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The Boston Globe's All-Scholastics Spring 2005

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Coaches of the Year

Peter J. Auger, Barnstable
 DIVISION 1
  Auger, a former baseball star at Barnstable, led his alma mater to the South Division 1 tournament after a 19-2 season and an Old Colony League crown. Auger who graduated in 1969, also played football and hockey at the high school level and continued his sports career at Amherst College. He earned his PhD in biology from Tufts University in 1989. The 33-year coaching veteran was named Teacher of the Year in 2001, and currently is a senior lecturer of biology at Boston College. "They are an exceptionally focused, diligent group of hard-working players," said Auger of the 2004 team. "A very serious group of student-athletes."
Steve Simoes, Hopkinton
 DIVISION 2
  Simoes’s accomplishments include a state championship last season and a 176-97 record in 14 seasons. In his final season at Hopkinton, he was 18-4 and named coach of the year in the Tri-Valley League. The Boston College graduate played baseball, football, and hockey in his youth before turning to coaching. He also serves as offensive coordinator of the Hillers football team. He describes his group as "a team that responded well to the pressures of defending their league and state titles. One of the most enjoyable and dedicated teams I’ve ever coached."
Bill Norcross, St. Mary’s
 DIVISION 3
  In Norcross’s three seasons at St. Mary’s, the team has never won less than 15 games. A 1987 All-Scholastic, he has amassed a 126-32 record in his eight-year coaching career. Norcross tasted championship success as a player in 1987 when he was part of St. Mary’s Division 3 state title team, and as a member of Boston College’s Hall of Fame Bowl football team and the Eagles’ Beanpot baseball champions in ’93. He graduated from BC in 1993 and is the father of two. "This would not be possible without such a dedicated staff of assistant coaches, as well as the commitment each player has given to improve the baseball program."

Players of the Year

Matt Costello, Barnstable
 DIVISION 1
  A no-hitter at age 16 in the EMass Championship for Babe Ruth All-Stars was a sign of good things to come for Costello. The Barnstable ace was undefeated on the mound in the regular season, including a no-hitter against Bridgewater-Raynham, with 89 strikeouts in just 52 innings. In fact, his only loss was a 16-strikeout performance in the South semifinals against New Bedford. The Iona College-bound star also sported a .392 average with four home runs for the 19-3 Red Raiders. The senior lefthander posted a 0.78 ERA in leading Barnstable to the Old Colony League title and was named league MVP for his efforts.
Nate Freiman, Wellesley
 DIVISION 2
  Whenever the 6-foot-7-inch fireballer took the mound, the crowds followed. The reigning Division 2 Player of the year was every bit as good as advertised, winning eight games while striking out 91 batters in 64 innings. The three-time Bay State All-Star was named MVP for the second straight season and was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Massachusetts. Freiman’s pitching was a key factor in Wellesley’s Division 2 South title season. The track team captain will attend Duke in the fall. When he wasn’t giving batters fits, Freiman served as editor of the Wellesley High newspaper.
Michael Roberts, Lynnfield
 DIVISION 3
  Roberts was part of a relentless Lynnfield offense, pounding out more than 100 hits in his career. As a senior, the slugger enjoyed a .500 average, with five homers and 36 RBIs. On the mound, Roberts was equally successful, registering seven wins, a save, and a 2.20 ERA. Roberts recorded 56 strikeouts and was a key member of the Pioneers’ second straight Cape Ann League championship campaign. A four-year varsity starter, Roberts will attend Columbia, where he will continue his playing career. During the summer, Roberts will play in the Bay State Games and as a member of the Lightning Baseball New England AAU team.

The All-Scholastics

Julian Alvarez, Brighton
 OUTFIELDER/PITCHER
  When you think of elite teams, City League teams don’t usually come to mind. But thanks, in part, to Alvarez, everyone knows about the 2005 Brighton Bengals. Senior-led Brighton, the first City League team to reach the Division 2 North finals since 1981, hitting a scorching .545 with six triples and 19 RBIs. Alvarez was named to the Boston City All-Star team and has been a two-year starter since coming from the Dominican Republic three years ago. Alvarez, who also plays for the Boston Broncos and Carlson Club in the Boston Senior Park League, is undecided on his college plans.
Jared Barnes, Bishop Feehan
 PITCHER
  Barnes makes his second straight appearance on the All-Scholastic team, going an impressive 7-1 with a 2.07 ERA. A four-year varsity starter, Barnes led Feehan to a 17-6 record and a spot in the quarterfinals of the Division 2 tourney. Although the Eastern Athletic Conference MVP made his mark pitching, he was also strong at the plate, with a .403 average, 23 RBIs, and three home runs. Barnes was a two-time EMass All-Star, a member of the Science National Honor Society and an honor roll student. He will attend and play for Wheaton College in the fall. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and snowboarding.
Danny Chaisson, Watertown
 CATCHER
  Leading your league in home runs is no small feat, but leading Eastern Mass in long balls (7), that is a privilege that belongs to the 5-11 catcher. As the MVP of the tough Middlesex League, the senior was instrumental in the Red Raiders 9-11 season. Chaisson, who was a four-year starter, also plays football and hockey at Watertown, earning him Outstanding Male Senior Athlete of the Year. He was named to the Middlesex All-Star team in all three sports this year, capping an illustrious senior campaign. Chaisson will attend UMass-Lowell in the fall. When not fishing, he’ll keep active in the summer playing Senior Babe Ruth baseball.
Adam Cole, Lincoln-Sudbury
 PITCHER
  A senior, Cole returns to the All-Scholastic team after an 8-1, 1.10, ERA, 98-strikeout campaign for the Warriors. He has led the team to back-to-back North sectional championships. For his career, he posted a 23-2 record with an ERA under a buck. He is a three-time Dual County League All-Star and two-time league MVP. In the classroom, Cole was an L-S Scholar in all four of his years at L-S, gaining admittance to Harvard University. Cole will continue his baseball career this summer as a member of the Summer Legion Post 191.
Michael DiCato, Malden Catholic
 PITCHER/INFIELDER
  When it comes to DiCato, the stats and awards speak for themselves. In his senior season, he was named Catholic Conference MVP, league leader in batting average (.528), RBIs (25), and strikeouts (78). For his career the righthander fanned 186 batters, while posting a 1.21 ERA and sporting a .509 average in three seasons for the Lancers. He was a member of the Lancers’ 2003 state championship team as a sophomore. The Winthrop resident was named Malden Catholic Top Student Athlete and has signed on to pitch at the University of Massachusetts in the fall. He was also selected to play in the Blue/Gray Classic All-Star game.
Bob Foote, Walpole
 OUTFIELDER
  Foote was the catalyst of the top team in EMass, leading the Rebels to a 19-1 regular-season record before reeling off another four victories to take home the South sectional title. Foote was a menace at the plate, getting 23 RBIs and forging a .429 average in the wood bat-oriented Bay State League. The three-year starter served as captain in his senior season and was runner-up to Nate Freiman for Bay State League MVP. The 6-foot senior will attend Wheaton in the fall where he will continue to patrol the outfield. Foote will continue playing through the summer in the Bay State Games and AAU ball.
Dan Godefroi, Andover
 OUTFIELDER/PITCHER
  Godefroi’s amazing season was the talk of the town in the Merrimack Valley Conference. So what’s so special about the 6-1 pitcher? He’s only a sophomore and boasts these kinds of stats and honors: 6-0 with a 1.60 ERA, MVC Player of the Year, MVP of the league’s all-star game, and a comfy .400 average with the stick. Not bad, huh? Godefroi led the Golden Warriors to a North sectional title, going 4 for 6 with five RBIs in the title game against St. John’s Prep. The sophomore also skates for the school’s hockey team and will play for the town’s Legion team in the summer.
Brandon Josselyn, Whitman-Hanson
 PITCHER/OUTFIELDER
  Whitman-Hanson enjoyed one of its most successful seasons thanks, in part, to the Yale-bound senior. Josselyn was 9-0 with a 1.10 ERA for the 19-4 Panthers. In his senior year, Josselyn was named Outstanding Pitcher and team MVP after hitting at a .429 clip. As good as he was on the field, Josselyn was even better in the classroom. He was named salutatorian and president of the History Club, in addition to being a member of the National Honor Society. The three-sport star also enjoyed success as a three-year member of the football team and set a school record in the indoor 600-meter race.
J.B. Macdonald, Danvers
 SHORTSTOP/PITCHER
  The Boston College-bound pitcher was a key component of Danvers’ 18-3 season. Macdonald posted a 3-1 record with a 0.89 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 31 innings. He was named Northeastern Conference MVP after earning a spot on his second straight league all-star team. Macdonald boasted a .568 on-base percentage, driving in 12 runs while scoring 20. He was selected to play in the EMass All-Star game in his senior season. He is a member of the National Honor Society and enjoys golf and basketball in his time away from the diamond.
Tom McIntyre, Hopkinton
 PITCHER/SHORTSTOP
  After losing last year’s All-Scholastic Mark Ostrander, Hopkinton was thought to be in a rebuilding year. Not with McIntyre on the roster. The senior posted a .463 average with a home run and was among the EMass leaders with 35 RBIs. He was named Tri-Valley MVP and a first team all-star in his final year for the Hillers. As a pitcher, he was 4-2 for Hopkinton, which missed repeating as state champs with a loss to Wellesley in the quarterfinals. He earned the Presidential Award for excellence and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Matt Nuzzo, Everett
 SHORTSTOP
  Nuzzo shared MVP honors in the Greater Boston League with Arlington’s Sean O’Brien after batting .472 in 22 games for the Crimson in his senior year. The speedy Nuzzo racked up seven triples and five doubles to go with his 22 runs scored and 25 batted in. A four-year starter for Everett, Matt never missed a game, playing in 83 in his career. His .472 average led the EMass wood bat leagues this season and led Everett to a share of the GBL crown. Nuzzo was named Player of the Year in football and will attend Brown University, where he will play both sports.
Scott Savastano, Plymouth North
 SHORTSTOP
  The speedy Savastano was a threat at the plate and on the basepaths for Plymouth North. The two-time Atlantic Coast League MVP was 21 for 21 in stolen base opportunities and hit .600 with a .700 on-base percentage. He also slugged four homers and drove in 28 runs while only striking out twice for the 17-4 Blue Eagles. The senior was a 33d round pick of the Chicago White Sox but plans to attend Franklin Pierce College. He was also named a league all-star in hockey and football. This summer he will be in the infield for the Plymouth Post 40 Region.

League All-Stars

BAY STATE: Bryan Dressler, Ben Hewett, James Patelis and Pat Connolly, Framingham; Michael O’Shea and Paul Thompson, Norwood; Nathan Freiman, Wellesley; Sean McDermott, Joe Scarlata and Bob Foote, Walpole; Geb Bumpus and Dan Murphy, Needham; Sam Shaughnessy, Newton North; Kindard Dozier and Eric Putney, Dedham; Fran Taylor, Brookline.

BIG THREE: Joey Lucier, Sean Galligan, Adam Tempesta, Chris Curran and Ryan Doherty, Brockton; Peter Wolestenholm, Matt Medieros and Carlin Petrin; Matt Desrosiers, Carlos Andre, Jon Beauregard, Tony Perry and Blake Youngblood, New Bedford.

BOSTON CITY: Billy Creed, Jonathan Sanchez, Chris Burns and Pat Moran, Latin Academy; Wilsisky Baez, Guery Alsonzo, Julian Alvarez and Jonathan Pina, Brighton; Euclides Cabral, Francisco Marte and Josue Marte, Boston International; Hector Acevado, Eric Castillo and Denis Houston, Burke; Jeison Castiello, Miguel Cumba and David Brade, Charlestown; Esteban Bonilla and Danny Gomez, Dorchester; Danny Gomez, Jeff Diangelis and Wilberto Sanjurno, East Boston; Wandy Rosario, Cruz Villar and Roberto Zapata, English; Deiby Pimental Pena, Francisco Martinez and Maykol Garcia, Hyde Park; Steve Kulka, Ricardo Batista and Oleinys Rivera, Madison Park; James Eddy, Daneil Hanafin and Tommy Gorzynski, O’Bryant; Luis Nieves, Jesse Cox and George Flaherty, South Boston; Donald Jeffrey, Juan Santos and James Gagnon, Snowden; Francisco Peguero, David Delvillar and Stephan Mejiia, West Roxbury.

COMMONWEALTH: David Miller, Joe Saracco, Eric Chenelle and Kevin Halloran, Tyngsboro; Jay Sholl, Kyle Browne and John Higgins, Shawsheen; Nick Lonardo and Mike Michaud, Whittier; Chris Dowd and Marc Finch, Greater Lowell; Oscar Gonzalez, Greater Lawrence; Anthony D’Amico, Mark Infurna, Matt Hill and Tom Connolly, Northeast; Austin Pratt and Chris Williams, Minuteman; Ricky Figueroa and Victor Meniuer, Chelsea; Kynan Mello and Zachary Thompson, North Shore; Tyler King, Lynn Tech.

DUAL COUNTY: Adam Cole and Chris Nelson, Lincoln-Sudbury; Jeff Nolet and Steve Bodnar, Concord-Carlisle; Kevin Cobb and Scott Weisman, Acton-Boxboro; Tom Gagnon, Pat Mulroy, Chad Paddock and John Turkovich, Westford; Pat Poulin and Rory Foley, Boston Latin; Richard Sullivan, Sam Blumberg and Nate Pocock, Wayland; Mike Trachtenberg and Adam Sayles, Newton South; David Ahern, Bedford; James Stone, West.

GREATER BOSTON: Conner Bishop, Joe Curren, Sean O’Brier and Marc McCabe, Arlington; Matt Nuzzo, Jared Marchesi, Peter Forte and Mike Cole, Everett; Nate Leva, Isaac Oakley, Conner O’Sullivan-Pierce, Cambridge; Troy Ingemi, Paul Paone, Brandon McNillis and Anthony Pappagallo, Malden; Jim Buldini, Medford; Mike Gallo, Mark Dallairre, Mike Fain and Josh Bard, Peabody; Kevin Flaherty, Rick Mastropietro and Joe Mercurio, Revere; Bill Fitzgerald and Mike Auciello, Somerville; John McCue, Mike Sorrentino, Mike Vactour, Mike Andre, Mark Blake and Jason Whittier, Waltham;

HOCKOMOCK: Greg Lyons, Canton; Phil Giardino, Foxboro; Jason Drapeau, Jeff Macchi, Dan McAlister and Joe Salvucci, Franklin; Craig Turner, King Philip; Anthony Chiarolanza and Matt McHugh, Mansfield; Josh Langille and Anthony Sherman, N. Attleboro; Derek Gomes and Josh Heenan, Oliver Ames; Cory McCue, Sharon; Mark Pinnetti and Jaded Wortzman, Stoughton. MVC: Dan Godefroi, Matt Iorio, Matt Hogan and Paul Malaguti, Andover; Dan Wilson, Billerica; Dan Lozeau, Central Catholic; Sean Brady and Pat DeCoste, Chelmsford; Corey Pare, Dracut; Jeff Maloney, Haverhill; Jorge Santiago, Lawrence; Will Rodriguez, Lowell and Ryan Scanlon, Lowell; David Wendt, Methuen and Kevin DeMaria, Methuen; Matt Monico, Tewksbury and Ryan Walsh, Tewksbury.

MIDDLESEX: Evan Galante, Winchester; Tim DeMarco, Bob McCarthy, Kevin Mazure, Mike Miller and Dan Walsh, Burlington; Ryan Masse, Belmont; Ben Marcel and Paul Wentzel, Lexington; Dan Chaisson and Alex Garbier, Watertown; Jason DeFilippo, Taylor VonKriegenbergh and Anthony Sacco, Stoneham; Keith Morris, Woburn.

NORTHEASTERN: J.P. Lendall, Alex Perry, Eric Oxford, Dan Powers, J.B. Macdonald, Joe Dattoli and Gary Langais, Danvers; Fred Cole, Chris Carroll, Bob Maitland and Dave Kolozetski, Lynn English; Mike Gibbon, Charlie Choate; Frankie Abreau, Joel Espaillat and Tony Figueroa, Salem; Andy Hobin, Drew Marquart and Brendon Fullerton, Beverly; Mike Rader and Ben Seiden, Marblehead; Matt Pressman and Chris Blydell, Swampscott; Nick Serino and Mike Howard, Saugus; Anthony Fucillo, Winthrop. OLD COLONY: Matt Costello, Rich Tri, Sean Miller-Jones, Rick Hubbard, Mike Hebenstreit, Tim Norton and Zack Wilson, Barnstable; Dan Cabral, Peter Gomez, Nick Campbell, Matt Shapiro and Ryan McElhinney, Bridgewater-Raynham; Billy Maddock, David Mulrey and C.J. Haddad, Marshfield; Ryan Walczak, Cory Palazzi and Zack McGuire, Taunton.

TRI-VALLEY: Steve Boardman and Ross Weisman, Ashland; Phil DiMarco and Kyle Martinis, Bellingham; Rob Kutner, Dover-Sherborn; Mike Shilalie, Holliston; Andrew Tarca and Ryan Williams, Hopkinton; Andrew Haycock, Medfield; Andy Tkowski, Medway; Steve Maintanis, Millis; Aaron Kenter Potty, Norton.

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BASEBALL: Tom Church, Tom Dignard and Steve Rolecek, Philips-Andover; Aaron Blades, Ryan Duff and Aaron Santos, Cushing; Jeremiah Bayer, John LaMantia, TyMcCormick, Chris Wood, Deerfield; Ryan LaPointe, Al Mathews and Phil Negus, Philips-Exeter; Sam Clarke and Oliver Drake, Northfield Mt. Hermon; Craig Persechini, Tabor; Bill Cather, Worcester. EIL

BASEBALL: Dave Gerhardt, Tom Magnuson and Sam Pope, Bancroft; Max Bogaert, Concord Academy; Adam Clark, Nate Hopley and Ben Padilla, Lexington Christian Academy; Marc Concannon and Juan Gonzalez, Pingree; Doug Finn, Landmark; Justin Higgins and Steve Scott, Berwick; Luke Kieffer, Chapel Hill; Zach Walleck, Beaver Country Day. ISL

BASEBALL: J.T. Balben, Sean Clancy, Matt Sheehan and Bobby Whelan, Belmont Hill; Brendan Powers, Chris Kowalski, Jack McGeary and Kyle Prohovich, Roxbury Latin; James Collins, Sam Mahoney, Chip Malt and Sam Bean, BB&N; Jason Sanchez, Saxon Sharad and Ryan Riffe, Brooks; Spencer Platt, Colby Tucket and Dan Zailskas, Milton Academy; Chris Murphy, Matt Perry and Matt Griffinths, St. Sebastian’s; Peter Arsenault and Mike Gately, St. Mark’s; Roman Tejada and Matt Moore, Governor Dummer; Tim Hughes and Brendan Stokes, Middlesex; Mark Gormley and David Farrell, Nobles; Tim Ferriter and Sean O’Brien, Rivers; Tim Roche and Cory Pontes, Thayer; Jason Schneider, Lawrence Academy; Adam Choice, St. George’s.

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