Penro, Junior, DL; Marquis Gonsalves, Junior, LB.
SEASON PREVIEW: After 3 straight losing seasons, New Bedford is determined to get back to its winning ways
OLD COLONY
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: Bristol-Plymouth, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22: Blue Hills, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29: at Wareham, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6: Holbrook, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: at Cape Cod Tech, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: Upper Cape, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27: at South Shore, 7 p.m.
Nov. 22: Tri-County, 6 p.m.
2022 RECORD: 10-2
Old Colony 20, Bristol-Plymouth 8
Old Colony 32, Cape Cod Tech 0
Old Colony 54, Case 0
Old Colony 30, Upper Cape 6
Old Colony 22, GNB Voc-Tech 14
Old Colony 34, Blue Hills 30
Old Colony 34, South Shore 6
Nashoba Valley 18, Old Colony 16
Old Colony 22, Ware 15
Old Colony 22, Manchester Essex 20
Hull 35, Old Colony 12
Old Colony 30, Tri-County 0
KEY DEPARTURES
Matt McGuiggan, Chris Egan, Ryan Silva, Trevor Taveira, Hunter Morrell, Michael Willwerth
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Chase LaFountain, Junior, Quarterback; Shawn Markham, Senior, Wide Receiver; Max Finney, Junior, Running Back; Stu Burnham, Senior, Slot Receiver; Nathan Marden, Junior, Running Back and Luke Meelia, Senior, Tight End.
Defensive: Tommy Fulton, Senior, Defensive End; Ryan Letendre, Senior, Linebacker; Matt Pitts, Senior, Cornerback; Colin Monahan, Junior, Linebacker; Owen Deree, Junior, Defensive Line and Keith Arruda, Senior, Defensive Line.
SEASON PREVIEW Old Colony football has nothing to prove as it builds on last year's historic run
OLD ROCHESTER
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: Attleboro, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 15: at Bishop Stang, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 22: Dartmouth, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: GNB Voc-Tech, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: at Dighton-Rehoboth, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 13: at Fairhaven, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: Somerset Berkley, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: at Barnstable, 6 p.m.
Nov. 23: at Apponequet, 10 a.m.
2022 RECORD: 7-3
Old Rochester 34, Bishop Stang 20
Dartmouth 24, Old Rochester 21
Old Rochester 27, GNB Voc-Tech 0
Old Rochester 35, Dighton-Rehoboth 7
Old Rochester 35, KIPP Academy 8
Old Rochester 42, Somerset Berkley 28
Old Rochester 42, Dennis-Yarmouth 0
Old Rochester 47, Fairhaven 19
Shawsheen Valley 27, Old Rochester 20
Apponequet 22, Old Rochester 3
KEY DEPARTURES
Noah Sommers, Walter Rosher, Jacksen Martin, Rudy Arsenault, Harrison Hughes
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Gavin Martin, Junior, Quarterback; Mateo Pina, Senior, Running Back; Tyler Williams, Senior, Tight End; Remy Wilson, Senior, Wide Receiver; Jack Leconte, Junior, Running Back; Noah Buongiorno, Senior, Wide Receiver.
Defensive: Hunter Bishop, Senior; Linebacker; Sawyer Johnson, Junior, Lineman; Devin St. Germaine, Junior, Linebacker; Jake Proffit, Junior, Defensive Back; Mateo Pina, Senior, Linebacker; William Geary, Senior, Lineman.
SEASON PREVIEW: After graduating 18, Old Rochester football reloading in hopes of another winning season
WAREHAM
2023 SCHEDULE
Sept. 8: Monomoy, 6 p.m.
Sept. 15: at Murdock, 6 p.m.
Sept. 22: Saint John Paul II, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: Old Colony, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6: Upper Cape, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: at Holbrook, 7:15 p.m.
Oct. 20: South Shore, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27: Cape Cod Tech, 7 p.m.
2022 RECORD: 2-6
St. John Paul II 34, Wareham 22
Wareham 22, Holbrook 14
Murdock 48, Wareham 14
West Bridgewater 36, Wareham 6
Wareham 42, Atlantis Charter 12
Cape Cod Tech 30, Wareham 26
Monomoy 48, Wareham 18
Bourne 50, Wareham 20
KEY DEPARTURES
Elijah Carrion, Shane Bedugen, Dylan Turner
NAMES TO KNOW
Offensive: Ajay Lopes, Senior, RB/WR; Will Halloran, Senior, QB; Jayce Travers, Senior, WR/TE; Payton Calvin, Junior, C; Ty-Rell Pires, Freshman, RB.
Defensive: Ajay Lopes, Senior, CB; Jayce Travers, Senior, SS; Will Halloran, Senior, FS; Payton Calvin, Junior, DE; Jeremiah Lawson, Sophomore, CB.
SEASON PREVIEW: Senior class determined to put Wareham football back on the map under new head coach
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