Great list of games this weekend at all three levels. Here are this week’s big game predictions. High School Massachusetts St. John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial: The Knights are coming off a blowout loss to St. John’s (Shrewsbury) and things don’t get any easier this week. St. John’s Prep is in the driver’s seat for the top seed in Division 1. The Knights have had the upper hand in this rivalry…
Courtesy of Cranston East Athletics The transformation of the Cranston East football program under Head Coach Jimmy Cook is a story rooted in culture, accountability, and a deep respect for tradition. Turning around a program that had struggled to find its footing takes time, but in his third year at the helm, Coach Cook has established a clear vision that is now paying off on the field. The Thunderbolts are…
Image courtesy of Cole Hardy When Head Coach Gary Senecal took the reins at St. John’s Shrewsbury, the program was embarking on a journey centered around patience, culture, and high standards. Transforming a football program within the hyper-competitive landscape of Massachusetts high school athletics does not happen overnight. It requires building a foundation rooted in daily discipline, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to the process. For Senecal and the Pioneers,…
WATERTOWN- From a 3–6 season to a flawless 7–0 start, Watertown High School football has undergone a remarkable transformation under the leadership of Head Coach Joey Carroll. That impressive turnaround, built on a foundation of relentless work ethic, player development, and a steadfast “WE over ME” team culture, has earned Carroll the prestigious New England Patriots Coach of the Week Award.
Another wild week of high school football across the region brought monster stat lines, history-making performances, and clutch play when everything was on the line. Here are your Dudes of the Week!
ATTLEBORO- Bishop Feehan High School head football coach Bryan Pinabell has announced his upcoming retirement from coaching, bringing the curtain down on a legendary career at the conclusion of this season.
FOXBOROUGH- The King Philip Warriors outlasted the Foxboro Warriors 35-14 on Friday night, in a game that was much closer than the score would indicate.
Here are five observations from the game.
SHREWSBURY- St. John’s Shrewsbury didn’t just bounce back after last week’s loss to St. John’s Prep—they made a statement heard across the state. The Pioneers roared back to dismantle Catholic Memorial 34-7, handing the Knights their first loss of the season and securing St. John’s first victory over CM since 2017.
Getty Images The Patriots dropped to 4-3 on the season after falling 30-24 to the Chicago Bears in a hard-fought Thursday night loss. While there were positive flashes from the passing game, structural flaws defensively and miscues on both sides of the ball ultimately doomed the Patriots in a tough loss. Here are seven points on the Patriots loss in Chicago. 1. Defense plays fundamentally poor: The New England defense…
Offense 1. Run outside zone, power, toss and crack toss: To neutralize Chicago’s disciplined defensive front, the Patriots must force the Bears’ linebackers and edge players to move laterally across the field. Utilizing outside zone and toss plays tests the defense’s dynamic range and edge-setting ability, while crack toss calls leverage wide receiver blocking down on defensive ends to pin defenders inside and unleash the ball carriers to the boundary….