2023 Season Preview: Catholic Memorial “Knights”
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Our next Preseason Preview is the 2023 Massachusetts Catholic Memorial (Knights), This team will be competing again for another MIAA State Championship run. The program has been another top Massachusetts program being led by a veteran Head Coach “John Dibiaso”.…
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Continue ReadingOur next Preseason Preview is the 2023 Massachusetts Catholic Memorial (Knights), This team will be competing again for another MIAA State Championship run. The program has been another top Massachusetts program being led by a veteran Head Coach “John Dibiaso”. Coming off another undefeated season and Div. 2 state championship, the Knights should be confident about themselves. The 2022 team was loaded with seniors. The 2023 Knights will reload this season with hopes of continuing their winning history. They are determined to compete for another State Championship.
Team Overview: The 2023 Knights Team is destined live up to the winning standard brought into the program. The Knights always rebuild with quality known athletes and this year is no difference. As we look forward to 2023, one thing to know is CM is loaded again.
2023 Returning Notable Offensive Players: 5
2023 Returning Notable Defensive Players: 6
Returning Offensive Starters:
Catholic Memorial ‘24| 6’7| 280| 7’1 wingspan| OT| Offensive returning starter/
Offers: Multiple FBS Offers.
Whats been told: Sept 2022 – His size alone drew my attention. Did an outstanding job opening running lanes the entire 1st half. At 6’7″ he did not disappoint. He is a very good down blocker who clears space and creates big running lanes. He was seen overwhelming his opponent with size, strength and physical ability. A very good athlete who moves well in space. Fires off the ball well. He has the ability to mirror and move laterally. He holds several FBS Power 5 offers and easily confirmed his Prep Redzone Ranking as a top national recruit.
January 2023 – Prior to the 2022 season he received offers from: Boston College, Kentucky, LSU, Maryland, Univ of Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt, Univ of South Carolina, Stanford, and Wisconsin.
Since the beginning of the 2022 season, he has continued to earn additional offers from: Auburn, Univ of Florida, Duke, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.
At the time of this publication, he is: UNCOMMITTED
July 2023 – He is ranked as the # 1 offensive Lineman in the class of 2024 in New England. He entered the 2023 spring evaluation period with multiple Div 1 FBs offers. On April 24, 2023 he announced his 6th Div 1 offer from Harvard University followed by an offer from Yale University on May 18, 2023. He is the #1 overall ranked recruit in New England. With this additional recruiting activity, he will likely remain the top Recruit in New England when are updated rankings are released in August 2023.
Highlights
Class of 2024/OL | |Catholic Memorial High School#54| Height: 6ft 3in Weight: 295| 3.9 unweighted GPACommitted to: Harvard
Whats been told: Sept 2022: 6’2″ 275, JR
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- Plays with a mean streak.
- Hits on a rise and keeps his feet moving on contact.
- Hands are well-placed and violent.
June 2023: PROJECTED DIV 1.
OL | |Catholic Memorial High School / Height: 6ft 3in / Weight: 295 /Unweighted GPA: 3.9Offers: Harvard, Brown, Maine, Bowling Green, Bryant, Penn, Yale, Columbia, Lafayette, Colgate, Army.
Recent/Upcoming Recruitment Activity: He has had a very busy spring evaluation period during the month of May 2023 picking up offers from Penn, Yale, Columbia, Lafayette, Colgate, Army. Last offer was from Army May 30, 2023.
SCOUT ANALYSIS: Solid Off Lineman who gives consistent effort each rep. He shows a very good bend in his back. He not only gets to the second and third level, he finishes the block. He appears very good in space with ability to move. Displays loose hips in a large frame.
Highlights
OL/LS| #56 Height: 6ft 4in Weight: 295lbs| Catholic Memorial High School
What we know: : UNH, Maine, and URI are showing interest.
Jack Holland
What we know: Started in the playoffs last season for CM
Whats been told: May 2023 – He is currently a top 5 prospect in the 2026 New England Region class. He was omitted from our most recent rankings and placed on our watch list because he hasn’t gathered a highlight film from his 2022 season for us to view and evaluate completely. He attends Catholic Memorial High School.
I have seen him play in a live setting and have him projected as a future Div 1 recruit. Once his film is completed, we will add him to the rankings list.
April 2023 – Remember the name!!!! He will be a Div 1 recruit after all said and done. He has very good secure hands. He has very good length in his wing span and he can run with the best of them. His range is off the charts. Has excellent athletic coordination. His skill level just pops in open setting. Has very long strides when he sprints and he brings a very lean muscular frame with additional room for growth.
Sept 2022 – A rising athlete (WR) with a lot of raw talent, size and hands. “Faublas is a name coming up alot with alot of promise we are being told. He stands 6’2” and can run and jump with the best of them. He has a lean muscular frame that also has length. Projected to see action this fall 2022 during his freshman premier. A recruit we will be sure to hear much more about and will evaluate this season in a live game setting.
Returning Defensive Starters:
ERIC PERKINS JR.
Whats been told:rnHe is ranked as the #3 defensive back in Massachusetts and also the #8 ranked defensive back in the New England region.
March 2023: He is twitchy, quick and has a very good burst coming out of his back pedal. Shows good field awareness while playing press man coverages. His hips are loose and he can open them in a smooth transition left of right. High tops the ball when being thrown in his direction. He is experienced in press man coverage. He uses very good technique when jamming at the line of scrimmage. In addition to his defensive back skills, he is a very good special team (kick off) player who gives consistent effort and has very good open field tackling ability with speed.
He is a talented DB who will see his college interest pick up spring 2023 evaluation period and into the summer camp season.
Highlights
Will Claude Whats been told: Sept 2022: Has a high motor that keeps churning. Can split slide protections coming towards him. Will make effort plays from the backside if left unblocked.
March 2023: He is ranked as the #4 linebacker in Massachusetts and the 9th ranked linebacker in New England. He attends Catholic Memorial in Massachusetts.
Quickness with speed pops. Knows how to time his blitzes well. Plays hungry and wants to be disruptive each play. Gets down low when he tackles and strikes through the ball carrier. His burst in run defense toward ball carrier is impressive along with his closing speed being fluid while showing good flexibility in his frame. Seen as a defensive playmaker with powerful and aggressive tackling abilities.
He has recently visited Harvard and looks to get back for another visit this summer. He will likely have a series of college coaches coming in for an eye test during the spring April 2023 evaluation period.
Highlights
Colin Murphy
Catholic Memorial | DE | Class of 2024 | 6’2| 2 Time State Champion
What we know: Returning starter on defense.
Joao Pires
What we know: Returning starter on defense.
David Timson
Catholic Memorial ‘25 || 5’10 205lb || OLB/FB
What we know: Returning starter on defense. Very good tackler and usually gets the most tackles in a game.
Notables: CM prepares students for the rigors of college and beyond. While there, boys embark on service-learning opportunities, leadership development, and character formation programs inspiring them to become confident, courageous young men motivated to do good in the world.
Top Class of 2025 Players to Know:
David Timson David Timson LB Catholic Memorial | 2024 New E LB, Mekhi Dodd Mekhi Dodd 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Catholic Memorial | 2025 State New E RB, JD Rayner DL, Michael Hegarty Michael Hegarty 6'6" | 235 lbs | TE Catholic Memorial | 2025 State New E TE-DE
Top Class of 2026 Players to Know:
Isaiah Faublas Isaiah Faublas 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Catholic Memorial | 2026 State New E WR/DB, Peter Bourque Peter Bourque 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Tabor Academy | 2027 New E QB, Chris Sanchez RB/DB, Miguel Waston Miguel Waston 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Catholic Memorial | 2026 State New E LB/DE, Kaleb Garrity RB FS, Marc Antunes OL
Top Class of 2027 Players to Know:
Brian Green DB/WR, Jayden Johnson DB/WR, Derick Austin LB