Q&A with Reading coach John Fiore

October 6, 2024

After a 3-8 season last year, Reading is off to a 4-0 start this fall. The Rockets claimed a 28-6 win over Woburn this weekend, and face Arlington next. We spoke to Reading coach John Fiore to get a sense of how the Rockets have performed. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: Last year was a tough year, obviously, 3-8. What does it mean to your……

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Week 3 New England Top 25

October 6, 2024

Again, some interesting results in Connecticut, and also in New Hampshire. For the most part, things stayed the same, though. On to the rankings . . . Week 3 New England Poll 1. St. John’s Prep (4-0) 2. Springfield Central (3-1) 3. Catholic Memorial (2-1) 4. Greenwich (4-0) 5. Xaverian (3-1) 6. Staples (4-0) 7. King Philip (4-0) 8 Needham (5-0) 9. Hand (4-0) 10. BC High (3-0) 11. Windsor……

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Week 3 Chaos Poll

October 6, 2024

Another week for our combined MIAA and NEPSAC Massachusetts poll. Things mostly stayed the same, except with a few results at the back end. Some big matchups coming up. Week 3 Chaos Poll 1. St. John’s Prep (4-0) 2. Springfield Central (3-1) 3. Catholic Memorial (2-1) 4. BB&N (3-0) — Huge one with Belmont Hill next. 5. Tabor (3-0) — Putting up big numbers. 6. Xaverian (3-1) 7. King Philip……

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Week 5 MIAA Top 25

October 6, 2024

A lot of top teams took byes this week, so there was not as much movement as you will see in a typical week. Things mostly stayed the same, but there was one new team in the top 25 in Reading. Next week there will be more top games, so there should be more turnover. On to the rankings . . . Week 5 MIAA Top 25 1. St. John’s Prep……

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Shawsheen 28, Wayland 0 – Tildsley scores 3 TD’s as Rams shut out Warriors

October 4, 2024

By Sophia Sargent NEFJ Correspondent BILLERICA – In a battle of two early season unbeaten squads on Friday night, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School rolled over Wayland at home, 28-0. A dominant ground attack and three first half touchdowns for Sid Tildsley was the difference. The Rams move to 5-0 while the Warriors dropped to 3-1. “The best part about it is we told our offensive and defensive line that……

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Bishop Hendricken 24, La Salle 7 — Hawks win battle of Rhode Island powerhouses

October 4, 2024

By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff WARWICK — A heated rivalry was back on full display this Friday as Bishop Hendricken took on La Salle. From the coin toss it was clear that neither team had any love lost. The Hawks opened scoring in the second quarter and never trailed from that point on, defeating the Rams, 24-7. Since 2010, the Hawks have faced the Rams in nine state championships, most……

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Central 22, North Kingstown 17 — Knights earn measure of revenge

October 4, 2024

By Samuel Chozick NEFJ Staff PROVIDENCE — On Friday night the North Kingstown Skippers traveled to Providence, Rhode Island to take on the Central Knights, in a bout between division foes. The Division 1 rivalry, that has been fairly one-sided the past three years — with the Skippers claiming each of the last three contests — saw the Knights defend their home turf and leave the matchup with a 22-17……

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Weymouth 28, Milton 21 — Host Wildcats run to victory

October 4, 2024

By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff WEYMOUTH — It was a battle of the Wildcats Friday night as the Weymouth Wildcats took on the Milton Wildcats in a Bay State Conference match. Weymouth was without starting running back Cam Aieta, but that did not stop them from running all over the place en route to a 28-21 victory. In the absence of Aieta, multiple Weymouth Wildcats stepped up, most notably senior……

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Methuen 37, Andover 10 – Rangers impress in MVC showdown

October 4, 2024

Carl Russo/eagletribune.com By Bill Burt North of Boston Media Group Executive Sports Editor ANDOVER – Methuen High’s ascension to victory, 37-10, over Andover High had at least a half-dozen storyline nominees. Andover couldn’t run the football – 22 rushes, 56 yards. Andover couldn’t contain Shane Eason – 19 rushes, 151 yards, four TDs – arguably one of the top talents in Massachusetts. Methuen’s second-tier players, including Joshua Kwakye and Cristian……

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