New Canaan has been one of the most dominate programs in Connecticut the past 30 years. The Rams have won back to back Class L titles and return a talented team led by Villanova commit Andrew Esposito, of the best two players in New England. New Canaan will have to replace several key starters from last season but. The underclassmen groups have talent and there plenty of young players ready……
By Craig Boland NEFJ Correspondent NEW CANAAN – Windsor High School defeated Fairfield Ludlowe 24-23, after Ludlowe unsuccessfully tried a two-point conversion with time running out to capture the 18th annual Tri-State Grip It & Rip It title on Saturday. Windsor went 7-1 on the weekend, going undefeated in Friday’s pool play and defeating Darien in the first round of Saturday’s bracket, before losing to Greenwich Country Day. After the…
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent SOUTHINGTON — On Saturday, offensive linemen across the state of Connecticut got their chance to shine at the 17th annual Southington Linemen Challenge at Southington High School. Centers, guards, tackles, tight ends and defensive linemen competed in a three-plus hour long competition over nine different events. Tug of War Battle, Agility Obstacle Course, Crab Sled Relay, Bench Press, Heavy Bag, Move the Mountain, Truck Push,…
Image courtesy of Scott Sulkazi By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WINDSOR — For the last 16 years, Rob Fleeting led the Windsor Warriors football team to a 144-29 record while appearing in five state championships and winning a state title in 2014. After accepting an assistant principal position at Windsor High School on July 1, it required him to step down as the team’s head coach. It was a decision…
Carter Gooden is California-bound. The four-star defensive end from Tabor Academy officially committed to UCLA on Thursday afternoon, joining teammate and line-mate Marcus Almada, who also committed to the Bruins right around 4:00 p.m. Both guys were highly sought after, with Gooden holding 20 offers according to On3/Rivals, including schools like BC, Michigan State, Penn State, UNC, Cal, Minnesota, Stanford and Texas A&M. “It checked every box for me both…
The Bishop Hendricken Hawks have only six scheduled games for this upcoming season. It is hard to find games when are the top program in your state and one of the top programs in New England. Hendricken is willing to travel in the Northeast. They have played games in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get more schools in those states to play them. Here is a look……
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — Summer is a good time for people to enjoy the outdoors and for youth football players across the state of Connecticut to get better. With school out, the end of June is a time where they can absorb football knowledge from players like NFL quarterback Tim Boyle. On Saturday, Boyle – a 2013 graduate of Xavier High School – hosted his fifth quarterback…
Springfield Central is poised to make another run in Division 1. Bill Watson’s squad returns a talented offense led by quarterback Jareth Staine and running back Isaiah Rogers. The additions of linebacker Chris Sanchez and wide receiver Isaiah Fabulas makes an already talented team even better. The return of former head coach Vladamar Brower as defensive coordinator was already a big addition this off-season. Here is the breakdown of Springfield’s……
For years now – really ever since Don Brown was the defensive coordinator – the Michigan football program has come to Massachusetts for some elite talent, particularly up front. After Zak Zinter became a household name from BB&N a few years ago during his time at Michigan, another ISL player is heading to Ann Arbor to hopefully follow in his footsteps. St. Sebastian’s tackle Marky Walbridge officially decided on the……
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff LYNN — Swampscott’s Henry Buettler earned MVP on Wednesday night as the South squad defeated the North 21-6 at the 63rd annual Harry Agganis All Star football game. For many players on the field, the game at Manning field was their final time putting on a football uniform. Buettler – who is set to attend Boston University in the fall – was one of those…