BOYS VOLLEYBALL

AARON BENNETT

HAVERHILL

Bennett closed his high school career by setting a new single-season record for Haverhill, compiling 306 kills. The senior leaves as a two-time Merrimack Valley Conference First Team All-Conference selection. He plans to play volleyball at Endicott College while studying biology.

CALLUM BROWN

ST. JOHN’S PREP

The senior delivered another dominant hitting display, accruing 330 kills to finish with 720 through three seasons. Also a jumper in track, Brown heads to the University of Wisconsin at Madison next year.

NATE CALDWELL

NORTH QUINCY

With 198 kills and 169 digs, the twotime All-Scholastic played a critical role in pursuit of a Div. 2 state title. A three-year captain, Caldwell earned his third Southern Alliance All-Star selection after winning league MVP last year. He’s a threesport All-Star, a National Honors Society member, and is set to play volleyball and study physical therapy at Eastern Nazarene College.

ADAM CHRISTIANSON

NEWTON NORTH

The 6-foot-4 outside hitter established himself as one of the best players in the state, burying 227 kills in just 16 games as the Tigers advanced to the Div. 1 state final. The junior’s versatility has shown in 505 kills, 333 digs and 78 aces in his career, something he boasted within a Bay State Conference All-Star season.

MASON CLEARY BC HIGH

With 277 kills on a .280 hitting efficiency, the 6-foot-4 junior boasted a breakout season to bolster the Eagles in their best season in recent history. Cleary’s 411 digs and 51 aces rounded out his game, and his club play for Smash Volleyball should help him reach his goals of playing the sport in some capacity in college.

MATT DEELEY ST. JOHN’S SHREWSBURY

As one of the go-to hitting options all season, Deeley proved reliable in helping St. John’s reach the Div. 1 state semifinals for the first time in program history. St. John’s went undefeated at home as he consistently accrued double-digit kills in a MAVCA All-State season. He heads to Baylor to study business in the fall.

CODY FITZPATRICK

LOWELL

Fitzpatrick emerged as one of the most dangerous hitters in a packed Merrimack Valley Conference, posting 212 kills, 161 digs and 22 blocks en route to a conference player of the year selection. The junior was vital for a Red Raiders’ team that lost just two games all year, and should only get better in the offseason by playing for the Mill City Volleyball club team.

ARTHUR GOMES

MILFORD

With 282 digs and 128 kills, Gomes was one of the leading figures for Milford in a return trip to the Div. 2 state semifinals. The 5-foot11 junior proved versatile as a libero and outside hitter, complementing his success as a National Honors Society member and high honor roll student. Gomes also plays the saxophone and plays club for Smash Volleyball.

ALEX GUERRA MILFORD

One of the top players in Div. 2, the junior outside hitter was unstoppable in large stretches en route to 500 kills despite a daunting schedule. Guerra was selected to the MAVCA All-State team, is an honor roll student, and plays football in the fall. He hopes to play volleyball in college.

NICK HEITMAN ACTON-BOXBORO

The Revolution had a complete turnaround from their season two years ago, with Heitman leading a mere two-loss campaign. The 6-foot-2 senior opposite was called on often for 220 kills, earning Dual County League MVP honors. He’s an honor roll student and heads to UMass in the fall.

CAMERON JOHNSTON

NORTH QUINCY

A two-time All-Scholastic, Johnston built off a stellar sophomore season by leading the Raiders with 245 kills despite missing six games. The 6-foot-5 junior was selected to the MAVCA All-State team, won Southern Alliance League player of the year, and now has 600 career kills. Johnston is a member of the National Honors Society and is a two-sport athlete.

JOE KELLY WAYLAND

Despite facing the toughest schedule in the state this season, Kelly starred for Wayland with a Dual County League All-League season while earning MAVCA Central All-Star honors. The junior belted 228 kills alongside 197 digs and 26 blocks, making him a two-time league all-star. The Smash Volleyball player is also a high honor roll student.

HARRISON LANDRY

NATICK

A vital figure in Natick’s 6-2 system, Landry showed off as a setter by accruing 400 assists this year. The junior’s 20 aces and 60 kills proved his versatility, helping him earn Bay State Conference and MAVCA Central All-Star selections. Landry is just 200 assists away from 1,000 and is an honor roll student. He plans on playing volleyball in college.

LUKE LORENCE NEEDHAM

On the team through Needham’s undefeated three-peat, Lorence soared in his first chance for significant playing time. The junior touched down 262 kills on a .332 hitting percentage as a vital hitting option. An honor roll student, Lorence plans to study economics in college.

TYRELL LOUT LOWELL

Just a first-year starting setter, Lout erupted for 500 assists, 28 blocks and 47 kills on the way to a Merrimack Valley Conference First Team All-Conference selection. The junior captain plays volleyball year-round, also competing for the Mill City Volleyball club team.

MATTEO LUCIANI

LEXINGTON

The two-time All-Scholastic smashed 306 kills to wrap his standout three-year career with 761, repeating as Middlesex League MVP and as a MAVCA All-State selection. Lexington’s leading man is an avid sports follower, an honor roll student, and heads to business school at Ohio State.

ETHAN MCCARRON

NEEDHAM

McCarron often took over sets with 281 kills for unbeaten Needham, playing a large role again in an undefeated state championship season by leading the team in hitting efficiency and kills/set. The two-time All-Scholastic is a Div. 1 state finalist in soccer to add onto his three Div. 1 state titles in volleyball, also serving as a National Honors Society member. He’ll start the pre-med track at UC Santa Barbara next year.

JONATHAN NARSJO

O’BRYANT

A signature cog in propelling O’Bryant to its first state semifinal appearance, the two-time AllScholastic broke his own single-season program kills record with 367 in his senior campaign. His 899 career kills are the most in program history, helping lead a complete shift in its culture. He’s also serves as National Honor Society president, and heads to UCLA in the fall.

SON NGUYEN O’BRYANT

Few matched the star setter statistically, as the senior dished out 816 assists to break his own O’Bryant single-season record. His 1,671 assists in three seasons helped revitalize the program to turn it into a Div. 2 title contender, earning MVP in the Boston City League championship each of the last two years. He heads to Northeastern.

TYLER RANDALL

NEWTON NORTH

Injuries limited the star setter’s court time each of the last two years, but his 291 assists, 51 kills and 14 aces this season helped the Tigers shake those off en route to a Div. 1 state final appearance. The two-time Bay State Conference All-Star put Newton North nearly over the top when healthy, adding to a conference all-star campaign in basketball. He’s set for Colby College in the fall.

MATTHEW SALERNO

NATICK

The junior stood out as a leading hitter for Natick, earning Bay State Conference and MAVCA All-Star nods with over 275 kills and 40 aces this year. Salerno, a two-year team captain, surpassed 500 career kills with a hitting percentage over 50%. He is an honor roll student and hopes to play volleyball in college while studying business or construction management.

ISAAC WEDAMAN

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge enjoyed its best season in a decade, largely due to a breakout senior season from Wedaman. His 299 kills on a .332 hitting percentage gave teams fits all the way to the Div. 1 state quarterfinals, doubling his career mark. An avid reader, Wedaman will study computer science at the University of Vermont next year.

JAMIE WATT WINCHESTER

The junior led a scrappy Winchester group this season with 234 kills, 37 aces and 156 digs, earning a Middlesex League All-Conference selection. He has the fourth most kills in program history, and qualified for the state meet in high jump for indoor track and field. Watt builds on his standout play at MVP Academy in the fall.

RAYMOND WENG

NEEDHAM

As the lone starter through all three state championships, Weng closed out an unbeaten career with his best season yet, posting 240 kills and 350 assists en route to earning MAVCA Player of the Year honors. The three-time All-Scholastic was selected as a Bay State Conference All-Star and a MAVCA All-State player all three years, finishing with 1,500 assists, 300 kills and a 3.8/4.0 GPA. He’ll try out for the club volleyball team at Purdue next year.