James Alperstein

Needham 2026 |3.6 GPA UW| Email: [email protected] | 6’ 235 | OL/DL| Head Coach Doug Kopsco

[James Alperstein @JamesAlperstein]

Had a great junior season with Needham Football this year. 12-1 overall with a trip to Gillette. Thanks to all my teammates and coaches, so excited for next season! @CoachKopcso

https://t.co/oHjh5BarvH

[James Alperstein @JamesAlperstein]

@lucaslear26 @NPS_Supt I still don’t like how late it is for him to cancel. You know what I mean?

[James Alperstein @JamesAlperstein]

@NPS_Supt Good man

[Parker Amodeo @ParkerAmodeo]

Had a great Junior season with ⁦@NeedhamFootball.⁩ I am thankful for ⁦@CoachKopcso⁩ and the rest of the coaching staff. I’m exited to get back to it next season. Check out my stats and highlights below.

Tackles 66
Sacks 6
Tfl 12
Fr 1

-Defensive MVP

[James Alperstein @JamesAlperstein]

Bright future ahead!

[Teddy Waltzman @TeddyWaltz34898]

Sophomore year on varsity was just the beginning. Here are the highlights, only getting better from here @Hudl @CoachKopcso https://t.co/mhxzvt22hr #hudl

[James Alperstein @JamesAlperstein]

Best Tackler in the state

[Matthew Mullaney @matthewmull9]

Junior Year Highlights
Thank you to all of the coaches and teammates for a great season.
DB/WR
https://t.co/BHWLFhCS1P @CoachKopcso @NeedhamFootball

[Joey Saratella @joeysaratella]

Thank you @CoachKopcso and the rest of my coaches and teammates for a great 2 years with @NeedhamFootball.

https://t.co/dlwYagcykl

[Joey Saratella @joeysaratella]

@GlobeSchools @CoachKopcso

[Matthew Mullaney @matthewmull9]

Here are my 6 game highlights of my Junior season. Looking forward to Weymouth week. @CoachKopcso

[Parker Amodeo @ParkerAmodeo]

A few tough losses but we are getting better and better every game and I am excited to get back to it this week. Check out my highlights from games 4-6. ⁦@CoachKopcso⁩ ⁦@NeedhamFootball⁩

[Ikenna St Marc @IkennaStMarc]

Not the start that we expected but we are not done yet. I am looking forward to see how we can bounce back as a team. Here are my highlights from the first 4 games of the year. Class of 2026, 6'0 270lbs. @CoachKopcso @NeedhamFootball

https://t.co/jGWlmGjFvq

[Parker Amodeo @ParkerAmodeo]

Tough first 3 games of the the season against some very good competition. Looking forward to get back to it this week. Check out my highlights from the first 3 games of the year. ⁦@CoachKopcso⁩ ⁦@NeedhamFootball⁩ https://t.co/uuq32B48zS

[TNC Sports @TNC_Sports]

James Alperstein spoke to us on the excitement around the season, what it means to be on the leadership council, the mindset of the team heading into the season opener against Milton, and what the Thanksgiving game means to the community 🚀#NeedhamFootball #NeedhamRockets

[Alex Agrella @AlexAgrellaRB]

🚨 Tomorrow we make history 🚨

The 1st-ever Massachusetts HS Football Media Day at Needham HS!

They said it wouldn’t work… but I will ALWAYS bet on myself & this state and I’ll always fight to give our programs the coverage they deserve.

[James Alperstein @JamesAlperstein]

LFG Ikenna! Big time and plenty more too come

[Ikenna St Marc @IkennaStMarc]

After a great camp at the University of New England, I am blessed to receive my first offer. Thank God and Thank you to everyone that has helped me during the process. More to come!! @CoachKopcso @NeedhamFootball @UNEfootball

[James Alperstein @JamesAlperstein]

Couldn’t be more excited!

[Doug Kopcso @CoachKopcso]

We’re excited to host this tremendous event and be a part of getting MA football players much deserved exposure.

@AlexAgrellaRB once again has helped elevate MA’s massive talent pool.

Thank you for all your hard work to get this going.

🚀🏈💪

[Alex Agrella @AlexAgrellaRB]

There wouldn’t be a media day without the Needham Rockets!

Coach Kopsco goes into his 8th season as head coach after reaching the Super Bowl in 24 going 12-1.

Players:
-H-back/DE Owen Gonzalez-Ellis
-QB Tyler Langford
-OL/DT Ikenna St. Marc
-WR/DB James Lalonde
-OL/DL James Alperstein
-WR/DB Caden McNamee
-H-back/LB Colin Mancino
-DE Brandon Hill

[Ikenna St Marc @IkennaStMarc]

Junior year highlights 2024-2025 season
Class of 2026
Varsity/JV
https://t.co/0LtFM8Tq3C
I am happy to be going into my senior year with my teammates and coaches @CoachKopcso. I can’t wait to see what we do this season!!

[Doug Kopcso @CoachKopcso]

Rain or shine Triple S getting it done.

Tremendous Week One

Leadership, 9th graders putting in the work, and daily improvement.

Start fast! Finish strong!

🚀🏈💪

[Caden McNamee @CadenMac50]

Excited to Compete at Brown this Sunday! @CoachEMorrissey @BrownHCPerry @CoachKopcso

[Doug Kopcso @CoachKopcso]

Had an outstanding time at the BC 7v7 tournament. Really well run. Great chance to get together with the boys.

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