Barnstable got people’s attention with their 20-14 win over Xaverian on Friday night. Week one of the high school football season in Massachusetts featured some big performances and a couple of upsets. Here are my thoughts on the week that was. 1. Barnstable upsetting Xaverian shouldn’t be considered an upset because the Red Raiders have been a program in the rise the last three years. They are a legitimate threat…
Springfield Central at Everett: The game of the week as Springfield Central travels east to battle Everett. The Tide are loaded with young skill and are explosive offensively but Springfield Central’s defense could be the best defense the Tide sees all season. This game will be close but I am picking the Tide at home. Final score: Everett 27 Springfield Central 20 B.C High at Mansfield:Mansfield handled the Eagles last…
In one year, John DiBiaso has turned Catholic Memorial into a state powerhouse. The 2019 season is upon us. Here is our pre-season Top 25 to kick off the new season. 1. Catholic Memorial: The Knights are loaded with talent. As a friend of mine who coaches recently told “They are the best high school team I have ever seen.” That is high praise for such a young team. 2….
The high school football season kicks off this weekend and while there are several high profile players around the state, there are also several player who are good but fly under the radar. Here are ten players who I think could be household names by season’s end. Michael Tellier Sr. QB, Braintree: Tellier will be the centerpiece of Braintree’s Pistol Wing-T offense. The senior is a dual threat quarterback who…
Peter Columbo’s Boxers are loaded and ready to contend in D1 South. When surveying the landscape around the state of Massachusetts, there are several programs that are primed for big seasons. Here are ten programs that could “make noise” in 2019. 1. Brockton: The Boxers are loaded with talent as evident by their performance this summer in the Northeast 7v7. Brockton is usually big up front but Peter Columbo and…
The high school football season is off and running in Massachusetts. Here are forty players that will be making headlines this season. I would like to reiterate that this my list based on previous production and film study., Quarterbacks Colin Schofield, (Sr.) St. John’s Shrewsbury Andrew Landry, (Sr.) Newton North ,Matt Crowley, (Sr.) St. John’s Prep Jake Willcox, (Sr.) Milton Academy Running backs Will Sheskey, (Sr.) Scituate Ryan Halliday, (Sr.)…
CM will once again be a favorite to come out of D1 South. The 2019 season kicked off today in Massachusetts with programs across the state opening up training camps. With that in mind, here ten thoughts to kick off the season. 1. The Catholic Conference is once again loaded with St. John’s Prep, Catholic Memorial and Xaverian all having a chance to win a league title. St. John’s and…
Brockton outlasted a loaded field to win the Northeast 7v.7 South Regional (PHOTO courtesy of @northeast7v7) The Northeast 7v7 South Regional was held yesterday at Xaverian High School. Here are some thoughts on what was a great day of 7 on 7 action. 1. Brockton was impressive in running the table and winning the South Region. The Boxers went undefeated on the day. I know it’s only t-shirts and shorts,…
Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Don Brown have been actively recruiting the state of Massachusetts in recent years and the investment in the Bay State has paid off. The two men have secured some big time commitments over the course of the last three years. Tight end Sean Mckeon of Shepherd Hill and Everett wide receiver Mike Sainstril, were the two biggest commitments to come out of…
Boston College got a big commitment last week, literally and figuratively when Boston College High School defensive end, tight end and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo committed to the Eagles. At 6-8 280, Trapilo is long and athletic. He is explosive off the ball defensively and can create separation with his get off and length. Trapilo has the physical tools to be a three defensive lineman who can play outside as…