• 5 Teams to Watch in Division 1 in Massachusetts
  • Tabor Academy’s Dominic Maser commits to Boston College
  • South holds off North in defensive slugfest at 48th Shriners All Star Classic
  • Fitchburg & Leominster capture girls flag football state titles
  • June surge bolsters 2027 recruiting class for Boston College

5 Teams to Watch in Division 1 in Massachusetts

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We know who the contenders are in each division heading into this season but who are the teams that could surprise?
Here are five teams to keep an eye on in Division One in Massachusetts.
1. Central Catholic: New coach John Dubzinski inherits a talented roster that returns quarterback Caden Smith and Navy commit, offensive lineman Brian Waller-Reitano. The Red Raiders have picked up valuable experience the last two years in the playoffs and are a battle tested team ready to surprise teams both in the Merrimack Valley Conference and the Division One field.

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Tabor Academy’s Dominic Maser commits to Boston College

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Boston College continued a strong week in recruiting by landing a commitment from Tabor Academy offensive tackle Dominic Maser. The Duxbury native held several offers but ultimately chose to stay home and play for Bill O’Brien. We caught up with Maser to discuss why he ultimately chose Boston College. NEFJ: What made BC the right fit for you? DM: “The staff and the campus. I’ve know Coach Anderson since 2024……

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South holds off North in defensive slugfest at 48th Shriners All Star Classic

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By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – The 48th annual Shriners North/South All Star Classic took place on Friday night at Xaverian Brothers in Westwood and it was a defensive struggle throughout. The Shriners All Star Classic is an Eastern Mass senior All Star game put on by the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association and sponsored by the Aleppo Shriners Organization, with all proceeds going to the Shriners Hospital…

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Fitchburg & Leominster capture girls flag football state titles

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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER –  Fitchburg upset Peabody 15-14 in the Division 2 girls flag football state championship on Thursday night behind Bianelis Pena’s two touchdown passes. “I’m proud of my girls, they battled through adversity and got it done,” said head coach Anthony Oquendo Trailing 14-7 in the second half, Fitchburg’s defense forced a safety off an errant snap to make it 14-9. Needing a stop…

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New Patriots facility increasing efficiency

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FOXBOROUGH – While you can make the argument that the Patriots simply caught up to many NFL teams and most Division 1 programs with the New Balance Athletics Center, it’s better late than never. And the building is paying off. With new technology, indoor field spaces, various extra meeting rooms and basically everything anyone needs as a professional football player, it’s allowing the coaching staff and players to be more…

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DePalma finally settling in as his third season begins

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FOXBOROUGH – Former Boston College linebacker Vinny DePalma had a pretty brutal first season as a coach in the NFL. While the opportunity was obviously a dream come true, being part of that forgettable Jerod Mayo year wasn’t easy for anyone. Fast forward to the hiring of Mike Vrabel and the uncertainty that came with not knowing if he’d have a job or not. He did, excelled at it, received…

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Patriots ramp up intensity & dodge a bullet on final day of minicamp

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FOXBOROUGH – Trash talking, big plays and a brief scare for like, 30 seconds. By design, the final day of minicamp in June isn’t supposed to be as exciting and entertaining as it was in Foxborough on Thursday. In fact, more often than not over the last 25 years, the organization frequently cancels the final day. Instead, the Patriots used it as an opportunity to ramp up the competition and…

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