2023 Season Preview: St. Johns Prep (Danvers)”Eagles”

<!-- wp:image {"id":406364,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/08/download-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-406364" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Our next Preview is the 2022 Massachusetts Saint Johns Prep (Danvers) "Eagles", This team is coming off an impressive 2022 season that peaked at the right time in 2022 to go on to win the MIAA Div 1 Championship. The Eagles will be on the hunt this season for another yearly traditional MIAA State Playoff run. This model program in Massachusetts is being led by a Head Coach "Brian St. Pierre&nbsp;". In 2023 the Prep should be a top contender as they always are. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2023 Captains: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":960641,"width":287,"height":215,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/F4IF70XXMAAcDNS.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-960641" style="width:287px;height:215px" width="287" height="215" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Left to right- [player_tooltip player_id='960635' first='Wells' last='Gillett']e, [player_tooltip player_id='384222' first='Mason' last='McSweeney'], [player_tooltip player_id='651884' first='John' last='Droggitis'], [player_tooltip player_id='380925' first='Dylan' last='Aliberti'] and [player_tooltip player_id='953702' first='Matt' last='Callahan']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2024 Recruits to Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724834"],"_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='724834' first='Marquese' last='Avery']rnrnSt John's Prep ATH 6'2 205 C/O' 24 gpa 3.5 mavery2333@gmail.com Cell: 617-543-8467 /Coach email: bstpierre@stjohnsprep.orgrnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know:u003c/strongu003e Avery has length with good range.  He has high level athletic coordination.  His film shows very good instincts while being very disruptive.  He can sniff out the nose for the ball. Shows very good strength at the point of attack. Ball skills are of higher caliber.  He can cause havoc playing the edge.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de235e73b20"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/marqueseavery_/status/1600886168618500096?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/marqueseavery_/status/1600886168618500096?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384309"],"_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='384309' first='Anthony' last='Carusi']rnrnSt John's Prep//2024//Football//DE/OLB//GPA 3.5//6'0/200lb//acarusi24@stjohnsprep.org/rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know:u003c/strongu003e He appears a bit undersized with a high potential to still break into a college roster after all said and done.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de235e73b54"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16638119/638e6d73ff025803d03c8755' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de36f6b66c1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651884"],"_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='651884' first='John' last='Droggitis']rnrnSt. John's prep Football (Danvers MA) ‘24 ILB/ 3.9 gpa/D-1 state champ/ cell: 978-290-3517 email: jdroggitis24@stjohnsprep.orgrnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know:u003c/strongu003e Positioned at the ILB position, he appears very physically, strong, with speed.  He displays the ability to be physical at the point of attack.  His strength pops on film. He is the alignment general in the defense and has a very high football IQ.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de235e73b7d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/johndroggitis12/status/1601398546271506434?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/johndroggitis12/status/1601398546271506434?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:u003c/strongu003e We have him ranked as the #5 tight-end in New England in the class of 2024.  We may need to move him to the DE position as that is where he may see more recruitment activity. He is a solid edge defender with high-level physical aggression.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de36f6b6771"} /--> <!-- 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":["380925"],"_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='380925' first='Dylan' last='Aliberti']rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone wp-image-752919u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/IMG_8703.jpg?w=225u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022143u0022 height=u0022191u0022 /u003ernrnSJP Track and Field Sprint, Hurdles, Multis | Football ‘24 DB/RB #11 | 5'10, 175lb | 4.25 GPA | daliberti24@stjohnsprep.org |rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know: u003c/strongu003e He is known for his Track star performances.  He recorded a 4.68  40yrd at our Boston Camp in 2022.  He is a fluid runner. He's also has very good athleticism.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de36f6b67c3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dylan_aliberti/status/1581639965653360640?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/dylan_aliberti/status/1581639965653360640?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953702"],"_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='953702' first='Matt' last='Callahan']rnrnClass of 2024/edge player/ 6'0u0022 210rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know:u003c/strongu003e He is committed to Amherst College","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de36f6b680a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/StJohnsPrepFB/status/1690133970011279360?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/StJohnsPrepFB/status/1690133970011279360?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953794"],"_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='953794' first='Matt' last='Boucher']rnrnSt. John's Prep ‘24 | Middlebury ‘28rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know: u003c/strongu003e Committed to Middlebury College","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64de36f6b6864"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mbouchie24/status/1687464014954000384?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/mbouchie24/status/1687464014954000384?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["960635"],"_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='960635' first='Wells' last='Gillett']ernrnSt John's Prep Football ‘24 || Bowdoin football ‘28rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know:u003c/strongu003e Experienced at playing center or guard.  He gets both cleats in the ground at pre-snap showing an excellent bend in the knees and ankles. He uses very good leverage to move his defensive targets. He was recently selected as one of his teams captain for 2023.  Committed to the admission process at Bowden on August 2, 2023.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e4be7606f52"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WellsGillett7/status/1686773269955854339?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/WellsGillett7/status/1686773269955854339?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional Class of 2024 players to know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Austin Lambert (DB), [player_tooltip player_id='384310' first='Jack' last='Angelopolus'] (WR/DB), and Grayson Ambrosh (CB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Class of 2025 Players To Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='943947' first='Jackson' last='Tucker'] OLB, Gael Garcia H-Back/FB, [player_tooltip player_id='383769' first='Graham' last='Roberts'] DT, [player_tooltip player_id='415999' first='Noah' last='Chong'] OL, [player_tooltip player_id='383769' first='Graham' last='Roberts'] (LT, 6-2, 280), [player_tooltip player_id='1017548' first='Jack' last='DiFilippo'] (LG, 6-2, 260), Josh Haaran (TE, 6-1, 225), Alex Bajoras (NG, 6-1, 280)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Class of 2026 Players To Know:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cam Bucchiere OL, [player_tooltip player_id='801169' first='Aaron' last='Radke'] OLB </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Class of 2027 Players To Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='943068' first='Cayden' last='Blanchette'] OL, Davian Sullivan WR, [player_tooltip player_id='943088' first='Gavin' last='Lyons'] DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Class of 2028 Player To Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='400828' first='Christopher' last='Vargas'] QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/team/v2/14729/Boys-Varsity-Football/schedule"><strong>2022 Schedule/Games:</strong> </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NOTABLE: St. John's Preparatory School</strong>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;6–12&nbsp;private,&nbsp;Roman Catholic,&nbsp;all-boys&nbsp;college-preparatory school&nbsp;located at 72 Spring Street,&nbsp;Danvers,&nbsp;Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1907 by the&nbsp;Xaverian Brothers&nbsp;and is located in the&nbsp;Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. It was formerly a combination commuter-boarding school&nbsp;but ended its residential program in 1975.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Championship History: </strong>The 1997 football team completed the Eagle's first eleven-win season, including a dramatic Thanksgiving Day victory over Xaverian and a "Super Bowl" championship.&nbsp;In 2012, 2018, 2019, and 2022 the varsity football team won the state title in the MIAA Division 1 championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->