Merrimack unveils 2025 schedule

April 16, 2025

Year two of the Mike Gennetti Era already feels different. There was a buzz on the field and in the stands in North Andover despite the terrible weather last weekend as the Warriors closed out spring ball with their annual spring game. The physicality and intensity for a meaningless scrimmage in April was hard to ignore. While that doesn’t win you games in September, October and November, the tone has……

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Recapping Merrimack’s spring game

April 12, 2025

NORTH ANDOVER – Year one of the Mike Gennetti Era didn’t go very well for Merrimack, but things are already back on the right track. On a chilly Friday night in front of a couple hundred fans, the Warriors had an intense, physical controlled scrimmage with various competitive periods thrown in that should have left everyone in attendance impressed. Merrimack – just two years removed from playing for back-to-back NEC…

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Dartmouth 16, Merrimack 14 — Owen Zalc field goal lifts Big Green

September 28, 2024

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff NORTH ANDOVER — Owen Zalc’s late field goal lifted Dartmouth to 16-14 victory Saturday afternoon to spoil homecoming for host Merrimack. This wasn’t quite the 45-point offensive outburst like its matchup against Fordham last week, but Dartmouth made enough plays late in the game to leave Duane Stadium with the win thanks to the foot of Zalc. “It doesn’t matter where we are on the……

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Maine 26, Merrimack 15 — Black Bears shut down Warriors

September 21, 2024

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER — On a rainy and slippery Saturday afternoon, University of Maine shut down Merrimack College’s offense en route to a 26-15 victory. Things did not start well for the Black Bears who came into this game losing their last two contests. On their first drive of the game Merrimack’s defense forced a fumble and defensive back Grant Jackson picked it up for a……

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One month into 2024, the New England football scene looks much different

February 1, 2024

We often tell people there is no offseason with New England Football Journal, but even we can’t believe how much has already happened in the last four weeks or so. We’re 31 days into 2024 and things have completely turned upside down. First, Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney leaves after an incredible run with the program, winning five straight Patriot League titles and restoring the pride back in the……

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