High School
Frey leads the way for a Fairfield Prep team looking to get back into championship contention
When you talk to Mason Frey, the first thing you notice is that he is an impressive young man. The Navy Football commit is passionate about life and playing football at Fairfield Prep. So when he was asked about the team’s 4-7 season in 2023, he gave a very candid assessment of what was an interesting season for the Jesuits. “Last season was very difficult for not only the team……
MIAA Preseason All-State
Here is a look at our preseason all-state teams. First Team Offense QB Noah Mackenzie, Walpole QB Osiris Lopez, Leominster QB Jareth Staine, Springfield Central QB Jayden Barber, Dennis-Yarmouth RB Mekhi Dodd, Catholic Memorial RB Justin Marques, Fairhaven RB Isaiah Rogers, Springfield Central RB James Curry, Braintree WR Mattias Barbour, Springfield Central WR Ronan Sammon, Milton WR Jonathan Gingeruha, West Springfield WR Lawson Foley, Scituate TE Merrick Barlow, St. John’s……
Week 1 High School Preview
The high school season is finally here. Everyone’s undefeated, and hopes are high. There are some great matchups set for this weekend, and we will know a lot more about these teams now that these games have started. Do yourself a favor, and go see one of these matchups. Heck, see two or three. Here’s what is on tap. Bishop Feehan at Xaverian — This is an interesting one. Feehan……
MIAA 2024 Preseason Top 40 Countdown
MIAA 2024 Preseason Top 40 Countdown It’s here. It is August, and that means we are ready to start with the 40-team MIAA preseason countdown. Over the course of the offseason, we pared down this list from one of closer to 100. It is always difficult to get the number down to 40. This is an exhaustive exercise each year, but fun to do. We will start — in alphabetical……
Conlan ready to lead West Haven back to the Class LL title game
West Haven quarterback Nick Conlan still remembers the sting of losing the Class LL state game to Staples last season. Conlan, a three year starter going into this season wants another shot at getting back to the game and he knows what it is going to take to get there. “We need to focus on the goal and not take anything lightly we have the guys, the talent, and the……
Scrimmage observations – Springfield Central vs. Milford
MILFORD — In what is becoming a big, annual scrimmage between two of the top teams in the state, Milford hosted Springfield Central Friday night in Milford. Since the two coaching staffs put this game together in 2022, the action has been intense, and the teams generally have a better idea of what they have. On Friday, Central “won” the portion of the game played by the first string, 14-6…….
3 observations of the Norwood at Walpole scrimmage
WALPOLE- It was a beautiful afternoon to renew a rivalry at Walpole’s Turco Field as crosstown rivals Norwood and Walpole met in a game scrimmage. The long time rivals both return talented squads and are among the favorites in their respective leagues. Here three observations from the scrimmage. 1. Mustangs return good senior class: Norwood returns a good senior class led by Jack Dwyer, Drew Bartucca, Danny Russo and Brian……
MIAA Division 1 and 2 previews
Division 1 Five teams to watch: Springfield Central, St. John’s Prep, Xaverian, Needham, Methuen Five players to watch: Mattias Barbour, WR, Springfield Central; Graham Roberts, OL, St. John’s Prep; Micah Amedee, DL, Xaverian; Aidan Williams, RB/LB, Needham; Carter Carroll, QB, BC High Outlook This, again, is a division that you might see more parity than previous ones. There are plenty of great teams, but is there one that stands way……