Today's Senior Spotlight is Zachary Burgess, a four-year member of the Franciscan Soccer team from Peterborough, New Hampshire. Starting his sophomore year, Burgess was a goalkeeper for the Barons. Before attending Franciscan, Zachary went to high school at Contoocook Valley Regional. He was a member of the 2024 men's soccer team that won the conference championship. During all three soccer seasons between the years 2023-2025, Burgess was placed on the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Academic Honor Roll.
 

What are you most proud of so far during this senior season?

Burgess: The way we turned a really rough start to the season into a trip to a post-season tournament.

What is your most memorable moment at Franciscan throughout your career?

Burgess: The post-season tournament trips.

What are your plans after graduating from Franciscan?

Burgess: Starting an electrical apprenticeship.

Who has made the biggest impact on your life?

Burgess: Jesus.

What is the best piece of advice that you can give to the incoming freshmen at Franciscan?

Burgess: Put time in prayer above everything else.

FAVORITES

Movie – Bourne Identity

TV Show – I only watch sports

Bible Verse – John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Actor / Actress – Matt Damon

Professor – Professor Macre

Place on Campus – the Port

TEAM SUPERLATIVES 

Fastest – Daniel Keegan

Strongest – Jack Grieshop

Funniest -  John Paul Breen

Most Talkative – Aidan Mahony

Best Dressed -  Aiden Miller

Best Dancer -  Anthony Lyons

Best Singer – Aidan Mahony

Most Likely to Be Last to Practice – Anthony Venditti

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