High School – New England Football Journal®

47th Shriners All-Star Football Classic teams and coaches announced

February 26, 2025

The 47th annual Shriners All-Star Football teams and coaches were announced on Tuesday evening. The game will be played on Friday June 13th at 7 pm at Bentley University. June 14th would be the rain date. Tickets can be purchased by contacting [email protected] and all proceeds benefit the Aleppo Shriners organization, which provides transportation for children who need specialty care at Shriners International Hospitals. Here are the North and South……

Dexter Southfield has impressive run going producing Division 1 offensive linemen

February 24, 2025

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Whether public or private, high schools around here have been able to produce top tier offensive linemen for a long, long time. As far back as the 80’s if you want to get technical. More recently, the Lindstroms, Zak Zinter, Drew Kendall and Ozzy Trapilo have all raised the bar when it comes to representing New England and that big boy fraternity up front. The private schools will always have…

High School Journal for 2/23/25

February 23, 2025

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Here is this week’s journal. Plenty to talk about as usual. So here goes! Masuk makes a hire: Masuk has hired Chris Pace to replace Steve Christy. Pace has had success as a head coach and he understands the Masuk tradition. He will fit right in and keep things rolling after the Panthers won the Class MM title last season. Dexter Southfield has another D1 lineman in Hall: Add Anthony……

Masuk hires Chris Pace as head football coach

February 22, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Immaculate High School Masuk has found a new coach to replace Steve Christy who retired after the season. Chris Pace, formally the coach at ATI was named the new head football coach of the Panthers on Friday afternoon. Pace is a graduate of Springfield College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health. In a statement released by the school, Pace talked about the……

Bill Belichick lands top 2026 recruit in Massachusetts with commitment from Anthony Hall

February 21, 2025

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BROOKLINE – For those that doubted Bill Belichick’s recruiting ability, you may want to reconsider your stance. Dexter Southfield offensive lineman Anthony ‘U-Haul’ Hall – the top recruit in Massachusetts for the class of 2026 – announced his commitment to the Tar Heels in front of a packed gymnasium at the school around 1:00 on Friday afternoon. Hall gave an emotional speech where he was brought to tears thanking his…

Talking ball with new Governors Academy coach Luke Boria

February 20, 2025

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Image courtesy of Governors Academy Athletics I had a chance to catch up with new Governors Academy Coach Luke Boria on Sunday. Coach Boria was kind enough to answer some questions for us regarding his appointment as the new head football coach at Governors. Here is what Coach Boria had to say about his appointment and what he is looking forward to when it comes to leading the program moving……

High School Journal for 2/17/25

February 17, 2025

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It was another busy week in high school football in New England. Here is this week’s journal. Senecal a unique hire for St. John’s: St. John’s Shrewsbury announced Gary Senecal as the program’s new head coach on Saturday evening. First off, the timing was interesting. Usually coaches are hired and announced before the February break. Usually on a Friday heading into the break. Saturday is a new one. Senecal has……

St. John’s Shrewsbury hires Dr. Gary Senecal as head coach

February 15, 2025

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St, John’s Shrewsbury announced on Saturday evening the hiring of Dr. Gary Senecal as the school’s new head football coach. A Worcester native, Senecal brings a wealth of experience to the position and a deep connection to the Worcester community. He has coached at several schools including his alma mater, St. Peter-Marian High School, as well as Keefe Technical High School, the University of West Georgia, Assumption University, and has……

Sean Marinan returns to Xavier High School as head coach

February 15, 2025

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A familiar face is back on the sidelines at Xavier (Conn) High School. Sean Marinan is back as head football coach, replacing Andy Guyton who stepped away from the program last month. Marinan won five CIAC championships (2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014) from 2002-16. His record as the Falcons head coach was 120-44-1. In a statement released by the school, Marinan is happy to be back and he is looking……

MIAA Football Committee moves forward with revised MHSFCA Plan

February 13, 2025

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The MIAA Football Committee voted on Wednesday in a 6-5 margin to submit a new proposal to the Tournament Management Committee for final approval. Under the proposal, schools would play a 10-game regular season. The regular season would end on Thanksgiving Day. Eight teams per division would qualify for the playoffs, 64 total. The quarterfinal games would be played the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, the semifinals would be played the next……

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