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Needham 21, Weymouth 3 — Rockets win battle of unbeatens

October 25, 2024
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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff NEEDHAM — The Needham defense slowed down Weymouth’s offense en route to a 21-3 victory to claim the Bay State Conference Herget Division regular season crown. The Rockets are looking to right their wrong from last season when their season ended at the hands of eventual D1 champion Xaverian in the semifinals. Friday night against Weymouth had a postseason feel. Weymouth came into this game……

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Fairfield Prep 27, Bishop Hendricken 7 — Jesuits top Hawks

October 25, 2024
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By Craig Boland NEFJ Staff FAIRFIELD — Early in the fourth quarter, with Fairfield Prep, a perennial class LL contender in Connecticut, holding a 20-0 lead over Bishop Hendricken, the number one team in Rhode Island, quarterback Robbie Manning punched in an 8-yard touchdown run to put Prep up, 27-0. Hendricken responded with a touchdown pass from Dylan Lynch to Sebastian Nault and an extra point from Scot Belfort with……

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Natick 27, Wellesley 19 — Running back duo carries Redhawks

October 25, 2024
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By Jared Keene NEFJ Staff NATICK — Natick’s Jack Showstead understands his role as a change-of-pace back to powerhouse standout senior Sam Hubbard. But Showstead showed out on Friday night, making the most of his opportunities not just on offense, but on special teams as well. The speedy junior scored a rushing touchdown and later added a key kickoff return for a touchdown, and Hubbard added a pair of touchdowns……

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North Attleboro 14, Mansfield 10 — Defense lifts Red Rocketeers

October 25, 2024
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff MANSFIELD — Defense won the day for North Attleboro in a 14-10 victory over Hockomock Davenport rival Mansfield. The game was pivotal not only in the league race, but also for Division 3 playoff seeding. Entering the game, Mansfield (4-3) was ranked second, while North Attleboro (6-1) came in ranked third. The Red Rocketeer defense was forced to defend short fields twice in the second……

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Central Catholic’s Lee leading by example in final season with Raiders

October 25, 2024
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In the midst of a push for the postseason, Central Catholic has had a big, quiet leader in the middle of it all. One of the senior captains and center/nose guard Preston Lee is a key piece of the Raiders’ puzzle. Lee isn’t a heavily recruited player – in fact, he might not even play after this season ends – but he’s in love with the game and the pursuit…

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Stoneham 42, Burlington 21 – Spartans flex their muscles in battle of unbeaten teams

October 24, 2024
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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff WOBURN — Stoneham’s ground attack too much for Burlington in a 42-21 victory on Thursday night. The hype for this game was at an all time high with Boston 25 having it as its game of the week. It was a matchup of two 6-0 teams with aspirations of never seeing a ‘1’ in that right column this season. Fans came in anticipating a highly…

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Week 8 High School Preview

October 23, 2024
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As we creep closer to the playoffs, the matchups get more and more significant. That is true of this week. St. John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial is probably the biggest game, but there are plenty of other good ones. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial — St. John’s Prep has played very well to this point, but this is the Eagles’ most difficult opponent to date. CM……

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Top 10 NEPSAC Poll : Week 6

October 23, 2024
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No changes at the top of the poll this week but some big games the next weeks will change that.

Here is this week’s NEPSAC Top 10 poll.

1. Brunswick (6-0): Bruins beat Phillips Academy 42-7. Big test this week when Phillips Exeter comes to town.

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