Q&A with Leominster coach Devin Gates

September 15, 2024

In maybe the best game of the young season, Leominster rallied past Milford, 36-35, to improve to 2-0. The Blue Devils and standout quarterback Osiris Lopez are off to a great start, and are looking like maybe the best team in Central Mass. We spoke to Leominster coach Devin Gates about his team and what they’ve been able to accomplish. Adam Kurkjian: How big of a win is this for……

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Week 2 MIAA Top 25

September 15, 2024

All right, take a deep breath. Some crazy results in the early going, which is why we love high school football, right? Makes it tough to rank, even at this stage, but it will only get zanier. Let’s get to it. Week 2 MIAA Top 25 1. St. John’s Prep (2-0) — Eagles have been impressive so far. 2. Xaverian (1-0) — I don’t care what’s happened.  Xaverian-Everett is always a big game…….

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Springfield Central 42, Central Catholic 20 — Golden Eagles explode on offense

September 15, 2024

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent LAWRENCE — Springfield Central’s offense found its groove Saturday in Lawrence as the Golden Eagles racked up over 400 yards to defeat Central Catholic, 42-20. Senior running back Ja’Cyion Cox had himself quite the day rushing and receiving the ball. Cox had over 200 yards from scrimmage to go along with four touchdowns for the Golden Eagles. “The run game was really strong,” said Cox…….

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Bedford 35 Thornton Academy 21- Bulldogs win third straight meeting against the Trojans

September 14, 2024

Courtesy of Bedford Football SACO, ME- The Bedford Bulldogs have won back to back Division 1 titles in New Hampshire on the strength of their defense and a big play offense. On Saturday, they flexed offensive muscle in a 35-21 win over Maine Class A power Thornton Academy. It was the third match-up between the two program in the last three years and like the previous two match-ups, Bedford ended……

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Greenwich 24, West Haven 6 – D’Angelo steals the show

September 13, 2024

WEST HAVEN – Going into Friday night’s season opener between #6 Greenwich and #4 West Haven, most people knew about Blue Devils quarterback Nick Conlan. By the end of the night, it was Cardinals quarterback Michael D’Angelo that people were talking about. D’Angelo threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another in an impressive debut for. Greenwich that has very little experience at the skill positions returning. It did not……

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North Attleborough 21, Lynnfield 6 — Red Rocketeers stay perfect

September 13, 2024

By Samuel Chozick NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — The North Attleborough Red Rocketeers took on the Lynnfield Pioneers Friday night in the Rocketeers’ 2024 home opener. The Rocketeers moved to 2-0 with a 21-6 win behind a packed house in North Attleborough, besting the Pioneers in a game decided in the trenches. A 7:31 minute drive orchestrated by the Rocketeers embodied what was a dominant rushing attack throughout the contest…….

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