56 High School Athletes Earn Weekly Honors
Players from Eastern Massachusetts high schools were recognized for standout performances in Week 8 of the football season.
By Hana Gray ·
Fifty-six student-athletes from Eastern Massachusetts received weekly honors for their performances in Week 8 of the high school football season. The list, compiled from players competing in various conferences and leagues, highlights individual statistical achievements across Division 1 through Division 8, as well as private preps schools.
The selections cover games played during the week ending in early November 2026. Players were chosen based on metrics such as rushing and passing yards, touchdowns, defensive stops, and game-winning contributions. The recognition spans a wide range of schools, including public institutions and private academies across the region.
Several players recorded multi-touchdown performances. Cody Arsenault of Central Catholic rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown in a 43-36 win over Haverhill. That victory helped his team secure a share of the MVC 1 title. Arsenault also returned a kickoff 75 yards for a score earlier in the game. Dom Pate of Reading carried the ball 14 times for 203 yards and four touchdowns in a 53-7 defeat of Woburn.
Passing leaders also made the list. Josiah Peralta of Lynn English threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-21 win over Medford. Cruz Zizza of Masconomet completed 18 of 24 passes for 302 yards, adding a rushing touchdown in a 28-20 victory over Marblehead. The win secured a postseason berth for his team. Andrew Kiricoples of Bishop Fenwick completed 16 of 26 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns in a 48-26 win over Arlington Catholic.
Defensive plays and game-sealing scores were also noted. Domenic Busa of Newton North recorded six tackles, an interception, and a 78-yard fumble return for a touchdown in a 34-29 win at Braintree. Austin Allen of North Andover scored a rushing touchdown from the one-yard line with 16 seconds remaining to defeat Lowell, 27-26. Joe Dearden of Wayland caught a 13-yard touchdown pass with 57 seconds left to help secure a 23-20 win over Concord-Carlisle.
The list includes players from multiple divisions. Benji Baptiste of Old Rochester rushed for 257 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-7 win over Somerset Berkley. Lucas De Oliveira of Northeast scored six times for 247 yards from scrimmage in a 50-24 win over Greater Lowell. Cullen Lynch of Monomoy/JPII rushed for 243 yards and five touchdowns in a 34-0 shutout of Holbrook/Avon.
Players from the preps division were also recognized. Jack Cullinan of St. Mark’s passed for 266 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-35 win over Thayer. Syer Copeland of St. George’s rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns in a 45-20 victory over Groton. Anthony Digiantommaso of Tabor recorded 224 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-10 win over St. Paul’s.
The full list of honorees was released by The Boston Globe. The players are eligible for similar weekly recognition in future weeks based on their statistical output and impact in upcoming games.
Source: The Boston Globe
