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Catching up with 2027 TE Chase Phifer after his commitment to Boston College

July 2, 2026

Image courtesy of Chase Phifer Boston College picked up another big commitment for the Class of 2027. This time it was Nease High School tight end Chase Phifer. Phifer stands at 6’5 220 and he held offers from over 20 schools including: Wake Forest, Tulane and UConn. Fun fact. Phifer plays at the same high school that Tim Tebow did. Here is interview with Chase Phifer. NEFJ: What made BC…

Catching up Xaverian OLB Michael Harden Jr. after his commitment to Boston College

June 28, 2026

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Image courtesy of Michael Harden’s X account We had an opportunity to watch up with Xaverian’s Michael Harden Jr. after his recent commitment to Boston College. Here is what Michael had to say about committing to Bill O’Brien and the Eagles. NEFJ: What made BC the right fit for you? MH: “I felt like the culture that they want to build fits with my same ideas and there is also…

BC, UMass & UConn player ratings in EA Sports College Football 27 unveiled

June 26, 2026

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Image courtesy of EA Sports Next week, most of the college football world and CFB fans everywhere will be spending hours upon hours playing the 2027 version of the re-vamped College Football video game from EA Sports. When the title made its return back in 2025, it was as if millions of kids in their mid-to-late 30s (like me) had a piece of their childhood back, but with a twist….

Price, Palano & McKenzie to represent BC at ACC Kickoff Week

June 24, 2026

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Transfer quarterback Mason Mckenzie and transfer linebacker Anthony Palano haven’t been at BC long, but they’re already going to be the faces of the program. At least for one day. On July 16 when BC takes its turn making the media rounds at ACC Kickoff Week, the two newcomers and veteran safety KP Price (along with Bill O’Brien) will be repping the Eagles for the day. McKenzie – barring a…

Mid-Wach League dominates 11th Joseph R. Mewhiney All-Star Classic

June 20, 2026

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By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent LEOMINSTER – Friday special night for fans of Massachusetts high school football. The 11th Annual Joseph R. Mewhiney Chapter All-Star Classic took place at historic Doyle Field in Leominster. Facing off were select seniors from the Midland-Wachusett League and Central Massachusetts Atlantic Conference merged with the Catholic Conference. The annual meeting is a great cause and all proceeds during the event go to the Joseph…

Boston College 7-on-7 tournament produces highlights & opportunities

June 19, 2026

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CHESTNUT HILL – For about six hours on Thursday afternoon, high school players and coaches from six different states converged on Boston College for the now annual 7on-7 tournament. In an event that’s sort of become a final ‘hurrah’ of sorts to end the spring, the entire Eagles’ staff hosted 32 teams from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Teams were guaranteed at least three games…

South holds off North in defensive slugfest at 48th Shriners All Star Classic

June 13, 2026

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By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – The 48th annual Shriners North/South All Star Classic took place on Friday night at Xaverian Brothers in Westwood and it was a defensive struggle throughout. The Shriners All Star Classic is an Eastern Mass senior All Star game put on by the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association and sponsored by the Aleppo Shriners Organization, with all proceeds going to the Shriners Hospital…

Fitchburg & Leominster capture girls flag football state titles

June 12, 2026

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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER – Fitchburg upset Peabody 15-14 in the Division 2 girls flag football state championship on Thursday night behind Bianelis Pena’s two touchdown passes. “I’m proud of my girls, they battled through adversity and got it done,” said head coach Anthony Oquendo Trailing 14-7 in the second half, Fitchburg’s defense forced a safety off an errant snap to make it 14-9. Needing a stop…

New Patriots facility increasing efficiency

June 11, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH – While you can make the argument that the Patriots simply caught up to many NFL teams and most Division 1 programs with the New Balance Athletics Center, it’s better late than never. And the building is paying off. With new technology, indoor field spaces, various extra meeting rooms and basically everything anyone needs as a professional football player, it’s allowing the coaching staff and players to be more…

DePalma finally settling in as his third season begins

June 11, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH – Former Boston College linebacker Vinny DePalma had a pretty brutal first season as a coach in the NFL. While the opportunity was obviously a dream come true, being part of that forgettable Jerod Mayo year wasn’t easy for anyone. Fast forward to the hiring of Mike Vrabel and the uncertainty that came with not knowing if he’d have a job or not. He did, excelled at it, received…