By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent Outlook: Killingly is the team to beat in Class SS heading into the 2025 season. The Trailblazers will look to win its fourth state title since the 2017 season and are equipped to do so. The Trailblazers return a total of 19 starters, losing just one on offense and two on defense from last season. Hayden Allard is arguably the state’s best running back, as……
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff BELMONT — The fans filled up Harris Field in Belmont to kick off the 2025 season on Thursday night, but it was the road team celebrating in the end. Waltham played spoiler to Belmont’s home opener thanks to a big defensive effort and a strong game from senior Wes O’Connor, earning a 24-12 win. “It wasn’t pretty, it was ugly at times but we persevered, we…
Outlook: The Ansonia Chargers defeated the Bloomfield Warhawks for the 2024 Class S state championship. Ansonia was led by running back Quintez Whittle, who was one of the state’s best running backs, and a stout offensive line. They return six starters on each side of the ball including OL/DL Jacob Romanowski.
Image courtesy of St. Paul’s The NEPSAC season kicks off in two weeks but with training camps underway throughout New England, here is our preseason primer to get you ready for the upcoming season in one of the best high school football leagues in New England and the country. 1 Tabor Academy returns one of the most talented team in New England led by quarterback and Michigan commit Peter Bourque,……
Image courtesy of Xaverian Football By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Football season in New England has finally arrived. It’s time to put away the beach gear and get ready for Friday night lights. Below, we’ll take a look at the top 20 games in Massachusetts, plus some other intriguing matchups from around New England. A reminder, Connecticut is the only state not getting started this weekend… Massachusetts Xaverian at Bishop…
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: Xaverian has won back-to-back Division 1 state championships. Will Wood returns as an All-State level quarterback. Dominic Funke is a game-wrecking talent on the defensive line. The Hawks should once again find success with the ground game, as they return four starters on the offensive line. Bryce Todd should emerge as one of the top running backs in the division. Xaverian’s top rival, St….
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: Catholic Memorial once again enters the season as the heavy favorites in Division 2. The Knights have won three of the last four state titles in the division. Harvard-bound quarterback Kise Flannery is back to lead the offense. The Knights must replace All-Everything Mekhi Dodd in the backfield. Marcelino Antunes returns as the anchor of the offensive line. Mac Fitzgerald, Liam Conlon and Jackson…
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: The latest MIAA alignment cycle has pushed yearly Division 2 playoff teams down to Division 3, including King Philip, Barnstable and Marshfield. King Philip has one of the better running back duos in the state in Tallan King and Keigan Canto-Osorio. The Warriors have played in seven of the last eight Division 2 state championship games and should be considered the favorite entering the…
PROVIDENCE, RI – Former New England Patriots center and two-time Super Bowl champion Dan Koppen kicked off his head coaching career with a thrilling 28-27 victory as his La Salle Academy Rams defeated the Chaminade Flyers in their season opener.
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: Canton made the state tournament in 2024, nearly knocking off perennial power Duxbury in the quarterfinals. Expect the Bulldogs to take another leap in 2025. Canton faces a brutal schedule and will be battle tested come November. Tewksbury is always competitive under head coach Brian Aylward. Emeka Olu should emerge as one of the top running backs in the state this fall. Duxbury doesn’t…