2022 Season Preview: Xaverian High School Hawks

<!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":398084,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/Xaverian-Brothers-logo.png" alt="" class="wp-image-398084"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 PRESEASON TEAM PREVIEW:</strong>&nbsp;The 2022 Massachusetts "Xaverian Hawks" will be on a quest for another MIAA State playoff run. The program has held great success in past years. Further, in years past, four Hawks' football players have been selected as the Massachusetts Player of the Year by numerous organizations:&nbsp;Greg Comella&nbsp;in 1992,&nbsp;Matt Hasselbeck&nbsp;in 1993, Chris Fox in 2005, Alex Phalen in 2009, Joe Gaziano in 2014, and Coby Tippett in 2015. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview: </strong>The 2022 team will be poised once again to continue the winning tradition within the Catholic Conference of the MIAA as it battles to be in the 2022 MIAA Division 1 Playoff format. The Hawks have picked up a 2024 transfer QB [player_tooltip player_id='384289' first='Henry' last='Hasselbeck'] and could look for him to lead them into the fall 2022 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2021 Season Results: </strong>Another productive season for the Hawks continued in 2021. The three losses the team resulted in were to very good teams in Springfield Central, Catholic Memorial, and Everett High School. There were not as many quality wins as this program is used to having but was still another successful season for the Hawks. The biggest win was the last game of the season on Thanksgiving.. The Hawks beat their rival St. John's Prep in a close battle to take the 36-35 win. There are some holes left by graduation, but next year's team will be experienced up front with some emerging playmakers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Toughest Losses to Graduation:</strong> &nbsp;Jack Funke&nbsp;OL = Boston College, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='368080' first='Carlo' last='Crocetti']</strong> WR = Post-grad at Loomis Chaffee,&nbsp;Joe Kelcourse RB = Undecided, Aiden Lovelace&nbsp; DE = University of Rochester, Oliver Weddleton K = Trinity, Jake Gilbert&nbsp;QB = Fairfield (for lacrosse)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to watch</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62f6663229cfe","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["398077"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"“Oates has a low pad level that brings good speed and agility to the field. He is a very good athlete who has good hands coming out of the backfield.  He will be heading to UConn to play baseball for the Huskies. 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His run blocking abilities is noticeable on film. He sustains blocks and finishes. He shows the ability to release from the block and initial quickness is good. His frame is large at a solid 6'3u0022 with athleticism. HUDL: u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2GVguYu0022u003ehttp://www.hudl.com/v/2GVguYu003c/au003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e7e97616d81","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368233"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022s1u0022u003eA great edge protector. Standing at 6-3, 245-pound he plays very fast with a big physical presence on every down. Has a strong motor to keep going while protecting the edge and chasing the ball carrier. He has had a strong 2022 summer college camp season attending many D1 program camps. Many schools love his size and frame.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Matty_DeFeo/status/1465138600144691204?s=20u0026t=-SJKI7RyGmicTxImZBDCfQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Matty_DeFeo/status/1465138600144691204?s=20&amp;t=-SJKI7RyGmicTxImZBDCfQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e7fa4916d88","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["400298"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"With his superior athletic presence on the interior line, the Hawks will look for Canty to be an additional force this season. Canty is projected be a future FCS/Div 2 player and a strong senior season will help with more schools coming on board for his services. HUDL: u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2GzGxKu0022u003ehttp://www.hudl.com/v/2GzGxKu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e7f3a716d86","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368234"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A solid athlete for the Hawks. Busa is a three-year starter at safety and wide receiver. Viewing him from a defensive point, he can be a sure thing in run support.  He can deliver a vicious impact of physicality that can be easily be seen on film. HUDL: u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2GVTdau0022u003ehttp://www.hudl.com/v/2GVTdau003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e8032c16d8a","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["400330"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Has good closing speed and ability to chase plays down from the LB position.  His film displays the ability to change direction, flip hips fluidly, and be explosive in the power angles (ankles, knees and hips). u0022Propheteu0022 is also a good ball carrier and will help keep the Hawks offense balanced with the run u0026amp; pass each game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JefLB45/status/1477716870795083780?s=20u0026t=-SJKI7RyGmicTxImZBDCfQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JefLB45/status/1477716870795083780?s=20&amp;t=-SJKI7RyGmicTxImZBDCfQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Names to Know: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='380971' first='Jonathan' last='Monteiro']</strong> DB/WR 6'3" 175,<strong> 2024</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='384399' first='Caleb' last='Brown']</strong> WR/DB 6'1" 180, <strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='384400' first='Charlie' last='Comella']</strong>&nbsp;WR/C 6'0", 2<strong>024 [player_tooltip player_id='400493' first='Andrew' last='Duffault']</strong> Long S/OL 6'1" 250, 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='384289' first='Henry' last='Hasselbeck'] (QB) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 Schedule/Games to see:</strong> The Hawks will have a very tough 2022 schedule as always. Must games to see are listed below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><td>Date/Time</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Location</td><td>Must see</td><td>League</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sat Aug 27 1:00 PM</td><td>vs</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo556.png">Andover High School</td><td>Xaverian Brothers High School<br>Varsity Stadium</td><td></td><td>S</td></tr><tr><td>Tue Aug 30 6:00 PM</td><td>@</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo39680.png">Central Catholic High School</td><td>Veterans Memorial Stadium<br>Football Field</td><td>Must see</td><td>L</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Sep 2 6:00 PM</td><td>@</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo18923.png">Reading Memorial High School</td><td>Reading Memorial HS</td><td></td><td>S</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Sep 9 7:00 PM</td><td>@</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo7166.png">Everett High School</td><td>Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium<br>Everett Stadium</td><td>Must See</td><td>N</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Sep 16 7:00 PM</td><td>vs</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo2454.png">Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School</td><td>Xaverian Brothers High School<br>Varsity Stadium</td><td></td><td>N</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Sep 23 7:00 PM</td><td>@</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logoGeneric11.png">King Philip Regional High School</td><td>King Philip RHS<br>Stadium (Turf Field)</td><td>Must see</td><td>N</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Sep 30 7:30 PM</td><td>vs</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo26511.png">Lawrence High School</td><td>Xaverian Brothers High School<br>Varsity Stadium</td><td></td><td>N</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Oct 7 7:00 PM</td><td>@</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logoGeneric11.png">Boston College High School</td><td>James Cotter Fld. @ BC High</td><td></td><td>L</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Oct 14 7:00 PM</td><td>vs</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo13616.png">Malden Catholic High School for Boys</td><td>Xaverian Brothers High School<br>Varsity Stadium</td><td></td><td>L</td></tr><tr><td>Fri Oct 21 7:00 PM</td><td>vs</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo22089.png">Saint John's High School</td><td>Xaverian Brothers High School<br>Varsity Stadium</td><td></td><td>L</td></tr><tr><td>Sat Oct 29 1:00 PM</td><td>@</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo3518.png">Catholic Memorial School</td><td>Catholic Memorial<br>O'Connor Stadium</td><td>Must see</td><td>L</td></tr><tr><td>Thu Nov 24 10:15 AM</td><td>@</td><td><img src="https://cdn.arbitersports.com/Shared/SchoolLogos/logo22101.png">St. John's Preparatory School</td><td>St. John's Preparatory School<br>Cronin Glatz</td><td>Must see</td><td>L</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NOTABLES:</strong> Xaverian Bros High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory day school for boys in grades 7-12. The Boston area prep school offers a rigorous academic curriculum, a well-developed campus ministry program focused on faith, character, and leadership, and a proud athletic tradition featuring competitive Division 1 high school athletics in the Catholic Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Championship History: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In particular, the football team has brought great notoriety to the school over many years, having&nbsp;<strong>won ten MIAA Division 1 State Championships in 1966, 1967, 1986, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2009, 2014, and 2015</strong>. The 2015 team was ranked the 22nd best team in nation by USA Today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->