By Chris Seitz
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Prior to the season, Medfield’s varsity football players hit the gym to improve their strength, speed and stamina. In-season, they spent afternoons, nights and weekends dedicated to making themselves and their teammates better. They nursed broken bones and multi-colored bruises – they bled for each other. They left it all on the field, every game, win or lose. And they lifted each other up, so everyone believed they were part of something bigger than themselves.
Medfield’s coaches dedicated early mornings and late nights, for months, studying tape and conferring, looking for ways to improve or gain an edge. They sacrificed personal time with their spouses and families. They navigated the mental and physical challenges of working with teenagers - willing the boys to give their best during practice so it would translate to games. And they demonstrated commitment to the needs of individual players while molding a group of young men into a cohesive team.
Their combined effort, determination, discipline, dedication and sacrifice paid off in the form of a TVL Small Championship, a 10-1 record, a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl blowout of rival Dover-Sherborn, a host of post-season awards, and multiple team and individual records.
Brady McCormack earned Most Valuable Player, Gavin Seitz earned Lineman of the Year and Erik Ormberg earned Coach of the Year honors in the TVL Small. Matteo Benson, Dani Chahine, Jack Gage, Owen Graber, Charlie Hurley and Dillon Larkin earned TVL All-Star recognition and Nathan Bills, Joe Foscaldo, Joe Gemski, Fox Kenney, Owen Sokolowski, Lucas Sullivan and Michael Twomey earned Honorable Mention.
The 2025 Warriors set new single season team records for total points, points per game and rushing yards. McCormack set records for rushing yards in a season (2,222) and career (5,003) and rushing touchdowns in a season (32) and career (62).
On Thanksgiving, the Warriors (9-1) put an exclamation point on their season with a 48-8 trouncing of the Dover-Sherborn Raiders (3-7). Medfield has won 32 of 60 contests dating back to 1966, including the last three.
Medfield scored on each of its first seven possessions, faced only one fourth down and never punted. The offense ran for 326 yards, averaged over 9 yards a carry, and passed for 43 yards. Warrior touchdowns were scored by Graber (16-yard run), McCormack (runs of 40, 23 and 44), Sokolowski (15-yard reception from Sullivan and 3-yard run), and Benson (1-yard run). McCormack rightfully earned Offensive Player of the Game honors, though Sokolowski must have garnered serious consideration after rushing for 76 yards, passing for 28 yards, averaging almost 11 yards a carry, running for a touchdown, receiving another and masterfully leading the offense.
Once again, Medfield’s defense kept pace with its offense. The Warriors caused and recovered two fumbles (Graber and Benson) and intercepted two passes (Twomey and McCormack). They held Dover-Sherborn to 104 yards of total offense and a single touchdown. John O’Connell led the team in tackles for losses and was named Defensive Player of the Game.
Following the contest, after the coaches addressed the victorious players for the last time, family members, alumni and friends were invited to join the team on the field and were treated to a heartfelt message delivered by Coach Ormberg’s mother. It was a fitting ending.
Long after the stands emptied and the digits on the scoreboard went dark, the families of Medfield’s seniors lingered. Hugs were exchanged along with misty-eyed glances and smiles – anything to extend the moment. Thank you, Medfield Football, for a remarkable season full of so many special memories.
