Wilmington Players Win Super Bowl With St. John's Prep
Chris Newton and Jesse Patterson were members of the Prep team that won the Division 1 title on Saturday with a 48-28 victory over Brockton.
Chris Newton and Jesse Patterson started their football journey in Wilmington. On Saturday, the St. John’s Prep teammates ended their highs school careers on the Bentley University turf where they hoisted a Super Bowl trophy. Newton, a senior linebacker who converted to defensive tackle, and Patterson, a senior linebacker and defensive back, were among the members of the Division 1 champions who toppled Brockton, 48-28. “We’ve been working towards that game since last Thanksgiving,” said Newton. “We worked out all winter, spring, and summer just to get there. The night before, we couldn’t sleep because everyone was so excited. It’s probably the best memory of my high school years. I can’t think of anything better to do with my teammates.” …
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