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High School: Milton rolls over Natick to finish regular season unbeaten

October 28, 2022
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By Andrew Bluestein NEFJ Correspondent NATICK: In a non-league rivalry on Friday night, Milton traveled to Natick to take on the RedHawks in a rivalry game. Thanks in large part to the defense, the Wildcats wrapped up the season on a high note, finishing unbeaten at 7-0 with a 28-7 victory. The story of the game was the Wildcats forcing four turnovers – all interceptions by four different players –…

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NEWFTBJ Staff Picks for Week 8

October 28, 2022
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With the regular season starting to wind down in high school football and college football, the stakes get higher and the games are more important. Here are this week’s picks. Patriots at Jets John: The Patriots desperately need this game to stay in playoff contention. Given their quarterback situation however, I don’t see it. The Jets are good folks. Give me J-E-T-S in this one. Kevin: Taking the Pats, but…

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High School: Week 8 Preview

October 27, 2022
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The regular season closes with a bang this weekend, as there are some excellent matchups on tap. Leading the way is Xaverian at Catholic Memorial. Playoff seeding and participation at stake in a lot of these games. Let’s take a look. No. 6 Xaverian at No. 1 Catholic Memorial — This is quite the Catholic Conference rivalry, as these schools are not that far apart. Last year, Xaverian gave CM…

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High School: New Hampshire Top 25- Week 9

October 26, 2022
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By Justin Roche 1. Londonderry (7-1) Last week ranking 1 Londonderry cruises to a yet another win in 2022 this time against Winnacunnet a rematch of the 2021 state championship game. Quarterback Drew Heenan is making a great case to be the division one player of the year as he has led the Lancers to a 7-1 record with one game left on their schedule. Londonderry is on the road…

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High School: Dudes of the Week

October 25, 2022
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Week 7 featured more great performances as teams jockey for position in their respective leagues and divisions. Here are some dudes for this week. Michael Oates rushed for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns in Xaverian’s 55-6 win over past St. John’s Shrewsbury. DUDE! Jase Lyons of Franklin started the game against Attleboro going 13 for 13 and ended up completing 17 of 19 passing for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns…

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High School: Prep School Poll

October 24, 2022
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Image courtesy of Williston Athletics Poll put together by Jake Klein – NEFJ Correspondent 1. Choate Rosemary Hall – It was business as usual for the Wild Boars Saturday when they trounced Hotchkiss 50-0 on the road. Jaxon Carroll and Nick Rubino continue to split time at quarterback. Assuming they can beat Trinity-Pawling and Deerfield in the final two weeks (upsets of such grand scale are exceedingly rare in prep…

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High School: Connecticut Top 25 – Week 8

October 24, 2022
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Image courtesy of Hearst Media Polls put together by Jake Klein – NEFJ Correspondent 1. New Canaan – The Rams defense posted a third-straight shutout Friday in a 45-0 rout of Wilton, highlighted by a 99-yard interception return touchdown by Tucker Mulligan and a 3-yard fumble return touchdown by Charlie O’Connor. Luke Reed ran for two scores and Hunter Telesco another. New Canaan sits 6-0 with a Top-25 win under…

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High School: 10/23 Chaos Poll

October 23, 2022
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In what might have been the game of the year in the ISL, St. Sebastian’s took down Lawrence Academy in Groton. That necessitates the big move by the Arrows into the top 10 of the Chaos Poll. Seb’s still has two huge ones left with Milton Academy and BB&N. Some other big games this week were Brooks beating Rivers and BB&N knocking off Nobles. Still some interesting games left as…

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High School: Week 7 MIAA Top 25

October 23, 2022
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There were not a lot of premier matchups between ranked teams, so things mainly stayed static in the top 25. The big mover was in Leominster’s win over Wachusett. The Blue Devils move back into the top 25. They were in before and fell out with a loss to Peabody. But beating Wachusett in that fashion makes a statement. Let’s get to it. Week 7 MIAA Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-0)…

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High School: BB&N holds off Nobles, 22-17

October 22, 2022
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DEDHAM — In Saturday’s game at Nobles, BB&N coach Mike Willey would probably have changed a few things. His Knights turned the ball over too much for his liking, including one that went for a touchdown the other way. BB&N also was a little inconsistent on offense, and could not close the game out the way Willey wanted. All considered, though, the the Knights got the win, and WIlley will…

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