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(4) Walpole 45, (1) Milford 35 – T-Wolves stun Scarlet Hawks, punch ticket to D3 Super Bowl

November 17, 2023

By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent BRIDGEWATER – Fourth-seeded Walpole used an offensive combination of big plays, success on third down and a superb fourth quarter from senior wide receiver Jamal Abdal-Khallaq to soar past No. 1 Milford 45-35 in a Division 3 state semifinal game at Bridgewater-Raynham High School. After starting the year 1-3, Walpole has ripped off seven straight wins. “[The players] had a closed door meeting [after falling…

(1) St. John’s Prep 35, (4) Andover 7 – Eagles soar back into D1 Super Bowl

November 17, 2023

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WOBURN – Different year, same story. Top-seeded St. John’s Prep is headed back to Gillette Stadium for a fourth appearance in the D1 Super Bowl in the last five seasons (excluding the Covid year) after a dominant 35-7 win over fourth-seeded Andover on Friday night. Last year, the Eagles hammered the Warriors 48-14 to reach the Final Four, using a dominant ground game. History repeated itself on Friday as SJP…

NEFJ picks – Week 11

November 17, 2023

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Final week of our high school and college picks! Hard to believe the season flew by as much as it did, but with Super Bowl tickets being punched and the FCS season wrapping up on Saturday, it’s a two-horse race in the NEFJ standings between John and Adam. Kurkjian maintain his one game lead at 77-34 with John at 76-35. Stone’s got 60 wins but is just 60-51 heading down…

(1) King Philip 41, (5) Barnstable 21 — Warriors book another Gillette trip

November 16, 2023

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WEYMOUTH — For King Philip, the Warriors are back where they belong. Where is that? Gillette Stadium, of course, to play for another state title. The Warriors have made it a home away from home, of sorts. With Thursday night’s 41-21 walloping of Barnstable, King Philip earned a return trip to the D2 state final. In the last seven state tournaments, the Warriors will be in the championship for the…

Predicting the MIAA Super Bowl matchups (Divisions 1-8)

November 16, 2023

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Final Four week is upon us. Some teams will begin punching their tickets to Super Bowls on Thursday night, while most will do so Friday and Saturday. Here’s who we like in each game this weekend to set up the matchups at Gillette the week after Thanksgiving… DIVISION 1 Andover v. St. John’s Prep/Needham v. Xaverian Stone: Taking Prep (31-14) and Needham (27-20) in D1. I haven’t picked against SJP…

New England high school preview — Week 11

November 15, 2023

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Now we are at that point in the season where basically every game is a big one. We’ve got every MIAA postseason matchup in the eight divisions, plus out of state. Also, check out our NEPSAC bowl capsules. Let’s get to it. Division 1 St. John’s Prep vs. Andover — We knew Andover would be good this season, but did not necessarily think the Warriors woud be back here. At…

NEPSAC bowl capsules

November 15, 2023

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Leon Modeste Bowl — Choate (8-0) at Phillips Exeter (7-1) These might be the two best NEPSAC teams playing this weekend, or is at least close to it. Choate has walloped most of the teams it has played this season. Nick Rubino has had an excellent season at quarterback. He spreads the ball around to talented skill players like Pearson Hill, Jadon Spain, and Blaize Cameron. Choate also has some…

Needham has become a football town again as Rockets enter state semifinals this weekend

November 15, 2023

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By Alan Segel NEFJ Correspondent NEEDHAM — Remember the saying “Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t lose” from Friday Night Lights? It was the battle charge given by coach Eric Taylor to his Dillon High Panthers. They had a great deal of success in the TV series and it was one of the most popular shows during its five-season run. I am not saying that head football coach Doug Kopcso is…

Q&A with Marshfield coach Chris Arouca

November 14, 2023

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Another big game this weekend is the D2 state semifinal between Catholic Memorial and Marshfield. The Rams opened the season with losses to St. John’s Prep and Methuen, but have come roaring back with eight consecutive wins. We reached out to Marshfield coach Chris Arouca to talk about his team and the challenge ahead. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: The first thing I want to…

Q&A with Barnstable coach Ross Jatkola

November 13, 2023

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One of the biggest games of the coming weekend is in D2, when Barnstable plays King Philip. The Red Hawks are the No. 5 seed and come in at 9-1, having just beaten Peabody, 13-9, over the weekend. We wanted to catch up with Barnstable coach Ross Jatkola, so we talked with him briefly over the phone on Monday night. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian:…

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