In the game of the weekend, Catholic Memorial blanked St. John’s Prep, 34-0. The win improved the Knights to 6-1, and look strong heading into the playoffs next month. We wanted to speak with CM coach John DiBiaso and get his thoughts on the game and his team. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: As good as running back Mekhi Dodd is, and he’s very good,……
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff A picture-perfect fall day at McGuirk Alumni Stadium was the setting for a dominant, 35-7 win for the UMass Minutemen over the Wagner Seahawks. Needing a resounding win coming off their first bye week of the season, the Minutemen delivered one of their best all-around games in 2024. UMass (2-6) compiled 326 yards of total offense and allowed just 218 yards from the Seahawks (4-5)…….
Andrew Guindon NEFJ Staff KINGSTON — Rhode Island defeated Maine, 24-14, on its homecoming, continuing the Rams’ recent win streak against the Black Bears. Rhode Island advances to 7-1 on the season, Maine falls to 4-4. Tied 14-14 to start the fourth quarter, Rhode Island was searching to regain the lead it held for a majority of the game. Quarterback Devin Farrell answered the assignment, and connected with wide receiver……
MARION — According to Tabor running back Hugo Djeumeni, coach Jeff Moore said he did not want the Seawolves to merely win this year, but dominate. In Saturday’s ISL game with Belmont Hill, Djeumeni and his teammates lived up to that standard. In a complete game in every facet, Tabor rolled to a 44-12 victory over Belmont Hill. Now 6-0, the Seawolves are on a collision course with BB&N in……
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff BARNSTABLE — Two teams gearing up for the playoffs in their respective states faced off on Friday. Rhode Island’s La Salle made the trip to take on Barnstable of Massachusetts in an out-of-state matchup. A high-scoring first half made way for a defensive stalemate, the lone score in the second half being the deciding one, as the Rams took a comeback 31-28 victory. “It was……
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff NEEDHAM — The Needham defense slowed down Weymouth’s offense en route to a 21-3 victory to claim the Bay State Conference Herget Division regular season crown. The Rockets are looking to right their wrong from last season when their season ended at the hands of eventual D1 champion Xaverian in the semifinals. Friday night against Weymouth had a postseason feel. Weymouth came into this game……
By Craig Boland NEFJ Staff FAIRFIELD — Early in the fourth quarter, with Fairfield Prep, a perennial class LL contender in Connecticut, holding a 20-0 lead over Bishop Hendricken, the number one team in Rhode Island, quarterback Robbie Manning punched in an 8-yard touchdown run to put Prep up, 27-0. Hendricken responded with a touchdown pass from Dylan Lynch to Sebastian Nault and an extra point from Scot Belfort with……
By Jared Keene NEFJ Staff NATICK — Natick’s Jack Showstead understands his role as a change-of-pace back to powerhouse standout senior Sam Hubbard. But Showstead showed out on Friday night, making the most of his opportunities not just on offense, but on special teams as well. The speedy junior scored a rushing touchdown and later added a key kickoff return for a touchdown, and Hubbard added a pair of touchdowns……
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff MANSFIELD — Defense won the day for North Attleboro in a 14-10 victory over Hockomock Davenport rival Mansfield. The game was pivotal not only in the league race, but also for Division 3 playoff seeding. Entering the game, Mansfield (4-3) was ranked second, while North Attleboro (6-1) came in ranked third. The Red Rocketeer defense was forced to defend short fields twice in the second……
As we creep closer to the playoffs, the matchups get more and more significant. That is true of this week. St. John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial is probably the biggest game, but there are plenty of other good ones. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial — St. John’s Prep has played very well to this point, but this is the Eagles’ most difficult opponent to date. CM……