High School Dudes of the Week: Week 8
Another strong week of high performances on the New England High School Gridiron.
Here are some of the best performances from the week that was.
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NEPSAC Top 10 Poll – Week 7
Some unbelievable games this past weekend lead to some changes in this week’s poll. We also welcome Pingree as a newcomer to our Top 10. Well deserved move up.
Here is this week’s poll.
Connecticut Top 25 – Week 7
By Andy Close & Robert Gullo NEFJ Correspondents We’re now past the midpoint of the Connecticut high school 2025 football season, with many great matchups taking place this past weekend including the No. 1 vs. No. 2 team. In our latest poll, the Top-10 stayed the same as last week, with a little bit of movement, but nothing significant. ` Here’s our latest poll: 1. New Canaan (6-0): New Canaan……
Avon Old Farms 29, Dexter Southfield 28 – Winged Beavers win thriller between unbeaten NEPSAC teams
By Tim Crowley NEFJ Correspondent BROOKLINE – Fans and followers of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) got an October thriller on Saturday between two top teams and two top quarterbacks that more than lived up to expectations. Avon Old Farms stayed undefeated with a phenomenal effort from junior quarterback Matthew Baer to barely beat out sophomore Rory Funke and Dexter Southfield in a 29-28 road victory. The…
St. Joe’s 24, Darien 8 – Hogs earn opportunistic win over Blue Wave in Connecticut Top 10 matchup
Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent TRUMBULL — Two top 10 Connecticut high school football teams squared off Saturday afternoon in Trumbull as the No. 9 St. Joseph Hogs picked up a 24-8 win over the No. 10 visiting Darien Blue Wave. “Anytime you can beat a team like Darien, it’s a great win,” said St. Joseph head coach Joe DellaVecchia. “They’ve had our number for…
3 Observations on King Philip’s 34-0 win over Milford
Using a potent rushing attack that racked up 298 yards and a defense that generated six turnovers, King Philip beat rival Milford 34-0 to improve to 7-0 on the season.
La Salle 42, Barnstable 36 (OT) – Rams end Red Hawks’ unbeaten season
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE – For a second straight week, La Salle Academy ended an undefeated season, taking down Barnstable in a 42-36 overtime thriller. “It was a great game, back-and forth,” La Salle coach Dan Koppen said. “That’s a hell of a team, very physical. They ran the ball really well. I think our guys stepped up there and made plays when we had to.” La Salle…
Mansfield 24, North Attleboro 14 – Hornets get a little revenge against North
By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ATTLEBORO – Last year Mansfield and North Attleboro met at Gillette for a state title game where North Attleboro prevailed. The Hornets returned the favor on Friday, taking down North Attleboro 24-14 in an instant classic. “This is such a great rivalry. Two of the best programs in the state side by side. The kids kinda don’t like each other but at the end…
Central Catholic 38, Andover 20 – Led by Smith, Raiders handle business vs. Warriors
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff LAWRENCE – Central Catholic quarterback Caden Smith totaled five touchdowns to help lead Central Catholic to 38-20 victory over Andover in a Merrimack Valley Conference showdown on Friday. Central Catholic (4-3) came into this game looking to get back on the winning side of things after falling to Methuen before their bye week, Andover on the other hand, looked to keep the momentum going after…
Hudson 29, West Boylston 7 – Hawks roll on senior night
By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent HUDSON – Hudson didn’t need much motivation heading into Friday night’s contest with defending Division 8 champion West Boylston-Tahanto. The defending Division 6 champs had it provided for them by a couple of former Patriots players. David Andrews and Brian Hoyer were there as part of the Hawks hosting the New England Patriots Nike Rivalries game, with the two serving as honorary captains. At one…