NEFJ Preseason Top 25 MIAA Poll

August 24, 2026

It is the first day of the 2026 MIAA football season and with that comes the first batch of New England Football Journal rankings.
There are no surprises at the top. There is a clear top four in Xaverian, St. John’s Prep, Springfield Central and Catholic Memorial heading into the fall. What other teams cracked the preseason edition of the MIAA top 25?

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Rhode Island High School 2026 Kickoff Preview

August 22, 2026

The 2026 Rhode Island High School Football season promises to be one of the most interesting seasons we have seen in a long time, especially in Division One. Here is our preview for the upcoming season. Preseason Top 10 1. LaSalle Academy 2. Bishop Hendricken 3. North Kingstown 4. Portsmouth 5. Westerly 6. Cranston West 7. St. Raphael’s 8. Central (Providence) 9. South Kingstown 10. Classical (Providence) 10 players to…

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Brown reminds Eagles of what they use to have in dominant practice showing

August 20, 2026

FOXBOROUGH- When A.J. Brown stepped onto the field for his first joint practice against his former team, the energy in Foxborough immediately shifted. Suiting up for the New England Patriots, the elite wideout delivered a swift, physical reminder to the Philadelphia Eagles of the game-changing presence they once had. Throughout the competitive session, Brown showcased his trademark strength, route-running precision, and dominant playmaking, drawing groans from the Eagles fans that…

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Some thoughts on the new football format in Massachusetts

August 19, 2026

The MIAA Board of Directors passed the latest football proposal today, 12-2. Just to recap, here is what it means. – The Super 8 is officially here. It will be made up of Division 1 and 2 teams. – The regular season is now nine weeks, with one consolation game. A lot of coaches have been calling for a change in the number of consolation games the past two years….

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New Hampshire High School Football 2026 Kickoff Preview

August 19, 2026

The high school football season is here so without further ado, we start off our state by state kickoff previews with New Hampshire. Preseason Top 10 1. Pinkerton 2. Bishop Guertin 3. Souhegan 4. Bedford 5. Trinity 6. Londonderry 7. Nashua South 8. Plymouth 9. Manchester Memorial 10. Pelham 10 players to watch Joel Gomez Jr. TE, Manchester Memorial Nate Bowen, QB, Bishop Guertin Justin Fish, WR/DB, Nashua South Mike…

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5 areas we’re watching in Eagles-Patriots joint practices

August 19, 2026

NBC Sports Boston Joint practice sessions offer the most authentic test of training camp, pitting starters against unfamiliar schemes and fresh talent. As the New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles, five key areas will reveal plenty about where both rosters stand. 1. A.J. Brown vs. the Eagles Defensive Backs: The headline story of camp features A.J. Brown facing off against his former secondary for the first time. Brown has…

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Wagner ready to lead Milton Wildcats back to the top this season

August 18, 2026

For any high school football program looking to build a championship line, everything begins in the trenches with an anchor who sets the tone. For Milton High School, that pillar is senior offensive lineman Matt Wagner. Standing at a towering 6-foot-6 and weighing nearly 285 pounds, the Villanova commit brings both imposing physical traits and years of high-stakes big-game experience to a program aiming for another run to Gillette Stadium.

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