Masuk hires Chris Pace as head football coach

February 22, 2025

Photo courtesy of Immaculate High School Masuk has found a new coach to replace Steve Christy who retired after the season. Chris Pace, formally the coach at ATI was named the new head football coach of the Panthers on Friday afternoon. Pace is a graduate of Springfield College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health.  In a statement released by the school, Pace talked about the……

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Spring football games are quickly becoming a thing of the past

February 22, 2025

Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics  Spring football games could become a thing of the past thanks to the changing climate in college football.  Once a staple of the spring sports calendar, spring football games are now being cancelled across the country. Nebraska, Texas and USC are among the programs that have announced they are not doing a spring game this year. Several other programs, including Boston College are debating……

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Patriots release LB Sione Takitaki, re-sign C Ben Brown and OT Demontrey Jacobs

February 21, 2025

The Patriots released veteran linebacker Sione Takitaki on Wednesday and signed center Ben Brown to a one year deal worth $1.3 million dollars on Thursday. The team also re-signed right tackle Demontrey Jacobs to a one year, $960,000 dollar deal. MassLive’s Mark Daniels was the first to report the signings.  Takitaki’s release is no surprise as the veteran linebacker struggled to stay healthy and even when he did play, he…

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Talking ball with new Governors Academy coach Luke Boria

February 20, 2025

Image courtesy of Governors Academy Athletics I had a chance to catch up with new Governors Academy Coach Luke Boria on Sunday. Coach Boria was kind enough to answer some questions for us regarding his appointment as the new head football coach at Governors.  Here is what Coach Boria had to say about his appointment and what he is looking forward to when it comes to leading the program moving……

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Patriots could have more money with projected increase in salary cap

February 19, 2025

It appears the Patriots may have more salary cap space to work with than originally thought.  According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the NFL informed teams on Wednesday that the “2025 per-team salary cap will fall in the range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million.” That is a substantial increase from last year’s $255.4 million. The expected cap projection for this year was roughly $275 million. The Patriots could have as much…

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High School Journal for 2/17/25

February 17, 2025

It was another busy week in high school football in New England. Here is this week’s journal.  Senecal a unique hire for St. John’s: St. John’s Shrewsbury announced Gary Senecal as the program’s new head coach on Saturday evening. First off, the timing was interesting. Usually coaches are hired and announced before the February break. Usually on a Friday heading into the break. Saturday is a new one. Senecal has……

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St. John’s Shrewsbury hires Dr. Gary Senecal as head coach

February 15, 2025

St, John’s Shrewsbury announced on Saturday evening the hiring of Dr. Gary Senecal as the school’s new head football coach.  A Worcester native, Senecal brings a wealth of experience to the position and a deep connection to the Worcester community. He has coached at several schools including his alma mater, St. Peter-Marian High School, as well as Keefe Technical High School, the University of West Georgia, Assumption University, and has……

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Sean Marinan returns to Xavier High School as head coach

February 15, 2025

A familiar face is back on the sidelines at Xavier (Conn) High School. Sean Marinan is back as head football coach, replacing Andy Guyton who stepped away from the program last month. Marinan won five CIAC championships (2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014) from 2002-16. His record as the Falcons head coach was 120-44-1. In a statement released by the school, Marinan is happy to be back and he is looking……

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Reports say Patriots “Really Want” Tee Higgins

February 14, 2025

According to NFL Insider Jason LaCanfora, the Patriots “really want” to sign free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins.  Higgins is an unrestricted free agent and his current team, the Cincinnati Bengals is expected to try and re-sign him. Cincinnati will have stiff competition from several teams including the Patriots, Commanders, Titans, Bears and Raiders among others.  LaCanfora said that owner Robert Kraft is catching flack for not really spending and…

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