180 Main St Hull, MA 02045. Contact Bill Welt: 788-1545,bill.welt@sj-r.com, Twitter.com/BillWelt. "Our junior group is very talented.". Some of O'Connor's fondest memories involve coaching against the late Jim Cotter, who took over at BC High in 1964 and whose grandson, Bartley Regan, will be starting at quarterback for the Eagles on Thursday. I see a lot of it this year in the kids. ", "We had a really strong summer," O'Donnell noted. "It's usually really cold and windy down here.". "Hes as organized a person as Ive ever seen. We knew he was going to get his yards and whatnot. ", More: H.S. "I don't know if you were here the night we played West Bridgewater four, five years ago," O'Donnell said. I obviously feel bad for Millis; I've been on that (losing) side. 2023 www.patriotledger.com. It meant a lot to us.". The Cougars momentum was short-lived as Gianibas broke free for a 64-yard touchdown run on Hulls first play on its ensuing drive. Oddly, Millis went for it on fourth-and-3 from its own 27 on its next possession, and Almeida (7 of 13 for 61 yards) threw incomplete, giving Hull excellent field position. ", "We bought a house about half a mile from (Catholic Memorial) and Brother OCallahan helped me lug it into the house," O'Connor continued, laughing at the memory. Gianibas is one of 14 seniors on Hulls roster. Standard rates apply. Recap: Hull-Daisetta vs. West Hardin 2022 Watch this highlight video of the Hull-Daisetta (Daisetta, TX) football team in its game Recap: Hull-Daisetta vs. West Hardin 2022 on Sep 23, 2022 "There were a lot of fans, including a lot of older people who came out and supported us. That tied the score at six. While he was somewhat reluctant to leave the relative security of his job at Hull, Brother McKenna ultimately sold O'Connor when he looked him in the eye and said, 'I want a man that wont apologize for excellence in academics and athletics. "I've had kind of a very charmed career. We have really good athletes and we have a very strong senior class. It's special for everyone in the community and the town. Two plays later, Gianibas crashed over from a yard out, and Chenette's PAT made it 14-7. They earned this opportunity. Nick Broeker, a 2109 Sacred Heart-Griffin High School graduate, was drafted in the seventh round by the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. He started his final three seasons and was projected to be taken in the fifth round by ESPN and NFL.com. ", O'Donnell pointed out that Millis used junior offensive lineman Patrick Sennott at tight end "and he's got to be 295 pounds. The Pirates capitalized quickly as Gianibas swept right for a 25-yard TD run on the third play to make it 21-7. I'm really proud of the offensive line stepping up.". 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O'Connor also assumed the position of athletic director at Catholic Memorial from 1972 through 1992, served another ten years in the same capacity at Framingham High School before retiring, then joined the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) as the Tournament Director for football and the Division 1A 'Super 8' hockey postseason where he still works today. Its going to hurt today, but hopefully they can look back on this positively and play great on Wednesday., MENDEZ: I told them before the game that theyre doing something that no one in their seats have ever done. "He's a special player," O'Donnell said. Everybody wants the trophy in the last game, but only one team ends with a win. at 866-495-5172 to learn more. However, aside from several photographs of players and teams he's coached, the only affectation from all of Hanson's successes that he keeps close by in his office in the guidance wing at CM is a plaque given him after his Knights won back-to-back titles in 1994-95. I told them all season, Be who you are. Thats what theyve done every day. The formula worked as Millis plodded down the field, using only two plays -- straight up the gut with Nick Quinzani (he had 20 carries for 69 yards on the night) and toss sweeps to the left to Braeden McPhee (13-74). A gifted athlete from the beginning Broeker played under recently-retired head coach Ken Leonard at SHG. All nominations must be submitted following a teams Friday night or Saturday afternoon game to be considered for that weeks Patriots High School Coach of the Week award. 8 Super Bowl after losing to Randolph 20-14 a year ago. Hull Public Schools Welcomes New Director of Athletics & Intramurals and Athletic Facilities Coordinator. Boyden-Hull High School; Hull, IA; Football; . Hull's answer was to turn immediately to Gianibas, who ripped off runs of 30 and 21 yards on the first two snaps of the Pirates' ensuing possession. Millis left without even getting the full Hull experience as temperatures hovered in the mid-40s with very little wind. to build a profile. "He's the kid who, when he has the ball, he always wants to get extra yards," O'Donnell said. Im proud of how far we came, but wish we could have done a little more.. We made a couple of small adjustments blocking to get John to the edge and they worked and John worked his magic and he made some great runs. The Pirates capitalized quickly as Gianibas swept right for a 25-yard TD run on the third play to make it 21-7. More: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hull pulls away in second half to make program history, More: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hull upsets No. Save on iPhone 14 Pro Max. By taking advantage of this extensive network . and game updates from the Here are two of our most popular articles to get you started: NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) is the exclusive athletic recruiting network that educates, assists, and connects, families, coaches and companies so ", Hanson went on, "He had that type of almost a mystical influence on people, especially me. Questions? Since being hired by O'Connor to coach the Knights hockey team in 1974, Bill Hanson has presided over a dynasty that has won 20 Catholic Conference championships, 17 state titles and 13 Super 8 crowns and six national championships. search for recruits on NCSA's platform 741,611 times in 2021. Away Non-League. Photo: Wesley Sykes / Great American Media Services "He and Mary have always been the face of Catholic Memorial," said Knights longtime hockey coach Bill Hanson, who was hired by O'Connor in 1974. HOME 0-0 AWAY 0-0 NEUTRAL 0-0. The younger generation, kids who are in their 20s and early 30s that are going to look back and say 'Wow, this is the guy who built the program.' Teams have to have playmakers and they have four kids that certainly are playmakers. South Shore Vo-Tech Hanover. The Pirates wore down in the second half of the Super Bowl against Randolph's punishing ground game. "There were a lot of fans, including a lot of older people who came out and supported us. Hull will make its second straight trip to the Div. Gianibas recovered a fumble at the Hull 46 to halt Millis' second drive, and the third one fizzled out when Sordillo busted through for the first of his two sacks, forcing a punt from near midfield. CALL. We played a great first half and in the second half, we didnt get the breaks and we didnt make some breaks and Randolph took it to us, ODonnell said. This is an incredible feeling. Assistant coach Brendan Dalyadditionallywon his fifth Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. John is a phenomenal athlete, said Hull head coach Mike ODonnell. "I could see that he was one of those guys who wanted people on his coaching staff that had a passion about football.". Create a free football recruiting profile to connect with college coaches. Our kids battled. But I never thought wed be doing this. It also shows us what we're capable of doing. That not only gave Hull a big emotional boost -- "It got me hyped!" We've always had some good talent on our team, but last year was the first time we had really gone far with that. "I'm proud (of what we did) offensively," O'Donnell said. After punting on their first possession, the Pirates put together an eight-play, 78-yard drive that was capped off by a two-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Luke Richardson to go ahead 6-0 with 2:29 left in the first quarter. Receiving OC: Shawn Markham 6-87-1, Stu Burnham 2-33, Chris Egan 1-7; H: Tyler Sordillo 1-16. The Pirates take on seventh-seeded KIPP Academy in the state final at a date and time to be determined. 1 seed, gets first title shot since 1996, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hull, Randolph each in uncharted territory in Div. HULL -- John Gianibas, Tyler Sordillo and the rest of the Pirates had no intention of failing this history test. "I think its fabulous that hes back and hes going to visible here now," Hanson stated. Both have great size with Bongo at 6-foot-3, 205 and Sordillo at 6-foot_2, 230. I think theyve been great role models for the younger kids., Old Colony senior quarterback Matt McGuiggan added, Its my favorite football team I've ever played with. If you're receiving this message in error, please call us at 886-495-5172. Questions? When I made that decision to leave Hull and to come here, it was risky. ", This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Hull High football makes history with playoff win over Millis. More:Favorites, contenders and underdogs: Looking at local girls soccer teams in MIAA tournament, More:HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Breaking down the South Shore's chances at glory in the playoffs. He moved over to left guard his senior year to improve his draft prospects but emphasized he could fit anywhere on the line perhaps even center leading up to the selection. (Kids, Google "public pay phones."). Great effort.". O'Connor was named Division 2 Coach of the Year in 1978, and would be enshrined in the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 1983. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 7 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 52 Final Box Score Aug 27, 2022 @ 4:44am Kevin Askeland Aug 5, 2022 Small Town Top 25 football rankings Lone Star State dominates initial look at top programs with enrollment under 1,000 from towns with fewer than 10,000 people. I find myself now sitting in the chair that he once occupied, which I feel very privileged to do. "It's incredible for the kids," coach Mike O'Donnell said. Print. They focus and they carry themselves as great kids and great students. They have gone to more hockey games than any other two people I know. Even better news -- the Pirates get to do it all over again next week at Finlayson Field. On the next snap, Stilphen (7 carries for 50 yards) broke free for a 36-yard TD run down the right sideline to make it 28-7 with 6:25 remaining. Posted You have to execute perfectly, Mendez said. "(Millis) was (stacking) nine, 10 in the box. The Pirates appeared in the Super Bowl last year, losing 20-14 to Randolph after sitting out their star players for the Thanksgiving game. His first two runs of the second half might have been even bigger as they jump-started Hull's strong finishing kick. 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When he was at Framingham, I felt like he still was affiliated with CM and I looked at him in that regard the whole time.". McPhee capped the march with an 18-yard TD run and suddenly the Pirates found themselves tied, 7-7, with 5:10 left in the third quarter. He just taught you to think about things and look for a better way, and when you eventually got there, you knew it was Coachs way.". Old Colony answered on its next possession as the Cougars marched down the field on a 13-play, 78-yard drive that ended with senior Ryan Silva in the end zone following a two-yard touchdown run. I think growing up, this was one of my dreams and thenas you get older and older, its kind of more of a goal. Fallon Ryan added 12 and Emily Punchard had 10. So the first-ever home playoff game for Hull High football had a happy ending. Get a bachelor's degree. He also averaged 16.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game on the hardwood at 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds. 1 Hoosac Valley to punch their ticket to Gillette Stadium. Theyve worked hard. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. This support comes in the form of direct grants, in-kind donations and player appearances. Gianibas carried the ball 21 times for 270 yards and found the end zone four times to lift the top-seeded Pirates to a 35-12 victory over Old Colony at Sandwich High. We had the youth (football) kids here tonight (leading the Pirates onto the field in pregame). "We're hoping to get everybody back into the swing of things, get the team chemistry going, take it week by week and beat each opponent. At the conclusion of the fall, one of the weekly winners will be named the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Year and will receive an additional $2,000 contribution towards the schools football program. Richardson and the passing game made great strides last season. Now, with the new season just around the corner the Pirates open at Blue Hills on Friday, Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. there's a real sense of momentum around the Hull program. Gianibas, part of Hull's standout junior class, was front and center in this one, rushing 17 times for 196 yards and two touchdowns -- a 1-yarder that snapped a 7-7 tie in the third quarter and a 25-yarder that pushed the lead to 21-7 early in the fourth quarter. Tippett, now the teams Executive Director of Community Affairs, met with the Pirates football team and cheerleading squad Tuesday morning to present the football program with a $1,000 donation on behalf of the Patriots Foundation in honor of Coach ODonnell. FOOTBALL: Find all of our preseason coverage to get you ready for the year here, "People in the school are definitely talking about us," Richardson said. In his 19 years as head coach, the CM football team won seven league championships. NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) is the nations leading collegiate recruiting source for more than 500,000 student-athletes and 42,000 college coaches. ", More: Circle these 17 high school football games on your calendar. "I'm proud (of what we did) offensively," O'Donnell said. He was a teacher, he was a guidance counselor. They were down in the low 20s just a few years ago. We knew that was the guy, Mendez said. Stuck in a tie game Friday night after allowing a 13-play touchdown march that ate up almost seven minutes of the third quarter, Hull responded with three lightning-fast TD drives -- of four, three and four plays -- to beat 13th-seeded Millis, 28-7, in the first round of the new Division 8 statewide tournament. 12 KIPP Academy of Lynn (8-1), which upset No. ", "Obviously, it's a great starting point to have the core come back like that," coach Mike O'Donnell said. CENTRAL-WESTERN D1 SPRINGFIELD 6, Fitchburg 0 CENTRAL-WESTERN D2 MINNECHAUG 41, Clinton 27 CENTRAL-WESTERN D3 OAKMONT 22, Palmer 0. So the first-ever home playoff game for Hull High football had a happy ending. Old Colony responded with a 29-yard scoring strike from McGuiggan to junior Shawn Markham to pull within 21-12 with 11:10 left in the game. Hull's John Gianibas is wrapped up by KIPP Academy's Aramis Suarez in a game at Hull High School on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. With the loss, Old Colony fell to 9-2. On its second play of the ensuing possession, Old Colony turned over the ball and Hull recovered, setting up a 15-yard touchdown run by Gianibas. It meant a lot to us.". massachusetts high school football coaches association. Im proud to be the coach of this team and Im really happy for these kids, Mendez said.