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Newton North off to 3-0 start thanks to hard work & strong culture

September 30, 2026
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A culture isn’t built overnight, but when a locker room decides to buy in completely, the results speak for themselves on Friday nights.
For Newton North, the reward for a relentless offseason has arrived in the form of an explosive 3-0 start. Building off the momentum of last fall, the Tigers have transformed from a program fighting to stay competitive into a disciplined, physical football team that expects to win every time it steps between the lines.

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New England High School Preview – October 1st-3rd

September 30, 2026
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent As the calendar flips to October and many teams begin league play, the contenders start to separate themselves from the pretenders. This week will be a strong litmus test for teams in the MIAA and around New England, as playoff pictures begin to take shape. There are many intriguing matchups across the region this weekend headlined by the premier interstate matchup this season between La……

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High School Dudes of the Week

September 30, 2026
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Another week of high school and prep football across New England is in the books, and playmakers throughout the region put up eye-popping numbers. From triple-threat performances to single-handed defensive game-changers, here are the top performers who earned Dudes of the Week honors.

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Connecticut High School Top 25 – Week 3

September 29, 2026
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By Andy Close & Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondents Week 3 of the high school football season in Connecticut brought plenty of excitement and a few surprises. The very top of the Top 25 remains the same, but there is certainly plenty of movement, beginning with the back half of the Top 20. Here’s a look at this week’s rankings: 1. New Canaan (3-0) Another week, another game with New Canaan…

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Shawsheen 7, Bishop Feehan 0 – Defense leads Rams to 30th consecutive win

September 26, 2026
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent ATTLEBORO – Coming in to Saturday afternoon’s matchup, Shawsheen had not lost a game in 1,043 days. On the back of an all-time defensive performance and an opportunistic score, the Rams extended the state’s longest active winning streak to 30 games, with a 7-0 victory over Bishop Feehan. Shawsheen (3-0) held the Shamrocks to an almost-unfathomable -10 yards and one first down in the game….

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Duxbury 15, Barnstable 6 – Dragons hand Redhawks first loss

September 25, 2026
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By Garrett Lynch NEFJ Correspondent BARNSTABLE – When the weather is bad, it always comes down to the running game and defense. That was the theme Friday night as Duxbury handed Barnstable its first loss of the season with a gritty 15-6 road win. “Really, the defense all week was dialed in,” said Duxbury head coach Matt Landolfi. “We really focused on the fundamentals, hands-on. Really trying to move (Barnstable)…

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Plainville 21, Newington 6 – Blue Devils storm past Nor’Easters

September 25, 2026
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Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEWINGTON —  Last week, Plainville sophomore standout wide receiver Christian Hairston had a breakout game, recording 10 receptions for 230 yards and three receiving touchdowns in the team’s blowout win over Barlow. A week later, Hairston had another productive performance, recording three receptions, 154 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns in the Blue Devils’ 21-6 road win against the Newington…

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