NEEDHAM – In 2023 and 2024, Needham not only put itself back on the map, the Rockets stunned the state with a trip to the Super Bowl after a loss in the state semifinals the year prior. Last season was a three-win down year for head coach Doug Kopcso and his crew, but it ultimately turned into learning lessons for this season. Now, heading into 2026, new leaders are emerging,……
Massachusetts Day 1 Camp Visits – Franklin
By Colby Shannon NEFJ Correspondent FRANKLIN — At Pisini Field on Monday afternoon, the phrase “All In” could be seen in powder blue text on top of a sweat-drenched gray shirt. It made the mindset for the 2026 season very clear. This year, Franklin will look to bounce back from a disappointing 5-6 season, which saw the team get routed in the Hockomock championship by King Philip High School. Monday’s…
Massachusetts Day 1 Camp Visits – Natick
By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent NATICK — Summer temperatures remain, but fall is just around the corner as it’s officially football season for Natick. The Redhawks kicked off practice with the hope that a mix of talented returners and fresh faces will lead to another successful season and a deeper run in the MIAA Division I tournament. Here’s what stood out during the first practice: Caissie Leading Potent Offense —…
Massachusetts Day 1 Camp Visits – St. John’s Prep
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent DANVERS – St. John’s Prep looks to return to Gillette Stadium with a loaded offense led by Ohio State commit Christopher Vargas. The Eagles kicked off their first practice with an emphasis on playing with a sense of urgency. Here’s a few things that stood out during Day 1 of camp for Prep: Quarterback – Earlier this month Vargas announced his commitment to play football…
New era for UNH starts Friday night
The Sean Goldrich Era is just days away from officially getting started. UNH alum and the newest head coach takes over for Ricky Santos, but expectations remain high for the program. That’s what happens when the standard has been set for decades in Durham. The Wildcats don’t have to wait long to see how things go in game action, traveling to Albany for a CAA rivalry game right out of…
Nationally-ranked Rams ready for Week 0 opener
It’s hard to believe it, but football season officially kicks off this week. The two-time defending CAA champions and eighth-ranked team in the country heading into the season resides in Kingston, Rhode Island. The Rams will make the trip up to Merrimack to face the Warriors in a non-conference game on Friday night. With national eyes now on them, the Rams are no longer flying under the radar. Instead, URI…
Massachusetts Day 1 Camp Visits – Central Catholic
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent LAWRENCE – It’s clear that senior leadership will pave the way for Central Catholic during the 2026 season under new head coach John Dubzinski. New Face Leading the Way – After taking a year off, Coach Dubzinski returned to the field, bringing in his many years of coaching experience at North Andover. During the Raiders’ first practice, Dubzinski – who replaced coach John Sexton -…
Norman opens first season at Brockton with a message of hope & high expectations
BROCKTON- For newly appointed Brockton High School head football coach Mike Norman, stepping into the top job at one of the country’s most historic high school football programs isn’t just a career milestone—it’s the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Houston for safety Jaylen Reed & 7th-round pick
Steven Senne/AP The New England Patriots have finalized a trade sending wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans. In exchange, the Patriots acquire second-year safety Jaylen Reed alongside a 2028 seventh-round draft pick originally belonging to the New Orleans Saints. For Houston, the transaction fills a crucial positional vacuum created during joint practices, when projected starter Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending torn ACL. Boutte arrives in Houston coming off…
Weymouth’s Monteiro-Cooper embraces football & capitalizes on his talent
WEYMOUTH- For Tyandre Monteiro-Cooper, football wasn’t an immediate obsession; it was a craft that had to be unlocked. What began as a game eventually transformed into a life-defining pursuit, fueled by a realization of his own potential and an undeniable desire to compete under the bright lights of high school sports. “I decided to commit to playing football because I could see that if I just put in a lot of hard work I could be able to get an opportunity to play at an elite level in college on scholarship,” Monteiro-Cooper said. “Football is just a great game that is a mix of strategy, discipline, willpower, brotherhood that I wanted to be apart of and i always wanted to play in Friday night lights!”