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Leominster 59, Fitchburg 7 — Blue Devils dominate 143rd matchup

November 23, 2023
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By Owen Hart NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON — Wednesday night’s Leominster-Fitchburg game at Fenway Park can be summed up by the opening play, where Leominster quarterback Osiris Lopez unleashed a deep ball to receiver Ryan Ricker for a 71-yard touchdown pass and catch just 19 seconds into the game. Leominster didn’t take long at all to get back on the board, after a three and out from Fitchburg, Lopez was back……

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Billerica 27, Chelmsford 13 — Indians pull away late

November 22, 2023
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By Owen Hart NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON — In Wednesday night’s game at Fenway Park, Chelmsford was driving downfield against Billerica late in an almost futile attempt to stay alive. The Lions trailed by two scores with a minute remaining. It would take a miracle. Gus O’Gara eliminated even the slimmest chances for a Chelmsford comeback, picking off the Lions quarterback and letting the Indians kneel the game away. Chelmsford was……

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King Philip 35, Franklin 0 – Warriors roll to first Hockomock League title since 2017

November 21, 2023
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By Ryan Martin NEFJ  Correspondent BOSTON – Still undefeated with next week’s Division 2 Super Bowl on the horizon, King Philip could’ve easily overlooked Franklin in the 63rd installment of its Thanksgiving game, held this year at Fenway Park. The Warriors, losers on the last two Thanksgivings, ensured that wouldn’t happen. King Philip (12-0) scored twice in the game’s opening four minutes before doubling the lead before halftime as part……

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New England high school preview — Thanksgiving week

November 21, 2023
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People who say Thanksgiving football in Massachusetts is done have not taken a look at this week’s games. There are plenty of good ones, and it will be an exciting end to the season for many across the state. Here is a look at the top games both in Massachusetts, and around New England. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at Xaverian — In the first of two heavyweight……

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Q&A with Carver coach Ben Shuffain

November 20, 2023
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Carver is on a collision course with West Boylston for the D8 state title. Both teams are undefeated, and have been playing great all season. We wanted to get in touch with Crusaders coach Ben Shuffain to talk about his team, so we spoke with him Monday over the phone. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: We talk about it a lot, but you guys had so……

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Bishop Hendricken 35, North Kingstown 7— Hawks back on top after grinding out a win over the Skippers

November 19, 2023
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CRANSTON— After a one-year hiatus as the top team in Rhode Island, Bishop Hendricken is back on top in the Ocean State after beating North Kingstown 35-7 to claim their 12th state title in 14 years. The Hawks lost the title game to rival LaSalle last year but Keith Croft, his staff and his players made it a point to get back to the title game and win it. “It……

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Week 9 Chaos Poll

November 19, 2023
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A great weekend of NEPSAC bowls, with some quality results along the way. Deerfield beating Belmont Hill was probably the most impactful game for this poll, as the Big Green solidified themselves as the top NEPSAC team in Massachusetts. On to the rankings . . . Week 9 Chaos Poll 1. St. John’s Prep (11-0) 2. King Philip (11-0) 3. Xaverian (9-2) 4. Marshfield (9-2) 5. Springfield Central (8-2) 6…….

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Week 11 MIAA Top 25

November 19, 2023
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With this week’s rankings, we took a step back and really shook things up. Things will continue to change, but we went with an emphasis on teams that are doing well in the playoffs, with a few exceptions. Here is what we have, and it should be a great end to the season. Let’s get to it . . . Week 11 MIAA Top 25 1. St. John’s Prep (11-0)……

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