By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEWTOWN – Behind a 42-point first half, No. 5 Southington rolled over Newtown 42-26 on Friday. Southington quarterback Jacoby Roman threw for four touchdowns in the win, three of which went to wide receiver Walker Mierzejewski. Mierzejewski, one of the state’s fastest players, scored on receptions of 32, 57, and 67 yards. Running back Nick Andrews scored a pair of touchdowns, catching one receiving touchdown……
St. John’s Prep 21, Central Catholic 17 – Eagles grind it out over Raiders
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent LAWRENCE – St. John’s Prep earned its sixth straight victory over Central Catholic on Friday, winning 21-17 at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium. The last meeting between these two teams in the state semifinal game in Burlington did not go too well for the Raiders, with their season ending on a 48-7 loss. Friday evening, Central Catholic kept it close but the Eagles defensive line dominated the…
Mansfield 24, Marshfield 8 – Hornets buzz past Rams
By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent MANSFIELD – Mansfield had every reason to circle Friday night’s game against Marshfield on its schedule long before the season even started. Three straight years, three straight losses—all of which were tight. The Hornets knew that if they were going to avenge those losses against a talented Rams squad, they were going to need a big week of practice followed by a complete performance. Sure…
Springfield Central 34, North Attleborough 14 – Golden Eagles soar on the road
By Luke Sevello NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH – Springfield Central has been one of the premier programs in Western Massachusetts for quite some time now. To play meaningful competition in non-conference play, the program has turned to traveling east. After falling to St. John’s Prep 29-14 a week ago, they responded Friday by defeating North Attleboro on the road by a score of 34-14. The two teams remained scoreless for…
Milton 35, Natick 22 – Wildcats pull away for impressive victory
By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent NATICK – It was a game that looked like it was going to be a back-and-forth battle for the ages. But, in the end, Milton pulled ahead for an impressive 35-22 victory over Natick on Friday. The Wildcats were able to sustain two massive drives: one 60-yard drive in the last two minutes of the first half and an incredible 93-yard churner in the fourth…
Scituate 35, Norwell 14 – Foley leads Sailors to blowout win
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New Canaan 27, Fairfield Prep 0 – Rams win 25th straight
By Tyler Millen NEFJ Correspondent NEW CANAAN — Quarterback Maddox Hoffman and wide receiver Matt Reed each had two touchdowns and New Canaan beat Fairfield Prep 27-0 at Dunning Field on Friday. Hoffman paired a 4-yard touchdown run that opened the scoring with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Reed who also opened the second half with a 98-yard kickoff return for a score. The Rams (2-0) won their 25th consecutive…
NEPSAC Preseason Top 10 Poll
The NEPSAC football season kicks off this weekend so with that, we give you our first poll of the season. Tabor Academy is our preseason number one team but there are plenty of good private school programs in the area.
2026 Brown Bears Season Preview
As the 2026 college football season kicks off, the Brown Bears step onto the gridiron with a wealth of veteran leadership and explosive potential across all three phases. Under the direction of Head Coach James Perry, who also orchestrates the team’s high-tempo, high-yardage aerial attack, Brown enters the fall with high expectations. Anchored by returning starter James Murphy at quarterback, a loaded backfield, and a disruptive defensive line, the Bears aim to make a serious push up the Ivy League standings. With an ideal mix of seasoned playmakers and rising talent on both sides of the ball, the framework is firmly in place for a dynamic year in Providence.
2026 Dartmouth Big Green Season Preview
The Dartmouth Big Green enter the 2026 football season aiming to build upon their storied history as the most decorated program in Ivy League history. Under the direction of Head Football Coach Sammy McCorkle, Dartmouth faces a grueling ten-game slate that features non-conference showdowns against Lehigh, Monmouth, and Merrimack, as well as the standard gauntlet of seven Ancient Eight clashes. Playing five games on their home turf at Buddy Teevens Stadium at Memorial Field, the Big Green rely on an experienced, balanced roster full of returning veteran leadership to lead them back to the top of the Ivy League standings.