MaxPreps 2017 Massachusetts preseason high school football Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

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1. Lawrence Academy (Groton)
2016 record: 6-2
Head coach: Paul Zukauskas

The Spartans have senior quarterback Thomas Greaney and running back A.J. Mastrangelo coming back.
Offensively, the Spartans are stout with 6-foot-5, 320 pound guard Finn Dirstine anchoring the line. On the other side of the ball, 6-4, 280 pound tackle Ryan Betro looks to manhandle opposing ball carriers.

Joe Luchetti is a 6-6, 240 pound target at tight end as well as a load to tackle.
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2. Hanover
2016 record: 12-0
Head coach: Christopher Landolfi

The Class 3 champion Indians must replace graduated senior quarterback Wyatt Shisler and that job looks to fall to rising senior Andrew Carroll.

Neil Calkin looks to fill the running back shoes vacated by Brad Rogers. Liam Flynn and Sean Delaney return at linebacker.

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3. Everett
2016 record: 13-2
Head coach: John DiBiaso

The Crimson Tide head into 2017 as the defending Class 1 champions, but having lost starting quarterback Jordan McAfee to graduation. Rising junior Jake Willcox looks to fill that void.

Jason Maitre returns at wideout and corner, and Isaiah Likely is a speedster at wide receiver for a squad that scored 557 points last season while allowing a mere 189.

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4. Xaverian Brothers (Westwood)
2016 record: 10-2
Head coach: Allan Forano

Former defensive coordinator Allan Forano takes over for Charles Stevenson as the Class 1 runner up return a ton of defensive depth, including senior safety Brian Abraham.

The Hawks lost defensive end Cal Flanders to graduation, but John O'Connell should fill that void.
Offensively, Ike Irabor is someone to watch at running back. He should have room to roam behind a line that includes Lucas Ferraro.

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5. King Philip Regional (Wrentham)
2016 record: 12-0
Head coach: Ryan Terio

The Class 1A champions enter 2017 with quarterback Brendan Lydon ready for his senior season. He's joined in the backfield by running back Shane Frommer and Aidan Bender. Wideout Andrew Dittrich and tight end Jack Piller help comprise a potent offense.

Defensively, Frommer should be stout at linebacker along with Bender and Jack Webster.