Tewksbury's Matt Cook celebrates after scoring in the first period against Woburn in the state tournament. (James Thomas Photo)
player of the year
matt cook
tewkesbury
One of the most talented players in TMHS hockey's rich tradition, Cook capped off a four-year run with two appearances at TD Garden, helping the Redmen win a state title in his second year. , led them to the Division 2 title game last month. . Cook had 26 goals and 35 assists, giving him 64 goals and 76 assists in his career. The senior forward was part of a line that scored 86 goals this season. In his four years, Redman compiled a record of 70-9-1. Cook, who was selected to the MVC All-Conference team in hockey and golf, is a two-time All-Star and will be entering his third season with the TMHS baseball team. He's not confident in his college plans.
player of the year
jeremy insogna
tewkesbury
One of the most developed and explosive players in the area, Insonia scored one point as a freshman, 14 points as a sophomore, 37 points as a junior and 61 points as a senior. The speedy forward finished the season with 37 goals and 24 assists for 51 points, bringing his four-year career total to 63 goals and 50 assists for 113 points. Insonia was part of the line that earned 180 points. He was part of his four teams that went 70-9-1, including winning the state championship his sophomore year. He was also named to his MVC/DCL All-Conference team. He is one of his MIAA Sportsmanship Award team selectors and is also a member of the National Honor Society.
player of the year
chase darcy
Shawsheen Tech
Darcy, a two-time Commonwealth Athletic Conference MVP and three-time league All-Star, led the Rams to another Deep State Tournament title, this time falling to the Division 3 Final Four. During the season, the senior forward scored 31 goals. He also added 22 assists, giving him career totals of 85 goals, 42 assists, and 127 points for the dominant Rams. He was selected to both the MSCA Senior All-Star Game and the Massachusetts-Connecticut Border Challenge. He became a lacrosse player in the spring, but his future plans are uncertain.
Coach of the Year
Jim Egan
billerica
Coming off a six-win season and only two returning seniors, not much was expected of Billerica. However, Egan's Indians finished with a record of 10 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, including the MVC/DCL Division 1 conference championship. Billerica defeated Westfield in the first round of the state tournament, but lost in overtime to eventual state champion Boston Latin. Egan, who just completed his 10th season, spent five years as an assistant coach at Bishop Guertin. Raised in Billerica, he played soccer, hockey and golf at Arlington Catholic College, then spent one year at New Hampton Prep, one year with the Boston Junior Bulldogs, and four years at Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Ta. Egan, a physical education teacher at BMHS, and his wife Adora have his three children: Jack (12 years old), Avery (11 years old), and Nolan (8 years old).
nolan dawson
billerica
Dawson, a junior defenseman and team captain, helped lead the Indians to the MVC/DCL Division 1 league title and a berth in the second round of the state tournament with an overall record of 10-8-2. He was named to the MVC/DCL All-Conference Team and the Connecticut-Massachusetts Cross-Border All-Star Team, recording eight goals and 10 assists in 16 games. Known for his consistency and toughness on the blue line, Dawson is also a starting pitcher on the baseball team.
Danny Viscione
billerica
A crafty forward with great hands, Bicione was named to the MVC/DCL Division 1 All-Conference Team as a junior after leading the Indians to a league conference title, 10 wins, and an appearance in the second round of the Division 2 state tournament. was nominated. . He finished the season with 12 goals and 18 assists, and had six goals and four assists in the final two league games, helping the Indians win the title. Biscione had 11 goals and six assists last season, bringing his total to 23 goals and 22 assists in two years. He is also a member of the baseball team.
mark beerworth
helmsford
Biervils, a junior, has been the team's No. 1 goaltender in all three seasons and is a three-time MVC/DCL All-Star. This year, he finished with a .931 save percentage and a 3.06 goals against average, posting a sub-2.00 GAA in each of his first two seasons. He has eight shutouts in his career. Biervils, who was named captain and hockey MVP of his team, is also a member of the CHS baseball team and his golf team.
Mikey Desmarais
Dracut/Chingsboro
A senior right winger, Desmarais had the ability to find the back of the net early and often. He finished the season with 15 goals and 18 assists in 23 games, finishing his stellar career with 41 goals and 52 assists and 93 points. Named to the MVC/DCL All-Conference His Team, Desmarais helped D/T finish the season with his 13-6-2 record and advance to the state tournament. A member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Dracut baseball team, he is undecided on his college plans.
Drew Dulos
Dracut/Chingsboro
A speedy and talented forward, Dulos is a junior and has scored 97 career points thus far while playing for his father, Jeff, who is the team's head coach. Dulos has 12 goals and 22 assists this season, and has 38 goals and 59 assists in three seasons. He helped the co-op team finish with his 13-6-2 record and advance to the Division 3 state tournament. Dulos, who was named to the MVC/DCL Division 3 All-Conference his team, is also a lacrosse player and his MIAA student ambassador at Dracut.
ned acasian
lowell
Just a sophomore, Askasian is another All-Star who plays in his father's place (Brian) and exploded onto the hockey scene, scoring 73 points in two seasons. He had 27 goals and 18 assists this year, second only to his freshman year's 13 goals and 15 assists. Akashian was selected to his team at Newburyport Bank in his Classic All-Tournament. He was selected as team MVP and will be selected as next year's captain. Besides hockey, he is a member of the baseball and football programs and is a student at Lowell's Latin He Lyceum.
james kiers
lowell catholic
Kearse, a Tewksbury resident who has already committed to play at the University of New England, is known for his toughness and consistency as a defenseman. He led the team to nine wins and an appearance in the Division 2 state tournament. A year ago, he was named to the league's All-Star team and the team's Most Improved Player. He had one goal and 14 assists this year and was named team MVP.
Sean Myers
north middlesex
Meyers, a senior who is the star of a powerful offense, finished the season with 28 goals, 17 assists, and 45 points in just 21 games. He helped lead the Patriots to an 11-10 overall record, including a first-round exit in the Division III state tournament. Meyers, an All-Star at Central Massachusetts, leaves the program with 46 goals and 41 assists over his storied career. Myers, who played lacrosse in the spring, plans to continue playing hockey with the Worcester Railers next year.
tyler bourget
tewkesbury
One of the area's most talented underclassmen and all-around players, the crafty sophomore serves as a great front-line third alongside Cook and Insonia, with Bourget leading the trio with 37 goals and 35 assists. In addition, he scored 2 goals for a total of 30 goals and 40 assists for the year. He was a major contributor to the team's 21-4-0 season and berth in the Division II state finals. He was also named to his MVC/DCL Division 2 All-Conference team.
mike sedrone
Shawsheen Tech
One of three goalies selected to the Sun All-Star team, Cedrone was named the CAC Defensive Player of the Year. He played 920 minutes and allowed just 22 points, leading the Rams to a 22-2 record and a trip to the Division 3 Final Four. Cedrone was hit with 365 shots and stopped 343 for a minuscule save percentage of .940. He has a 1.08 goals against average. This season, the Billerica resident was a two-time league All-Star and had six shutout wins. He is unsure about his future plans.
tyler frazee
westford academy
A great all-around athlete who is also the captain of the baseball team, Frazee has been truly great between the pipes this season for the Ghosts. He led the team to a 14-4-1 overall record, including an overtime loss to Braintree in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament. A three-time DCL All-Conference selection, team MVP and selection to the MIAA Sportsmanship Team, he posted seven shutouts, a .940 save percentage and a 1.38 goals-against average.
nick burns
westford academy
Barnes, a junior left wing, was one of the Ghosts' top offensive players, a team that won 14 games in the highly competitive MVC/DCL Division 1 Conference. In his third year on the varsity, he was named to the all-conference team, posting 10 goals and 20 assists in just 18 games. In addition to hockey, Barnes is also a member of the men's lacrosse team.
bobby seale
wilmington
Coach Steve Scanlon called Sarr a “great leader” for the Wildcats. Cyle helped the team advance to the second round of the Division 4 state tournament. Siah, who was named to the Middlesex League All-Star team, was a tough, consistent defensive player who had six goals and six assists, giving him 10 goals and 10 assists in his career. A three-sport captain who also excels in golf and lacrosse, Saia plans to play lacrosse at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
second team
Billerica: Timmy Murphy, yes, forward. Rian Johnson, yes, forward. James Columbus Jr., forward. Dracut/Chingsboro: Colin Underwood, senior, forward. Littleton/Bromfield: Zach Rizzotto Jr., forward. Lowell Catholic: Jake Cabral, yes, forward. North Middlesex: Max Kalili Jr., forward. Shawsheen Tech: Larry Cullity Jr., defense. Kyle Gray, senior, forward. Westford: JJ Funaro Jr., defense. Tom Rose Jr., defenseman. Wilmington: Tyler Marinho Jr., goalie.
Honorable mention
Chelmsford: Jack Keyo Jr., forward. Michael Spitz Jr., forward. Will Morgan Jr., defenseman. Aidan Kenny, France, forward. Nicky Lafreniere Jr., forward. Dracut/Chingsboro: Matt Lesniak, junior, center/defense. Charlie Wilkie, yes, center. Group Lowell/Nashoba Tech/Gr. Lawrence: Jack Donovan Jr., forward. Declan Farrell, yes, goalkeeper. Lyttelton/Bromfield: Conor Grew, yes, forward. Liam Grew, i.e. Advocacy/Defense. Gavin Waring, yes, forward. Lowell: Nate Dodge Jr., forward. Shane Peters, yeah, defense. Teddy Steinberg Sr., forward. Shawsheen Tech: Liam Milne, senior, forward. Jake Banda, yes, defense. Justin Thibert, yes, forward. Westford: Ryan Nelken Jr., defense. Jack Donovan Jr., defenseman. Wilmington: Daniel Langnilla, senior, forward.
