There were plenty of highlights throughout the Central Mass. football scene last week, and Tommy Cassell picked a few of the best for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Football Player of the Week.
Unfortunately it looks like last week's poll had a little robot interaction, but notable votes came in for St. Bernard's Evan Salila, Oxford's Noel Jandrow, and Hudson's Logan Dome.
These picks were selected from performances reported by area coaches to the Hometeam Scoreboard. Coaches or administrators are encouraged to report game results and highlights each night by calling the T&G sports desk at 508-793-9350 or emailing sports@telegram.com.
Jayson Adjei, Burncoat
This Patriot caught six passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns on offense while adding two interceptions on defense in his team’s 28-14 road win over Nipmuc.
Thomas Anderson, Wachusett
This senior quarterback tossed four touchdowns and threw for 299 yards in the Mountaineers’ 31-21 win over Walpole to remain perfect on the season at 5-0.
Jaesean Atkins, Bartlett
Atkins ran for two touchdowns and returned a punt for another score in the Indians’ 36-0 victory over Quaboag.
Dylan Bergin, Ayer-Shirley
Bergin rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns in his team’s 32-0 victory over Southbridge.
Jacob Burke, Nashoba
Burke bulldozed his way to 155 yards (on 15 rushes) and three touchdowns in his team’s 43-0 blowout win over Fitchburg.
Zaccheus Collins, St. John’s
This senior WR secured six catches for 231 yards and three touchdowns in his team’s 42-22 victory over Xaverian on the road.
Logan Dome, Hudson
This senior QB completed all but one of his 18 passes for 292 yards and five touchdowns to lead Hudson to a 63-35 victory over Auburn.
Evan Donnelly, Tyngsborough
Donnelly delivered a forced fumble and sack for the Tigers’ in their 30-0 victory over Narragansett.
Blake Freitas, Hudson
This senior secured three interceptions on defense, including the game-sealing pick six, to help the Hawks defeat previously undefeated Auburn, 63-35.
Jack Grenier, Oxford
This running back rushed 17 times for 173 yards and three touchdowns as the Pirates beat Quabbin, 41-7.
Cole Grimshaw, Shrewsbury
This Shrewsbury sophomore kicker nailled the game-winning 20-yard field in the fourth quarter to help the Colonials collect a 17-14 win over Doherty. Grimshaw also hit both of his extra point attempts.
Cole Guilford, Millbury
This senior captain ran for three touchdowns (and had nearly 100 all-purpose yards) while garnering a team-high nine tackles in his team’s 33-21 win over West Boylston.
Dom Jamison, Gardner
This quarterback rushed for three scores and added a touchdown pass to will the Wildcats to a 36-20 victory over Murdock.
Nick Jordan, Grafton
Jordan scored his third touchdown of the game on a 15-yard run in the fourth quarter as the Gators rallied for a 21-14 win over Westborough. Jordan tied the game in the third quarter with a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown to go along with a 24-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Jayson Kelley, South
This QB completed eight of his 10 passes for 105 yards and three tossing scores in his team’s shutout win over Marlborough, 27-0.
Darius Legere, Oakmont
This running back rushed 29 times for 292 yards and three touchdowns to help the Spartans secure a 39-20 victory over Clinton.
Jake MacLeod, Lunenburg
MacLeod mustered three catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns on offense while adding five tackles and two sacks on defense in the Blue Knights’ 25-16 victory over Abby Kelley.
Caleb Mustakangas, St. Bernard’s
This rusher recorded 83 yards on nine carries and tallied three touchdowns in the Bernardians’ 44-6 victory over Monty Tech.
Jomar Negron, David Prouty
Negron rushed for three touchdowns and threw a TD pass to teammate Dylan Monette (3 total touchdowns) as the Panthers picked up their first win of the season, a 48-12 defeat of Athol.
Logan Nystrom, Assabet
Nystrom navigated 39 rushes for 275 yards and four touchdowns (which were all of his team’s scores) and added a 2-point conversion run in the Aztecs’ 26-13 victory over Maynard.
Noah Olszta, Tantasqua
This running back toted the ball 37 times for 278 yards and four touchdowns to lead Tantasqua to a 40-22 victory over Northbridge.
Nevan Owusu, North
Owusu returned a kickoff 68 yards for a touchdown to give his team the lead for good in a nail-biting 13-12 victory over Martha’s Vineyard.
Brad Perry, St. John’s
This junior QB completed 12 of 17 passes for 348 yards and five passing TDs to propel the Pioneers to a 42-22 win over Xaverian.
Jaxon Ruth, Leicester
This QB rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns, and added a 2-point conversion pass, as the Wolverines picked up a big win over Blackstone-Millville, 30-14.
Xavier Salois, Valley Tech
This senior secured two-second half touchdown receptions, and helped break up the final pass on defense, to lead the Beavers to a wild comeback win over Bay Path, 34-27.
Luke Vecchione, Wachusett
This senior captain (6 catches, 116 yards) hauled in three touchdown passes from classmate and teammate Thomas Anderson to help the Mountaineers defeat Walpole, 31-21.
Logan Vega, Shepherd Hill
This senior rushed for two touchdowns, and added a successful 2-point conversion run, in his team’s come-from-behind win over Norwich Free Academy, 38-32.
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This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Vote for the Hometeam Football Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts