High School

Hart, Giardi & Perillo forging their own football paths

October 20, 2023
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If you’ve lived in New England as a Patriots fan over the last 20+ years, you’ve seen, heard or read coverage from Andy Hart, Mike Giardi and Paul Perillo. Their names – among others – are synonymous with excellent coverage of the dynasty that began in 2001. Now, their sons’ names are also being heard and recognized around Massachusetts under Friday Night lights as each of their boys are significantly……

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A quick peek at the power rankings

October 19, 2023
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Let’s take a quick look around the power rankings, which have been updated through this past weekend’s games. Division 1 A lot of quality teams, as every squad in the top eight is either 6-0, 5-1, or 4-2. Springfield Central, at 5-1, is behind Xaverian, which is 4-2, even though the Golden Eagles beat X earlier in the season. Xaverian has played a tougher overall schedule. Everett only at No. 16……

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New England high school preview — Week 7

October 18, 2023
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Not as many prime matchups this week, but a few real headliners, which makes up for it. Catholic Memorial at St. John’s Prep will grab most of the attention, but there are plenty of other ones to watch, too. Let’s get to it. Catholic Memorial at St John’s Prep — This one has major implications for both the Catholic Conference race and state supremacy. Both teams can pass the ball,……

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Five underrated high school results from Week 6

October 16, 2023
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Here are five results from the weekend that we didn’t otherwise cover or preview.These are teams that are outside the rankings but deserve mention. Here are the five: Danvers 27, Swampscott 14 — Danvers is an interesting team. The Falcons lost two close games — to Tewksbury and Salem — by only one score each. This is a team that owns wins over Winthrop, Reading, Beverly, and now Swampscott. Although……

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CIAC Top 25 poll – Week 7 (Public)

October 16, 2023
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By Nick Dalessio NEFJ Correspondent 1. Greenwich, Next Game: 10/20 at Trumbull The Cardinals were victorious over another top 10 opponent. Senior running back George Vomvolakis rushed for 105 yards and a score. Senior quarterback Rocco Grillo passed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, completing 69% of his passes. 2. Cheshire, Next Game: 10/27 at Notre Dame-West Haven The Rams trounced Hamden 41-0. Senior ATH Jeffery Gonzalez scored three total……

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Q&A with Walpole coach Chris Sullivan

October 15, 2023
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In one of the most significant results of the weekend, Walpole defeated Milton, 42-23, on Friday night. The win improved Walpole to 3-3, while Milton took its first loss of the season and dropped to 5-1. We talked to Walpole coach Chris Sullivan Sunday to get his thoughts on the victory. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: What was it like? Were you guys ahead the……

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Week 4 Chaos Poll

October 15, 2023
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Two games of the weekend as Williston Northampton beat BB&N, and Tabor knocked off St. Sebastian’s. Deerfield rolling as the top NEPSAC team in the poll. Tabor is a fast riser. On to the poll. Week 4 Chaos Poll 1. Catholic Memorial (4-1) 2. St. John’s Prep (6-0) 3. Springfield Central (5-1) 4. King Philip (6-0) 5. Xaverian (4-2) 6. Deerfield (4-1) — Big one with Exeter next. 7. Milford……

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Week 6 MIAA Top 25

October 15, 2023
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There were a few big upsets this weekend to cause some movement in the top 10 and other spots in the rankings. Looking forward to another significant week coming up, as Catholic Memorial visits St. John’s Prep. On to the rankings . . . Week 6 MIAA Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (4-1) — Looking to pull the St. John’s sweep. 2. St. John’s Prep (6-0) — All eyes on……

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King Philip 13, Foxboro 7 — KP holds on, stays perfect

October 13, 2023
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There are not a lot of teams that play like King Philip. The Warriors line up in the I formation and play power football. Then, on defense, they bring pressure and hit you for four quarters. When KP is able to string together long possessions and make you play from behind, the Warriors are damn near impossible to beat. In a 13-7 victory over previously-unbeaten Foxboro, King Philip followed its……

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