Big time players play their best in the biggest games and that was the case once again this week as some of the best players in the state rose to the occasion this past weekend. Here are our dudes of the week. Once again, I would like to thank the coaches for nominating their players. Barnstable running back Eugene Jordan rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown. He also had…
Not a lot of movement in the top 25 this week, especially at the top. Mostly, the ranked teams this week took care of business. Things get a lot more interesting this week as teams jockey for playoff positioning. Here is a look at this week’s rankings. Week 7 Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-0) — Major test with Xaverian next. 2. Everett (6-0) — No challenge from the GBL this year. 3….
DEDHAM — BB&N is rolling along and earned a 35-0 win over Nobles Saturday. BB&N is now 5-0 and looks as good as anyone in the Independent School League. Milton Academy may have something to say about that, but those two programs are playing at a high level. Let’s look a little closer at BB&N’s win over Nobles. — More playmakers are stepping up for BB&N. Freshman running back Bo…
DEDHAM- It wasn’t easy for Norton coach Jim Artz’s squad on Friday night but his Lancers improved to 6-0 with a hard fought 21-14 win over a much improved Dedham team. Norton blocked a punt in the first quarter for a touchdown and scored a second touchdown in the first half when senior quarterback Nathan Tripolone hit senior wide receiver Jack Nihill on a touchdown pass to put the Lancers…
ASHLAND – For the third consecutive season, the Ashland Clockers are TVL Large champions. While technically it isn’t official, Ashland took down Norwood 29-20 in the NEFJ Game of the Week presented by Gold Athletics in front of a raucous crowd to remain unbeaten in the league. Ashland is now 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the TVL with Medfield remaining before the postseason begins as well as Hopkinton on Thanksgiving….
HINGHAM- In a historic south shore rivalry that’s been completely one sided for over a decade, the Duxbury football team did what they did best at Hingham High School Friday night. That’s dominating from beginning to end. The Dragons (5-1, 3-0) ousted Hingham 49-20, maintaining an undefeated record in the Patriot League, Keenan Division. Duxbury continues its win streak against the Harbormen, not suffering a loss now since 2007. “The…
We are coming into the home stretch of the MIAA regular season. It is getting to the point now where if you are not projected to make the playoffs at this point, you may be home for the postseason. There are some big matchups that will decide plenty, and we picked out what we think will be the biggest ones. On to the games . . . No. 7 Lincoln-Sudbury at…
Plenty of dudes to honor this week so so let’s not waste anytime and let’s talk about these players. North Quincy’s Matt Craig carried the ball 14 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 11 yards and had 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss on defense. Tight End Colm Geary caught four passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. He had 3 tackles…
It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left in the regular season. Even with the added week, the season is flying by. Here are ten thoughts on week six. Case closed. Catholic Memorial is officially the best team in the state. Now they need to win the Catholic Conference and that elusive state title. King Philip reminded folks that they are still a factor in the Kelley…
PHOTOS: Harvard/Boston College/CM If you’ve heard the name McGowan over the PA system a lot over the past several years while attending high school and college football games locally, that’s because there are three brothers establishing a family legacy in the Commonwealth. Jack, Owen and Brady McGowan are all products of the Catholic Memorial system and while Brady is still at CM this season as a junior linebacker, Jack is…