C/O 2024: New England Notable Thanksgiving Day Performers
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Top performances are what college coaches want to know about. Thank you to all area coaches who sent weekly stats for each prospect throughout the season including Thanksgiving Day stars. Here are the class of 2024 prospects who had top…
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Continue ReadingTop performances are what college coaches want to know about. Thank you to all area coaches who sent weekly stats for each prospect throughout the season including Thanksgiving Day stars. Here are the class of 2024 prospects who had top performances during Thanksgiving Day 2023 gridiron action.
THANKSGIVING DAY GRIDIRON TOP PERFOMERS
Connecticut
Elijah McClain, Hillhouse: Ran for 127 yards, two touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversion. Film
Calvin McCoy III, Fitch: Caught three touchdown passes and was named player of the game. Film
Zakkai Moore Zakkai Moore 5'9" | 185 lbs | LB Maloney | 2024 State NewE , Maloney: Linebacker was named MVP of the Stoddard Bowl, leading the defensive effort in a win. Film
Jason Champagne Jason Champagne 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Masuk | 2024 State NewE , Masuk: Ran for five touchdowns. The first went for 66 yards. Film
Jake Manning Jake Manning 5'8" | 150 lbs | ATH Haddam-Killingworth Ct. | 2024 NewE , Coginchaug: Caught two touchdown passes and shifted momentum with a 72-yard kickoff return in the second quarter. Film
Cole Peterson Cole Peterson 5'9" | 180 lbs | LB Joel Barlow H.S. CT. | 2024 State NewE , Barlow: Ran for 98 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Film
Aidan Dolan Aidan Dolan 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Daniel Hand Ct. | 2024 State NewE , Hand: Ran for 171 yards, 120 of them in the second half after his team trailed at halftime, and scored four total touchdowns. Film
Fazal Khan, Weaver: Forced three fumbles in a low-scoring game. Film
Jaheim Daniel, McMahon: Ran for four touchdowns, three of them in the fourth quarter. Film
Jermaine Sheppherd Jermaine Sheppherd NewE , Platt Tech: Ran for over 200 yards with four touchdowns, including runs of 70 and 67 yards. Film
Camren Thompson Camren Thompson 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH North Haven Ct. | 2024 State NewE , North Haven: Had three sacks and two forced fumbles, earning defensive player of the game honors. He also ran for a touchdown. Film
Aidan Patterson, East Lyme: Scored on three touchdown runs.
Paul Gorry Paul Gorry 6'2" | 220 lbs | QB Sheehan | 2024 State NewE , Sheehan: Was 7-for-7 for 112 yards and a touchdown and ran for 62 yards and a score on seven carries.
Jett Hall Jett Hall 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Naugatuck | 2024 NewE , Naugatuck: Caught touchdown passes of 28 and 41 yards and ran for 227 yards and two scores on 33 rushes.
Max Maurillo Max Maurillo DB Staples | 2024 NewE , Staples: Caught a 69-yard touchdown pass, intercepted a Greenwich pass and kicked a field goal and three extra points.
Akari Rosemond, Newington: Ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries and caught three passes for 26 yards and a score.
Tyler Smith Tyler Smith 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Fairfield Prep | 2024 State NewE , Fairfield Prep: Threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
Matthew Jeffery, Cheshire: Could he still do Matt Jeffery things after losing half the season to a nagging hamstring? Three rushing touchdowns and three interceptions.
Soren Rief Soren Rief 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Canterbury | 2025 NewE , Killingly: Ran for 269 yards on 45 carries with five touchdowns, caught a 22-yard pass and had a sack in a 42-15.
Ja’Mon Mullen, Harding: Threw four touchdown passes.
Kyle Colsey Kyle Colsey 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR Ridgefield | 2024 NewE , Ridgefield: Caught a 22-yard touchdown pass and returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown that clinched a win.
Nate Howe, Tolland: Had a momentum-swinging interception, caught five passes for 55 yards and a touchdown and ran for 36 yards on five carries.
Matt McGuire Matt McGuire 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Oxford | 2024 State NewE , Oxford: Ran for 180 yards and four touchdowns, was 3-for-3 passing and had an interception.
Mike Ricketts, Bunnell: Threw a halfback-option touchdown pass to his younger brother Rody, then intercepted a pass to set up a fourth second-quarter touchdown.
Alex Benevento Alex Benevento LB New Canaan | 2024 NewE New Canaan: Returned the opening kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown and scored two rushing touchdowns.
Massachusetts
Aaron Chiocca, Methuen High: He took the opening kickoff for a score and later returned an interception for a score. Film
Jake Cullen Jake Cullen 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Westford Academy Ma. | 2024 NewE , Westford Academy: He completed 10-of-14 passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 111 yards. Film
Stevens Exateur Stevens Exateur 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB Medford H.S. Ma. | 2024 NewE , Medford: He rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Film
Todd Egan Todd Egan QB South Shore Voc-Tech Ma | 2024 NewE , South Shore: He ran for 203 yards and three touchdowns, while completing 9-of-15 passes for 155 yards and two scores. Film
Gabe Grzyboski Gabe Grzyboski 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Haverhill | 2024 State NewE , Haverhill: Grzyboski led the defense with eight tackles and two sacks, adding 81 receiving yards and a touchdown at tight end. Film
Jayden Arno Jayden Arno 5'9" | 145 lbs | QB Belmont Ma. | 2024 NewE , Belmont The senior quarterback threw three touchdown passes and added a 49-yard rushing score and a 2-point conversion run. Film
Darius Braithwaite from Lincoln-Sudbury High School: ran for 172 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
James Harris James Harris 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB West Bridgewater Ma. | 2024 NewE and Sam Salter West Bridgewater High School: Each scored three touchdowns.
Tate Hoffmeister Tate Hoffmeister 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Needham | 2024 State NewE Needham High: He rushed for 235 yards and three scores.
Hayden Willen Hayden Willen QB Newton North H.S. Ma. | 2024 NewE , Newton North: He threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 107 yards and three more scores.
Mike O’Connor Mike O’Connor 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Xaverian Brothers | 2024 State NewE , Xaverian Bros: He ran for 194 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Kayden Mills Kayden Mills 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Arlington | 2024 State NewE , Arlington: He rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries.
Zach Brown, Catholic Memorial: He rushed for 174 yards and two second-half touchdowns.
Nick Araujo Nick Araujo 6'0" | 230 lbs | ATH Milford | 2024 State NewE , Milford: He rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns and also added a 62-yard TD reception.
Bryan Ferreira Bryan Ferreira 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Woburn H.S. | 2024 State NewE , Woburn: He ran for 292 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries.
Matt St. Cyr, Walpole: He caught four passes for 154 yards and two scores.
Alex Barlow Alex Barlow 6'0" | 215 lbs | ATH Duxbury | 2024 State NewE , Duxbury: He ran for 292 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries.
Owen Gasinowski Owen Gasinowski 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Danvers Football | 2024 State NewE , Danvers: He rushed for 115 yards and five touchdowns.
Brandon Mazenkas-O’Grady Brandon Mazenkas-O’Grady 6'3" | 210 lbs | DL Foxborough | 2024 State NewE , Foxboro: He blocked a punt and returned it eight yards for one score, then later added a 73-yard TD run.
Kane Brennan, Newburyport: He ran for 120 yards and four touchdowns.
Ryan Copson, Shawsheen: He caught four passes for 149 yards and a pair of touchdown passes.
A.J. Nash, Abington: He ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns.
Matt Tran, Stoneham: He threw three touchdown passes.
Jordan DePina Jordan DePina ATH Rockland H.S. Ma | 2024 State NewE , Rockland: He rushed for 233 yards and four touchdowns.
Montavius Zollarcoffer, O’Bryant: He rushed for five touchdowns.
Nathan Wood, Case: rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns.
Quentyn Dulin Quentyn Dulin 5'8" | 155 lbs | RB Brighton H.S. Ma. | 2024 NewE , Brighton: He completed 6-for-9 passes for 133 yards and also rushed for 88 yards and three scores.
Moronel Castro, Kipp: He caught nine passes for 146 yards and five touchdowns.
Chris Nunez, Framingham: Nunez totaled (15 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss).
Don Cavanaugh, Peabody: The senior found the end zone on both sides of the ball, returning an interception 31 yards for a touchdown in addition to rushing for a 23-yard score on his only carry.
Brett McCaffery Brett McCaffery 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Bishop Feehan Ma. | 2024 NewE , Bishop Feehan: The senior reeled in a 55-yard touchdown pass and then threw his first career passing TD — a 55-yard score.
Brian Vaughan Brian Vaughan 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Lynn Classical | 2024 State NewE , Lynn Classical: He totaled 113 yards rushing yards including the winning 5-yard score in the second quarter.
Connor Curtis, Mansfield: The senior quarterback was 12-of-24 passing for 160 yards and rushed for 82 more yards on 11 carries in a 30-17 loss. He also played every snap at free safety.
Eric Power Eric Power 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Boston Latin | 2024 NewE , Boston Latin: The senior scored twice. He returned a fumble 82 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter and adding a 1-yard rushing score in the second.
Ruairi Ritson, Canton: The senior blocked a punt in the first half and reeled in touchdown passes of 11 and 44 yards in the second half.
Chris Zulloc, Northeast: The senior compiled 89 yards rushing and 63 yards receiving, scoring both touchdowns for his team on 1-yard plunges.
George Galuris, Winthrop: The senior running back/linebacker chipped in every phase of the game with 75 yards and a touchdown on seven carries, a highlight-reel 37-yard reception, was 2-for-2 on point-afters and made seven tackles.
Corey Grimes Corey Grimes ATH Grimes | 2024 State NewE , Salem: The senior threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter.
Joe Earnerc, Rockland: The running back churned out 158 yards and two touchdowns.
Stu Burnham, Old Colony: Playing with a broken hand (and a cast), the senior scored on rushes of 10 and 12 yards.
Treyvon Fields, Cathedral — In a 20-0 win over Chelsea, the senior quarterback tossed two touchdown passes.
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Erik Seymore, Manchester Memorial: who scored both of the game’s touchdowns, was Memorial’s first Thanksgiving Day win over the Little Green since 2014. Seymore finished with 31 carries for 140 yards.
RHODE ISLAND
Alex McClelland Alex McClelland 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Barrington | 2024 State NewE , Barrington: He ran, threw and caught a touchdown in the Eagles’ 36-7 win over the Huskies. Film