Justin Grimaldi is the leading scorer for No. 7 Oliver Ames in Division 2. (Brian Kelly)
Who will be the heroes who lead their teams to championship glory in 2026?
Last year, the MIAA boys championships were defined by epic and memorable individual performances. Caden Sullivan delivered Franklin’s first state championship with an otherworldly tournament run. Ronan Coffey led Norwell to an undefeated season that included a season-saving buzzer-beater in the championship game. Brayden Thayer finished a storybook season for Pioneer Valley in Division 5.
The stars of the 2026 tournament have a tough act to follow, but plenty of them are capable.
Here are 20 players who could lead state championship runs.
