Connecticut Preseason All-State teams (1st & 2nd)

August 19, 2025

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……

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20 players in Massachusetts ready for a breakout season

August 19, 2025

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…

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Top 20 returning players in Connecticut high school football

August 18, 2025

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…

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10 teams that could have surprising seasons in Connecticut

August 18, 2025

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…

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Connecticut Preseason Top 25

August 18, 2025

  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…

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CIAC Preseason Primer: 10 storylines to watch for

August 18, 2025

Photo by Ben Harper/Chaos Crew Media The CIAC Football season kicks off today and there are plenty of storylines ahead of the 2025 season opening up. Can Greenwich repeat in Class LL? Is New Canaan going to dominate in LL. The alliance schedule. There are plenty of things to talk about. Here are ten storylines we are watching in Connecticut this season. 1. Can Greenwich repeat in Class LL? Yes…….

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MIAA 2025 Preseason Primer: 10 storylines to watch for

August 15, 2025

Another high school football season is upon us. The 2025 high school football season kicks off and we have got you covered. It all kicks off with the first of 14 preseason practices (conditioning days for the first two practices.) The first regular-season games are scheduled for Sept. 4-5. It should be fun as always. Here are some storylines we are looking ahead of the start of this season. 1…….

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MIAA Preseason All-State teams (1st & 2nd)

August 15, 2025

By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff With the season starting, here are our 2025 MIAA preseason All-State teams: First Team Offense QB: Osiris Lopez, Leominster, Sr. RB: Camden LaChapelle, Uxbridge Sr. RB: Gianni DePrimeo, Winchester, Sr. WR: Dave Chiavegato, Xaverian, Sr. WR: Ryan Brooks, Burlington, Sr. WR/TE: Andrew DeGirolamo, Mansfield, Sr. OL: Brady Bekkenhuis, Arlington, Sr. OL: Marcelino Antunes, Catholic Memorial, Sr. OL: Brian Waller-Reitano, Central Catholic, Jr. OL: Zach Moura,…

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MIAA Preseason Top 25 poll

August 15, 2025

By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff 2025 MIAA Preseason Top 25 Xaverian – The reigning two-time Division 1 champions deserve the top spot. Catholic Memorial – Could easily be in the one spot. Knights have plenty of returning talent. St. John’s Prep – Christopher Vargas is poised for a monster sophomore season. Springfield Central – Central features arguably the top backfield in the state in Jareth Staine and Isaiah Rogers. King…

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