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Owen McGowan

Linebacker/fullback/quarterback
CATHOLIC MEMORIAL HS
WEST ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

45

Tackles

2

Sacks

1

Interceptions
“Without Owen’s leadership and his athletic ability, they would not have been undefeated. He put the team ahead of himself, showing what a true leader is.”
Al Fornaro
Head Coach - head coach of Xaverian High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 230-pound senior linebacker, running back and emergency quarterback led the Knights to a 4-0 record during an abbreviated spring season. McGowan recorded 45 tackles, two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble on defense. As a signal-caller, he passed for 161 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 222 yards and another two scores. The 2019 Catholic Conference MVP and both a Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic selection, he concluded his prep football career with 362 tackles and 12 touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

McGowan has maintained an A average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football on scholarship at Boston College this fall.

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Exemplary Character

McGowan has volunteered locally as a peer tutor and as a lifeguard at a senior center.