CIAC Preseason Top 25

September 13, 2024

The 2024 season kicks off tonight so here is our first Connecticut Top 25 poll of the season. 1. Darien- Blue Wave return several key starters including Georgia Tech commit Kevin Roche, tight end Charlie Thom and quarterback Ben Rolapp. They are well positioned to challenge New Canaan. 2. New Canaan- Rams graduated several key starters from last season’s state title team but do return quarterback Luke Robinson. Lou Marinelli’s……

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CIAC Class LL and Class L previews

September 13, 2024

Courtesy of Staples Football Class LL 5 teams to watch: Staples, West Haven, Greenwich, Southington, Fairfield Prep 5 players to watch: Peter Vomvolakis, OL/DL (Greenwich), Nick Conlan, QB (West Haven), Mason Frey RB/LB (Fairfield Prep), Eddie van der Merwe, OL/DL (Staples), Ejai Presley, QB/WR (Stamford) Outlook: Defending Class LL champion Staples graduated a slew of players most notably quarterback Caleb Smith who is off to UConn. They do return offensive lineman……

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CIAC Class MM and M Preview

September 13, 2024

Class MM 5 teams to watch: Cheshire, Masuk, Holy Cross, Wilton, Windsor 5 players to watch: Drew Caouette, QB (Holy Cross), Imanuel Cox (Windsor), Nick Fox, LB (Masuk), Joey Hagerty, QB (Wilton), Gavin and Shane Walker, WR’s/DB’s (Masuk) Outlook: Cheshire graduated a talented class led by Notre Dame lax commit Matt Jeferey. Despite that, the Rams return some good talent starting with quarterback Aniston Marsh and running back/linebacker Taylor Rochford and……

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CIAC Class SS Preview

September 12, 2024

Image courtesy of Max Preps 5 teams to watch : Joel Barlow, Granby/Canton, Sheehan, Windham, Killingly 5 players to watch: Scott Romano RB/LB (Barlow), Vincent Forte QB (Granby/Canton), Peter Bocompani, WR/DB (Plainville), Anthony Oates, OL/LB (Killingly), Malachi Fowler, OL/LB (Windham) Outlook: Joel Barlow appears to be the early favorite in Class SS. The two time champions return a talented group led by fullback Scott Romano. Barlow runs the triple option and……

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Week 2 High School Preview

September 11, 2024

A lot of the top teams suffered defeats this past weekend, so things are opening up a bit. Some big games on tap for this week, and a few more interstate matchups, too. Let’s get to it. Springfield Central at Central Catholic — It was a rough opener for Springfield Central, as the Golden Eagles were dismissed by a very good Iona Prep team from New York. Central Catholic has……

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Q&A with Scituate coach Herb Devine

September 8, 2024

In maybe the most exciting finish of the weekend, Scituate slipped past Foxboro, 20-14, when junior quarterback Jonny Donovan hit Lawson Foley with a 44-yard touchdown as time ran out. It was a terrific win for Scituate, beating the defending D5 state champs in dramatic fashion. We spoke with Scituate coach Herb Devine to get his perspective on the win. Adam Kurkjian: Tell me about that ending. How often in……

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