Outside of the powerhouse that is New Canaan, Class L in Connecticut remains incredibly competitive. Here are five teams poised to make serious noise and worth watching closely in the 2026 season: 1. Cheshire: Cheshire put together a stellar run last season, marching all the way to the Class L state championship game before falling to New Canaan. They proved they can handle the physical toll of a deep postseason…
AP PHOTO The NFL is a league driven by massive egos, hyper-competition, and a ruthless instinct for self-preservation. Head coaches guard their authority like absolute monarchs, which is precisely why the latest revelation from Seth Wickersham sounds less like real football history and more like a fever-dream movie script. When Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways in 2024, the greatest coach of the modern era was suddenly…
The high school season kicks off next month and as we get closer, we will look at some of the teams in each division that have a legitimate shot at contending in each division.
We had a chance to catch up with UConn commit JD Brown. Brown who committed to the Huskies on Thursday. The South Walton High School (Fla) senior quarterback threw for 2,558 yards and 29 touchdown passes as a junior. Standing at 6’3, 195, Brown has good size and athleticism. He has plus arm talent and can make plays out of the pocket as well.
Image courtesy of Brady Mahoney We recently chatted with Chelmsford 2028 offensive and defensive lineman Brady Mahoney. The 6’5, 319 pound lineman is garnering a lot attentive this off-season and he is becoming a household name. Mahoney loves football but he also has a lot of interests off the field. Let’s get to know Brady Mahoney. NEFJ: Talk about your football journey. When did you start playing football? What attracted…
We got a chance to catch up with standout Pingree wide receiver and defensive back Colt Downey recently. Colt talked about his spring thus far and how he has been preparing for the upcoming season.
Colt is an impressive young man who gives you honest, forthright responses. College coaches in particular, you will be impressed.
ERIC CANHA-IMAGN IMAGES As the New England Patriots prepare to head to the practice fields at Gillette Stadium for training camp in three weeks, head coach Mike Vrabel has his team in prime position to make a run at the Super Bowl again. While cornerstone pieces like franchise quarterback Drake Maye and newly acquired superstar wideout A.J. Brown are locked into their roles, several critical areas of the roster remain…
The sudden and unexpected passing of Monmouth University defensive coordinator Louis “Lou” DiRienzo Jr. at the age of 34 is a devastating loss that reverberates far beyond the confines of West Long Branch, New Jersey. The collegiate football community has lost not just a terrific young defensive coach on the cusp of a major career breakthrough, but an exemplary leader of men whose identity was anchored in mentorship, humility, and…
It is official. A new era has officially arrived in Fairfield, Connecticut. As of July 1, 2026, the Sacred Heart University Pioneers have formally joined the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) as its 13th football member.
The Methuen Football Program will be entering its second year under the direction of Head Coach Ryan Dugan. The Rangers had a solid 2025 season, finishing 8-3. The program does lose some talented seniors but returns a strong core of seniors and underclassman ready to lead the program to success once again.