Public Poll Results: 2023 Massachusetts P.O.Y.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 pre-season is right on the horizon. Coming into this year, Massachusetts has a number of potential<strong> Player of the Year candidates</strong>. While there are some big names to consider for Player of the Year, plenty of players could spark their team toward a deep postseason run this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We created a preseason public poll to vote on who will win Massachusetts "GATORADE" POY for 2023. <strong>Voting ended at 11:55 a.m. ET on Aug 10, 2023</strong>. The following recruits were the top five vote-getters in our Poll, that are projected by the public to win the 2023 Massachusetts P.O.Y after this season is completed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384306"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='384306' first='Quinn' last='Carver']rnrnDexter Southfield 24' Captain | WR/RB/ATH | 6'0 175 |rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know about this recruit: January 2023 - u003c/strongu003eHe has a good burst out of the backfield.   Shows patience to follow his blocks out on the perimeter and hit the running lanes that open. Shifty and quick when running inside ISO. On defense, his physical play shines brightly.  Plays with passion, grit, and high level mental toughness.   Love how he flies around on defense giving blows to ball carriers. Solid Recruit.rnrnu003cstrongu003eMarch 2023u003c/strongu003e - He is ranked as the #2 running back in Massachusetts and also the #3 ranked running back in the New England region. He attends Dexter Southfield in Massachusetts.rnrnHe has a good burst out of the backfield.  Shows very good patience to follow his blocks out on the perimeter and hit the running lanes that open. He is a shifty back with extreme quickness. Excellent burst when running inside ISO.  He appears confident in his running abilities and plays fast and consistently. Has play-making ability.rnrnHe should see his recruitment interest increase during the April/Spring Evaluation period and into the summer camp season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d51fa25e170"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/QuinnCarver_/status/1601329733924696064?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/QuinnCarver_/status/1601329733924696064?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["678894"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='678894' first='Joel' last='Mireles']rnrnAll New England Team| 6'1 220 ILB |2024| Brooks School Football Captain x2 |Email: joelmireles511@gmail.com |Coach Email: pfoley@brooksschool.org|rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know about this recruit: March 2023 - u003c/strongu003eHe is ranked as the #1 linebacker in Massachusetts and the 4th ranked linebacker in New England. He attends Brooks School in Massachusetts.rnrnHas above-average reactionary skills.  Plays downhill and fills the gap nicely.  He is strong enough to hold gap integrity. Has excellent quickness and speed when pursuing the ball carrier. Has very good strength and power at the point of attack. He can bend and has good ankle flexibility. He can engage and shed blocks quickly with the ability to make plays while still engaged.rnrnHas a Div 1 offer from the University of Georgetown. 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In view of his 2022 season film, he shows the ability and experience in rout running to get separation from defenders.  Has a large frame that provides a good target with length in his arms.  Catches the ball with ease and looks to get the Yards after the catch (yac). Knows when and how to effectively high top the ball in traffic to win the 50/50 balls.rnrnu003cstrongu003e July 11, 2023u003c/strongu003e - He reported that he hu003cspan class=u0022css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0u0022u003ead a great time at the Brown u003c/spanu003ecamp last night. I ran a new best 40-yard dash, 4.59 seconds, as well as a new best broad jump, 9'5”.u003cstrongu003e August 1, 2023u003c/strongu003e -  He announcd an offer from Wesleyan College and Middlebury College.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d51fa25e23a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jeremy_kiefer_/status/1594899523125772289?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jeremy_kiefer_/status/1594899523125772289?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384222"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='384222' first='Mason' last='McSweeney']rnrnSt. Johns Prep 24' | DE/LB/TE | 6'2 235 | #8 | GPA: 4.11 | Email: mmcsweeney05@gmail.com | HC: bstpierre@stjohnsprep.org |rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know about this recruit: April 2023 -u003c/strongu003ernrn[player_tooltip player_id='384222' first='Mason' last='McSweeney']  He is ranked as the #5 Tight-end in New England.  He attends St John's Prep (Danver) in Massachusetts.rnrnPlaying Tight-end in a premier New England  program is no easy task.  McSweeney has upheld the task with great production.  He is a bit under the Tight-end protocal that many Div 1-2 schools like to see, but his athleticism combined with his consistent effort, aggressiveness and physical play will have many college coaches watching his development and growth potential moving forward. He has a very good burst out of his stance and he appears experienced in how to get separation from the linebackers who will try and cover him. His hands appear solid and reliable.    He does this while executing crisp routes and getting to the open spot.  The third clip in shows his eye and hand coordination with his ability to make difficult catches.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d51fa25e27c"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MasonMcSweeney5/status/1602672994739953664?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MasonMcSweeney5/status/1602672994739953664?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["678806"],"_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_0_evaluation":"JOSHUA SCHUETZMANNrnrn6'3” 210 TE/DE Class of 2024 Bedford High School, NH, 3.7 GPA, 4.67 40, 9'4” Broad Jump, 30.5 Vertical, 4.01 shuttle, National Honor Society, (603) 714-1301rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know about this recruit: May 2023 -u003c/strongu003e He is ranked as our # 10 OL in the class of 2024 within New England. His performance during his school open showcase, earned him Division 1 offers from Michigan and the University of New Hampshireu003cstrongu003e. u003c/strongu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eJuly 2023u003c/strongu003e - He is ranked as the #10 Offensive Lineman in class of 2024 in New England.  On June 22u003cstrongu003e, 2023u003c/strongu003e he announced his commitment to Old Dominion University.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d51fa25e2bd"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JSchuetzmann/status/1671960315238445056?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSchuetzmann/status/1671960315238445056?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17604545/637a98e32aa6660908a66690' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64da4cbfcfc7e"} /-->