slides: Central MA Top 10: High School Football Performances

Monday, October 21, 2013

Matt LaPan, GoLocalWorcester Sports Reporter

For the first time this season, a repeat winner is the top player in Central Massachusetts according to GoLocal Worcester. The week featured the highest scoring game in Central Massachusetts history and team records falling across the state. Find out who the big winner was and who else made the cut as we look at GoLocal Worcester's top 10 high school football performances for this week.

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10. Michael McGillicudy

St. John's (Shrewsbury) bounced back in a big way behind McGillicudy's huge night. He brought in touchdowns of 35 and 67-yards. Those touchdown receptions were in addition to an early 78-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to give the Pioneers an early lead that they would not relinquish.

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9. Jack Buckley

Buckley did not have his hands on the ball much, but when he did he was making an impact. Buckley ran the ball five times for 137 yards and two touchdowns. He also pulled in a 17-yard touchdown reception form David Walker.

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8. Jake Keenan

Keenan helped that Tigers get back to .500 with a great night on the ground. Keenan ran 20 times for 198 yards and two touchdowns.

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7. William Cowdrey

Cowdrey was dominant on both sides of the ball as Marlborough upended North Middlesex 20-6. Cowdrey carried the ball 19 times for 158 yards and a touchdown and also led the Panthers in tackles with 8.5 total tackles on the night.

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6. Shane Dawson

Dawson was the most dominant defender in Central Massachusetts on Friday night. He le the Crusaders to a 28-20 win by completely overpowering the visiting Red Raiders of Fitchburgh. Dawson totaled 10 tackles, one sack, one interception and one fumble recovery. Both of Dawson's takeaways led directly to touchdowns.

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5. Sean Maki

Maki led the way for St Bernard's as they scored a team-record for points in a huge 62-47 win over Quabbin. The game set a Central Massachusetts record for most points scored in a game. Maki ran for 139-yards and four touchdown and added another through the air.

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4. St. Bernard's O-Line

The entire offensive line gets the nod as St. Bernard's ground attack went for 429 yards en route to a 62-47 win. St. Bernard's ran for seven touchdowns while setting a new team record for points in a game. They also helped combine for the highest point total in Central Massachusetts history with the 109-point thriller.

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3. Matt Thall

Thall had a great game on both sides of the ball.He helped lead Marlborough to a 6-0 record with six receptions for 110 yards and two touchdowns. He added six tackles and two passes defended while helping hold North Middlesex to just six points on the night.

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2. Travis Bassett

Bassett helped Littleton stay undefeated as he dominated Maynard by totaling five touchdowns. Bassett ran the ball eight times for 148 yards and two touchdowns and added three catches for 136 yards and three touchdowns. Bassett showed he is one of the best big play options in Central Massachusetts.

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1. Dylan Kierman

For the second time in three weeks, Quabbin's Dylan Kierman is the top player in Central Massachusetts. Although his Panthers were defeated 62-47 by St. Bernard's, Kierman accounted for all seven of Quabbin's touchdowns. Kierman threw for four touchdowns and added three on the ground, he even added a two-point conversion in the third quarter. Kierman's impressive performance could be one of the best in the state for the entire season.