By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: There’s a changing of the guard in the Foxboro backfield as Cam Deleskey and Ryan Foley replace three-year starters Mike Marcucella and Ben Angelini, respectively. The Warriors should be viewed as the favorite to win the division for the second time in three years. Shawsheen loses program legend Sid Tildsley, but the defense should once again be formidable with Jake Banda and James Tildsley……
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: Fairhaven and Hudson were on a collision course for seemingly all of 2024. The teams met in the final and Hudson came out on top a year after losing to Fairhaven in the state semifinals. This year, Division 6 figures to be much more wide open. Abington returns some key pieces and should make a run under second-year head coach Ed Reilly. Norwell returns…
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: Uxbridge, like West Boylston in Division 8, has emerged as a small school dynasty from Central Mass. The Spartans are seeking a third straight state title. All-State running back Camden LaChapelle is back to lead the way. Clinton made a run to the state semifinals last year and returns many core pieces. Northbridge is a consistent threat under legendary head coach Ken LaChapelle (Camden’s…
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: If you follow Massachusetts high school football, the 2025 Division 8 title race will probably look familiar to you. West Boylston has turned into a dynastic juggernaut, seeking a fourth consecutive state championship across two divisions. Randolph has made multiple state title game appearances in the last five years and returns core players such as Mekhi White, Abe Cornet, Alin Norisca and Zymari Bailey….
File Photo St. John’s Prep quarterback Christopher Vargas has garnered national attention for years as one of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2028. In fact, last week he was listed as a five star recruit by 24/7, the first five star quarterback in Massachusetts history. He is currently ranked as the second best prospect in his class according to website. Vargas started as a freshmen last season and……
By Rob Gullo & Andy Close NEFJ Correspondents The talent has arguably never been better in Connecticut high school football. We present our preseason First and Second All-State teams: First Team Offense QB- Anthony Robinson, Windsor RB- Hayden Allard, Killingly RB- Dante Casdia, Glastonbury WR- Andrew Esposito, New Canaan WR- Joey Montalvo, East Catholic TE- Michael Golden, Greenwich OL- Red Romanowski, Ansonia OL- Joel Budd, Enfield OL- AJ Tatro, Sheehan…
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff One of the best things about high school football is seeing what players break out from year-to-year. What players across the state could emerge this fall and become household names? Here’s a list of 20 names that could be stars this fall: Thomas Anderson, QB, Wachusett: The junior signal-caller threw for over 2,600 yards and accounted for 30 touchdowns last fall. Expect Anderson to take…
By Rob Gullo/Andy Close NEFJ Correspondents Last year provided an entertaining football season in the state of Connecticut for high school football and this year isn’t expected to be any different. Across the state, Connecticut boasts some of the best football talent in the New England region. This season, many of the top players return to their respective high schools for another season. Here is our Top 20 Connecticut high…
By Rob Gullo & Andy Close NEFJ correspondents Not every team that plays into December begins the season on everyone’s radar. Connecticut has its fair share of teams that aren’t necessarily generating a lot of buzz in the preseason, but have the potential to open some eyes as the season gets rolling. Here’s a look at 10 teams that have the potential to shake things up in 2025: 1. Holy…
By Rob Gullo & Andy Close NEFJ Correspondents The high school football for the state of Connecticut is almost here with practice getting started on Monday. Here is our preseason Top 25 poll for the Nutmeg State: 1. New Canaan The New Canaan Rams started last season and finished last season as the No. 1 ranked team in Connecticut (according to GameTime CT polls.) They defeated No. 2 Darien…