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Recruiting Visit with Avon Old Farms offensive tackle Charlie Thom

May 20, 2025

Former Darien standout tight end Charlie Thom has transferred to Avon Old Farms. The 6’7 275 pound Thom has been one of the hottest names in recruiting circles this off-season. Coming off of a great performance at last week’s showcase day, Thom’s stock is rising. He has 18 offers from schools like UConn, Nebraska, Syracuse, Wake Forest, URI, Dartmouth and Princeton. We caught up with Thom this week and talked……

Catching up with Xaverian’s Dave Chiavegato after his commitment to UMass

May 20, 2025

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Xaverian standout athlete Dave Chiavegato announced on Monday evening that he was committing to UMass. Chiavegato cited UMass Joe Harasymiak offering him in person and developing a relationship with him as the reasons he committed to the Minutemen. Here is our interview with Chiavegato. He talks about what went into his decision, his future with UMass and his final season at Xaverian. NEFJ: Why did you decide to commit to……

UMass Transfer Portal Update

May 19, 2025

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Courtesy of UMass Athletics The UMass Minutemen football program, under the direction of first-year head coach Joe Harasymiak, has experienced significant activity in the NCAA Transfer Portal leading up to the 2025 season.1 As UMass prepares for its return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the coaching staff has been actively reshaping the roster through both incoming and outgoing transfers. Influx of Talent via the Portal: Harasymiak and his staff have……

Recapping the 2025 Connecticut NEPSAC Showcase Day

May 19, 2025

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The Connecticut NEPSAC Schools once again left a lasting impression during Monday’s Showcase Day. As always, the top rising seniors worked and impressed but there were also some underclassmen that made their mark. Here are some observations. *Cheshire quarterback Keegan Croucher really turned some heads and proved why he is one of the two best signal callers in New England in the 2027 class. He showed good touch, timing and……

Catching up with Osiris Lopez after his commitment to Coastal Carolina

May 19, 2025

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Courtesy of Osiris Lopez We had a chance to catch up with Leominister quarterback Osiris Lopez after his commitment to Coastal Carolina. Lopez talked about why he committed to Coastal, why he stayed at Leominister despite pressure to transfer and his upcoming senior season. Here is our interview with Osiris Lopez. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Coastal Carolina? What appealed to you about the school and the program? OL:……

Eagles have a Top 25 recruiting class in 2026 according to ESPN

May 18, 2025

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Image courtesy of ESPN The Boston College Eagles have a Top 25 recruiting class according to ESPN. The Eagles currently have 12 hard commits. It is a class that became a focal point for Bill O’Brien and his staff when he took over last off- season. The 2026 class features several of area’s top recruiting including Arlington offensive lineman Brady Bekkenhuis, Xaverian defensive end Dominic Funke, Catholic Memorial offensive lineman……

Underclassmen Spotlight: GaVin English, OL/DL, Springfield Central

May 16, 2025

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Courtesy of GaVin English We got a chance to speak to a rising star in the Class of 2027, Springfield Central offensive and defensive lineman GaVin English. GaVin is a well thought out, mature young man who not only walk the walk on the field but off the field as well. English holds offers from Liberty, URI and UMass. Get to know GaVin English. NEFJ: Talk about your football journey…….

6 reasons why the Patriots schedule makes them a potential playoff team

May 14, 2025

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AP Photo, Michael Dwyer It is well known that a favorable schedule provide a boost to a team’s playoff chances. On paper, the Patriots’ 2025 schedule makes them a playoff contender requires a nuanced look at both the schedule itself and the team’s projected capabilities. The 2025 Patriots schedule has been released, and based on traditional metrics, it is indeed one of the easiest schedules in the National Football League….

Breaking Down the New England Patriots’ 2025 Schedule

May 14, 2025

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The New England Patriots’ 2025 schedule features a mix of familiar AFC East foes, matchups against the AFC North and NFC South, and intriguing cross-conference contests based on their 2024 division finish. The season includes three nationally-televised primetime games and a late Bye week. Here’s a breakdown of the Patriots’ 2025 schedule: Preseason Schedule: Week 1 (Aug. 8): vs. Washington Commanders Week 2 (Aug. 16): at Minnesota Vikings Week 3…

Leominister’s Lopez commits to Coastal Carolina

May 14, 2025

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LEOMINISTER- Leominister quarterback Osiris Lopez has committed to Coastal Carolina. The announcement was made at Leominister High School. Lopez had several offers but picked Coastal Carolina over James Madison, UConn, Old Dominion and Syracuse. As to why he picked Coastal, Lopez cited fit and a connection with the staff. “I had a lot of schools reach out to me and show me love, but I felt like Coastal was the……