Local football standouts have been named to the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association’s Super 26 All-State and Divisional All-State football teams.
The Super 26 All-State team includes 26 of the best high school football players across Massachusetts in several position categories, regardless of division.
This year’s team includes St. John’s Prep senior Graham Roberts of Swampscott (offensive line), Lynnfield senior Jared Bernabei (secondary), and Roberts’ senior teammate, Merrick Barlow of Newburyport (receiver).
Lynnfield coach Pat Lamusta described Bernabei as a “Renaissance man who does it all.
“I’m really proud that he was recognized statewide for his performance this year,” Lamusta said. “Jared does it all in the weight room, he does it all in the classroom, and he does it all on offense and defense – and he can punt.”
Peabody senior Jimmy Festa was nominated to the Division 2 All-State team (defensive line).
“A well-deserved honor for Jimmy,” said Peabody coach Mark Bettencourt. “His relentless hard work and determination are paying off. I’m excited to follow his continued success at the college level.”
Lynn English junior Shane Knowlton-Simard received Division 3 honorable mention team honors.
“It’s an honor for one of our players to be mentioned amongst the best in the state,” said English coach Tyllor McDonald. “Shane works hard and continues to increase his athletic ceiling. There isn’t much that he can’t do on a football field. We look forward to a big senior season out of him in 2025.”
The Division 4 All-State team includes a pair of Marblehead Magicians in seniors Gunther Fehrenback (offensive line) and Crew Monaco (secondary).
Two Bishop Fenwick players were named to the Division 5 All-State team and another three were named to the honorable mention team. Senior Tyler Santos (offensive line) and junior Tyler Connolly (linebacker) received all-state honors, while senior Brayden Clifford, senior Lincoln Dugan, and junior Dylan Patturelli received honorable mentions.
The Division 6 teams were loaded with local talent with five players from Lynnfield, three from St. Mary’s, and two apiece from Swampscott and Winthrop.
The All-State team included Pioneer seniors Tyler Adamo (quarterback), Walter Radulski (offensive line), and Bernabei (linebacker); Spartans senior Tyler Guy (defensive athlete) and Big Blue seniors Liam Keaney (linebacker) and Nakeylen Davis (secondary).
“Tyler Adamo is a truly smart football player, so it’s no surprise he is considered one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the state,” Lamusta said. “Walt went up against the biggest guys on some of the best teams in the regular season and playoffs. He really showed his endurance as well as playing two ways in every game.”
Lynnfield seniors Jesse Dorman and Madux Iovinelli, St. Mary’s senior Demetris Koutsouflakis and sophomore Rowan Merryman, and Winthrop senior Gabriel Grein and junior Seth Sacco were named to the honorable mention team.
“Jesse was our deep-ball threat and had impressive grabs, and also got it done on defense at corner,” Lamusta said. “Madux has a tremendous catch radius and run-after-catch ability. He is one of the greats to play wide receiver for us over the years.”
KIPP senior Joseph Beato (offensive line) was named to the Division 8 All-State team, while fellow senior Mikey Stockpole was named to the honorable mention team.
