McFarland is an example of the depth St. Johnsbury has at the offensive skill positions. He led the Hilltoppers to the Division I championship game as the team’s starting quarterback last season, but was moved to wide receiver this year. He caught 11 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown to help St. Johnsbury raise its record to 5-0 with a 35-14 win against previously unbeaten Colchester. Sophomore quarterback Gavin Huntington-Monroe completed 22-of-36 passes for 297 yards and five touchdowns in the win.

McFarland who passed for 1,094 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, shifted from quarterback to slot receiver when Gavin Huntington-Monroe moved to Vermont after the 2025 season and proved capable of running the offense. McFarland caught nine passes for 124 yards and a touchdown in a 41-12 victory against Essex. He was used sparingly at quarterback and ran for 52 yards and two touchdowns.

McFarland is coming off a strong season statistically and helped St. Johnsbury advance to the Division I championship game, where the Hilltoppers came up short against Middlebury, 13-7. As a sophomore, McFarland passed for 1,199 yards and 13 touchdowns with eight interceptions in 11 games, and gained 926 yards on the ground and rushed for another 13 TDs. He devoted a good chunk of his summer working on his game, as he was spotted at numerous camps throughout New England. He should be primed to improve on his 2025 season.

Don’t let Maddox McFarland’s size or stat line fool you, the sophomore quarterback has been a difference-maker for St. Johnsbury Academy this season. Leading his team to a 7-1 record, McFarland has flashed advanced playmaking ability and poise well beyond his years.

He’s dangerous on the move, capable of pulling up on a sprintout and delivering a strike downfield or tucking it to make defenders miss.

McFarland sees the field well, stays patient on intermediate routes, and has a knack for extending plays when things break down.

With his competitiveness, mobility, and natural feel for the game, McFarland already shows winning traits, and there’s plenty of room for his game to keep growing.