High School

Xaverian 28, Central Catholic 20 – Hawks win a tight one over the Red Raiders

October 4, 2024
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By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – On a night when every single yard mattered, it was Xaverian’s defense that proved to be the hero. Leading by eight as time ticked away, the Hawks were going to have to lock in and make the necessary plays needed to beat a quality Central Catholic squad. Twice the Raiders had the ball in Xaverian territory with under 2 minutes remaining, but twice……

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Week 5 High School Preview

October 2, 2024
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Not as many top games this week, but still a good slate. We are getting to the middle of the season, so the real strong teams are moving to the forefront. Let’s take a look. Wayland at Shawsheen — This actually might be the best game of the weekend. Wayland is off to a 3-0 start and has only allowed 12 points all season. Shawsheen is coming off a win……

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Dudes of the Week: Week 4

October 2, 2024
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Connecticut
Windsor’s Shawn Adams rushed 110 yards and 4 toucdowns in the Warriors Double-OT win over Darien. DUDE!
Killingly’s Hayden Allard carried the ball 29 times for 231 yards and 4 touchdowns, leading  Killingly to a 32-26 come from behind win over Sheehan. DUDE!

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NEPSAC Top 10 Poll Week 3

October 1, 2024
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Not much change in our poll as the top teams in New England took care of business. Some big games in the next weeks could change things however. Here is this week’s NEPSAC Top 10 Poll. 1. Brunswick (3-0)- Bruins cruise to 38-13 win over Deerfield. Huge game on Saturday night when Avon Old Farms comes to Greenwich. 2. Choate (2-0)- Choate took care of business against Kent on Saturday…….

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Week 3 CIAC Top 25 Poll

October 1, 2024
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The week of the upset as both New Canaan and Darien go down. As a result, both fall out of the top five in our poll this week.
1. Greenwich (3-0): Impressive interstate win over a good Bishop Hendricken team for the Cardinals.
2. Windsor (3-0): Statement win over one of the top programs in the state in Darien will move you up in any poll.
3. Staples (3-0): Grinded out a 28-21 win over Maloney. A big win for a Wreckers team that all of a sudden is looking like a favorite again in Class LL

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Week 2 New England Top 25

September 29, 2024
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All right, an interesting week, as there was a lot of turnover in Connecticut, and it looks like a fun year there. Maybe the biggest game was Greenwich’s 21-20 win over Bishop Hendricken. Those interstate meetings are a lot of fun, and they really drive this poll. On to it. 1. St. John’s Prep (4-0) 2. Springfield Central (2-1) 3. Catholic Memorial (1-1) 4. Greenwich (3-0) 5. Xaverian (2-1) 6…….

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Week 2 Chaos Poll

September 29, 2024
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The second week of our combined poll for MIAA and NEPSAC Massachusetts teams is here. This week, BB&N and Tabor make jumps into the top 5. Some real good teams here. Take a look. Week 2 Chaos Poll 1. St. John’s Prep (4-0) 2. Springfield Central (2-1) 3. Catholic Memorial (1-1) 4. BB&N (2-0) — Really impressed with this team. 5. Tabor (2-0) — Good luck stopping this offense. 6…….

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Week 4 MIAA Top 25

September 29, 2024
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There were a few huge results that caused major movement. The first was Springfield Central’s victory over Xaverian. Franklin over Duxbury was another. And there were also a few near the bottom of the list that made a difference. Let’s get to it. Week 4 MIAA Top 25 1. St. John’s Prep (4-0) — Deacon Robillard stepped up when needed. 2. Springfield Central (2-1) — Won one of the best……

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Q&A with Franklin coach Todd Kiley

September 29, 2024
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Todd Kiley came over to Franklin from Holliston this offseason already established as one of the top coaches in the state. Since taking over for the Panthers, Kiley has posted some big wins, none bigger than Friday night’s 21-19 victory over Duxbury. Franklin now sits at 3-1 heading into a bye week. We wanted to talk to him and get his thoughts on the season. Here is an edited version……

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