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Catching up with BB&N’s Bo MacCormack after his commitment to Boston College
Image courtesy of Bo MacCormack I had a chance to speak with BB&N running back Bo MacCormack on Saturday night after he announced he was committing to Boston College. The Westford native had originally verbally committed to Syracuse but changed his mind last week and decided to stay closer to home and play for Bill O’Brien and the Eagles. One of the most productive and decorated running backs in state……
Week 7 New England Top 25
Some more changes coming, as a lot of the power teams have taken losses recently. Only going to get tougher for everyone with more postseason games coming. Week 7 New England Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (7-1) 3. Windsor (7-0) 4. King Philip (8-0) 5. Hand (7-0) 6. Needham (8-0) 7. New Canaan (6-1) 8. St. John’s Prep (7-1) 9. Greenwich (6-1) 10. Staples (6-1) 11…….
Week 7 Chaos Poll
A wild weekend for the NEPSAC teams here. BB&N slipped past Tabor, and Williston Northampton stunned Phillips Exeter. More craziness to come in the next two weeks with the bowls. To the poll . . . Week 7 Chaos Poll 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (7-1) 3. BB&N (7-0) — A historically good season for this program. 4. King Philip (8-0) 5. Needham (8-0) 6. St. John’s Prep (7-1)……
Week 9 MIAA Top 25
The postseason is here. Understand that this list is going to go over major changes after what happens next. This is what it’s all about. It will be a lot of fun over the next few weeks, and, no, I’m not ready for this to be over. To the rankings . . . Week 9 MIAA Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) — Marshfield and King Philip on the other side……
NEFJ-Gold Athletics Game of the Week: BB&N 28, Tabor 22 – MacCormack leads Knights to at least a share of ISL title
WATERTOWN – A game between two of the top teams in New England lived up to the hype and then some on Friday evening. Tabor visited BB&N for a showdown between two 6-0 teams atop the ISL. With one game each remaining in the regular season, this showdown would determine who gets a share of the league title with a chance to close out the outright championship next weekend. The…
Bishop Feehan 13, St. Mary’s 0 – Shamrocks hand Spartans first loss
By Jared Keene NEFJ Staff ATTLEBORO – Ever since a season-opening loss to Xaverian, Bishop Feehan hasn’t tasted defeat again. . Entering Friday evening’s massive Catholic Central League showdown with St. Mary’s, the Shamrocks had won their previous six contests, outscoring opponents 209-32 in that span. Allowing just over five points per game during that stretch is simply astounding, but its been the team’s offense that has garnered most of…
Billerica 27, Andover 9 — Indians roll past Golden Warriors
Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff BILLERICA — It was a lopsided affair Friday night as the Billerica Indians dominated the Andover Golden Eagles in preparation for the playoffs. Billerica’s defense played a full game, not showing any signs of regression on its way to a 27-9 victory. Indians head coach Duane Sigsbury commended his players for battling on both sides of the ball. “We play ironman football,” said Sigsbury. “We put……
Greenwich 23, St. Joseph (Trumbull) 14 — Cardinals hang on
By Craig Boland NEFJ Staff GREENWICH — With 3:50 left in the fourth quarter and Greenwich holding on to a 16-14 lead, linebacker Justin Carrol picked off a pass from St. Joseph quarterback Martin Broz and took it 20 yards the other way for a touchdown. Julian Ravina hit the extra point, putting Greenwich up 23-14. They held the lead for the final few minutes to move to 6-1 on……
North Kingstown 17, Cumberland 7 – After slow start, Skippers are cruising
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff NORTH KINGSTOWN – After a 1-3 start to North Kingstown’s season, many wrote the team off. Well, the Skippers continued to prove the doubters wrong on Friday night, taking down Cumberland, 17-7. With a third straight win, NK now sits at 4-3 and likely will have a bye in the first round of the Division-I (non-state) Super Bowl. For coach David Giorgi, these last weeks…