FINAL EDITION: New England C/O 24 Top Performers Report 9/21/23
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Continue ReadingTop performances are what college coaches want to know about. We encourage all recruits to upload and post a weekly highlight video of their performances. This is so we can include the video footage in this weekly preview for the college coach’s eyes. This is very helpful if a recruit is selected as a Top Performer for college coaches to see. Here are the Top Performers for the class of 2024 that had top performances during Week of 9/21/23 of New England region football. This week’s final report will be published on Tuesday: 9/26/23.
TOP PERFORMERS WITH VIDEO:
Brody Nagle Brody Nagle 6’0″ | 180 lbs | QB Kennett NH. | 2024 NewE The senior QB completed 19 of 24 passes for 218 yards and two touchdown. He also gained 22 yards on seven carries to lead his team to a win.
Owen Gasinowski Owen Gasinowski 6’0″ | 190 lbs | ATH Danvers Football | 2024 State NewE The senior rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown. He also caught five passes for 41 yards to help lead his team.
Shane Wright Shane Wright 5’10” | 205 lbs | RB Braintree Archbishop Williams | 2024 NewE rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns to help lead his team to a win.
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Ben Cardoso Ben Cardoso 5’11” | 170 lbs | WR Sanborn Regional NH. | 2024 State NewE The senior WR caught seven passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns to lead his team. He also rushed for 37 yards on five carries.
Soren Rief Soren Rief 5’11” | 200 lbs | ATH Canterbury | 2025 NewE The senior had a monster game. He rushed for 310 yards and five touchdowns to help lead his team.
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Tate Hoffmeister Tate Hoffmeister 5’9″ | 190 lbs | RB Needham | 2024 State NewE The senior rushed for 202 yards and 4 TDs on only 15 carries and was pulled at the end of the first half due to his team having control of the game.
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Jeffrey Vidou Jeffrey Vidou 5’11” | 190 lbs | ATH Hanover | 2024 State NewE The senior earned 253 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns. He also had 141 yards rushing on five carries to lead his team to a win.
Caleb Smith Caleb Smith 6’1″ | 190 lbs | QB Staples | 2024 State NewE The senior QB passed for 182 yards and three TDs. He also rushed for 103 yards and two more TDs to lead his team.
ROCCO GRILLO ROCCO GRILLO 6’1″ | 185 lbs | QB Greenwich HS CT. | 2024 NewE The senior QB threw for 217 yards and rushed for a touchdown to help lead his team to victory.
Tommy DeSimone Tommy DeSimone 5’9″ | 180 lbs | RB Saugus Ma. | 2024 State NewE The senior Rb had 3 Touchdowns and 1 sack on defense to help lead his team to a win.
Drew Eason Drew Eason 6’2″ | 200 lbs | QB Methuen | 2024 State NewE continues to perform at a high level. This week he threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to help lead his team to a solid win.
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Morenel Castro Morenel Castro 5’10” | 180 lbs | RB KIPP Academy Ma. | 2024 NewE The senior RB rushed for 140 yards and three scores to help lead his team to a win.
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Jack Shay Jack Shay 6’2″ | 190 lbs | QB Daniel Hand CT. | 2024 NewE The senior quarterback was 9-of-17 for 171 yards in the air to help lead his team. He threw for two touchdown passes of 48 and 30 yards.
Tyler Lennox Tyler Lennox 6’0″ | 165 lbs | QB Carver H.S. Ma. | 2024 State NewE The senior QB continues his hot streak. He threw for 217 yards and four scores to help lead his team.
Kayden Mills Kayden Mills 6’0″ | 195 lbs | RB Arlington | 2024 State NewE The 6-foot, 190-pound senior RB rumbled for 295 rushing yards and six total touchdowns to help lead his team this week.
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Brian Hnat Brian Hnat 6’5″ | 215 lbs | ATH Avon Olds | 2025 NewE The senior 215-pound captain had six catches for 74 yards. On defense, he had a 40-yard pick-6, deflected three passes, and made nine tackles to help lead his team to a win.
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Jake Cullen Jake Cullen 6’3″ | 195 lbs | QB Westford Academy Ma. | 2024 NewE Completed 14 of 30 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed 12 times for 79 yards that included another touchdown to help l;read his team to victory.
Corey Grimes Corey Grimes ATH Grimes | 2024 State NewE The senior QB had touchdown run and also threw for a pair of long touchdown passes to help lead his team to a win.
Vinny Mancini Vinny Mancini 5’10” | 180 lbs | RB Hanover Ma. | 2024 NewE . The senior RB rushed 13 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns to help lead his team to a solid win.
Pat Miller Pat Miller 6’2″ | 170 lbs | QB Worcester Aacdemy | 2025 NewE the senior Qb continues to impress. This weekend he threw five touchdowns to five different receivers to help lea his team.
Quinn Carver Quinn Carver 6’0″ | 175 lbs | RB Dexter Southfield | 2024 State NewE The senior Rb rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns to help lead his team. This was his 2nd week in a row with over 100 yards rushing.
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Christian Zamor Christian Zamor 6’1″ | 200 lbs | DB Everett | 2024 State NewE rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns to lead his team.
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Aidan Thomas Aidan Thomas 6’2″ | 170 lbs | QB Portsmouth | 2024 State NewE The senior QB completed 10 of 15 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns to boost his team to a win.
Will Attienese Will Attienese 6’1″ | 210 lbs | LB Granby Memorial | 2024 NewE ; Connecticut: The senior rushed 10 times for 61 yards. He had a 66-yard touchdown reception and also threw a 76-yard TD pass to help lead his team.
Christian Zamor Christian Zamor 6’1″ | 200 lbs | DB Everett | 2024 State NewE The senior Boston College committ rushed for 193 yards and three scores to help lead his team to a win.
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Jake Manning Jake Manning 5’8″ | 150 lbs | ATH Haddam-Killingworth Ct. | 2024 NewE ; Connecticut: The senior scored four touchdowns this weekend. Two rushing and two receiving to help lead his team.
Stanley St. Victor Stanley St. Victor 6’1″ | 190 lbs | WR Bullard-Havens RVT Ct. | 2024 NewE ; Connecticut: He totalled five receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown on offense. He also recorded two interceptions that included a pick six on defense to help lead his team.
Aidan Dolan Aidan Dolan 6’0″ | 195 lbs | RB Daniel Hand Ct. | 2024 State NewE ; Connecticut: The senior rushed 24 times for 148 yards and touchdowns of 31 and 16 yards to help lead his team.
Tyler Nordstrom Tyler Nordstrom 6’2″ | 180 lbs | QB Weymouth Ma | 2024 State NewE The senior QB completed 19-of-26 passes for 295 yards and five touchdowns to lead his team.
Macus Kiley; Connecticut: The senior rushed for 178 yards and a TD on 17 carries to help lead his team.
Jake Cullen Jake Cullen 6’3″ | 195 lbs | QB Westford Academy Ma. | 2024 NewE completed 14-of-30 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 79 yards and another score to lead his team to a win.
Brett McCaffery Brett McCaffery 5’10” | 175 lbs | WR Bishop Feehan Ma. | 2024 NewE The senior had himself a special night. On offense, he had 67 receiving yards on six catches, On defense he made 10 tackles. On special teams, he had 110 yards on four punt returns to complete his performance.
Tommy DeSimone Tommy DeSimone 5’9″ | 180 lbs | RB Saugus Ma. | 2024 State NewE The senior tailback rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries to help lead his team.
Eli Batista Eli Batista 5’10” | 160 lbs | WR Peabody Veterans Memorial | 2024 State NewE The senior was a playmaker this weekend. He rushed for a touchdown, returned an interception for a touchdown and fell on a fumble in the end zone for another touchdown. He totaled 118 receiving yards on just five receptions to help lead his team.
Logan Grant Logan Grant 6’2″ | 180 lbs | WR Gilford | 2024 State NewE The senior WR caught four passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns to help his team to victory.
Jake Cullen Jake Cullen 6’3″ | 195 lbs | QB Westford Academy Ma. | 2024 NewE The senior quarterback totaled 220 yards and a three touchdown passes. He also had a 79 yards rushing and a touchdown to help lead his team.
John Nasky Jr. John Nasky Jr. 5’10” | 160 lbs | ATH Lynn Classical | 2024 State NewE He made eight passes for 167 yards and four touchdowns to lead his team to a win.
Trevor Foley Trevor Foley 6’4″ | 190 lbs | WR Mansfield | 2024 State NewE The senior caught six passes for 162 yards and a touchdown on offense. On defense, he recorded eight tackles to help lead his team.
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Devin Hunt Devin Hunt 6’3″ | 210 lbs | QB Westwood | 2024 NewE The senior quarterback finished 13-for-21 passing for 204 yards and three touchdowns to boost his team to a win.
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Liam Appleton Liam Appleton 6’1″ | 200 lbs | RB Cohasset | 2024 State NewE The senior Rb caught eight passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns while running for 86 yards for two more scores.
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Tim Bengston Tim Bengston 6’0″ | 185 lbs | QB Tabor Academy Ma. | 2024 State NewE The senior quarterback led his team with 106 rushing yards on 10 carries. He finished 13 of 17 through the air for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
Emmanuel Poe Emmanuel Poe 5’8″ | 160 lbs | WR Portsmouth NH | 2024 NewE Caught five passes for 76 yards and a touchdown to help lead his team to a win.
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Hudson Weidman Hudson Weidman 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Pingree School | 2024 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior QB threw four touchdown passes to help lead his team to a win.
Syncere Bailey’ 2024 New Hampshire: Played well on both sides of the ball. He carried the ball four times for 44 yards and three touchdowns and also had a 17-yard pass reception. On defense, he recorded six tackles including a sack, and recovered a fumble.
Davion Kerr Davion Kerr 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH St Thomas Moore | 2025 NewE 2024 Connecticut: had four touchdowns on the day. His performance included a game-winner from five yards out with under a minute left in the game.
Davien Kerr 2024 Connecticut: had four touchdowns, including the game-winner from five yards out with 53 seconds remaining. broke an 80-yard run and scored twice to help lead his team this weekend.
Alex Benevento Alex Benevento LB New Canaan | 2024 NewE 2024 Connecticut: Intercepted a pass to set up a touchdown, and rushed for a seven-yard TD to lead his team.
Kenny Jacques, 2024 Rhode Island: He had a solid offense day. He totaled 135 yards rushing on 21 carries and catching two passes for 41 yards. He also had a block field goal attempt as time expired.
Tyler Stanton 2024 Rhode Island: On offense, he finished with 21 carries for 182 yards and four touchdowns. He also played very well on defense at the middle linebacker position.
* Carter Carroll Carter Carroll 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Boston College | 2025 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: threw for 187 yards and three touchdowns to lead his team this weekend to another victory and still undefeated.
Henry Hasselbeck Henry Hasselbeck 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Xaverian Brothers | 2024 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior QB and Michigan State commit, finished with 247 passing yards and three touchdowns. , He totaled 85 rushing yards and a score on the ground but came up short in a loss.
Jeffrey Gonzalez 2024 Connecticut: Rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on offense, and had eight tackles and an interception on defense to help lead his team to a win.
Bryan McLean, 2024 Connecticut: Senior captain had 210 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 12 carries. He also recorded an interception, a recovered onside kick and intercepted a pass to help lead his team.
Matt McGuire Matt McGuire 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Oxford | 2024 State NewE , 2024 Connecticut: McGuire Had two td’s on the day. He caught a 45-yard pass for a Td and rushed for a one-yard run to help lead his team to a win.
Armani Reid Armani Reid 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH East Coast Prep | 2025 NewE , 2024 Connecticut: Scored two TD’s this weekend. A punt return for 60 yards and the rushing TD went for 43 yards to help lead his team.
Drayvn Roberts, 2024 Connecticut: Rushed for five touchdowns. He also passed for two touchdowns., He totaled 340 all-purpose yards to help lead his team to victory.
Colin Rodrigues 2024 Massachusetts: threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns to lead his team to a win.
Erick Perino Erick Perino 6'3" | 175 lbs | DB Greenwich H.S. Ct. | 2024 NewE , 2024 Connecticut: Nailed a 42-yard field goal kick as time expired to lead his team to a win.
Johnny Gogas Johnny Gogas 6'2" | 245 lbs | RB Pomperaug | 2025 NewE 2024 Connecticut: carried15 times for 156 yards and two TDs, and
Cooper Simmons Cooper Simmons 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Pomperaug H.S. CT | 2024 State NewE 2024 Connecticut: He carried eight times for 127 yards and two TDs to help lead his team.
Malachi Harris, 2024 Connecticut: Rushed for three touchdowns to help lead his team to a win.
Machi Ingram Machi Ingram 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Ansonia H.S. Ct. | 2024 State NewE , 2024 Connecticut: Rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown. He also had a receiving touchdown to help lead his team.
Rowan Johnston Rowan Johnston 5'8" | 175 lbs | ATH Trumbull H.S. CT. | 2024 State NewE , 2024 Connecticut Rushed for 102 yards on 16 carries. He also totaled four catches for 41 yards to help lead his team.
*Logan Zemotel 2024 Massachusetts: made six passes for 120 yards and a pair of scores to lead his team.
Tajardo France Tajardo France 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Barnstable H.S. | 2024 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior rushed for 118 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries. On defense, he totaled seven solo tackles and made an interception on defense to help lead his team to victory.
Cooper Smith, 2024 Connecticut: The senior rushed for 53 yards and had a 71-yard kickoff return to set up a touchdown to help lead his team to a win.
Maxim Copeland Maxim Copeland 5'11" | ATH Windsor | 2024 State NewE , 2024 Connecticut: Caught seven passes for 128 yards and touchdowns of 35 and 10 yards to help lead his team to a solid win.
Kayden Mills Kayden Mills 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Arlington | 2024 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: ran for 295 yards and four touchdowns, threw for a score and also caught a TD pass as Arlington handled Brookline, 52-21.
Brett McCaffrey 2024 Massachusetts: led a strong defensive effort with 10 tackles, while also adding six receptions for 67 yards as Bishop Feehan blanked St. Mary’s, 30-0.
Eric Power Eric Power 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Boston Latin | 2024 NewE 2024 Massachusetts: rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns on 49 carries to lead his team to victory.
Sam Wien, 2024 Massachusetts — The senior intercepted a pass, scored from 13 yards out on offense, and returned a kick 45 yards to lead his team to a win.
Magerson Bazile 2024 Medford — The senior defensive end had a great day on defense. He made three tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception to help lead his team to a win.
Brian Vaughan Brian Vaughan 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Lynn Classical | 2024 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior threw for 179 yards and five scores to help lead his team.
Myles Craddock Myles Craddock 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Moses Brown RI | 2024 State NewE , 2024 Rhode Island: He finished with 260 yards rushing and three touchdowns. The performance put him over 750 yards rushing in three games.
Zach Wolinski Zach Wolinski WR North Andover | 2024 NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior totaled 208 rushing yards on 27 carries. He also had 66 yards on two receptions to help lead the way to victory.
Owen Tripp 2024; Massachusetts had eight tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery as Southeastern blanked Watertown, 33-0.
Matt O’Donnell 2024; Massachusetts: The senior QB went 7-for-11 passing for 93 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed for 89 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown with 35 seconds left from 2 yards out to help lead his team to a win.
* Anthony Nichols Anthony Nichols 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Bishop Fenwick Ma. | 2024 NewE 2024 Massachusetts: He rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries to help lead his team to a win.
Tyler Walcott Tyler Walcott 5'8" | 180 lbs | ATH Kennett NH | 2024 State NewE 2024 New Hampshire: He ran for 80 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, and also had three receptions for 44 yards and a TD to lead his team to a victory.
Nate Austin-Johnstone Nate Austin-Johnstone 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Thayer Academy | 2024 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior running back rushed for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 19 carries to boost his team to a win.
Joe Earmer 2024 Massachusetts: He rushed for 253 yards and a pair of scores to lead his team to a win.
Mason Zylinski 2024 Massachusetts: Had a strong defensive effort. He totaled four sacks and five tackles for losses to help lea dhis team to a win.
Shamus Whiting Shamus Whiting 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB Plymouth North | 2024 State NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior Qb threw three touchdown passes, including a 13-yard touchdown to lead his team to a win.
Ajay Lopes Ajay Lopes RB Wareham Ma. | 2024 NewE 2024 Massachusetts: The senior rushed for 141 yards, two touchdowns. On defense he recorded an interception.
Jovan Machado 2024 Massachusetts: The senior rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw for 107 yards to help lead his team.
Holden Brown Holden Brown 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB St. Luke's School | 2024 State NewE 2024 Connecticut: The senior QB went 11/16 for 236 total yards and two touchdowns.
Marceus Jean Jacques 2024 Connecticut: The senior had 5 catches for 90 yards, 1 receiving touchdown. He also rushed for 90 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown. On defense, he earned a fifty yard pick 6.
Tad Fluette 2024 Connecticut: Rushed for 116 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown. He also had two receptions.