Salera Makes an Impact: Vote for the Taunton Daily Gazette Football Player of the Week for Week 7

Salera Makes an Impact: Vote for the Taunton Daily Gazette Football Player of the Week for Week 7

Dylan Keenan launches a long pass during Friday’s game against Milton.

Another exciting week of high school football has wrapped up in the Greater Taunton area.

Taunton (4-3, 1-2 Hockomock Kelley-Rex) rallied in the fourth quarter to earn a 21-14 non-league win over Milton. Bridgewater-Raynham (1-6, 1-1 Southeast Conference) battled hard but came up short against Dartmouth, 35-22.

Bristol-Plymouth (2-5, 0-2 Mayflower Large) struck first in its matchup against Tri-County but couldn’t hold on, falling 22-8. Meanwhile, Dighton-Rehoboth (2-5, 0-3 South Coast Blue) made the most of its trip to the Cape, securing a 35-26 non-league victory over Nauset.

In last week’s fan poll, Dighton-Rehoboth’s Sean Grady earned Player of the Week honors for Week 6, collecting 65% of the vote. Teammates Gavin Salera (12%) and Joel DaSilva (8%) completed a clean sweep of the top three spots for the Falcons.

 

Dighton-Rehoboth's Sean Grady is the Taunton Daily Gazette Football Player of the Week for Week 6

Now it’s time to cast your vote for Week 7’s Taunton Daily Gazette Football Player of the Week. Voting is open through noon on Sunday, with a limit of one vote per device per hour.

Week 7 Player of the Week Nominees

  • Ryan Catino, Bridgewater-Raynham
    Scored a rushing touchdown against Dartmouth.

  • Joel DaSilva, Dighton-Rehoboth
    Efficient through the air, going 12-of-16 for 43 yards and three touchdowns vs. Nauset.

  • David Diaz-Tavares, Dighton-Rehoboth
    Delivered a standout performance with 11 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns, plus six catches for 61 yards and another score.

  • Ryan Donovan, Bristol-Plymouth
    Completed 4 of 10 passes for 31 yards, a touchdown, and an interception vs. Tri-County.

  • Jordan Finni, Bristol-Plymouth
    Recovered a fumble on defense against Tri-County.

  • Kevin Gousie Jr., Dighton-Rehoboth
    Scored on a 43-yard touchdown reception.

  • Ethan Harris, Taunton
    Carried the ball 16 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns vs. Milton.

  • David Hunt, Dighton-Rehoboth
    Registered six tackles and one sack vs. Nauset.

  • Dylan Keenan, Taunton
    Completed 7 of 14 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown.

  • Ryan Keenan, Taunton
    Recorded five tackles against Milton.

  • Thaniel LaBrie, Bristol-Plymouth
    Rushed five times for 35 yards vs. Tri-County.

  • Cam Newman, Dighton-Rehoboth
    Tallied 10 tackles, including one for a loss.

  • Nick Pemberton, Bristol-Plymouth
    Hauled in an 18-yard touchdown reception.

  • Brayden Perry, Bristol-Plymouth
    Came up with a key fumble recovery on defense.

  • Gavin Salera, Dighton-Rehoboth
    Made his presence felt with two tackles and two sacks.

  • Dmitrius Shearrion, Taunton
    Caught two passes for 81 yards and returned a kickoff 47 yards.

  • Aiden Thurber, Dighton-Rehoboth
    Had two receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown.

  • Jose Touron, Taunton
    Added two catches for 14 yards and a touchdown.

  • Caleb Tripp, Bridgewater-Raynham
    Found the end zone twice on the ground and added a two-point conversion.

Who deserves the Week 7 crown?