Maine Super 6 Stars of the Week - Week 5

October 5, 2023

We are proud to announce our selections for the Maine Super 6 Stars of the Week! This honors the outstanding individual achievements from each of the six classes. Here are our selections for Week 5.

Our Class A selection is Aidan McGowan of Portland. During the Bulldogs 35-7 win over Windham, Aidan ran 25 times for 159 yards and 4 touchdowns while making 2 tackles on defense. He joins other alumni such as Brandon Boyle(2021), Zack Elowitch(2018), Terion Moss(2017), Issiah Bachelder(2015 & 2016), Joe Esposito(2015), Jordan Talbot(2013), and Imadhi Zagon(2009 & 2010).

Our Class B selection is Gio Staples of Westbrook. During the Blue Blazes 40-14 victory in Gorham, Gio completed 4 of 6 passes for 26 yards and a touchdown while rushing 9 times for 112 yards and 3 touchdowns. He joins other alumni such as Nemieceo Loureiro(2016), Bailey Sawyer(2016), Maurice Johnson(2014), Collin Joyce(2013), Cale Bollig(2012), Kyle Heath(2012), Manny Vincent(2010), and Matt Payne(2009).

Our Class C selection is Noah Carpenter of Leavitt. During the Hornets 62-32 victory over Lawrence, Noah completed 8 of 13 passes for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns while he ran 8 times for 186 yards and 3 touchdowns. This is his fifth Star of the Week selection as he was picked once earlier this season, twice in 2022, and once in 2021. He joins other alumni such as Hunter Hayes(2021), Wyatt Hathaway(2018 & 2019), Damion Calder(2018), Tim Albert(2017), Levi Craig(2015), Jordan Hersom(2011), and Eric Theiss(2009).

Our Class D selection is Gage Beaudry of Foxcroft Academy. During the Ponies 35-0 victory against Medomak Valley, Gage ran 15 times for 188 yards and scored 3 touchdowns. He joins other alumni such as Wyatt Rayfield(2022), Caden Crocker(2022), Jadon Richard(2022), Jesse Drury(2021), Austin Seavey(2021), Nick Clawson(2017), Peter Boyer(2013 & 2014), and Ryan Stroud(2009).

Our 8 Man Large School Class selection, for a third consecutive week, is Michael McGonagle of Yarmouth. During the Clippers 46-38 victory against Mountain Valley, Michael ran 46 times for 503 yards and 4 touchdowns, he scored 3 2-point conversions, and he made 7 tackles on defense. This is his fifth selection as a Star of the Week as he was also picked twice in 2022. He joins other alumni such as Jack McGrath(2019), John Thoma(2016), Jack Snyder(2015), and Anders Overhaug(2011).

Our 8 Man Small School Class selection is Caden Raymond of Stearns. During the Minutemen's 58-42 win at Ellsworth, Caden ran 21 times for 313 yards and 4 touchdowns, he scored a 2-point conversion, and he defense he made 5 tackles with one for a loss and forced a fumble. He joins other alumni such as Caleb Shearer(2022 & 2023), Elliott Shearer(2019), Riley Whitney(2012), and Jared McGreevy(2009 & 2010).

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