ISL Football Preview: Title should run through MacCormack, BB&N

BB&N returns significant talent after winning the John Papas Bowl, led by running back Bo MacCormack who rushed for 430 yards and eight touchdowns in the championship. Key offensive returnees include quarterback Damon Taylor, receivers Vince Snoonian and Ethan Ortega, and offensive linemen Nate Bodden, Tim Church, Jake McGrath, and Liam Cunningham. Defensively, the Knights feature a strong secondary with AJ Azuakolam, Ellis Barnes, Alex Levitt, and Owen DeSalvo, along with linemen Leo Albee, Will Volk, and Xzavier Chafin, plus linebackers Sam Kelley and Carter Shaw.

Lawrence Academy's strength centers on its experienced offensive line featuring Derek Schlupf, Garrett Lanagan, and Brady Gelineau. The running attack will rely on Jordan Johnson and Darnell Cicero-Bronson, while Thomas Kuefler (WR), Jayden Campbell (QB), and Cayden Blanchette (OL/DL) are expected to contribute significantly.

Tabor Academy tied a school record with seven ISL wins last season and returns All-Scholastic running back Hugo Djeumeni (2,026 yards) alongside linemen Jacob Burns, Will Smith, Botond Varga, and Amahn Williams. The entire perimeter offense returns, including tight end Liam Hubacz, receivers Kaiden Drinkwater, Dameer Phifer, and Trey Grant, plus quarterback Peter Bourque (Catholic Memorial transfer). Defensively, Folu Shobowale anchors the line, while linebackers Derek Moreau, Davante Goodine Rodriguez, and Garrett Salit return alongside secondary standouts Luke Demaso and Trey Rezendes.

St. Sebastian’s boasts experience with quarterback Ty Ciongoli, running backs Justin Bourque and George Kelly (third year together), and receivers Kaelan Chudzinski, Ace Ciongoli, Tedy Frisoli, and Crosby Thurmond. The offensive line includes Jake Mulrey, Lucas Candiotto, Matthias Ogrinc, and Marky Walbridge. On defense, Bourque (tackle), Frisoli (DB), and linebackers Dominic Scioli and Kelly return.

Belmont Hill, after winning the ISL-7 and competing in the Danny Smith Bowl, returns elite talent including Duke-bound defensive ends Tommy Rupley and Sampson Onuoha. Linebackers Dylan Doherty and Myles Beckett are back, while quarterback Reis Little leads an offense featuring receivers Luis Kuehberger and Jordan Summers, offensive linemen Harrison DeWitt, Ford Webb, and Nick Fiumara, and all-ISL running back Marcus Griffin.