Xaverian QB Will Wood commits to Penn State

May 15, 2026

Agonizing. That’s how Xaverian four-star senior quarterback Will Wood described his decision in the late hours of Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Deciding between Boston College and Penn State, Wood ultimately chose Penn State, informing both the Nittany Lions and Eagles on Thursday before formally announcing it on Friday afternoon. We caught up with Wood before he even made it official to talk about the decision and the entire……

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Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque commits to Virginia Tech

May 14, 2026

In a major coup for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech program, four-star quarterback Peter Bourque officially announced his commitment to the Hokies on Thursday.
The Tabor Academy standout, widely regarded as the top prospect in Massachusetts for the 2027 class, chose Blacksburg over elite competition from Georgia and Penn State. This decision marks a significant moment for Virginia Tech, as Bourque was the highest-rated uncommitted signal-caller in the country prior to his announcement. 

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Massachusetts Showcase Day recap – Milton Academy

May 13, 2026

MILTON, MA- Several of the most talented players in Massachusetts took the field on Tuesday at Milton Academy for their highly anticipated showcase day.
With several college coaches looking on, the Mustangs’ roster proved why it remains a focal point for collegiate recruiting in the Northeast.

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Massachusetts Showcase Day recap – BB&N

May 12, 2026

By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent CAMBRIDGE – On Tuesday night, Buckingham Browne & Nichols took part in the now annual Massachusetts Showcase Day, with over 100 college coaches in attendance to watch hopeful recruits show off their skills. Head coach Mike Willey was pleased with the day’s effort from his players, and was grateful for the big turnout from college scouts who came from around the country, “Our guys work…

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Massachusetts Showcase Day recap – Belmont Hill

May 12, 2026

BELMONT – New Belmont Hill head coach Frank Roche just wanted to make sure his guys had a chance. After he was hired away from Arlington High School, Roche’s new squad wasn’t on the initial Showcase Day list that was set for Tuesday. That changed within about an hour of the list being released. So, at 6:30 on a perfect spring night on campus, about 20 colleges were represented at…

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Massachusetts Showcase Day recap – St. Sebastian’s

May 12, 2026

By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent NEEDHAM – Coaches and scouts from across the nation – and even Canada in the case of McGill – ascended upon St. Sebastian’s Tuesday evening, where the Arrows held their showcase as part of the Massachusetts Showcase Day. All in all, 23 players participated, first starting with some combine events before moving into positional drills for the remainder of the showcase. Sophomore DL/TE Ben Walker,…

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Massachusetts Showcase Day recap – Phillips Andover

May 12, 2026

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent ANDOVER –  It was a big day on Tuesday for new Phillips Andover head coach Ernie Adams. Adams – who served as linebacker coach last season and served as director of football research for the New England Patriots for 21 years – recently took over as head coach of the program for Trey Brown. So, Tuesday was his first taste of Massachusetts Showcase Day, with…

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Massachusetts Showcase Day recap – Dexter Southfield

May 12, 2026

By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondant BROOKLINE – Early Tuesday afternoon, Dexter Southfield held their portion of the Massachusetts Showcase Day in front of college scouts from all across the nation. Players were able to display their skills for 25+ schools as they took part in drills for about an hour, going through positional work, and general agility and speed drills as well. In total, 36 members of the team participated,…

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NEPSAC Showcase Day recap – Choate Rosemary Hall

May 11, 2026

By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WALLINGFORD — After the Brunswick School in Greenwich held its football Showcase Day bright and early from 6:45-7:45 a.m. on Monday – the first of nine Connecticut NEPSAC football showcases on the day – the next stop for college coaches and recruiters was Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford. College coaches from all around the country ranging from the Division I to Division III levels watched…

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NEPSAC Showcase Day recap – Taft

May 11, 2026

By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent WATERTOWN — The NEPSAC football showcase made its way through Connecticut on Monday, with a stop at The Taft School. A number of prospects for the Rhinos got to show off their skills in front of coaches representing the Division I power four conferences, as well as the FCS, Division II, and Division III levels. “It’s the best day,” said Taft coach Tyler Whitley. “Outside…

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