The high school season kicks off next month and as we get closer, we will look at some of the teams in each division that have a legitimate shot at contending in each division.
The Methuen Football Program will be entering its second year under the direction of Head Coach Ryan Dugan. The Rangers had a solid 2025 season, finishing 8-3. The program does lose some talented seniors but returns a strong core of seniors and underclassman ready to lead the program to success once again.
It was a busy off-season for Central Catholic as former North Andover coach John Dubzinski took over for John Sexton. The Red Raiders are coming off a Final 4 appearance and return one of the most senior laden teams in Division One
Coming off a 6-3 season and losing in the John Papas Bowl, the Knights have to replace several key contributors most notably quarterback Damon Taylor. The good news. Owen DeSalvo and Xzavier Chafin are back to lead a talented returning group.
Bridgewater-Raynham was one win away from playing for the Division 2 Super Bowl. Eian Bain has done a terrific job turning the program around and despite having to replace quarterback Jack Lambert, the Trojans will once again be among the favorites in the division once again.
As we inch closer to the high school football season, we are going to start looking at some teams to watch in Connecticut. We start with Class LL. Defending champion Greenwich should once again be the favorite but there will be several teams to watch as team’s that could make a push this season.
After a historic 2025 season, Avon Old Farms will look to make history again this season. Jon Wholley’s squad features several key contributors from last season’s team. Quarterback Matt Baer, a James Madison commit headlined the returning senior class. Baer had a big season statistically and he is primed for an even bigger season this fall.
We had a chance to chat with LaSalle Academy Coach Dan Koppen this week to check in with the Rams. After losing in the state championship game to Bishop Hendricken last season, the Rams return a solid group of players and are ready to make another run at a championship.
LaSalle plays one of the toughest schedules in New England so getting off to a good start is key for them.
Brockton High School has hired Mike Norman Jr. as the program’s new head football coach. Norman was on staff as the freshmen coach and graduated from Brockton High School in 2019. He played defensive back at Stonehill College.
When we spoke with Norman, he told us he is excited about the opportunity to lead his alma mater.
Bishop Guertin is one of the Division One program’s to watch in New Hampshire this fall. With a strong senior class returning and a good group of underclassman, Anthony Nalen’s squad is ready to make some noise and make a run to a championship. The Cardinals proved they can hang with the Bedford’s, Nashua North’s and Pinkerton’s of the world last season. Now they want to show that they can be in that company moving forward.