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Catching Up with Choate’s Tanner Raymond after his commitment to Rutgers

June 16, 2025

We had a chance to chat with Choate Rosemary Hall’s Tanner Raymond about his commitment to Rutgers. Tanner talked about what went into the decision and what he envisions for himself at Rutgers Here is our conversation with Tanner Raymond. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Rutgers? What made the school and the program the right fit for you? TR: “Rutgers has an amazing community and amazing Coaching staff. I……

Recruiting Round-Up: Natick RedHawks

June 16, 2025

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We got a chance to catch up with Natick High School Head Football Coach Mark Mortarelli for this installment of the Recruiting Visit. Natick has several talented players returning to a team that should contend for a Bay State League title and make a deep playoff run. All are players college coaches should be paying attention to. Here are some RedHawks college coaches need to know about. Prospects to Watch……

Pirates Dominate Barnstormers in 66-35 Road Rout

June 15, 2025

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Courtesy of the Mass Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates put on a clinic at Wells Fargo Arena on last night, dismantling the Iowa Barnstormers, 66-35. With the win, the Pirates’ won their third consecutive game and had their highest point total of the 2025 season. From the outset, the Pirates asserted their dominance, quickly building a 17-7 lead in the first quarter with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Kenji Bahar to…

Pirates Four Down Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (4-5) at Iowa Barnstormers (1-8)

June 14, 2025

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Kickoff: The Massachusetts Pirates (4-5) will look to continue their climb back to .500 and extend their winning streak to three games as they face the struggling Iowa Barnstormers (1-8) at Wells Fargo Arena. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:05 PM This matchup marks the first of two meetings between these Eastern Conference rivals this season, with the Barnstormers set to visit Massachusetts on July 3rd. The Pirates hold a slight…

Previewing the 47th Annual Shriners All-Star Game

June 13, 2025

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The 47th annual Shriners All-Star Game will be played tonight at Hormel Stadium in Medford. As usual, both the North and the South have talented roster that feature some of the top players in the state. The North is being coached by Revere Head Coach Lou Cicatelli while the South will be coached by Zane Fyfe, head coach at Apponequet. The North features Shawsheen standout Sid Tildsley at quarterback, St…….

Catching up with Belmont Hill’s Nick Fiumara after his commitment to North Carolina

June 12, 2025

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Belmont Hill offensive lineman Nick Fiumara announced his commitment to North Carolina this afternoon. Fiumara had 25 total offers but picked Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels over Maryland, JMU, Duke, Liberty, Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth and Buffalo among others. We caught up with Fiumara tonight to get his thoughts on why he committed to North Carolina and what went into the process. NEFJ: Why did you commit to North Carolina? What made……

Recruiting Round-Up: Xaverian Hawks

June 12, 2025

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We got a chance to catch with Xaverian Head Coach Al Fornaro this week to talk about the Hawks and recruiting. As always, Coach Fornaro did not mince any words Here is what you need to know about the Hawks heading into this season. Prospects to Watch: Dominic Funke EDGE, 6’3 230, (2026) *Committed to Boston College Dave Chiavegato, WR/DB, 6’0 196 (2026), *Committed to UMass Gino Gioioso, OL/DL, 6’3……

Keion White continues to be one of the Patriots most candid and honest players

June 12, 2025

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Patriots defensive end Keion White proved on Tuesday why he is one of the most honest players to talk to in the Patriots locker room. White delivered some notably candid remarks after the team’s second mini-camp practice. The comments highlighted how a shift in coaching philosophy and atmosphere under new head coach Mike Vrabel has changed the organization in six short months. White’s comments also suggested a level of dissatisfaction…

Maye “Finding a Stride” in Patriots mini camp

June 10, 2025

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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye spoke to the media on Monday, after the first day of mandatory minicamp, expressing that he is “starting to really find a stride” within Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels’ system. This sentiment comes as the Patriots wrapped up their voluntary OTAs and transitioned into the mandatory portion of their offseason program. Maye’s performance on Monday was a notable topic of discussion. The second-year signal-caller, completed 14 of…

Dante Reno returning home after after announcing he is transferring to Yale

June 10, 2025

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Rick Cinclair/Telegram & Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK Former Cheshire Academy standout and South Carolina quarterback Dante Reno announced on Tuesday that he is returning home after announcing he is transferring to Yale to play for his dad, Tony Reno. Reno had offers from Power 4 and Group of 5 schools but ultimately chose Yale. We spoke with Reno who cited several factors as the reason he chose the Bulldogs……