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Top high school football players across MetroWest, Milford region Week 12

tommy cassell, metrowest daily news
·3 min read

From stuffing to gravy to apple pie, Week 12 provided lots of Turkey Day treats.

The Daily News presents its Players of the Week from the final week of the high school football season.

Offensive

Johnny Bennett, Dover-Sherborn

This senior Swiss-army knife scored four total touchdowns – two receiving, one rushing and one interception return – in the Raiders’ blowout win over Medfield.

Dover-Sherborn senior captain Johnny Bennett (top right) celebrates his first touchdown reception with senior captain Derek Daly. Bennett scored twice in the Raiders' 28-7 win over on Sept. 17, 2021.
Dover-Sherborn senior captain Johnny Bennett (top right) celebrates his first touchdown reception with senior captain Derek Daly. Bennett scored twice in the Raiders' 28-7 win over on Sept. 17, 2021.

Luke Frauton, Medway

This junior left-handed QB went 7-for-11 for 128 yards and two touchdowns while adding eight rushes, 78 yards and one TD on the ground in the Mustangs’ victory over Millis.

Medway’s Luke Frauton runs the ball during the football against Holliston at Medway High School on Sep. 17, 2021.
Medway’s Luke Frauton runs the ball during the football against Holliston at Medway High School on Sep. 17, 2021.

Adam Goodfellow, Wayland

This dual-threat QB rushed 20 times for 201 yards and three touchdowns in the Warriors’ win over Thanksgiving rival Weston.

Wayland High School senior quarterback Adam Goodfellow runs down the sideline against Hopkinton, September 10, 2021.
Wayland High School senior quarterback Adam Goodfellow runs down the sideline against Hopkinton, September 10, 2021.

Luke Herter, Ashland

This senior QB tossed 10 completions for 175 yards and two touchdowns while adding seven carries for 52 yards and two TDs in the Clockers’ Thanksgiving Day win over Hopkinton.

Ashland High School senior captain quarterback Luke Herter throws against Holliston, October 8, 2021.
Ashland High School senior captain quarterback Luke Herter throws against Holliston, October 8, 2021.

Thomas Hirsh, Sr., AMSA

This senior rushed for over 200 yards (to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark on the season) and two touchdowns in the Maynard/AMSA co-op win over Littleton.

Littleton senior Garrett Shimmel dives to trip up Maynard senior captain Thomas Hirsh during the Thanksgiving Day game at Tiger Alumni Field in Littleton, Nov. 25, 2021. Maynard defeated Littleton, 29-14.
Littleton senior Garrett Shimmel dives to trip up Maynard senior captain Thomas Hirsh during the Thanksgiving Day game at Tiger Alumni Field in Littleton, Nov. 25, 2021. Maynard defeated Littleton, 29-14.

Cole Hostage, Algonquin

This dual-threat quarterback went 4-for-5 for 87 yards and three passing TDs while adding eight rushes for 138 yards and two scores on the ground in Algonquin’s Turkey Day win over Westborough.

Algonquin quarterback Cole Hostage gestures to his blocker Devondrick Ines as he carries the ball downfield.
Algonquin quarterback Cole Hostage gestures to his blocker Devondrick Ines as he carries the ball downfield.

Trey Howe & Josh Mateo, Blackstone Valley Tech

These two senior running back each scored three touchdowns in the Beavers’ big win over cross-street rival Nipmuc at Fenway Park.

Blackstone Valley Tech's Josh Mateo fends off Nipmuc's Oscar Clark (right) en route to a first-half touchdown during the Thanksgiving Eve rivalry game at Fenway Park, Nov. 24, 2021.
Blackstone Valley Tech's Josh Mateo fends off Nipmuc's Oscar Clark (right) en route to a first-half touchdown during the Thanksgiving Eve rivalry game at Fenway Park, Nov. 24, 2021.

TJ Kiley, Holliston

This junior quarterback went 20-for-30 for 216 yards and two tossing TDs as visiting Holliston edged rival Westwood.

Holliston High School quarterback junior TJ Kiley throws against Ashland, October 8, 2021.
Holliston High School quarterback junior TJ Kiley throws against Ashland, October 8, 2021.

Shane Kindred, Franklin

This senior wide receiver corralled five catches – one of them being of the one-hand variety – for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the Panthers’ big Turkey Day win over rival King Philip.

Franklin’s Shane Kindred (2) stretches the ball over the goal line in front of King Philip’s Jonathan Joseph (1) on a TD run during their Thanksgiving football match up at Franklin High.
Franklin’s Shane Kindred (2) stretches the ball over the goal line in front of King Philip’s Jonathan Joseph (1) on a TD run during their Thanksgiving football match up at Franklin High.

Riley O’Connell & Nolan O’Brien, Lincoln-Sudbury

This dynamic duo capped their high school careers in style with a combined five total touchdowns in a Thanksgiving Day win over Newton South. O’Connell went 15-for-22 passing for 243 yards and a TD while also collecting a receiving TD and a rushing score while O'Brien made seven receptions for 140 yards, a touchdown and a passing TD to O'Connell.

Lincoln-Sudbury senior captain Nolan O'Brien tosses the ball to an official after an offensive play, during the first round Division 2 playoff game against Wellesley at Myers Field in Sudbury, Nov. 5, 2021. The Warriors beat the Raiders, 42-0.
Lincoln-Sudbury senior captain Nolan O'Brien tosses the ball to an official after an offensive play, during the first round Division 2 playoff game against Wellesley at Myers Field in Sudbury, Nov. 5, 2021. The Warriors beat the Raiders, 42-0.

Defensive

Sam Gear, Wellesley

This senior captain picked off a pass on a defense and returned it for a score while also adding a circus catch on offense for a 55-yard TD reception in the Raiders’ wild Turkey Day win over Needham.

Wellesley High School football senior captain Sam Gear en route to a touchdown making the score 27-21 at the 134th annual Thanksgiving game, Nov. 25, 2021.
Wellesley High School football senior captain Sam Gear en route to a touchdown making the score 27-21 at the 134th annual Thanksgiving game, Nov. 25, 2021.

Matt Gillis, Ashland

This senior made 11 tackles (4 for a loss) and three sacks on defense while adding three catches for 85 yards and one touchdown on offense in the Clockers’ rout of Hopkinton.

Scituate’s Andrew Bossey is brought down by Ashland’s Matt Gillis from behind during third quarter action of their Round of Eight game against Scituate in the Division 4 state tournament at Scituate High School on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.
Scituate’s Andrew Bossey is brought down by Ashland’s Matt Gillis from behind during third quarter action of their Round of Eight game against Scituate in the Division 4 state tournament at Scituate High School on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

Bobby Haarde, Lincoln-Sudbury

This senior made six tackles, 1.5 sacks, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble for a touchdown in the Warriors’ win over Newton South on Turkey Day.

Lincoln-Sudbury seniors Bobby Haarde and Casey King bring down Acton-Boxborough senior Jordan Pelletier during the game at Myers Field in Sudbury, Oct. 7, 2021. The Warriors defeated Acton-Boxborough, 49-13.
Lincoln-Sudbury seniors Bobby Haarde and Casey King bring down Acton-Boxborough senior Jordan Pelletier during the game at Myers Field in Sudbury, Oct. 7, 2021. The Warriors defeated Acton-Boxborough, 49-13.

Connor Kewley, Medway

This senior defensive back made 11 tackles (2 for a loss) and picked off a pass in the Mustangs’ Thanksgiving Day win over Millis.

Marlborough freshman Nealon Stemple tries to stop the run of Grafton junior quarterback Tyler Dimond during the game in Marlborough, April 14, 2021. The Gators beat the Panthers, 42-24.
Marlborough freshman Nealon Stemple tries to stop the run of Grafton junior quarterback Tyler Dimond during the game in Marlborough, April 14, 2021. The Gators beat the Panthers, 42-24.

Nealon Stemple, Marlborough

This junior racked up three tackles and an interception while also adding two rushing TDs on offense in the Panthers’ win over Hudson.

Tommy Cassell is a senior multimedia journalist for the Daily News. He can be reached at tcassell@wickedlocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @tommycassell44.

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