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Underclassmen With Impressive Starts Of The 2024 Season

Underclassmen With Impressive Starts Of The 2024 Season
Brian Phillips
Brian Phillips September 23, 2024 @ 11:47 AM
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Peter Pavlidis
Peter Pavlidis 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB | 2027
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Jake Banda
Jake Banda 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
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Jack Fabiano
Jack Fabiano 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2026
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Jayden Mcguffie
Jayden Mcguffie 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
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James Mortarelli
James Mortarelli 6'1" | 170 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
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Gianni DePrimeo
Gianni DePrimeo 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB | 2026
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Nicholas Crowe
Nicholas Crowe 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
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Tallan King
Tallan King 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will highlight 8 underclassmen who are off to impressive starts in the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475557"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8a3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>The most impressive feat so far in the MIAA is the performance by Mcguffie. Only a freshman, Jayden rushed for 342 yard and SIX touchdowns. He netted 414 yards from scrimmage. Mcguffie is a new prospect that I will be watching closely.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22647312/66ef102e602d2063ff7b79b6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8d15"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475527"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8d8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gianni is a key figure for the Winchester offense. The junior rushed for 121 yard and 3 TD's en route to a 27-7 win over Waltham. Gianni is an impressive athlete who can generate explosive plays. He shows a good combination of speed and athleticism.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17221964/66e97d2bd86e2d80355afddb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8dc2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801205"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8e2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tallan does it again for KP. It only took him 11 carries to reach the endzone 3 times and rush for 187 yards in a victory over Norwood.&nbsp; Tallan continues to impress with this size and speed combination. King is going to continue to move up the New England rankings with his weekly contributions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18320590/66ef6c242219e50b9a698f85' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8e5f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475530"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8eca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mortarelli has been a critical part of the Redhawks defense to start the 2024 season. He racked up 9 tackles, 2 TFL's and a game changing interception to complete the Bay State win over Walpole. James is a prospect I will be following to see his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1071721"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8f38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nick is a 2 way player at running back and linebacker for the Bulldogs. Nick is a workhorse that carried the ball 25 times for 163 yards while also spearheading the defense with 12 tackles. [player_tooltip player_id='1071721' first='Nick' last='Crowe'] is a tough, every down football player who is on track to compile a very impressive season for a solid Canton football team. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17846320/6566125cb019fa0684094fc3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e8f68"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475902"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e9063"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peter is another new prospect on my watch list. Only a sophomore, Peter put together a huge night on the defensive side of the ball. He lead the team with 10 tackles, 4 TFL and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20146554/66eaf0191c50632322948333' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e9096"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475633"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e9102"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack had a huge day on the ground for Masconomet, rushing for 212 yards on 22 carries. Jack has proven to be the bellcow in the Masco offense. Jack is second in Division 3 scoring, with five touchdowns and four 2 pt conversions. At this rate, Jack will be one of the most productive offensive players in Division 3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20097420/66f05f866d6f3115707d111d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e9131"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475895"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e9223"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jake is a junior running back for Shawsheen. He put together a strong performance on Friday night, rushing for over 100 yards on 16 carries adding two touchdowns. Jake does a nice job of running through tackles and getting to his nose. Also, plays a ton of snaps on defense at LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20164328/66de2de26c13ae72e60fcbcb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f19b58e9257"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This article will highlight 8 underclassmen who are off to impressive starts in the 2024 season.

Jayden Mcguffie

Jayden Mcguffie

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RB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
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CLASS 2028
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Jayden
Mcguffie RB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Malden High Ma.
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The most impressive feat so far in the MIAA is the performance by Mcguffie. Only a freshman, Jayden...
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Jayden Mcguffie

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State: New England
School: Malden High Ma.
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Gianni DePrimeo

Gianni DePrimeo

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RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Gianni
DePrimeo RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Winchester High Ma.
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Gianni is a key figure for the Winchester offense. The junior rushed for 121 yard and 3 TD’s...
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Gianni DePrimeo

State: New England
School: Winchester High Ma.
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Tallan King

Tallan King

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LB/RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 220
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CLASS 2026
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Tallan
King LB/RB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
220
HS
King Phillip Regional
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Tallan does it again for KP. It only took him 11 carries to reach the endzone 3 times...
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Tallan King

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State: New England
School: King Phillip Regional
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James Mortarelli

James Mortarelli

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LB/RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2026
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James
Mortarelli LB/RB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Natick High Ma.
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Mortarelli has been a critical part of the Redhawks defense to start the 2024 season. He racked up...
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James Mortarelli

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State: New England
School: Natick High Ma.
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Nicholas Crowe

Nicholas Crowe

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LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2026
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Nicholas
Crowe LB/RB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Canton Ma.
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Nick is a 2 way player at running back and linebacker for the Bulldogs. Nick is a workhorse...
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Nicholas Crowe

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State: New England
School: Canton Ma.
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Peter Pavlidis

Peter Pavlidis

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Peter
Pavlidis LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
205
HS
Watetown Ma
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Peter is another new prospect on my watch list. Only a sophomore, Peter put together a huge night...
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Peter Pavlidis

State: New England
School: Watetown Ma
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Jack Fabiano

Jack Fabiano

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RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Jack
Fabiano RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Masconomet HIgh Ma.
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Jack had a huge day on the ground for Masconomet, rushing for 212 yards on 22 carries. Jack...
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Jack Fabiano

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State: New England
School: Masconomet HIgh Ma.
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Jake Banda

Jake Banda

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LB/RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2026
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Jake
Banda LB/RB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Shawsheen Valley Tech Ma.
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Underclassmen With Impressive Starts Of The 2024 Season
Jake is a junior running back for Shawsheen. He put together a strong performance on Friday night, rushing...
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State: New England
School: Shawsheen Valley Tech Ma.
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