Barnstable Red Raider Varsity Cheerleaders in New Bedford (Photo: Rachel MacDougall)
Barnstable Red Raider “Players of the Game” for the Varsity match-up of Barnstable vs. New Bedford have been announced by MAXPREPS.
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Overall Player of the Game: #8 SAM ROSEN, Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back
“Sam Rosen scored all of Barnstable’s points Friday night at New Bedford, including a diving 31-yard catch in the end zone and a record-setting 101-yard two-point PAT interception return, the longest interception return since 1893 and the longest PAT return. He also added 5 tackles on defense and had two interceptions.”
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Offensive Player of the Game: #51 LOU COCOZZA, Offensive Lineman (Center/ Guard)
“Barnstable’s offensive anchor played a superlative game on the front line and even added a solo tackle on a punt after snapping the ball.”
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Defensive Player of the Game: #58 JOSHUA VON STAATS, Middle Linebacker/ Guard
“Red Raider captain Josh von Staats turned in his best performance of the season and totaled 7 total tackles while leading the defense.”
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Special Teams Player of the Game: #21 MICHAEL TURNER, Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back
“Michael Turner turned in three kickoff returns for a total of 68 yards including a 29-yard return and added three solo tackles on defense.”
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CONGRATULATIONS GENTLEMEN!!!!!!
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Message of Appreciation
Our appreciation goes out to Sean Walsh, our outstanding team statistician, for his countless hours of volunteerism on behalf of the Barnstable High School football program!
