NORTH ANDOVER – Year one of the Mike Gennetti Era didn’t go very well for Merrimack, but things are already back on the right track. On a chilly Friday night in front of a couple hundred fans, the Warriors had an intense, physical controlled scrimmage with various competitive periods thrown in that should have left everyone in attendance impressed. Merrimack – just two years removed from playing for back-to-back NEC……
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As the Eagles staff finally has its first full offseason and spring to recruit local talent, there’s no denying BC has made an effort to keep that proverbial fence around Massachusetts and the rest of New England. Among the hundreds of recruits that have come through the doors of Fish Field House each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for the last month and a half, the majority of them have been…
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff CAMBRIDGE – Harvard took one step closer to the start of the regular season with its annual spring game on Saturday afternoon. Team Crimson shined as it defeated White 31-0. Although the final score won’t be taken into serious consideration, the main focus was on individual performances and who proved they deserve a bigger role going into the 2025 season, according to head coach Andrew…
Courtesy of Matt Childs’ Instagram The Brown Bears got people’s attention after upsetting Harvard in Week Two of last season. Unfortunately for James Perry’s squad, they only won one game the rest of the way in a disappointing season. Replacing Jake Willcox at quarterback is priority number one. Sophomores James Murphy and Brady Dever along with junior Ty Holtz and freshmen Nolan Lazor all appear to be in the mix……
By Andrew Gundon NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – On Tuesday, several Minutemen flashed during UMass’ morning spring practice as new head coach Joe Harasymiak continues to implement his new regime. The program is in the midst of week three for spring practices as the team prepares for the spring game on April 19. A lot of excitement circles UMass as it heads into its first season back in the Mid-American Conference….
Courtesy of Stonehill Athletics EASTON- It was a cold, windy morning on the campus of Stonehill College but the tone and tempo of the Skyhawks practice warmed my heart as Eli Gardner’s squad was working hard in their second day in pads. Coming off of a disappointing one win season, Stonehill is looking to bounce back and turn things around. With almost the entire roster back, the Skyhawks are well……
CAMBRIDGE – The 2023 and 2024 Ivy League banners now hang alongside the others in historic Harvard Stadium. But, the Crimson still aren’t satisfied. After sharing the league title each of the last two seasons, there’s an eye towards winning it outright in 2025. It showed during an intense two-hour scrimmage on a frigid, raw Saturday morning. Here’s a handful of things that stood out when it comes to the…
WORCESTER – Year two of the Dan Curran Era at Holy Cross has been underway for a few weeks now with spring ball. There’s a lot of excitement around the program after sharing a sixth straight Patriot League title last year, but there’s also some major hole to fill at key spots like quarterback, wide receiver, D-line and linebacker. Here’s what stood out during our two-hour visit with the Crusaders…
WORCESTER – The final stop on the four-day tour for NFL scouts in New England was Worcester and specifically, Holy Cross on Thursday afternoon. About 25 potential draft prospects had one final chance to put some good stuff on tape or, show off for the handful of scouts that were in attendance. The Ravens, Patriots, Packers and 49ers were on physically on hand, while the rest of the league will…