Merrimack Valley Conference showcase provides unique opportunity

May 22, 2025

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff ANDOVER – The Merrimack Valley Conference was the latest to host a football showcase for their student athletes after last week’s extremely successful ISL and Catholic Conference showcases. On a cloudy Wednesday evening at Andover high school over 100 student athletes showcased the talent in the Merrimack Valley Conference which is considered one of the better conferences in the state. “It’s just good to see……

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What stood out from the open OTA for the Patriots?

May 20, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – With football weather in the air, the Patriots were back out on the practice field for their second OTA on Tuesday. This was the second day of nine for the team, but the first one open to the media. Everything should be taken with a grain of salt in May given there’s no pads, tackling or a fully loaded roster, but there was still some interesting takeaways from…

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Takeaways from the first episode of ‘Forged in Foxborough’

May 19, 2025

The first episode of Forged in Foxborough dropped a few days ago and boy, oh boy, was it good. For those who haven’t fully boarded the Mike Vrabel hype train yet, the first part of this very well-produced behind the scenes look should convince you. There was a lot to take away from the first episode, which had several different sections throughout the full hour-plus. Here’s what stood out: First…

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Rhode Island Showcase closes out busy week in New England

May 17, 2025

By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent WARWICK – The Ocean State displayed some of its football talents in a free showcase held at Bishop Hendricken High School on Friday. “I’m excited for high school football in Rhode Island,” Hendricken head coach Keith Croft said. “We had about 16 programs here represented, it’s just a great way for our guys to network.” On the field, players were split between freshmen, who made…

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2nd annual Catholic Conference Showcase takes big step forward

May 15, 2025

By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – The Catholic Conference’s second annual showcase took a major step forward on Thursday as some of Massachusetts’ top talent drew over 60 colleges to the event. Once again hosted by back-to-back state champion Xaverian Brothers High School, this year was the first in which NCAA Division-I FBS programs were approved to attend. Representatives from Boston College were among the FBS schools in attendance,…

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Barmore says he’s ready to go for 2025 after health scare

May 15, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – On paper, the idea of Christian Barmore and Milton Williams just causing all kinds of havoc on opposing offensive lines and running games next year should have Patriots fans salivating. But, after a blood clot scare last season that cost Barmore 2024 and almost cost him his life, the big D-lineman out of Alabama is feeling good and says he believes he’s ready to go heading into OTA’s…

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2025 Massachusetts Show Day: BB&N caps off Show Day with strong performance

May 14, 2025

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff CAMBRIDGE – It was a busy Tuesday for talent evaluators as ISL school’s hosted the Prep School football show day. The day began at Deerfield Academy and ended at Buckingham & Brown Nichols Upper school. A plethora of college programs were on hand which included Bryant University, Bucknell, University of Rhode Island, University of Washington and more. The 2024 ISL champions graduated a talented senior…

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2025 Massachusetts Show Day: Walbridge stands tall at St. Sebastian’s showcase session

May 13, 2025

By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent NEEDHAM – Heading into Tuesday evening, coaches and scouts traveled to Saint Sebastian’s to watch some of the best Massachusetts has to offer. Walking onto the field of Arrows, it does not take long to notice junior offensive tackle Marky Walbridge, standing at 6-foot-6. It does, however, take an abnormal amount of time to scroll down his list of Division I offers. The lineman’s remarkable…

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2025 Massachusetts Show Day: Fiumara, Little & others impress for Belmont Hill

May 13, 2025

BELMONT – After a long two days for many of the college coaches and scouts touring Connecticut and Massachusetts for Show Days, Belmont Hill players made sure the 30+ schools on hand Tuesday night saw some high quality performances. The two ‘main events’ if you will were a pair of soon-to-be seniors that will be expected to lead the Sextants this season. Tackle Nick Fiumara already has 20+ offers from…

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2025 Massachusetts Show Day: Underclassmen stand out during Milton Academy’s showcase

May 13, 2025

By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent MILTON – 30 players brought their talents onto the field in front of over 100 scouts and coaches in attendance for Milton Academy’s Show Day on Tuesday afternoon. It was not the best turnout of the day’s slot of showcases, but there was a noteworthy amount of Division 1 caliber athletes to keep an eye on. Tucked away at the bottom of campus, everyone was…

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