Perez Leads Lowell over Andover

Jonathan Perez Leads Lowell to Victory

Jonathan Perez (our eleventh ranked sophomore) scored 19 points as Lowell High School upset Andover 50-47 on Saturday afternoon at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA. Perez scored the winning basket with 50 seconds left to put Lowell up by a point. Andover was our eleventh ranked team in Massachusetts and Andover featured our 4th ranked senior in Joe Bramanti (16 points) and 7th ranked sophomore in Sam Dowden (6 points).

In action out West, Alex Garstka (our 24th ranked senior) scored 25 points on four threes to lead Westfield to a 69-39 victory over Nazerath (NY). Jake Laga made five threes and had 28 points in Northampton's 74-62 win over Tacomic.

In Central Mass, Xavier Garcia scored 14 points to lead Sabis to a 58-48 victory over Worcester North.

NH Boy's Class of 2014 Rankings

Andrew Lechner is one of many talents in NH Class of 2014

Below is the initial rankings for the New Hampshire Boy's Class of 2014. We know it's early, but Spring and Fall provide some initial insight. We know that there a couple of real talented big men and Bedford High School and that both Bedford and Trinity High School have very talented freshman classes. If you have some new talent we should check out, please feel free to email us with the information and will be sure to check them out. See the rest of our rankings under the NH Boy's Class of 2014.

1. Roger Larrivee (6’6”, Bedford) - The talented 6'6" wingman has a good start on a skill set that could make him a special player. He can step away from the basket and make shots and put the ball to the floor. He can can also run the floor and catch and finish. He has size, skill, and touch, and thus has a chance to be the real deal.

2. Collin McManus (6'8", Bedford) - He's a 6'8" forward that works hard and gets after the glass. He, like his teammate Larrivee, has a great upside.

3. Eric Gendron (6'2", Merrmimack) - He already looks like he belongs. The 6'2" guard has good size and can make shots from the perimeter and use the dribble to get into the center of the defense.

4. Pat Keefe (5'10” , Trinity) - Keefe is a well schooled guard that knows how to play the game of basketball. Keefe has good athleticism and can score the basketball both from behind the arc and off the dribble.

5. Carmen Giampetruzzi (6'1", Trinity) – The 6’1” two guard can really shoot the basketball from beyond the arc.

6. Andrew Lechner (6'1", Pinkerton Academy) - Lechner is an athletic guard with some size that has a great first step and can knock down shots. He is going to be a good one and his best days are ahead.

Mass Girls Preseason Team Rankings

Should be a Repeat for Andover High School

The following are our 2010-2011 Massachusetts Girls Preseason Rankings.

1) Andover - Marist bound Natalie Gomes and Boston College bound Nicole Boudreau are two of the most talented guards in New England. Add junior Allie Fazio and sharpshooting youngster Devon Caveney to the mix and the Warriors will be very tough to beat this year.

2) Central Catholic – The Raiders return four starters from last years squad that lost to Andover in the division 1 North Sectionals. St. Rose bound Gabie Polce and Merrimack bound Melissa Miller will have to step up big for the Raiders this year if they are to beat their neighbor and rivals Andover High School. Look for 6’1" sophomore Casey McClaughlin to have a huge break-out year.

3) Newton South – Newton South has two stars with Villanova bound Kendall Burton and Brown University bound Sofie Bifkosky. Add crafty point guard Chloe Rothman to the mix and this team has a chance to win it all come tournament time.

4) New Bedford- Returning 4 starters from last years squad led by talented guard Alyssa Roach if they can stay healthy look for them to play deep into the tournament.

5) Wachusett Regional - Cheyenne Jennings is one of the top guards in Central Mass. Add to that talented 6’0" forward Katie Murray and this team has a chance is the favorite to make it out Central Mass come tourney time.

6) Newton North- The backcourt duo of Brianna Hunt and Djaidah Wynn can play with anyone in the state. Look for forwards Megan Gentile and Ella Schueurell to step up big for Coach DeSantis this season.

7) Holyoke- Holyoke is looking like the favorites this year in Western MA. Look for 6’1" junior post player Alison Littles to make a name for herself. Littles had some huge games last high school season. Senior guard Monique Heard is one of the best guards in Western MA.

8) Reading - On paper Reading High looks like the favorite in the Middlesex league. Reading’s big three of Carlene Kluge, Olivia Healey and Morgan O’Brien will be tough to beat.

9) Marshfield- Lead by 6’1" forward Nicole Beresford, Marshfield is a force to be reckoned with . Beresford is already a 1,000 point scorer and one of the best players in the state as she has shown us she has the ability to dominate games. 5’10" front court mate Erin Doherty is a star in the making. Doherty has made great improvements in her game. Look for these two to carry the load for Marshfield.

10) St.Mary’s – Returns all but one player from last year’s squad . Look for 6’2" center Tori Faieta to lead this team to a Catholic Central title.

11) Durfee – With four starters returning from last year’s team look for Durfee to contend for the Big Three title. Could very well be a top 5 team by the end of the year.

12) Acton-Boxboro- Lead by talented forward Liz Belanger, who is one of the top juniors in New England, to be the catalyst of this young Acton-Boxboro squad.

13) West Springfield – West Springfield is a team that could challenge for the top spot in Western MA. West Springfield is led by Junior guard Dana Theobald who is a terrific guard who has a natural ability to put the ball in the basket. Theobald averaged close to 19 points per game last season and 6 assist. Senior guard Emily Taylor will also be a huge contributor as well.

14) Danvers – Look for talented forwards Kellie MacDonald and Sarah Palazola to build on the success of last years season. Talented sophomore Kasey Sherry, who had some big games last season, will also be a critical component for Danvers.

15) Wellesley – Wellesley could be a sleeper this season in the Bay State League. They lost some key players to graduation from last years conference championship team , but they have a shinning star in Princeton University bound Blake Dietrick. Dietrick is a jack of all trades and has the ability to dominate ball games.

16) Bishop Feehan – Lead by emerging star Lexi Sells this team did some great things last season. Look for them to be a dangerous team this winter.

17) Brockton – Person for person, Brockton may be as talented as any team in the State. Dynamic guard Tianna Johnson will surely make a name for herself.

18) Cardinal Spellman – Lead by 6’3" defensive specialist Alexis Udoji look for Spellman to challenge for the Catholic Central title.

19) Somerville – Should be exciting to watch this young team who is lead by talented sophomore guard Indira Evora and senior Kelsey Garritty. Evora and company will be the team to beat in the Greater Boston League.

20) Woburn – Woburn had a great year last season. With some key players returning look for them to compete with Reading for a Middlesex League title.

Massachusetts Girls Team Rankings

Who we expect to be the top 20 girls teams in Mass during 2010-2011:

Rank Name

1 Andover
2 Central Catholic
3 Newton South
4 New Bedford
5 Wachusett Regional
6 Newton North
7 Holyoke
8 Reading
9 Marshfield
10 St. Mary's
11 Durfee
12 Acton-Boxboro
13 West Springfield
14 Danvers
15 Wellesley
16 Bishop Feehan
17 Brockton
18 Cardinal Spellman
19 Somerville
20 Woburn

Kaleb Joseph Heading to Prep School

Kaleb Joseph On His Way to Prep School

The Nashua South boy's basketball team suffered a big loss as sophomore Kaleb Joseph will be transferring to Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA after Christmas vacation. The 6'1" point guard is our #4 ranked sophomore in the State of New Hampshire.


Joseph has a quirky game, but a very effective one. He has a good handle, is unselfish with the basketball, and has a good basketball I.Q. He is able to create space off the dribble and can finish around the rim. Joseph's body needs to develop and we believe he is hoping that Prep school gives him some extra time for that development.