By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent METHUEN-  Andover captured the Collins Klimas Cup with a 34-27 victory over Methuen on Friday night behind a strong 200-yard rushing performance by running back Marcus DeJesus. Clinging on to a three-point lead in the fourth quarter of a game in which defensive stops were hard to come by, Andover’s defense forced a fumble and recovered it in their own territory. It was just the……

By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent LEOMINSTER – At least recently, whenever Wachusett and Leominster go toe-to-toe, two things are guaranteed: a crazy game and an abundance of points. Two years ago, the two teams combined for a ridiculous 114 points (65-49 Wach) before they combined for 87 more last year in a wild one (45-42 Wach). So when the two foes took to Doyle Field Friday night, it was almost…

By Luke Servello NEFJ Correspondent CRANSTON –  It wasn’t the prettiest performance for North Kingstown on Friday night, knowing it has to be better to make a serious run at a state title. But at least for one night, its talent and ability to make big plays was enough in a 27-21 win over Cranston West. After Jonathan Leroux and Jake Anzivino connected on a passing touchdown on the first…

Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — In a battle between two of the Top-10 high schools in the state of Connecticut on Friday night in New Britain, the New Canaan Rams showed why they’re the clear-cut best team in the state. Making the hour-plus trip up north to New Britain to take on the No. 9 New Britain Golden Hurricanes, the No. 1…

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER –  Jackson Gearin’s touchdown run in overtime kept Billerica undefeated with a 26-20 victory over North Andover on Thursday night in a wild game. The Indians are now 4-0, while North Andover fell to 3-1. This was also Billerica’s sixth straight win over the Scarlet Knights. Here’s what stood out from the back & forth affair: Daniel Venezia: Throughout the night, the Billerica…

By Colby Shannon NEFJ Correspondent ABINGTON — A battle of Top 3 ranked teams in Division 6 was dictated by a dominating ground game from Norwell High School’s offense on Thursday night. The Clippers rolled into Abington and left with 41-14 victory. Norwell moved to 3-1 on the season. The Green Wave (3-1) kept things close throughout the first half, notching touchdowns from Jake Lehman and Daniel Pifer, but were…