PEABODY — On a sunny day at Bishop Fenwick, BB&N won the open division, and Swampscott won the small, as each program had strong performances. There were over 30 teams in attendance, and it was just a good day of 7-on-7. This was BB&N’s second regional win of the summer, with a South title at Xaverian last week. The Knights were led by QB Damon Taylor, RB Bo MacCormack, WR……
FITCHBURG — The Northeast 7v7 Central regional had about 25 teams, and although it was a smaller group of teams, there was no shortage of talent on display. In the end, Lawrence Academy claimed the title in a 28-22 win over West Springfield. It was one of the best 7-on-7 games of the summer, with both teams making outstanding plays. Here are some of the teams that stood out. Lawrence……
SOUTH BERWICK, MAINE — Unlike Saturday at Xaverian, the Northeast 7v7 North regional in Maine had nothing but clear skies and hot, sunny weather. It was a smaller group, but no less competitive, as the 20-team field showed off tremendous skill the whole day on Sunday. In the end, Thornton Academy of Maine defeated Milton in a back-and-forth final. Here’s what we saw. Thornton Academy was super all day. The……
WESTWOOD — We got the chance to to cover the Northeast 7v7 South regional on Saturday at Xaverian. It was a great day of competition. It started with a heavy downpour, and it looked like, maybe, this could be postponed or canceled. But Northeast 7v7 owner Steve Dembowski held firm, and eventually the rain stopped, and we got the whole tournament in. In the end, BB&N won the open division……
On Thursday, the Holliston athletic department announced the hiring of Mike Yurof to replace Todd Kiley as the program’s head football coach. Kiley took the Franklin job this offseason after Eian Bain left for Bridgewater-Raynham. As stated in the announcement, Yurof has nearly 30 years of coaching experience at both the high school and college levels. He has coached at Bishop Feehan, where he is an alum. He was an……
We always love a good, high school, interstate, or out-of-state game here at New England Football Journal. It gives the participants bragging rights, and more-than-usual “My state is better than your state” material. Also, it brings maybe a different style of football than you’re used to. They’re just fun. So, looking forward to the high school season, here are the best out-of-state games to watch for 2024. Top Ten Interstate……
King Philip coach Brian Lee has taken his program both to the top of the Hockomock League, and also the state. In the last 10 years, KP has won three state titles, including in 2023 in D2 with a win over Marshfield at Gillette Stadium. While the Warriors will lose a ton of talent to graduation, don’t expect them to just fall off. There is still plenty of talent here……
On Tuesday, BB&N defensive back Anochie “AJ” Azuakolam announced his verbal commitment to UMass and coach Don Brown. Azuakolam has been a multi-year starter for the Knights, one of the top programs in New England and always home to many prospects. This is, without question, one of the more underrated players in the class of 2025. At 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, Azuakolam has the type of great length that defensive coordinators…
One of the real powers out of the Hockomock League over the years has been North Attleboro. Coach Mike Strachan has led the team recently to some strong finishes, and has a more experienced squad in 2024. The schedule out of the Hockomock Davenport this season is an interesting one. There are nonleague games with Lynn Classical and Lynnfield, and a crossover contest with Taunton before getting into division play…….
WALTHAM — In Saturday night’s Shriners Football Classic, it would be hard not to be impressed with the South’s offensive arsenal. In the 46th edition of this game at Bentley, South had a handful of quarterbacks who could really sling it. But the North had an answer in Bishop Fenwick defensive back Luke Connolly, who played a big role in the North’s 21-17 victory. Connolly made two interceptions, and tipped……