2022 Season Preview: St. Johns Prep (Shrewsbury) ”Pioneers”
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Our next Preview is the 2022 Massachusetts Saint Johns Prep (Shrewsbury)) “Pioneers”. The Pioneer's will be on a hunt for another MIAA Playoff run with hopes of getting to Gillette Stadium for the 2022 State Championship Superbowl. The Pioneers are one of the top programs in the state, that plays one of the top schedules in the state, with some of the best players in the state. The Pioneers will be coached by Head Coach John Andreoli. John returns to St. John's for his 15th year as head football coach, directing St. John's to a record of 128 wins and 41 losses (.757 winning percentage).
In 2022: A very talented senior class has departed to the next level. However, the Pioneers field a playoff roster every season, as evidenced by their eight consecutive playoff appearances. This year's 2022 team will once again be on the hunt to repeat its history of being one of the top 25 MIAA programs in the state from 2013-2021.
2021 Season Results: The Pioneer's had an unusual season in 2021 where they just fell under .500 with a record of 5 wins and 6 losses. Their losses were to good programs being Haverhill, Mansfield, Central Catholic (twice), Catholic Memorial, Xaverien, and Everett. The wins were against In-town Shrewsbury, Malden Catholic, Boston College, and rival St. John's Prep Danvers.
Toughest Losses to Graduation: Cam Nolan (OL) Holy Cross; Alex Tsoumakas (LB) Sacred Heart; Justyce Hathaway (DL)Unknown; Bobby Rodolakis (RB) Bowdoin; Sebastian Romaine (RB) Colby; Ryan Coonan (WR) Bridgewater State; Tyler Arnold (OL) Univ of New England
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
A Captain of his team heading into the 2022 season, “Marchese” is a leader on and off the field. He is a good rout runner. He maintains his blocks on run plays outside the box. He is slippery after the catch and will redirect to get the extra yardage. If he is in traffic, he has the desire to lay himself out for the ball to make the completion. Quick feet and good hands. He has recently committed to Bowdoin. Ranked as our 43rd wide receiver in the pre season 2023 Prep Redzone New England Rankings.
A review of his film initially shows first step quickness, raw power, and size. He is strong at the point of attack. He has a motor and loves to pursue through his gap to the ball carrier. His initial first step is good leading to a good burst toward his blocker . His size alone will bring coaches interest. Currently has an offer from Division 1 Long Island University and Bucknell University. Also has IVY league Interest and his senior season will help determine where he falls. HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15196560/61a269075ca8dd08f0163791
More Names to Know: 2023 Tanner Russ Tanner Russ ATH St. John's | 2023 State New E (WR); 2023 Rafferty Bosompem (ATH); 2023 Ryan Miller (QB); 2023 Benjamin Wing (LB); 2024 Logan Mercer (RB); 2024 Christian Morales Christian Morales 5'10" | 155 lbs | DB Shrewsbury St. John's | 2024 New E (DB)
2022 Schedule:
| Date/Time | Opponent | Location | Must See | League | |
| Sat Aug 27 2:00 PM | @ |  Brockton High School | Brockton HS Marciano Stadium | S | |
| Fri Sep 2 5:30 PM | vs |  Haverhill High School | Saint John's High School Pioneer Field - Main Turf | S | |
| Fri Sep 9 7:00 PM | @ |  Mansfield High School | Mansfield High School Alumni Field, 250 East St, Mansfield, MA | N | |
| Fri Sep 16 7:00 PM | @ |  Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury High School David J. Adams Memorial Field at Central One Feder | N | |
| Sat Sep 24 12:00 PM | vs |  Central Catholic High School | Saint John's High School Pioneer Field - Main Turf | Must see | L |
| Fri Sep 30 7:00 PM | vs |  Fitchburg | Saint John's High School Pioneer Field - Main Turf | L | |
| Fri Oct 7 7:00 PM | vs |  Catholic Memorial School | Saint John's High School Pioneer Field - Main Turf | Must see | L |
| Fri Oct 14 7:00 PM | @ | Boston College High School | Boston College Alumni Stadium | L | |
| Fri Oct 21 7:00 PM | @ |  Xaverian Brothers High School | Xaverian Brothers High School Varsity Stadium | Must see | L |
| Fri Oct 28 7:00 PM | vs |  St. John's Preparatory School | Saint John's High School Pioneer Field - Main Turf | Must see | L |
| Wed Nov 23 6:00 PM | @ |  Malden Catholic High School for Boys | Malden - Brother Gilbert Stadium | L |
Notables: Saint John's High School is a private Catholic boys' high school located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester. The school was founded and is currently sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.
Championship History: In the last eight years, the Pioneer's have accomplished eight MIAA State playoff appearances. The Pioneers have also made four state semifinal appearances and two state championship appearances. The Pioneers single title came in 2017 against North Attleboro. Over the past eleven seasons, Saint John's Varsity has held an overall record of 99-35, and has won five Division I/IAA Super Bowl Championships
