Sherry Brothers compete in football, basketball and baseball

The brothers say that more sports do when they improve in each individual.
Both brothers became all-stars Big 3 Conference and * Herald News * All-Scholastics in football.
They look forward to playing baseball together in spring.

High school athletes who play three sports, especially football, basketball and baseball, are rare this day in old age.

Athletes who deal with one year generally drop at least one sport to concentrate on their top sport before entering college.

There are still some that go through the old traditional main sports of old school football, basketball and baseball to the end.

Durfee brothers Ben and Matt sherry are among these athletes.

“This is unusual these days to play in the main sport,” said Joe Dacruz, chief basketball coach from Hilltopper. “It's hard to do, but it says a lot about Ben and Matt. They are extremely trainable and competitive. They are sporty and bring a lot to the table for school in all their sports. “

In the past, many former professional players played three or more sports in the high school, such as the Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Thorpe and the MLB Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield.

Now the brothers sherry are trying to turn the hands of the time back.

“I just want to compete in everything I can do and the best of everything,” said Matt, the youngest of the sherry brothers. “It's great to pick up three sports in the high school.”

Taylor Brown, head coach of the Durfee head coach, thanked for the opportunity to train both brothers.

“Ben and Matt are committed, competitive and naturally born managers both on and outside the field,” said Taylor. “Trainers of athletes who have such a strong desire to take part in competitions is really pleasant, and working with these two brothers has had an unforgettable experience.

“Both have received all-conference honors in baseball and football, and their membership in the National Honor Society speaks volumes about their character.”

Brothers join the forces of the high school

Ben and Matt Sherry each liked basketball and baseball. Matt also liked football and played in middle school.

The natives of Fall River had the chance to play together in High School for the first time during the baseball season, and helped the Hilltoppern to come to the 1 Elite 8 division. Ben was selected. Herald news First team all-Scholastic, while Matt was a second team.

“I love playing with my brother,” said Ben.

Last autumn Matt decided to join Ben in football last autumn, even though he didn't play on football when he grew up. He won the job as a start quarters. Matt completed 100 passes for 1,427 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also hurried for 348 yards, scored 8 touchdowns and scored 3 additional points.

Ben, who was also an all-star league, caught 31 passes for 804 yards, an area that has the best 25.9 per catch and 9 touchdowns. Ben caught a touchdown pass in his last high school game on Thanksgiving Day against New Bedford. Both brothers were all-stars Big 3 Conference and appointed Herald news All-Scholasticism.

“It was particularly exciting to watch them on the soccer field, especially with Matt as a quarterback and Ben as a recipient,” said Brown. “Your connection was remarkable.”

Ben and Matt Sherry turned their attention to basketball in winter when Durfee made his ticket for the post -season. After an early exit in the prelets of Division 1, however, it was only of short duration.

“Basketball is my favorite sport,” said Ben.

Spring fever

The two sherry brothers will bring another shot together in the coming spring to play their favorite sports – baseball – baseball. Each of them spoke about how important a sport is in hand to play another sport.

“I say other sports helped me with football,” said Ben, who is at almost 6: 3. “As in baseball, I play in the outer field so that I can follow the ball. When I play, I can see the ball over my shoulders.”

Matt, who is 6-0, agrees with his older brother.

“Throwing a baseball and throwing a football is similar,” he said. “It translates from one to the other. I think growing up with baseball really helped me to throw the football. Basketball you screw it up, you can do it again 10 seconds later. Baseball you can do, you may not be able to meet for three innerings.”

Spring is almost there, which means that summer time is just around the corner.

It is time for the sherry Brothers to wipe their bats and gloves for a final process.

The editor of Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette Sports, Steven Sanchez, can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com. You can follow him on Twitter @chezsports

Sherry Brothers compete in football, basketball and baseball

Brothers join the forces of the high school

Spring fever

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