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MIAA state title game capsules
As we begin down the season’s final descent, we look to have some great games to end the MIAA season on. The final eight state title games all seem to have intrigue, from Wednesday to Friday at Gillette Stadium. Here is another look at those championships, with some really excellent teams featured. Let’s get to it. Division 1 — Xaverian vs. St. John’s Prep These teams just faced off on……
Zinter’s Michigan teammates rally to beat OSU for him after injury
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Bedford 28, Londonderry 8 — Bulldogs claim NH D1 title
All year, the Bedford defense put up one dominant performance after another. In the New Hampshire Division 1 state title game against Londonderry, the Bulldogs did it again. After falling behind early, Bedford recovered and rolled to a 28-8 victory. This marked the second straight D1 title for Bedford, which also beat Londonderry in the state title game last year. Each of the first two Bedford (12-0) possessions ended in……
Q&A with Fairhaven coach Derek Almeida
It has been a whirlwind of a season for Fairhaven. The Blue Devils have rode their option offense to a spectacular postseason, as they will play in the D6 state title game against Salem. We spoke to Fairhaven coach Derek Almeida, who is one of the best coaches not just on the South Coast, but in the state. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: You guys……
North Quincy 43, Quincy 20 – Raiders start fast and don’t look back in blowout win
Quincy Sun Photo/Robert Bosworth QUINCY- The Quincy, North Quincy rivalry is one of the best rivalries in Massachusetts. On Thursday morning, the two schools met once again in the 91st meeting of this historic match-up. North Quincy was looking to avenge last season’s loss to the Presidents. Thanks to junior quarterback Mikey Galligan who completed 12-of-20 passing for 238 yard and three touchdowns, the Raiders rolled to a 43-20 win…….
Foxboro 30, Mansfield 17 – Warriors overcome slow start to beat rival Hornets, clinch Davenport Division
MANSFIELD- It is hard to win in football when you cannot possess the ball. On Thursday morning, Foxboro did not run a single play in the first quarter but somehow won the 92nd meeting against rival Mansfield, 30-17. The first quarter was marred by penalties but the highlight of the quarter was a blocked punt by the Warriors that was scooped up and returned for a touchdown by senior captain……
Abington 46, Whitman Hanson 6- Kelliher goes out a winner in his final game
HANSON- Jim Kelliher was sent out a winner after the Green Wave of Abington beat rival Whitman-Hanson 46-6 on Thursday morning. Kelliher was coaching the final game of his career after serving as the head football coach at Abington for 50 seasons. After the game, Kelliher talked about what it meant to him to be the head coach at Abington and his final win meant to him. “You know, I……
Needham 21, Wellesley 7 – Rockets beat Raiders on Thanksgiving for first time since 2018
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Xaverian 23, St. John’s Prep 21 — Bell’s boot lifts Hawks
WESTWOOD — When St. John’s Prep and Xaverian met Thursday morning, there was some thought that this would be a minor preamble to Wednesday’s D1 state championship. But, by the end of it, the fans were hoping that the encore could be anywhere near as good as the original. With a 30-yard field goal as time ran out, Xaverian junior kicker Luke Bell sent the Hawks home happy with a……