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…….
A wild weekend for the NEPSAC teams here. BB&N slipped past Tabor, and Williston Northampton stunned Phillips Exeter. More craziness to come in the next two weeks with the bowls. To the poll . . . Week 7 Chaos Poll 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (7-1) 3. BB&N (7-0) — A historically good season for this program. 4. King Philip (8-0) 5. Needham (8-0) 6. St. John’s Prep (7-1)……
The postseason is here. Understand that this list is going to go over major changes after what happens next. This is what it’s all about. It will be a lot of fun over the next few weeks, and, no, I’m not ready for this to be over. To the rankings . . . Week 9 MIAA Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) — Marshfield and King Philip on the other side……
Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff BILLERICA — It was a lopsided affair Friday night as the Billerica Indians dominated the Andover Golden Eagles in preparation for the playoffs. Billerica’s defense played a full game, not showing any signs of regression on its way to a 27-9 victory. Indians head coach Duane Sigsbury commended his players for battling on both sides of the ball. “We play ironman football,” said Sigsbury. “We put……
By Craig Boland NEFJ Staff GREENWICH — With 3:50 left in the fourth quarter and Greenwich holding on to a 16-14 lead, linebacker Justin Carrol picked off a pass from St. Joseph quarterback Martin Broz and took it 20 yards the other way for a touchdown. Julian Ravina hit the extra point, putting Greenwich up 23-14. They held the lead for the final few minutes to move to 6-1 on……
As we progress into the home stretch, there are some massive league showdowns with playoff positioning on the line. The playoffs are about to start (and in Vermont, they already have!), so teams want to be playing their best football now. Some big games on tap, so here we go. Week 9 High School Preview BC High at St. John’s Prep — St. John’s Prep is still licking its wounds……
There is a new No. 1 team in New England. Week 6 New England Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (6-1) 3. Windsor (6-0) 4. King Philip (7-0) 5. Hand (6-0) 6. Needham (7-0) 7. New Canaan (5-1) 8. BC High (6-0) 9. St. John’s Prep (6-1) 10. Greenwich (5-1) 11. Staples (5-1) 12. Darien (5-1) 13. Scituate (7-0) 14. Bedford (8-0) 15. Fairfield Prep (5-1) 16…….
Hard not to look ahead to next week. BB&N and Tabor is the prep game of the year around these parts. On to it . . . Week 6 Chaos Poll 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (6-1) 3. BB&N (6-0) — Got a scare from Governor’s. 4. Tabor (6-0) — Complete win over Belmont Hill. 5. King Philip (6-0) 6. Needham (6-0) 7. BC High (5-0) 8. Williston……
Catholic Memorial’s dominant win over St. John’s Prep caused a shift at the top. The rest of the movement came primarily in the 15 out. Let’s take a look. Week 8 MIAA Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) — After that performance, the Knights earned this spot. 2. Springfield Central (6-1) — Maybe the D1 favorite right now. 3. King Philip (7-0) — This team rolling right along. 4. Needham (7-0) — Consistency……