The Northeast 7v7 East Regional Tournament at Bishop Fenwick concluded with Peabody and Lynnfield clinching the regional titles and securing berths in the New England 7v7 Championship.
Championship Highlights
Peabody, anchored by quarterback Dominik Mercier, surged past Masconomet 24-14 in the final, highlighted by a 40‑yard touchdown pass that turned the tide after an early upset over Xaverian.
Lynnfield captured the Small Division crown with a 14‑7 victory over Danvers, a contest decided when Lucas Deraps broke free for the game‑winning touchdown in the closing minutes.
Other programs also made strong impressions: Lynn Tech’s quarterback Jadiel Ortega showed poise for the upcoming season, while Swampscott’s signal‑caller Quinn Palmer drew praise for his accuracy under pressure. At St. Mary’s, coach Sean Driscoll emphasized the squad’s youthful energy and upside.
Both Peabody and Lynnfield entered the tournament after losing seasons a year ago, making their rapid ascent a testament to focused offseason work and emerging talent across Massachusetts high school football.