Lions, Russell roaring

Newton South coach Ted Dalicandro knew he would have to squeeze everything he could out of quarterback Derek Russell if his team was to defeat Weston.

Still, the Lions did not expect to reap what Russell provided in a 41-23 nonleague victory yesterday.

"He's been great for us," said Dalicandro, whose team climbed to 2-3.

"[Russell] means everything to our team. He's a great leader who can do it all."

The senior southpaw contributed to five of Newton South's seven touchdowns. He also picked off three passes, although two were nullified by penalties. Russell completed 9 of 12 passes for 192 yards, three for touchdowns, and ran for two TDs. He also accumulated 72 rushing yards on 12 carries

"I'm just trying to help the team win, whatever it takes," said Russell, who has thrown 10 touchdown passes and rushed for five TDs this season. "We have two wins in a row so we're hoping to keep the ball rolling."

Division 1A

Nonleague: Westford 39, AC 19 - Ian McEnaney ran for three touchdowns and Westford broke it open with 22 fourth-quarter points.

Division 2

Hockomock: Mansfield 38, Sharon 0 - Greg DiPietrantonio ran for two early touchdowns in Mansfield's shutout of Sharon.

North Attleboro 33, Oliver Ames 0 - Chris Weeman ran for 88 yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries.

Nonleague: Austin Prep 28, Bishop Stang 0 - Patrick Delaney led a relentless Austin Prep rushing attack, scoring three touchdowns.

Division 2A

Patriot: Hanover 13, Middleboro 5 - Mike Masse's 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter sealed it for Hanover.

Duxbury 18, Quincy 0 - Sean Cross fired two touchdown passes.

Division 3

Nonleague: St. Mary's 30, Pope John 12 - John LaMothe threw for 161 yards and four touchdowns, three to Nick Day.

Division 3A

Mayflower: Blue Hills 30, Southeastern 16 - Kevin Murphy ran for 124 yards and three touchdowns, and Patrick Murphy racked up 18 tackles to anchor the Blue Hills defense.

Nonleague: Shawsheen 32, Mystic Valley 6 - Shawsheen's powerful offense was led by Kevin White, who passed for 151 yards and two touchdowns.

Manchester Essex 34, Greater Lowell 18 - Brian Ciccone ran for 122 yards and two touchdowns and kicked four extra points.

Division 4

Nonleague: Tri-County 28, Old Colony 20 - Lucas Mistler ran for 268 yards on 14 carries and scored three of Tri-County's four touchdowns.

NEPSAC

ISL: Milton Academy 33, Thayer Academy 6 - Josh Scott ran for 221 yards and four touchdowns.

BB&N 46, St. Paul's 0 - Mike DiChiara put on a passing clinic in the first half, throwing for 167 yards and five touchdowns while completing 10 of 11 passes before halftime.

Brooks 18, Governor's Academy 10 - Brooks's Joe Napolitano ran 13 times for 117 yards and Jordan Johnson had six carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

Lawrence Academy 51, Rivers 3 - Charlie Loeb threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns.