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Cheshire Academy All-Star Players

Four football players named New England All-Stars

 

Fresh off their Class B New England Championship football season, four players are named to the 2011 New England Class B All-Star team.

The four players selected are: 

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  • Connor Caponegro ’12
  • Malik Golden ’12 
  • Michael Villapiano ’12
  • AJ Zuttah ’12

Quarterback Michael Villapiano was recognized as the Player of the Year. Completing 66% of his passes, Villapiano threw for 2,470 yards and 25 touchdown passes. He also added 802 yards on the ground and twelve rushing touchdowns — plus 34 tackles and two interceptions playing strong safety.  

In addition, Zuttah was recognized as the Lineman of the Year after he helped the school's offense rack up more than 1,800 yards running and 2,400 yards passing during the course of the season. Zuttah also recorded 63 tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles on defense.

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