By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent BRIDGEWATER – On Thursday night in Bridgewater, No. 19 Mansfield sent a message to the Hockomock League and Division 3. That message is that the Hornets are serious competitors in both the league and in the state championship race. Mansfield pitched a shutout, 19-0, against eighth-ranked Bridgewater-Raynham, a team that annually ranks near the top of the state in scoring. Mansfield (1-0) set the tone……

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent DANVERS – Jack O’Keefe’s field goal lifted St. John’s Prep to 10-7 victory over Buckingham Browne & Nichols in an inter-league scrimmage before the regular season begins. Here’s some key takeaways for both squads: Eagles Offense – St. John’s Prep’s passing attack looked very sharp against the Knights. Quarterback Chris Vargas was as expected, completing 9/12 passes including a rushing touchdown on the Eagles’ first…

By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE – Setting the tone is something every football  coach wants from their team in week one. That’s exactly what Dan Koppen got from his La Salle squad on Friday night. The Rams dominated North Kingstown, 34-7 in an RIIL opening night matchup to secure their first win of the season. Quarterback Sam Perry threw for two touchdowns, both of them to receiver Jalen Moseley….

By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent WEST ROXBURY — Turnovers were the difference maker for the Catholic Memorial Knights in their preseason scrimmage game against the Central Catholic Raiders, as the Knights prevailed 21-14 in a shortened game. The teams played the whole first half and one drive each in the third quarter before stopping regular play and allowing each other to work on different situations and tactics. Catholic Memorial head…

BOSTON- For the sixth consecutive year, the historic grounds of Fenway Park will transform into a football field as it hosts four marquee high school football games during Thanksgiving week.

When Sharon senior Brayden Salkin tore his ACL  in the opposite knee after tearing one the year before, he immediately pulled out a calendar to figure out how soon he could make it back. One rehab didn’t slow him down, so two certainly weren’t going to either. Now, Salkin is a full participant in camp with his Sharon/Dedham teammates, preparing for his final season as a captain for the Eagles….

By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent There is no shortage of game-changing players in the MIAA this fall. From a five-star quarterback recruit to a Division 8 lineman and everything in between, here are 50 players poised to leave their mark on the state this season. Players are listed in alphabetical order: Hassah Armstrong, DL, Barnstable: The senior lineman holds five Division 1 offers. He will be a game-wrecker for the…

Image courtesy of Scott Sulkazi By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent There’s a plethora of talent returning in the state of Connecticut, from players on defending state championship teams to under-the-radar talents who are poised to break out. Here’s a look at 50 players to watch in the CIAC heading into the 2026 season: Jayden Compton, Sr., Windsor (WR): One of the top players in the state had 64 receptions for…