Before a crowd of families, coaches, teammates, classmates, teachers, and friends in the Peter Marshall French Student Center, nineteen members of The Governor’s Academy Class of 2024 celebrated their commitment to play collegiate athletics next year. Representing eight Governor’s athletic teams, these athletes demonstrate the strength of the Academy’s athletic program and we are proud of their accomplishments.
“Governor’s Athletics is so proud to be celebrating the nineteen athletes,” said Director of Afternoon Programs and Athletics Claudia Asano Barcomb. “As a community, we couldn’t be more proud of these students and their contributions to our athletic program. We look forward to watching as they begin their college career.”
Read about each of the college-bound athletes below:
Andrew Almquist ’24 of Wakefield, Massachusetts will play lacrosse next year at Babson College. Andrew has had a tremendous impact on our lacrosse program since he set foot on campus. He has played a pivotal role in our regular season success and in each of our playoff runs. His ability to make all the saves he should while stealing a handful from the other team always puts us in a position to win. Andrew is a four-year member of the boys varsity lacrosse team, earned All-ISL Honorable Mention and All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention honors in 2023, and served as team captain as a senior.
Corey Aubuchon ’24 of Westminster, Massachusetts will play baseball and football next year at Colby College. On the football field, Corey is a role model to the younger players with his dedication, intensity, and determination. In addition to playing middle linebacker and fullback, he made a huge impact as a punter on our special teams unit. Corey was voted 2023 MVP of our football team by his teammates and earned All-ISL and All-NEPSAC honors in 2022 and 2023. On the baseball field, Corey has been one of the best players in New England for the past two years. He earned All-ISL honors in 2023, leading Govs in RBI, home runs, and triples. As a senior, Corey leads the ISL in home runs and RBIs, while playing exceptional defense in center field. Corey plays summer baseball with Nor’Easters Baseball. Corey is a four-year member of the varsity football and varsity baseball teams and served as a captain of both teams as a senior.
Tyler Beliveau ’24 of Winchester, Massachusetts will play football next year at Trinity College. Tyler served as our place kicker and field goal kicker. He was a true weapon for our team, knowing that he could make a kick anytime the offense was inside the thirty-yard line. Tyler proved to be very valuable by kicking the ball deep toward the endzone on all of our kickoffs. Tyler is a three-year member of the varsity football team and a two-year member of the varsity alpine ski team serving as captain and earning All-NEPSAC honors as a senior.
Nick Berglund ’24 of Burlington, Massachusetts will play lacrosse next year at Bentley University. Nick is a hard-nosed and fearless competitor who continuously does what is asked of him and always puts the team first. He is never afraid to put his body on the line when a tough play is needed. Nick continuously brings a fun-loving energy to practice, but when it comes to game day he is all business. He is a three-year member of the boys varsity lacrosse team and a one-year member of the varsity football team.
Matt Collina ’24 of Winchester, Massachusetts will play lacrosse next year at Colorado College. Originally an attackman when he started playing lacrosse, Matt transitioned to midfield at Govs and never looked back. He has been one of the most consistent two-way midfielders to come through the program and is always willing to do whatever the team needs to win. He is the true definition of a “glue guy” who can be thrown into any situation and find success. Matt is a three-year member of the boys varsity lacrosse team.
Ava Correnti ’24 of West Newbury, Massachusetts will play soccer next year at Trinity College. Ava is a smart, skilled, and consistent athlete who plays with intensity every time she takes the field. She is a fierce competitor and a dominant midfielder who is excellent at using her body to win 50-50 balls in the air. Her ability to read the game allows her to break up plays defensively and quickly turn them into counter attacks for Govs. A three-year member of the girls varsity soccer team, Ava was the team MVP in 2022, served as team captain as a junior and senior, and earned All-ISL honors in 2021 and 2022.
Meredith DuFour ’24 of Beverly, Massachusetts will play field hockey next year at Connecticut College. Meredith is a four-year varsity field hockey athlete. She plays both the forward and midfield positions with ease. Meredith is competitive and her easy-going style of play is fun to watch. Meredith plays high-level club field hockey for NorthEast Elite. She is also a four-year member of the girls varsity tennis team.
Ethan Ferrant ’24 of Merrimac, Massachusetts will play lacrosse next year at Dickinson College. Ethan has had a great impact on and off the field for the boys varsity lacrosse program over the last two years. He is a tough, skilled, and high-character athlete that his team and coaches can always count on. His impact can be felt well beyond the playing field as he is consistently leading the right way academically and socially.
Amanda Hanrahan ’24 of Newbury, Massachusetts will compete in track & field next year at Vassar College. Amanda Hanrahan is a two-year member of the girls varsity (outdoor) track and field team. She throws the shot put and the discus and currently, is in ninth place on our top ten list of the best shot putters since 2000, and she is in tenth place for discus. Throughout the offseason, Amanda worked very hard to improve her throwing, spending a ton of time working on her technique and strength.
Jess Marquis ’24 of Tewksbury, Massachusetts will play soccer next year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Jess was an integral part of the midfield during her four years of playing for Govs. She is very competitive and plays with high energy every time she takes the field. Jess distributes the ball extremely well from the attacking midfield position, both in the run of play and on set pieces. Her excellent services set up many dangerous scoring opportunities for our team. She is a great teammate with a strong work ethic. She is also a four-year member of the girls varsity basketball team.
Makayla Moriarty ’24 of Kittery, Maine will compete in track & field next year at Tufts University. Makayla is an exceptional teammate with great leadership qualities. She has been with the girls varsity (outdoor) track and field team for three years, captaining the team as a senior. During her junior year, she won the team’s Coaches Award and was an All-NEPSAC in the 200-meter dash. She owns some of the best times in school history for the 100, 200, and 400-meter races and is a member of the school record-holding 4 X 100-meter relay team. She is a four-year member of both the girls varsity soccer (captain) and girls varsity basketball teams.
Fiona Neilon ’24 of Lawrence, Massachusetts will play basketball next year at Trinity College. Fiona is a four-year girls varsity basketball athlete and a knockdown shooter from the perimeter. Fiona is an athlete who sets the bar high for herself. Born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Fiona has plans to lead and be an example for the younger generation within her community. She served as team captain as a senior and earned All-ISL and All-NEPSAC honors in 2023 and 2024. She is also a two-year member of the varsity volleyball team.
Maggie O'Gannon ’24 of Swampscott, Massachusetts will row next year at Indiana University. She has an erg time of 7:20. She is a committed athlete competing on three teams at Governor’s: varsity volleyball, girls varsity indoor track and field, and girls varsity (outdoor) track and field. She is a natural leader and served as captain of girls varsity indoor track and field and girls varsity (outdoor) track and field teams as both a junior and a senior leading by example with intensity and grit.
Matt Orlando ’24 of Harpswell, Maine will play baseball next year at Bowdoin College. Matt enjoyed an exceptional junior year when he earned All-ISL honors. That year, he batted .422, hit a team-high three home runs, scored 18 runs, and drove in 12 runs. Matt plays summer baseball with the Expos. He is a four-year member of the varsity baseball team and served as a captain as a senior.
Willie Pridgen ’24 of Worcester, Massachusetts will play football next year at St. Anselm’s College. Willie was the leader of our team serving as a team captain as a senior. He had the utmost respect from his teammates as well as his opponents. As a two-way lineman, Willie was a big reason for the team’s success on the field. Willie is blessed with great size and athleticism for his position and was able to dominate his opponents in the trenches. Willie earned All-ISL and All-NEPSAC honors in 2022 and 2023.
Max Salerno ’24 of Beverly, Massachusetts will play baseball next year at Ithaca College. Max has been a three-year member of the varsity baseball team and has started at first base for two years. In addition to providing excellent defense at first base, often saving his fellow infielders by scooping errant throws out of the ground, Max has exceptional power at the plate. Max plays summer baseball with Apex Academy. He is also a three-year member of the varsity football team.
Parish Souza ’24, of Chicopee, Massachusetts will play football next year at Marist College. Driven by a deep love for the game, Parish's commitment to excellence is unwavering. Serving as a two-way starter, he dominated the field, tirelessly creating openings for our offense while wreaking havoc on the opposing team's attack. As a captain and All-ISL player in his senior year, Parish led by example, inspiring and mentoring our younger players. His passion for competition fuels his drive, making him a formidable force on the gridiron.
Julia St. Laurent ’24 of Greenland, New Hampshire will play basketball at Babson College. Julia is the epitome of a great teammate. She sacrifices her body every day and goes 110% at all times. Babson is getting a student-athlete who will excel on the court and in the classroom. Julia can take players off the dribble and finish at the rim or with an outside shot. Julia served as captain as a senior, earned All-ISL in 2023, and earned All-ISL and All-NEPSAC in 2023 and 2024. She is also a two-year member of both the girls varsity soccer and girls varsity lacrosse teams.
Anna Tardiff ’24 of Concord, New Hampshire will play ice hockey at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Anna is a strong defensive player with good instincts in front of the net. She is quick and has a great shot. At Govs, Anna has been a varsity girls hockey team member for three years. She has also played for the New England Wildcats U19 Tier 1 team for the last three years.
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