We are past the midway point now, and some states are already into the postseason. In Massachusetts, we are getting close to that. A lot of games to watch this week, some very impactful. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at BC High — St. John’s Prep is coming off a huge win over Catholic Memorial, and if it were anyone else, we would worry about a letdown. But……
Although we covered a lot of ground this weekend, there were still some results that slipped between the cracks. Here are some games that we wanted to take another look at. Here are the five: Agawam 38, Amherst 20 — Agawam came into this game with three losses, but to good teams: Westfield, West Springfield, and Wahconah. Amherst was unbeaten, so this serves as a mild upset. Both of these……
It has been a great two weeks for Taunton. The Tigers earned two big wins back to back, beating North Attleboro, 13-7, two Thursdays ago. The Tigers then took down Milton, 21-14, this weekend. The Tigers now find themselves at 4-3 overall, and face Attleboro next week. Taunton should be a factor in the D1 state playoffs. We spoke to Taunton coach Brad Sidwell about his team, and where it……
Pretty similar to last week. Deerfield and Williston both lost to good teams in competitive games, so not big drops for either. ISL season is past the midway point, and Lawrence Academy seems like the best team there, for now. Massive game for Lawrence at Tabor next week. On to the rankings . . . Week 5 Chaos Poll 1. St. John’s Prep (7-0) 2. Springfield Central (6-1) 3. Catholic……
It was a huge weekend across the state, with the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup on Saturday. That No. 2 — St. John’s Prep — beat Catholic Memorial and is now your new No. 1. This poll for a few years has only known the Knights as the top squad, but that has changed now. Some other big results, too, and a fair amount of shakeup. On to the……
By Tony Catalina NEFJ Correspondent HARTFORD — The opportunities were there for the UConn Huskies, but they were just unable to put it all together as they fell to 1-6 after a tough, 24-21 loss at the hands of South Florida. Mistakes were the story of the day and that was driven home further when Huskies quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson scrambled on third and six looking to extend the drive with……
Don’t look now, but Boston College looks like it might have turned its season around. Around a resurgent running game, and a quarterback in Thomas Castellanos who keeps getting better, BC beat Georgia Tech Saturday, 38-23, and has now won three in a row. BC is now 4-3 overall heading into next week’s Homecoming against UConn. After a 1-3 start, BC has since played well enough to have the look……
DANVERS — Maybe the most impactful players in St. John’s Prep’s 19-8 win over Catholic Memorial Saturday were, at times, all but hidden performers. They did not gain any yards, score any points, or register a single statistic. But the five players on the Prep’s offensive line were otherwise massive in helping the Eagles defeat Catholic Memorial in rainy conditions. Seniors Braden Hughes and Alex Cianciaruso, juniors Jack DiFilippo and……
WRENTHAM — It is October. The temperatures are getting a little lower, the leaves are turning, and King Philip is rounding into form, just in time for the postseason. In a game that very much felt like a playoff one, King Philip earned a 23-14 win over Milford in a matchup between the two best teams in the Hockomock League’s Kelly-Rex Divison. The host Warriors scored on offense, defense, and……
By Tony Catalina NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — In what was supposed to be a matchup between two Worcester heavyweights turned into Doherty flexing its muscles and proving the Highlanders are the real team to beat in the city, in a dominant, 35-0 win. North High is known for their physical style of offense where the Polar Bears lean on you and break you down in the run game. But North……