Adam Kurkjian

Dartmouth 26, Princeton 17 — Big Green bounce back

November 9, 2024

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……

Rhode Island D3 Quarterfinals: (2) Pilgrim 28, (7) Johnston 27 — Patriots slip by Panthers

November 8, 2024

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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……

Week 10 High School Preview

November 6, 2024

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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……

Week 7 New England Top 25

November 3, 2024

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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…….

Week 7 Chaos Poll

November 3, 2024

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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)……

Week 9 MIAA Top 25

November 3, 2024

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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……

Billerica 27, Andover 9 — Indians roll past Golden Warriors

November 1, 2024

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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……

Greenwich 23, St. Joseph (Trumbull) 14 — Cardinals hang on

November 1, 2024

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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……

Week 9 High School Preview

October 30, 2024

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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……

Week 6 New England Top 25

October 27, 2024

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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…….