Cassan is part of a three-pronged rushing attack that includes Dowd and Sam Gilliam Sam Gilliam 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB/LB Burr & Burton | 2027 New E . He’s been Burr and Burton’s bell cow running back this season and enters the championship game with 1,349 yards and 20 touchdowns on 144 carries. St. Johnsbury’s defensive game plan likely starts with the goal of limiting Cassan’s production. Cassan, who also starts at middle linebacker, is one of the key pieces on Burr and Burton’s defense as well. He’s second on the team with 45 tackles.

Cassan rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries as second-seeded Burr and Burton remained unbeaten with a 54-13 victory over seventh-seeded Rutland. Cassan scored on runs of 32, 45 and 2 yards. The Bulldogs (9-0) also received three touchdowns from quarterback Sam Dowd (60, 4 and 5 yards). Burr and Burton, which built a 42-7 halftime lead, will face third-seeded Mount Anthony in the Division I semifinals.

Owen, the Burr & Burton 2026 was the lone Vermonter at the camp. He showed that he can hang with players from all over New England and was a top performer all throughout camp. Owen tested well for his position group running a 4.94 40 yard dash, 4.54 shuttle run, with a 26 vertical. The 2026 LB was able to cover RBs out of the backfield, TEs in the slot, and WRs coming into his zone underneath. Owen should be one of the top players in Vermont and will look to raise his stock in 2025 season.