Biography In 1987 the Red Rocketeers entered the season full of optimism with the entire starting backfield returning from the '86 season. Led by the superb blocking of senior tri-captain Mike Sullivan at tackle, the Rocketeers rushed for 1,845 yards and averaged 5+ yards per carry that season, many of those by fellow Hall of Farner Mark Newport. "For an offensive lin...

Biography Smart, tough and versatile are a few words then Head Coach Paul Sullivan used to describe him. Those qualities, in addition to his willingness to lead with both words and actions, were recognized by his teammates when they selected him as a captain of the 2003 Big Red squad. The first test of his versatility and intelligence came quickly as a sophomore versu...

Biography Rick Summersall was a Tri-Captain for The Red Rocketeers during i:he 1971 season. At 5'10" 170 pounds, he was a two-way starter. As an offensive lineman, the versatile Summersall split his time between center and guard. When North was on defense he was one of their standout performers as a defensive end. Rick gained valuable defensive experience as a junior,...

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Biography Coming off an undefeated 1995 season, questions abound as to how North Attleboro was going to defend its Hockomock League title entering the ’96 campaign. While the skilled players were lacking experience, North’s line was even stronger than the year before. With the likes of 6’3” Mike Tryon at defensive tackle alongside Hall of Fame defensive ends Dave Reed...

Biography One word comes to mind when you hear the name Tryon… tough. Pat Tryon was the anchor of a dominating defensive line. Over his junior and senior seasons, Tryon was a mainstay on a defense that allowed only 9 points per game. Bear in mind that the majority of those points were given up after Tryon’s night was done. That defense amassed 50 turnovers, 30 fumble ...

Biography Kyle VanDeGiesen had the size, the intelligence and the athletic ability to be a real good high school quarterback, and he didn’t disappoint. The 6’3” 180 pound VanDeGiesen developed into one of North’s best at that position. His arm strength and foot speed made it very difficult for opposing defenses to contain North’s offense. As a junior Kyle’s first vars...

Biography With all the talent, the size, the skill set, and the intelligence equal to that of his heroic hall-of-fame brother Kyle, Ryan VanDeGiesen took the reins of the offense in North Attleboro in 2002 and quickly proved himself as an outstanding quarterback and leader for the Rocketeers. During his junior season in 2002 Ryan completed 45 of 96 pass attempts for 7...

Biography Few people have what it takes to play on both sides of the football. Even fewer have what it takes to be a force in all phases of the game. As a senior, Garrett Vandette carried the ball 111 times for 854 yards and 11 touchdowns while also catching 8 passes for 154 yards and 2 more touchdowns. Defensively, he notched 34 tackles and 6 assists while intercepti...

Biography Athletic, versatile, sure-fingered, and tremendous hands….all words used by local sportswriters to describe Mark Vandette, a two-way starter at wide receiver and safety for North Attleboro in 1997 who played a pivotal role in leading the Rocketeers to the Hockomock League title and their 4th EMass Super Bowl Championship. In the eyes of 1st year Head Coach P...

Biography Marcus Vaughn was a standout two way player for Coach Paul Sullivan's last two teams as head coach. As a running back and line - backer/rover, Marcus was someone that opposing teams were forced to account for at all times. His speed, intellect, and work e thic allowed Marcus to be a dominant force on both sides of the ball. On offense, Marcus was always one ...

Biography The Sun Chronicle called him Mr. Excitement because he made opposing coaches cringe whenever he touched the football. The Red Rocketeers’ Robbie Vaughn was the areas most explosive offensive football player during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. The 6'1" 185 pound running back was more than just an outstanding ball carrier. His athletic ability made him one of th...

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Biography Nate Weeman was a co-captain and cornerstone of a great North defense that surrendered a mere 127 points en route to an 11-0 Division 3A Super Bowl Championship in 1993. Former head coach Ray Beaupre remembers Weeman as “a physical, tough kid with good athletic ability who could run and make all the plays.” Beaupre calls Weeman and teammate and fellow Hall o...

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Biography Whidden had to be one of the most versatile players to ever wear the red and white. During the years from 1963 - 1966 Wes saw action on the offensive side of the ball as a center, tackle, end, and running back. Defensively his aggressive hard hitting style earned him the reputation as one of the best linebackers in the area. Wes's defensive accomplishments w...

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