BURLINGTON – This was a year in the making. In 2023, Needham made an incredible and unexpected run to the Division 1 state semifinals before losing to Xaverian, one game shy of Gillette. The Rockets – particularly the returning seniors – weren’t going to let the opportunity pass them by twice. Behind 144 yards on 30 carries with a touchdown from Aidan Williams and a game-sealing interception from Ben Schreiber,……

Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff SCITUATE – For the third year in a row, No. 1 Shawsheen Valley Tech topped No. 4 Old Rochester Regional in the playoffs, this time with a dominant 28-7 victory in the MIAA Division 5 state semifinals. Shawsheen (11-0) advances to the D5 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium against Foxborough. The Rams established a presence early on, scoring on the first drive of the game when…

Andrew Guindon NEFJ Staff ASSABET VALLEY – North Attleborough quarterback Chase Frisoli had a career day, rushing for 311 yards and four touchdowns—with one passing touchdown—as the No. 4 Rocketeers defeated No. 1 Reading 42-20 in the D3 MIAA state semifinals on Friday night. Frisoli attributed his success to his offensive line that controlled the line of scrimmage throughout the entirety of the night. “I got all of the stats,…