High School On SI 2024 All-State Massachusetts' Football Award Winners

High School On SI Massachusetts releases its high school football award winners for the 2024 season
Catholic Memorial's Mekhi Dodd runs the ball during a game against King Philip in the Division 2 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
Catholic Memorial's Mekhi Dodd runs the ball during a game against King Philip in the Division 2 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. / Jason Snow / The Patriot Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

There were first-time state champions, repeat winners - and some of the craziest games you will ever seen played anywhere on a football field this fall.

And now it is time for High School On SI Massachusetts to release its individual award winners, including the player and coach of the year honorees.

HIGH SCHOOL ON SI MASSACHUSETTS 2024 ALL-STATE INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS

Player of the Year: Mekhi Dodd, RB, Catholic Memorial, Sr. 

The Boston College commitment played for Division 2’s top team, which Catholic Memorial defeated King Philip Regional 39-21 for the Super Bowl. Dodd was the workhorse for the team, rushing for 1,362 yards on 115 attempts and scoring 20 touchdowns. The senior also added seven catches for 139 yards through the air. 

Offensive Player of the Year: Jacob Attaway, QB, Hudson, Sr. 

Whether it was through the air or on the ground, Attaway compiled over 1,000 yards either way. The senior led the way to the Hawks winning the Division 6 Super Bowl state title. Attaway finished completing 76-of-113 passes for 1,329 yards and 20 touchdowns. On the ground, Attaway rushed for 1,008 yards on 65 carries and 12 scores. 

Defensive Player of the Year: Ethan Frisch, LB, Clinton, Sr. 

Frisch stood out on both sides of the ball, but especially on the defensive side at middle linebacker. The 6-foot, 210-pound linebacker racked up 59 tackles, eight going for a loss, 12 sacks, an interception and forced a fumble. On offense at tight end, Frisch caught 14 passes for 301 yards and five touchdowns. 

Breakout Player of the Year: Camden LaChapelle, RB, Uxbridge, Jr. 

Playing for the Division 7 Super Bowl state champions, the junior running back was phenomenal out of the backfield. The Spartans’ tailback carried the rock 201 times for 1,772 yards and scored 26 touchdowns. LaChapelle caught five passes for 100 yards and two scores. 

Coach of the Year: Al Fornaro, Xaverian Brothers 

Despite losing multiple games during the regular season and many throughout the state wondering if Xaverian Brothers could repeat as Division I state champions. The Hawks pulled it off under the guidance of Fornaro as he guided the team to the Division I Super Bowl, defeating Needham, 14-7. 


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ANDY VILLAMARZO

Andy Villamarzo has been a sports writer in the Tampa Bay (FL) Area since 2007, writing for publications such as Tampa Bay Times, The Tampa Tribune, The Suncoast News, Tampa Beacon, Hernando Sun to name a few. Andy resides out of the Tarpon Springs, FL area and started as a writer with SB Live Sports in the summer of 2022 covering the Tampa Bay Area. He has quickly become one of Florida's foremost authorities on high school sports, appearing frequently on podcasts, radio programs and digital broadcasts as an expert on team rankings, recruiting and much more.