MIAA D8 State Semifinal (1) Randolph 29, (4) Nashoba 12 – White helps lead Blue Devils back to Gillette

November 23, 2024

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff WAYLAND — Mehki White and Randolph’s rushing attack powered top-seeded Randolph to a 29-12 victory over No.4 Nashoba to punch its ticket to the Division 8 Super Bowl on Saturday. The No.1 Blue Devils (10-1) knew they had to be fundamentally sound on both sides of the ball against a Nashoba team that had allowed only eight points this postseason. Randolph controlled this game from……

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Rhode Island Div. I Championship: North Kingstown 31, Burrillville 7 – Skippers cruise to 2nd straight D1 title

November 23, 2024

By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent CRANSTON – When RIIL reshuffled divisions entering this season, it meant the return of the D-I Championship for the first time since 2021. On Saturday, the reigning champion North Kingstown defended its title with a decisive 31-7 victory over Burrillville. NK had plenty of motivation after just missing out on the state tournament as the fifth-place team in the division. “I feel like we are…

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MIAA D1 State Semifinal: (3) Xaverian 31, (2) BC High 14 — Luke Bell’s big day boosts Hawks

November 23, 2024

BROCKTON — As a starting fullback, linebacker, and kicker, Xaverian senior Luke Bell impacts each Hawks game. In Saturday’s D1 state semifinal against BC High, Bell’s influence was monumental. He made two interceptions returned for touchdowns, booted a critical field goal, hit two PATs, and was a key piece in blocking for a running game that took off in the second half of a 31-14 victory. With the win, No…….

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MIAA D1 State Semifinal: (4) Needham 22, (1) St. John’s Prep 14 – Williams, Schreiber take Rockets to Gillette

November 23, 2024

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,…

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MIAA D5 State Semifinal: (1) Shawsheen Valley Tech 28, (4) Old Rochester Regional 7 – Rams roll to Gillette

November 23, 2024

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…

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MIAA D3 State Semifinal (4) North Attleborough 42, (1) Reading 20 – Frisoli leads Rocketeers to upset & Super Bowl

November 22, 2024

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,…

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MIAA D3 State Semifinal: (3) Mansfield 42, (10) Walpole 28 — Hornets book Gillette trip

November 22, 2024

By Jared Keene NEFJ Staff TAUNTON — Victory tasted sweet, but on Friday night, redemption — not necessarily revenge — tasted even sweeter for Mansfield. Last year, the Hornets came oh so close to beating Walpole and advancing to the Division 3 semifinals. But the Timberwolves had other ideas, scoring a touchdown in the final 30 seconds to emerge victorious and end Mansfield’s postseason. Fast forward a year. The way……

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Rhode Island D1 State Championship: Bishop Hendricken 24, La Salle 21 — It’s the Hawks’ state again

November 22, 2024

By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff CRANSTON — You’d think watching the same two teams compete for the state championship for the 11th time in 14 years would be stale. Friday’s game showed that this rivalry has far from run its course. No. 1 Bishop Hendricken appeared in its 16th straight state championship, defeating No. 2 La Salle for the ninth time. A late field goal earned the Hawks its 19th……

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MIAA D2 State Semifinal: (1) Catholic Memorial 49, (5) Wellesley 7 — Knights pull away

November 22, 2024

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff WESTON — Catholic Memorial punched its ticket to Gillette Stadium for the fifth time in seven years after a 49-7 victory over Wellesley. Last year Catholic Memorial had a chance to get back to the state championship game for a third straight year but those hopes came to an end at the hands of Marshfield. This season the Knights focus was getting back to the……

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MIAA D2 State Semifinal: (2) King Philip 34, (3) Marshfield 15 — Ground game powers Warriors

November 22, 2024

By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff BRIDGEWATER — Second-seeded King Philip stuck to a familiar script Friday night in Bridgewater. The Warriors controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball — winning the rushing battle 299-76 — and winning the game 34-15 over No. 3 Marshfield in a rematch of the 2023 state title game. The Warriors are heading to their seventh state title game in the last……

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