High School

Mid-Wach League dominates 11th Joseph R. Mewhiney All-Star Classic

June 20, 2026
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By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent LEOMINSTER – Friday special night for fans of Massachusetts high school football. The 11th Annual Joseph R. Mewhiney Chapter All-Star Classic took place at historic Doyle Field in Leominster. Facing off were select seniors from the Midland-Wachusett League and Central Massachusetts Atlantic Conference merged with the Catholic Conference. The annual meeting is a great cause and all proceeds during the event go to the Joseph……

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Boston College 7-on-7 tournament produces highlights & opportunities

June 19, 2026
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CHESTNUT HILL – For about six hours on Thursday afternoon, high school players and coaches from six different states converged on Boston College for the now annual 7on-7 tournament. In an event that’s sort of become a final ‘hurrah’ of sorts to end the spring, the entire Eagles’ staff hosted 32 teams from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Teams were guaranteed at least three games…

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Checking in with King Philip Football this off-season

June 19, 2026
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Big changes came to the King Philip Football program this spring as long time head coach Brian Lee stepped down after 21 seasons. Lee won four super bowls and took the Warriors to eight title games in nine seasons.
Replacing him is offensive coordinator Anthony Vizakis who is no stranger to being a head coach. Vizakis was the head coach at Milford High School previously. He inherits a team that graduated one of the most decorated senior classes in program history. The Warriors do however return several key contributors from last season so they should once again be in the mix.

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Checking in with Xaverian Football this off-season

June 19, 2026
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The Xaverian Hawks are looking to make history in 2026. Al Fornaro’s squad is looking to accomplish a four-peat, something that has never been done in Massachusetts High School Football history. It will not be easy with several key contributors graduated, but Xaverian returns Penn State commit Will Wood at quarterback and a slew of other talented seniors and underclassman.
Here is how the off-season has gone for the Hawks so far.

Key players.
Will Wood, QB 6’2, 223 lbs SR.
Michael Harden, LB 6’2 215 lbs SR.
Jack Warren, OT/DE, 6’5″ 295 SR
Rocco Sestito, RB, 5’10 198 lbs JR

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5 Teams to Watch in Division 1 in Massachusetts

June 16, 2026
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We know who the contenders are in each division heading into this season but who are the teams that could surprise?
Here are five teams to keep an eye on in Division One in Massachusetts.
1. Central Catholic: New coach John Dubzinski inherits a talented roster that returns quarterback Caden Smith and Navy commit, offensive lineman Brian Waller-Reitano. The Red Raiders have picked up valuable experience the last two years in the playoffs and are a battle tested team ready to surprise teams both in the Merrimack Valley Conference and the Division One field.

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South holds off North in defensive slugfest at 48th Shriners All Star Classic

June 13, 2026
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By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – The 48th annual Shriners North/South All Star Classic took place on Friday night at Xaverian Brothers in Westwood and it was a defensive struggle throughout. The Shriners All Star Classic is an Eastern Mass senior All Star game put on by the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association and sponsored by the Aleppo Shriners Organization, with all proceeds going to the Shriners Hospital…

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