DANVERS – Where do we begin? St. John’s Prep vs. Springfield Central to open the season was the marquee matchup in Massachusetts on Friday night. It lived up to the billing and then became a true instant classic that will be remembered for a long, long time. Trailing by 14 in the fourth quarter, Prep stormed back and eventually got a go-ahead two-yard touchdown run from Jordan Toribio on 4th-and-goal……

Photo by Tom O’Brien  By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent WRENTHAM – A smash mouth running game and an outstanding defensive performance propelled King Philip to a 21-0 win over Walpole at home on Friday night. You always take the win, but KP head coach Brian Lee wasn’t thrilled with the performance. “A win is a win. We’re happy,” said Lee “We thought Walpole had a really nice game plan against…

Photo by Gary Rosario By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff BOSTON — Thomas Welsh’s interception in overtime lifted La Salle Academy to a thrilling 22-15 victory over Boston College High on Friday night. After BC High took a 15-7 lead on a Noah Federico touchdown run – which came after Adam Ayyub picked off Samuel Perry – Donald Young got the Rams into Eagles territory on the ensuing kickoff. Brady Nardozzi…

By Tim Crowley NEFJ Contributor ATTLEBORO – Xaverian’s defense of the D1 state title got off to a hot start Friday night. The two-time defending champ Hawks wasted no time making a statement through the air, with the offense leading the way to a dominant 35-7 road win over Bishop Feehan. Junior quarterback Will Wood – who holds an offer from Syracuse – wasted no time emerging as the star…

By Dante Iafrate NEFJ Correspondent LEOMINSTER – Leominster opened the 2025 season with a statement win, blanking St. John’s 38-0 on Friday night behind a suffocating defense and a balanced offensive attack. The Blue Devils wasted no time setting the tone. After forcing an early turnover, Leominster capitalized to grab a 22-0 first-quarter lead. Quarterback Osiris Lopez led the offense with poise, while veteran playmakers like wide receiver Ryan Ricker…

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…