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Pirates Preview: Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) at Massachusetts Pirates (6-6

July 3, 2025

The Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) will host the Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) tonight at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates will be looking to sweep the season series and continue their climb toward a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting just one win behind Tulsa for the final berth. Tonight’s game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Pirates dominating the last meeting on June 14th…

2025 Patriots Positional Preview: Safeties

July 3, 2025

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The Patriots’ safety depth for the 2025 season features a blend of established veterans, key special teams contributors, and promising young talent. With a renewed focus on utilizing free and strong safeties in the scheme, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf emphasized the position in free agency and the draft. The Patriots were able to add competition and depth to a position that was already well stocked. Now it is a…

Breaking Down Bishop Hendricken’s 2025 schedule

July 3, 2025

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The Bishop Hendricken Hawks have only six scheduled games for this upcoming season. It is hard to find games when are the top program in your state and one of the top programs in New England. Hendricken is willing to travel in the Northeast. They have played games in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get more schools in those states to play them. Here is a look…

Patriots have a leadership void in their locker room. Who will step up and fill it? Here are 8 potential leaders

July 1, 2025

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The Patriots will have a major leadership void heading into training camp. Head coach Mike Vrabel and his staff will be counting on guys to step up and replace David Andrews, Jonathan Jones and Deatrich Wise. All three were experienced, Super Bowl winning players who were respected in the locker room and led by example. Replacing the three will be difficult but there are several players on the roster who…

Ravenwood (Tenn) quarterback Femi Babalola commits to Boston College, bolstering 2026 class

July 1, 2025

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Image courtesy of Femi Babalola Boston College has secured a significant commitment for their 2026 recruiting class with the addition of Femi Babalola, a highly-touted three-star quarterback from Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. Babalola announced his decision on Monday, choosing the Eagles over a strong list of offers that included Arizona, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, NC State, and Wake Forest. Babalola, stands at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, is…

Catching up with Charlie Hanifin after his commitment to West Virginia

July 1, 2025

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Image courtesy of Charlie Hanafin We had an opportunity to chat with Dexter-Southfield athlete Charlie Hanafin after his recent commitment to West Virginia. Hanafin joins his brother Shane (B.C) and Ronan (Clemson) who also play division one football. Charlie says he will lean heavily on their experience to guide his own. Here is what Charlie had to say about his commitment to West Virginia, what it means to him and…

5 noticeable differences you will see in the Patriots defense this season

July 1, 2025

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AP Photo The Patriots defense in 2025 will look drastically different under new head coach Mike Vrabel. With several key additions in free agency and the draft and a shift in philosophy, there are a number of differences fans will notice with this unit this season. New defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has a history of with Vrabel from their time in Tennessee together. He will marry many of the Titans…

Underclassmen Spotlight: Brian Waller-Reitano, OL/DL, Central Catholic

June 28, 2025

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We recently had a chat with one of the top lineman in the Class of 2027, Brian Waller-Reitano of Central Catholic. Waller-Reitano is a smart, hard working and motivated young man who wants to be great and understand the importance of playing at Central Catholic as his father and grandfather played in the program as well. Waller-Reitano got a lot of people’s attention at the recent MVC Showcase and that…

Jones continues to give back to his hometown, hosting sixth annual free football camp

June 28, 2025

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Photo credit- Dan Heary Rob Gullo, NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones, who played in the NFL from 2015-2022, hung up the cleats following the 2022 season in which he did not play due to recovering from an Achilles injury. Since being retired, one thing Jones has remained busy with post-NFL career has been giving back to his community and hometown of…

Breaking down Springfield Central’s 2025 Schedule

June 27, 2025

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Springfield Central is poised to make another run in Division 1. Bill Watson’s squad returns a talented offense led by quarterback Jareth Staine and running back Isaiah Rogers. The additions of linebacker Chris Sanchez and wide receiver Isaiah Fabulas makes an already talented team even better. The return of former head coach Vladamar Brower as defensive coordinator was already a big addition this off-season. Here is the breakdown of Springfield’s…