Lynnfield native and Endicott College quarterback Clayton Marengi doesn’t seem to be letting go of the starting job any time soon, as the sophomore took home Commonwealth Coast Conference Offensive Rookie of the Week honors for the second consecutive week following another strong performance on the field.
In Endicott’s 32-29 loss to Catholic over the weekend, Marengi also put together another strong showing for the Gulls after completing 9-of-15 (60 percent) passing attempts for 142 yards, while picking up 39 yards on the ground on six rushes. He also found the end zone on one of those rushes, giving him his only score on the day.
Marengi was joined by teammates Colin Meropoulos (Monroe, Conn.), and Tim Russell (Stoneham) as Endicott players to earn weekly awards from the CCC; Russell was named CCC Co-Defensive Player of the Week and Meropoulos was named CCC Defensive Rookie of the Week.
In Endicott’s 32-29 loss to Catholic last weekend, Russell had a career-best two interceptions and compiled seven tackles (four solo) to help the Gulls in their comeback bid.
Meanwhile, Meropoulos did a lot to keep last weekend’s game close with his play on the defensive line. He recorded six tackles (two solo, four assisted), including three for a loss. Meropoulos also recorded two sacks for a total of six yards. His last sack forced a turnover-on-downs, giving Endicott a chance to pick up the win with less than a minute left on the game clock. Lastly, all stats recorded by Meropoulos last weekend were personal bests.
Monday’s announcement marks Russell and Meropoulos’ first career honors and Marengi’s second straight weekly award.
Endicott (2-1) travels to Norwich (1-2) Saturday (2).