When Sharon senior Brayden Salkin tore his ACL  in the opposite knee after tearing one the year before, he immediately pulled out a calendar to figure out how soon he could make it back. One rehab didn’t slow him down, so two certainly weren’t going to either. Now, Salkin is a full participant in camp with his Sharon/Dedham teammates, preparing for his final season as a captain for the Eagles…….

By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent There is no shortage of game-changing players in the MIAA this fall. From a five-star quarterback recruit to a Division 8 lineman and everything in between, here are 50 players poised to leave their mark on the state this season. Players are listed in alphabetical order: Hassah Armstrong, DL, Barnstable: The senior lineman holds five Division 1 offers. He will be a game-wrecker for the…

Image courtesy of Scott Sulkazi By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent There’s a plethora of talent returning in the state of Connecticut, from players on defending state championship teams to under-the-radar talents who are poised to break out. Here’s a look at 50 players to watch in the CIAC heading into the 2026 season: Jayden Compton, Sr., Windsor (WR): One of the top players in the state had 64 receptions for…

Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Andy Close and Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondends The talent in the state of Connecticut has arguably never been better. With that in mind, here are the preseason First and Second CIAC All-State Teams. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB-Easton Pace, Norwalk (Junior)  Though they didn’t make the postseason last year, Easton Pace made a name for himself as arguably the most dual-threat quarterback in the state last…