All-time coaching, player records

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September 3, 2023

Here are the top 25 all-time winningest football coaches in Massachusetts state history. If you see any discrepancies, please feel free to contact me at donato.ventura@bostonherald.com

TOP 25 ALL-TIME COACHES

1. Ken LaChapelle 388-128-6 (1976-present, Northbridge)

2. John DiBiaso 353-79-1 (1982-present, St. Patrick’s, Weston, Everett, Catholic Memorial)

3. Armond Colombo 316-101-5 (1960-2002, Archbishop Williams, Brockton)

4. Jim Kelliher 305-206-8 (1974-present, Abington)

5. Bill Broderick 303-68-42 (1908-1942, 1949, Rindge Tech, Haverhill, Salem)

(tie) Tom Lopez 303-126-5 (1978-2018, Lincoln-Sudbury)

7. Jack Martinelli 294-138-5 (1982-present, Foxboro)

8. Vito Capizzo 293-140-8 (1964-2008, Nantucket)

9. Mike Redding 285-93-3 (1988-present, Mansfield)

10. Ron St. George 275-141-5 (1980-2020, East Bridgewater, BC High, Cardinal Spellman)

11. Norm Walker 273-61-4 (1966-2004, Wayland, Newton North, Holderness)

12. Bill Maradei 270-152-4 (1979-2018, Dom Savio, Austin Prep)

13. Bill Tighe 269-232-13 (1957-2010, Wakefield, Malden, Lexington)

14. Ken Perrone 256-84-11 (1960-1994, Maine, Salem)

15. Charlie Broderick 252-126-25 (1923-1965, Amesbury, Leominster)

16. Stan Bondelevitch 251-125-11 (1953-1986, Maynard, Hudson, Swampscott, Bishop Fenwick)

17. Owen Kilcoyne 250-164-8 (1960-2003, Hudson Catholic, Clinton, Ayer, Framingham North, St. Peter-Marian)

(tie) Archie Cataldi 250-141-2 (1968-2006, Springfield Classical, Clinton)

19. Tom Lamb 248-65-2 (1977-2009, Natick, Norwood)

20. Tom Caito 247-75-10 (1962-1995, Rhode Island, Holliston, Florida, Chelmsford)

(tie) Ed Murphy 247-175-16 (1946-1992, Dracut)

22. Donald Herman 244-128-0 (1985-2021, Johnson, Martha’s Vineyard)

23. David Driscoll 243-133-6 (1981-2016, Dighton-Rehoboth)

(tie) Bill Maver 243-105-5 (1985-2016, Quincy, Acton-Boxboro)

25. Lou Silva 242-147-7 (1981-2017, Marshfield)

(tie) Kevin Macdonald 242-104-5 (1982-2022, Archbishop Williams, Milton Academy)

(tie) Walt Dubzinski 242-161-4 (1976-2014, Lunenburg, Gardner)

TOP 25 ACTIVE COACHES

1. Ken LaChapelle 388-128-6 (1976-present, Northbridge)

2. John DiBiaso 353-79-1 (1982-present, St. Patrick’s, Weston, Everett, Catholic Memorial)

3. Jim Kelliher 305-206-8 (1974-present, Abington)

4. Jack Martinelli 294-138-5 (1982-present, Foxboro)

5. Mike Redding 285-93-3 (1988-present, Mansfield)

6. Steve Hayden 239-192-2 (1982-present, Pentucket)

7. Al Costabile 208-128-0 (1992-present, Bishop Fenwick, Shawsheen)

8. Bob Almeida 207-110-1 (1990-present, Somerville, Wilmington, Malden Catholic, Stoneham)

9. David Woods 192-86-0 (1998-present, Bishop Fenwick)

(tie). Tim Morris 192-106-4 (1994-present, Melrose)

11. Jeff Cormier 191-79-0 (1999-present, Auburn)

(tie). Mike Dubzinski 191-126-0 (1994-present, Natick, Wachusett)

13. Steve Dembowski 181-84-0 (1999-present, Swampscott, Milton)

14. Brian Aylward 180-104-1 (1997-present, Tewksbury)

15. Mike Ross 176-70-0 (2000-present, Worcester North, Grafton, West Boylston)

16. Sean Mulcahy 168-179-0 (1990-present, Doherty)

17. Todd Kiley 167-54-0 (2003-present, Holliston)

18. Matt Triveri 159-51-0 (2004-present, Mashpee)

19. Brad Sidwell 156-147-3 (1994-2015, 2016-present, Franklin, Taunton)

20. John Fiore 154-56-0 (2004-present, Reading)

21. Jamie Lamoreaux 151-120-0 (1990-2011, 2016-present Ayer, Groton)

22. Dan McAnespie 147-129-0 (1998-present, Hudson)

23. Scott Parseghian 142-100-0 (2001-present, Wayland)

24. Kevin Bradley 140-101-1 (2001-present, Whittier)

25. Brian Lee 138-61-0 (2005-present, King Philip)

SINGLE-SEASON TOUCHDOWN PASSES

1. Troy Flutie, Natick (2013) 47

1 (tie). EJ Perry, Andover (2016) 47

3. Steven Buccaglia, St. John’s-S (2017) 45

4. Jonathan DiBiaso, Everett (2011) 44

5. Jonathan DiBiaso, Everett (2010) 43

6. Ryan Malkowski, Quabbin (2016) 42

7. Cam McLevedge, Weymouth (2011) 41

8. Bobby Maimaron, Duxbury (2016) 40

9. Kyle Beatrice, Swampscott (2002) 39

10. Nick Hebert, Millbury (2003) 37

10 (tie) Dylan Kierman, Quabbin (2013) 37

12. Shea Lynch, Peabody (2022) 36

13. Jack Perry, St. John’s Prep (2021) 35

13 (tie). Ricky Santos, Bellingham (2002) 35

13 (tie). Troy Flutie, Natick (2012) 35

13. (tie) Bryce Latosek, Millis (2017) 35

13. (tie) Mackay Lowrie, Roxbury Latin (2012) 35

17. Matthew DeOlivera, AC (2006) 34

17. (tie) EJ Perry, Andover (2015) 34

17. (tie) Kyle Beatrice, Swampscott (2001) 34

17. (tie) Austin Burton, Newton South (2014) 34

17. (tie) Bobby Maimaron, Duxbury (2014) 34

CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSES

1. Bobby Maimaron, Duxbury (2013-16) 122

2. EJ Perry, Andover (2013-2016) 114

3. Troy Flutie, Natick (2010-13) 112

4. Jonathan DiBiaso, Everett (2008-11) 103

5. James Murphy, Reading (2019-2022) 102

6. Jeff Costello, Lexington/BB&N (2012-16) 99

7. Tom Colombo, Brockton (1983-86) 85

(tie). Luke MacPhail, Dexter Southfield (2016-19) 85

9. Ryan Malkowski, Quabbin (2014-17) 81

(tie). Matt Festa, Duxbury (2019-2022) 81

11. Mike DiChiara, Saugus/BB&N (2004-08) 78

(tie). Shea Lynch, Peabody (2019-2022) 78

(tie). Sal Frelick, Lexington (2016-17) 78

14. Griffin Beal, Pingree (2012-15) 77

(tie). Ricky Santos, Bellingham (1999-02) 77

16. DJ Crook, Barnstable (2008-11) 77

17. Marc Eddy, Algonquin (1997-2000) 76

18. Kyle Beatrice, Swampscott (2000-02) 75

19. Danny Brown, Northbridge (1999-02) 72

20. Austin Burton, Newton South (2013-15) 70

21. Koby Schofer, Northbridge (2012-15) 69

22. Nick LaSpada, Billerica (2008-11) 68

(tie) Ryan Barabe, St. John Paul (2012-14) 68

(tie) Ayden Pereira, Central Catholic (2018-21) 68

25. Bryce Latosek, Millis (2015-17) 65

(tie). Josh Robertson, Marblehead (2018-2021) 65

27. David St. Pierre, North Shore (2006-09) 63

(tie). Dylan Kierman, Quabbin (2010-13) 63

29. Ray Doucette, Cambridge (2004-07) 62

(tie). Steven Buccaglia, St. John’s-S (2015-17) 62

CAREER PASSING YARDS

1. Troy Flutie, Natick (2010-13) 9,014

2. EJ Perry, Andover (2013-16) 8,712

3. James Murphy, Reading (2019-2022) 8,707

4. Bobby Maimaron, Duxbury (2013-16) 8,157

5. DJ Crook, Barnstable (2008-11) 8,126

6. Luke MacPhail, Dexter Southfield (2016-19) 7,195

7. Nick LaSpada, Billerica (2008-11) 7,098

8. Jonathan DiBiaso, Everett (2008-11) 7,052

9. Ryan Malkowski, Quabbin (2014-17) 6,769

10. Kyle Beatrice, Swampscott (2000-03) 6,283

11. Matt Festa, Duxbury (2019-2022) 6,262

12. Jack Beverly, Framingham (2016-19) 6,155

13. Steven Bucciaglia, St. John’s-S (2015-17) 6,065

14. Ryan Barabe, St. John Paul (2012-14) 6,050

15. Tom Colombo, Brockton (1983-86) 6,000

(tie) Danny Guadagnoli, Framingham (2005-08) 6,000

17. Dylan Kierman, Quabbin (2010-13) 5,985

18. Griffin Beal, Pingree (2012-2015) 5,905

19. Nelson Valerio, Lawrence (2012-15) 5,870

20. Shea Lynch, Peabody (2019-2022) 5,869

21. Ayden Pereira, Central Catholic (2018-21) 5,551

22, Scott Brown, Andover (2019-2022) 5,150

23. Sal Frelick, Lexington (2016-17) 5,483

24. David St. Pierre, North Shore (2006-2009) 5,472

25. Josh Robertson, Marblehead (2018-2021) 5,390

26. Bryce Latosek, Millis (2015-17) 5,340

27. Brandon Walsh, North Andover (2009-12) 5,238

28. Cal Christofori, Belmont (2013-2017) 5,212

29. Drew Belcher, Reading (2010-13) 4,877

30. Michael Grassey, Winchester (2011-14) 4,828

31. Sean Mayo, Holliston (2008-2010) 4,782

32. Mackey Lowrie, Roxbury Latin (2009-12) 4,739

33. Juan Setalsing, KIPP (2019-2022) 4,461

34. Bret Edwards, Central Catholic (2014-17) 4,549

35. Adam Bowler, Arlington (2015-18) 4,531

36. Mike Milano, Central Catholic (2012-15) 4,507

37. Chad Peterson, North Attleboro (2014-17) 4,433

38. C.J. Scarpa, Andover (2010-13) 4,429

39. Alex Carucci, North Reading (2019-2022) 4,413

40. Matt Cassano, Central Catholic (1992-95) 4,400

41. Tim Hasselbeck, Xaverian (1992-95) 4,178

SINGLE-GAME RUSHING YARDAGE

1. Zach Levy, Bellingham vs. Case, 11-4-2016 38-546

2. Angelo LaRose, Worcester South vs. Worcester Tech 11-12-2021 33-444

3. Cody Titus, St Bernard’s vs. Littleton, 10-15-2011 34-436

4. Brandon Guy, Lynn English vs. Swampscott, 09-29-2001 45-426

5. Rob Evans, Dennis-Yarmouth vs. Scituate, 9-10-2017 27-425

(tie). Jake Doherty, Burlington vs. Bedford, 9-7-2017 40-425

7. Melquawn Pinkney, Putnam vs. Agawam, 9-23-2011 17-421

8. Ryan Izzo, Walpole vs. Weymouth, 11-26-2008 24-420

9. Angelo LaRose, Worcester South vs. Auburn, 10-1-2021 35-413

10. Matt Livermore, Minnechaug vs. Chicopee Comp., 10-29-99 46-411

(tie). Dave Greer, St. Sebastian’s vs. Milton Academy, 10-03-1998 23-411

12. Javier Melendez, Springfield Central vs. Westfield, 10-12-2007 28-410

13. Peter Harris, Brockton vs. Xaverian, 10-15-1994 35-406

14. Cory Foss, Shawsheen vs. North Shore, 10-4-2009 49-405

15. Nick Oswald, North Andover vs. Dracut, 11-4-2012 39-402

16. Rhondo Robinson, Dorchester vs. East Boston, 10-15-1978 24-401

17. Michael Silva, Milton Academy vs. Governor’s, 11-4-2016 31-395

18. Ernie Mello, Wilmington vs. Lawrence, 9-21-2007 41-391

19. Angelo LaRose, Worcester South vs. St Paul’s, 9-5-2021 47-383

CAREER RUSHING YARDAGE

1. Cedric Washington, Holyoke (1992-95) 6,688

2. Cole McCubrey, West Boylston (2013-16) 6,355

3. Ryan Izzo, Walpole (2006-09) 6,316

4. Steffan Gravely, Lynn Tech (2014-17) 5,903

5. Quron Wright, Holy Name (2009-12) 5,891

6. Jordan Todman, Dartmouth (2004-07) 5,830

7. Rufus Rushins, Bp Fenwick (2011-14) 5,762

8. Bobby Tarr, Bp Fenwick (2004-07) 5,601

9. Angelo LaRose, Worcester South (2019-2022) 5,595

10. Vincent Burton, Blue Hills (2009-12) 5,530

11. Julius Walker, Commerce (1998-01) 5,486

12. Peter Harris, Brockton (1993-96) 5,270

13. William Early, Fitchburg (2000-03) 5,267

14. Tyrone Tatum, Chicopee (1999-2002) 5,214

15. Isaiah Jones, Mahar (2007-2010) 5,208

16. Steve Demers, Palmer (2006-2009) 5,126

Here are the longest active winning streaks in Eastern Massachusetts.

WINNING STREAKS

1. Catholic Memorial (29)

2. Wakefield (15)

3. Hull (13)

4. Duxbury (12)

5. St. Mary’s (9)

6. Brooks and St. John’s Prep (7)

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Below freezing temperatures again today

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5 hours ago

January 15, 2025

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The winds are still going Wednesday, but the air temperatures remain at respectable levels. Highs will manage to weasel up to 30 in most spots. It’s too bad we’re not going to feel them at face value. Instead, we’re dressing for temps in the teens all day today.

Thursday and Friday are the picks of the week.

There will be a lot less wind, reasonable winter temperatures in the 30s and a decent amount of sun. We’ll be quiet into the weekend, as our next weather system approaches.

With mild air expected to come north on southerly winds, highs will bounce back to the low and mid-40s both days of the weekend.

Showers will be delayed until late day/evening on Saturday and into the night. There may be a few early on Sunday too, but the focus on that day will be to bring in the cold.

Highs will briefly sneak into the 40s, then fall late day.

We’ll also watch a batch of snow late Sunday night as it moves up the Eastern Seaboard.

Right now, there is a potential for some accumulation as it moves overhead Sunday night and early Monday morning.

It appears to be a weak, speedy system, so we’re not expecting it to pull any punches.

Enjoy the quieter spell of weather!

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Boston City Councilor will introduce

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14 hours ago

January 14, 2025

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BOSTON – It could cost you more to get a soda soon. The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

A benefit for public health?

“I’ve heard from a lot of residents in my district who are supportive of a tax on sugary beverages, but they want to make sure that these funds are used for public health,” said City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who is introducing the “Sugar Tax,” modeled on Philadelphia and Seattle. She said it’s a great way to introduce and fund health initiatives and slowly improve public health.

A study from Boston University found that cities that implemented a tax on sugary drinks saw a 33% decrease in sales.

“What it does is it creates an environment where we are discouraging the use of something that we know, over time, causes cancer, causes diet-related diseases, causes obesity and other diet-related illnesses,” she said.

Soda drinkers say no to “Sugar Tax”

Soda drinkers don’t see the benefit.

Delaney Doidge stopped by the store to get a mid-day pick-me-up on Tuesday.

“I wasn’t planning on getting anything, but we needed toilet paper, and I wanted a Diet Coke, so I got a Diet Coke,” she said, adding that a tax on sugary drinks is an overreach, forcing her to ask: What’s next?

“Then we’d have to tax everything else that brings people enjoyment,” Doidge said. “If somebody wants a sweet treat, they deserve it, no tax.”

Store owners said they’re worried about how an additional tax would impact their businesses.

Durkan plans to bring the tax idea before the City Council on Wednesday to start the conversation about what rates would look like.

Massachusetts considered a similar tax in 2017.

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Logan Hall is an Emmy award-winning reporter who joined WBZ-TV in November 2024.

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Patience over panic: Kristaps Porzingis and the Celtics struggles

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22 hours ago

January 14, 2025

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Patience over panic: Kristaps Porzingis and the Celtics struggles

The Celtics aren’t playing great basketball. Coincidence or not, this stretch has coincided with the return and reintegration of Kristaps Porzingis. In 23 games without the big man, Boston has a record of 19-4—with him in the lineup, that falls to a much less flattering 9-7 record.

This has put his value on trial, and opened the door to discussions about whether a move to the bench could be helpful for everyone involved. It’s not a crazy idea by any means, but it’s shortsighted and an oversimplification of why the team has struggled of late.

While Kristaps attempts to slide back into his role, there’s an adjustment period that the team naturally has to go through. That’s roughly 13 shots per game being taken from the collective and handed to one individual. It’s a shift that can impact that entire rotation, but it’s also not unfamiliar to the team—by now, they’re used to the cycle of Porzingis’ absence and return.

KP hasn’t been the same game-breaking player that we’ve come to know, but he’s not that far off. He isn’t hunting shots outside of the flow of the offense, and the coaching staff isn’t force-feeding him either.

This table shows a comparison in the volume and efficiency of Kristaps’ most used play types from the past two seasons. Across the board, the possessions per game have remained very similar, while the efficiency has taken a step back.

He’s shooting below the standard he established for himself during the championship run, but the accuracy should come around as he gets more comfortable and confident in his movements post-injury. Porzingis opened up about this after a win over the Nuggets, sharing his progress.

“80-85%. I still have a little bit to go.” Porzingis said. “I know that moment is coming when everything will start clicking, and I’ll play really high-level basketball.”

In theory, sending KP to the bench would allow him to face easier matchups and build his conditioning back up. On a similar note, he and the starters have a troubling -8.9 net rating. With that said, abandoning this unit so quickly is an overreaction and works against the purpose of the regular season.

It may require patience, but we’re talking about a starting lineup that had a +17.3 net rating over seven playoff games together. Long term, it’s more valuable to let them figure it out, rather than opt for a temporary fix.

It can’t be ignored that the Celtics are also getting hit by a wrecking ball of poor shooting luck in his minutes. Opponents are hitting 33.78% of their three-pointers with him on the bench, compared to a ridiculously efficient 41.78% when he’s on the court. To make matters worse, Boston is converting 37.21% of their own 3’s without KP, and just 32.95% with him.

Overall, there’s a -8.83% differential between team and opponent 3PT efficiency with Porzingis in the game. This is simply unsustainable, and it’s due for positive regression eventually.

Despite his individual offensive struggles, Porzingis has been elite as a rim protector. Among 255 players who have defended at least 75 shots within 6 feet of the basket, he has the best defensive field goal percentage in the NBA at 41.2%. Players are shooting 20.9% worse than expected when facing Kristaps at the rim.

Boston is intentional about which shooters they’re willing to leave open and when to funnel drives toward Porzingis. Teams are often avoiding these drives, and accepting open looks from mediocre shooters—recently, with great success. Both of these factors play into the stark difference in opponent 3PT%.

The numbers paint a disappointing picture, but from a glass-half-full perspective, there’s plenty of room for positive regression. Last season, the starting lineup shot 39.31% from beyond the arc and limited opponents to 36.75%. This year, they’ve struggled, shooting just 27.61% themselves, while opponents are converting at an absurd 46.55%.

Ultimately, the Celtics’ struggles seem more like a temporary blip, fueled by frustrating shooting luck and a slow return to form for Kristaps, rather than a reason to panic. The core of this team has already proven their ability to perform together at a high level, and sticking with the current configuration gives them the best chance to break out of the slump.

Allowing Porzingis to round into shape and cranking up the defensive intensity should help offset some of the shooting woes. As Porzingis eloquently put it, “with this kind of talent in this locker room, it’s impossible that we don’t start playing better basketball.” When water finds its level, the game will start to look easy again.

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