Andover’s newest head coach is Jay Fielding

March 12, 2025

Andover has its next head coach. The Golden Warriors will have a familiar face at the helm of the program as Jay Fielding takes over. The move was ‘announced’ officially on social media Tuesday night. Fielding has been coaching for 15 years and has been serving as Central Catholic’s defensive coordinator. Fielding played at CC and Westfield State. Perhaps most importantly, he’s a relationship builder, as proven by his time……

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Acton-Boxborough names Billy Waters next head coach

March 12, 2025

At one time not so long ago, Acton-Boxborough was considered a threat regularly to compete for championships. It’s been a while since Revolution fans and supporters have seen the boys in blue and gold in truly meaningful games late in the year around Thanksgiving time, but hopefully, that’s changing soon. On Monday night, the school officially announced its new head coach is Billy Waters. Waters is a Waltham High School…

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Eight match-ups to watch on the reconfigured NEPSAC schedule

March 8, 2025

Photo courtesy of Michael Seamans The NEPSAC underwent a major shake up this week as part of a football realignment. There are three classes and within those classes are tiers. The realignment now features Class A, B, and C (formerly just A and B). The most notable change is Dexter moving up to Class A. They are independent and will play primarily a Founders League schedule.  Evergreen champion St. Paul’s……

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Catching up with New Brunswick quarterback Ben Rolapp

March 3, 2025

Photo courtesy of Ben Rolapp We had a chance to catch up with Brunswick quarterback Ben Rolapp over the weekend. Rolapp announced last week that he was leaving Darien High School for the Brunswick School and reclassifying.  Here is what Ben had to say regarding the move and why he made the decision.  NEFJ: Why did you decide to transfer from Darien to Brunswick? What went into the decision? BR:……

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North Andover hires Cerullo as next head coach

March 2, 2025

The Scarlet Knights have their new leader. He’s not really new though. In fact, there’s probably no one else who knows the program better. Matt Cerullo was officially introduced as North Andover’s next head coach in a statement on social media earlier on Sunday morning. Cerullo has been NA’s defensive coordinator since 2021 and a longtime assistant since 2018, so there’s already familiarity there that should help the transition be…

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47th Shriners All-Star Football Classic teams and coaches announced

February 26, 2025

The 47th annual Shriners All-Star Football teams and coaches were announced on Tuesday evening.  The game will be played on Friday June 13th at 7 pm at Bentley University. June 14th would be the rain date.  Tickets can be purchased by contacting Shrinersfootballclassic@gmail.com and all proceeds benefit the Aleppo Shriners organization, which provides transportation for children who need specialty care at Shriners International Hospitals. Here are the North and South……

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Dexter Southfield has impressive run going producing Division 1 offensive linemen

February 24, 2025

Whether public or private, high schools around here have been able to produce top tier offensive linemen for a long, long time. As far back as the 80’s if you want to get technical. More recently, the Lindstroms, Zak Zinter, Drew Kendall and Ozzy Trapilo have all raised the bar when it comes to representing New England and that big boy fraternity up front. The private schools will always have…

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High School Journal for 2/23/25

February 23, 2025

Here is this week’s journal. Plenty to talk about as usual. So here goes!  Masuk makes a hire: Masuk has hired Chris Pace to replace Steve Christy. Pace has had success as a head coach and he understands the Masuk tradition. He will fit right in and keep things rolling after the Panthers won the Class MM title last season. Dexter Southfield has another D1 lineman in Hall: Add Anthony……

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Masuk hires Chris Pace as head football coach

February 22, 2025

Photo courtesy of Immaculate High School Masuk has found a new coach to replace Steve Christy who retired after the season. Chris Pace, formally the coach at ATI was named the new head football coach of the Panthers on Friday afternoon. Pace is a graduate of Springfield College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health.  In a statement released by the school, Pace talked about the……

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Bill Belichick lands top 2026 recruit in Massachusetts with commitment from Anthony Hall

February 21, 2025

BROOKLINE – For those that doubted Bill Belichick’s recruiting ability, you may want to reconsider your stance. Dexter Southfield offensive lineman Anthony ‘U-Haul’ Hall – the top recruit in Massachusetts for the class of 2026 – announced his commitment to the Tar Heels in front of a packed gymnasium at the school around 1:00 on Friday afternoon. Hall gave an emotional speech where he was brought to tears thanking his…

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