Not much change. Champlain Valley Union of Vermont completed a perfect season with a dominant 2024 campaign. Week 8 New England Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (8-1) 2. Springfield Central (8-1) 3. Windsor (8-0) 4. King Philip (9-0) 5. Hand (8-0) 6. Needham (9-0) 7. New Canaan (7-1) 8. St. John’s Prep (8-1) 9. Greenwich (7-1) 10. Staples (7-1) 11. Darien (7-1) 12. Scituate (9-0) 13. Bedford (9-0) 14. Fairfield……
Not a ton of movement, but keep an eye out for the bowls next weekend. Should be some fun ones. Week 8 Chaos Poll 1. Catholic Memorial (8-1) 2. Springfield Central (8-1) 3. BB&N (8-0) — What a year for the Knights. 4. King Philip (9-0) 5. Needham (9-0) 6. St. John’s Prep (8-1) 7. Williston Northampton (7-1) — A tough loss, but still a strong year. 8. Tabor (7-1) — Really……
For the most part, the top of the rankings stayed pretty static. The more movement came in the 15 out, as there were a number of losses there. We are on to the quarterfinals now, and it will be interesting to see how things shake out. To the rankings . . . Week 10 MIAA Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (8-1) — Just on a roll. 2. Springfield Central (8-1)……
Methuen won its D1 first round game this week over Franklin, 35-21. Now, the Rangers have the challenge of facing top-seeded St. John’s Prep. We wanted to talk to Methuen coach Tom Ryan about that challenge and the rest of his team. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: I first want to talk to you about Shane Eason. The guy is an unbelievable running back. What……
By Allen Lessels NEFJ Staff DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire football team put together its most complete game of the year to knock off Monmouth, 33-20, on Saturday in Wildcat Stadium in front of 5,108 fans to keep its FCS tournament hopes alive. The Wildcats improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the Coastal Athletic Association. They have two games remaining in the regular season and know……
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff CAMBRIDGE — The Harvard Crimson imposed an impressive 26-6 win over the Columbia Lions on a blustery fall afternoon at Harvard Stadium. The Harvard (7-1) defense was the story of the game forcing an impressive two interceptions and three turnovers on downs against a subdued Lions (5-3) offense. The Crimson kept Lions junior quarterback Cole Freeman (11-for-25, 152 yards, 2 INTs; 9 carries, 21 yards,……
Dartmouth was not about to let one loss turn into a losing streak. A week suffering its first defeat of the season to Harvard, Dartmouth rebounded with a 26-17 win over Princeton. With the victory, Dartmouth improved its record to 7-1. Both Harvard and Dartmouth hold 4-1 marks in the Ivy League atop the standings. Dartmouth quarterback Jackson Proctor completed 21 of 30 passes for 185 yards, a touchdown, and……
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff WARWICK — Razor-thin finishes are no stranger to Johnston and Pilgrim. Two weeks ago, Pilgrim beat Johnston in a 52-50 double-overtime thriller. This Friday’s rematch in the Division III quarterfinals delivered another exciting back-and-forth, ultimately decided by one point. No. 2 Pilgrim squeaked past No. 7 Johnston in a 28-27 victory. The Panthers finish their season 2-7, while the Patriots (6-3) will face No. 3……
The postseason kicks off in the MIAA, and there is playoff football in other parts of New England, too. Some great games to watch this week, and the intensity gets ramped up now. On to the games. Week 10 High School Preview Franklin at Methuen — This is a great game between two 7-1 teams. The only loss for Franklin came at the hands of a tough Central Catholic team. Coach……
Some more changes coming, as a lot of the power teams have taken losses recently. Only going to get tougher for everyone with more postseason games coming. Week 7 New England Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (7-1) 3. Windsor (7-0) 4. King Philip (8-0) 5. Hand (7-0) 6. Needham (8-0) 7. New Canaan (6-1) 8. St. John’s Prep (7-1) 9. Greenwich (6-1) 10. Staples (6-1) 11…….