Robinson’s big night powers the Sailors past Norwell

September 19, 2024

NORWELL- Senior running back Willy Robinson has not always been the featured guy for the Sailors offense but the Army Lacrosse led the way in Scituate’s 41-6win  over Norwell. Robinson carried the ball 16 times for 90 yards and 4 rushing tocuhdowns. after the game, Scituate coach Herb Devine said that the plan was to use Robinson and the ground game to set up the pass but Robinson took the……

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Exciting year ahead in the ISL

September 19, 2024

We are just about to start what should be another dramatic year in the ISL. There are not only great teams expected to finish at the top, but real, quality depth. This could be one of the best seasons of ISL football in the last five or six years. There is just so much talent spread across all the teams, and it will be fun to see these squads compete……

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New England Top 60 High School Polls

September 19, 2024

Our New England Top 60 Poll is up for this week. Here are the top ten teams in each New England staff according to the New England Football Journal staff. Connecticut New Canaan (1-0) Darian (1-0) Greenwich (1-0) Staples (1-0) Fairfield Prep (1-0) Windsor (1-0) St. Joseph’s (1-0) Hand (1-0) Masuk (1-0) Maloney (1-0) Maine Thornton Academy (1-1) Portland (2-0) Kennebunk (2-0) Noble (2-0) Deering (2-0) Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale (2-0) Cony (2-0)……

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High School Dudes of the Week: Week 2

September 19, 2024

Wednesdays are for dudes! Here are our Dudes of the Week for Week 2 and Week 1 in Connecticut. Connecticut Killingly running back Hayden Allard rushed for 307 yards and 7 touchdowns in a 68-16 win over Stonington. DUDE! Staples athlete Anthony Armentano rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown. He also caught a 25-yard touchdown pass in a 48-7 win over Hamden. DUDE! Greenwich quarterback M.J. D’Angelo rushed for……

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Week 3 High School Preview

September 18, 2024

St. John Prep’s Chris Vargas has gotten people’s attention with his play thus far this season. We are fully into this season now, and you’re starting to see some excellent matchups. That continues this week, and it will be a fun weekend of games. On to the preview . . . St. John’s Prep at Central Catholic — The Prep has been as advertised, as the Eagles have two good……

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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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