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2024 Pre-Season Team Preview: Buckingham Brown & Nichols

2024 Pre-Season Team Preview:  Buckingham Brown & Nichols
Roger Silva
Roger Silva August 26, 2024 @ 02:09 PM
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Jonathan White
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Drini Panariti
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Ethan Ortega
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Colton Fischer
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Colin Hoffman 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB | 2027
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Timothy Church
Timothy Church 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL | 2026
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Sam Kelley
Sam Kelley 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB | 2026
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AJ Azuakolam
AJ Azuakolam 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
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Liam Cunningham
Liam Cunningham 6'0" | 275 lbs | OL | 2027
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Dante Snoonian
Dante Snoonian 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB | 2027
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Andrew Knapp
Andrew Knapp 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB/TE | 2027
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Owen DeSalvo
Owen DeSalvo 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH/RB | 2028
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Vince Snoonian
Vince Snoonian 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR | 2026
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Bo MacCormack
Bo MacCormack 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB | 2025
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we will review the top prospects and additional notable prospects who will attend Buckingham Brown &amp; Nichols In Massachusetts heading into the fall season of 2024. Head Coach Mike Willey (@Coach_Willey_FB) has coached at BB&amp;N since 2008. His coaching career began in 2002 at his alma mater Dover-Sherborn HS. In 2008 Willey joined the BB&amp;N staff, coaching OLine for the undefeated ISL/New England Championship Knights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">TOP PROSPECTS TO KNOW: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["383692"],"_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-66b229d5845b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>BB&amp;N 2025 RB/ATH | Head Coach- <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Willey_FB">@Coach_Willey_FB</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MacCormack was previously ranked as the # 1 running back in the class of 2025 in New England before the spring evaluation period. He is committed to Syracuse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1404728,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/04/who-are-class-of-2025-top-ranked-running-backs-in-massachusetts/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-26-at-11.58.33 AM.png?w=501" alt="" class="wp-image-1404728" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["721168"],"_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-66b229d584623"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">BB&amp;N 2025 | 6'2 175| WR/FS | aazuakolam@bbns.org | HC:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Coach_Willey_FB">@Coach_Willey_FB</a> | <a href="https://t.co/0l3Zxsx0Xg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://hudl.com/profile/17203811…</a> <a href="https://x.com/umassfootball">@umassfootball</a> commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Azuakolam was previously ranked as the # 3 defensive back in the class of 2025 in New England before the spring evaluation period. He is committed to the University of Massachusetts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1404808,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/02/names-to-know-across-new-england/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-26-at-1.23.57 PM.png?w=937" alt="" class="wp-image-1404808" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801139"],"_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-66b229d58471f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">BB&amp;N '26 - 6'6" 295 - OL/DL #71 - HC: <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Willey_FB">@Coach_Willey_FB</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Church" is currently ranked as the # 10 offensive linemen in the class of 2025 in New England before the spring evaluation period. He has no offers at his time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1404836,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/standouts-from-new-england-clinics-and-showcases/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-26-at-1.58.01 PM.png?w=906" alt="" class="wp-image-1404836" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801023"],"_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-66b5041baef3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BB&amp;N football Captain | C/O 26 | ATH | 6'1 220lbs | skelley@bbns.org | HC: <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Willey_FB">@Coach_Willey_FB</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kelley is currently ranked as the # 2 linebacker in the class of 2026 in New England as a result of viewing him perform at a showcase during summer 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1404842,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/several-skill-standouts-from-new-england-elite-football-clinic/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-26-at-2.11.54 PM.png?w=914" alt="" class="wp-image-1404842" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404211"],"_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-66b229d5846cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BB&amp;N ‘26 | Varsity football/Varsity track | WR/S/K | 6' 195lbs | email - vsnoonian45@gmail.com | phone : 978-549-5035</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Snoonian is currently ranked as the # 16 Wide Receiver in the class of 2026 in New England. He received an offer from Umass when he was in 9th grade. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1404878,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/who-are-the-2026-top-ranked-wide-receivers-in-massachusetts/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-26-at-2.38.47 PM.png?w=488" alt="" class="wp-image-1404878" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">ADDITIONAL IMPACT PROSPECTS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1206410' first='Ethan' last='Ortega'] - Currently ranked as the # 29 Athlete in the class of 2026 in New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='557618' first='Andrew' last='Knapp'] - Currently ranked as the # 2 Linebacker in the class of 2027 in New England. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='864590' first='Colin' last='Hoffman'] - Currently ranked as the # 6 Linebacker in the class of 2027 in New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='634972' first='Dante' last='Snoonian'] - Currently ranked as the # 8 Linebacker in the class of 2027 in New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 Ben Pantera - Currently ranked as the # 12 Offensive Linemen in the class of 2027 in New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watch List Prospects:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='673447' first='Liam' last='Cunningham'] OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1312306' first='Aidan' last='Holness'] DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1312298' first='Armando' last='Levitt'] OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1312303' first='Drini' last='Panariti'] DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1312311' first='Jonathan' last='White'] ATH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 Mo El-Nazar OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='1027707' first='Xzavier' last='Chafin'] DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='541812' first='Owen' last='DeSalvo'] RB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='992927' first='Colton' last='Fischer'] TE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this report, we will review the top prospects and additional notable prospects who will attend Buckingham Brown & Nichols In Massachusetts heading into the fall season of 2024. Head Coach Mike Willey (@Coach_Willey_FB) has coached at BB&N since 2008. His coaching career began in 2002 at his alma mater Dover-Sherborn HS. In 2008 Willey joined the BB&N staff, coaching OLine for the undefeated ISL/New England Championship Knights.

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