Whether he’s making a tackle on defense or pushing through a long, intense practice, Leominster High School/CTEi junior Ben Marchetti approaches everything with focus, effort, and quiet leadership — the kind of player every coach wants on their team.
“Ben is such a valued member of our football program,” said head coach Devin Gates. “He is extremely coachable and rarely makes the same mistake twice. He’s the leader of the defense and a great weapon on offense. Ben leads by example, on the field and in the classroom. He’s an excellent student and just does everything the right way. He never cuts corners.”
Marchetti first started playing football in second grade, continued through fifth, and returned to the game as a freshman at LHS — a decision that has clearly paid off.
“I got introduced to the sport (by) watching it on TV and gaining an interest in playing it,” Ben said. “What I like most about football are the friendships and bonds that come out of it.”
Those friendships are what make the team experience at Leominster so meaningful to him.
“What I enjoy most about being a part of the team at LHS is the friendships and team activities we all do together,” Marchetti said. “It’s always a great time whenever we are all together.”
From his coaches, Ben has learned that success takes both trust and teamwork.
“I’ve learned that every coach, including our head coach, cares very much about everyone on the team,” he said. “In order to succeed, you have to work together and not get down on one another.”
Coach Gates praised that mindset and the example Ben sets.
“He has a great motor and flies around the field on defense,” Gates said. “On top of all that, he’s a stellar person with A+ character. Ben’s future is very bright.”
Off the field, Ben keeps just as busy. He’s a member of Best Buddies and the National Honor Society, and he also plays lacrosse for LHS. In the classroom, his favorite course so far has been freshman year history with Mr. Barnaby.
“I had a bunch of friends in that class, and it was just a great time all year,” he said. “There was no fooling around — we all worked together on classwork and projects and had fun.”
Outside of school, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors and with family.
“My main hobby throughout the fall season is hunting,” he said. “I’ve grown up hunting with my family and have enjoyed every last minute of it.”
He also loves dirt biking, fishing, mowing lawns, and hanging out with friends — anything that keeps him active.
Looking ahead, Ben plans to attend college and hopes to continue playing football if the opportunity arises. Academically, he’s focused on pursuing a career in electrical work, a field he’s already studying in the LHS electrical shop program as a CTEi student.
With his strong work ethic, leadership, and character, Ben Marchetti represents the very best of Leominster High School/CTEi — a student-athlete who excels on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
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