Recruiting

Catching up with Belmont Hill’s Nick Fiumara after his commitment to North Carolina

June 12, 2025
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Belmont Hill offensive lineman Nick Fiumara announced his commitment to North Carolina this afternoon.  Fiumara had 25 total offers but picked Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels over Maryland, JMU, Duke, Liberty, Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth and Buffalo among others.  We caught up with Fiumara tonight to get his thoughts on why he committed to North Carolina and what went into the process. NEFJ: Why did you commit to North Carolina? What made…

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Recruiting Round-Up: Xaverian Hawks

June 12, 2025
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We got a chance to catch with Xaverian Head Coach Al Fornaro this week to talk about the Hawks and recruiting. As always, Coach Fornaro did not mince any words Here is what you need to know about the Hawks heading into this season.  Prospects to Watch:  Dominic Funke EDGE, 6’3 230, (2026) *Committed to Boston College Dave Chiavegato, WR/DB, 6’0 196 (2026), *Committed to UMass Gino Gioioso, OL/DL, 6’3…

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Dante Reno returning home after after announcing he is transferring to Yale

June 10, 2025
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Rick Cinclair/Telegram & Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK Former Cheshire Academy standout and South Carolina quarterback Dante Reno announced on Tuesday that he is returning home after announcing he is transferring to Yale to play for his dad, Tony Reno. Reno had offers from Power 4 and Group of 5 schools but ultimately chose Yale. We spoke with Reno who cited several factors as the reason he chose the Bulldogs…

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Xaverian QB Will Wood wins M2QB Showdown MVP; Others shine as well

June 9, 2025
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The name Will Wood is already well-known around New England and in most college football circles, but it’s about to hit another level. Wood – the already highly-recruited 2027 quarterback from Xaverian who currently holds offers from eight schools  – took home the M2QB Academy Showdown MVP during the program’s showcase this weekend. Tabor’s Peter Bourque, Leominster’s Osiris Lopez and Lukas Prock of the Hun School were the highest point-getters…

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Underclassmen Spotlight: Jackson Sparks, DB, Phillips Exeter Academy

June 5, 2025
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Coming off of an impressive performance at the Mega Camp at Boston College, we got a chance to talk to one of the newest members of the Phillips Exeter football program, Jackson Sparks.  Sparks is bright, articulate and mature. He is a terrific athlete with the size and speed required to be FBS Football player.  Here is our interview with Jackson Sparks.  NEFJ: What made you decide on transferring to…

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The Recruiting Round-Up: Staples Wreckers

June 3, 2025
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Our latest edition of the Recruiting Round-Up features Staples High School. Staples is now under the direction of new coach Matthew Jacowleff who took over for Adam Beherends. Jacowleff is a Staples alum and the former offensive coordinator. He returns a talented team, one that is primed to once again be a contender in Class LL. Here are some of the college prospects to watch for the Wreckers. Coach Jacowleff…

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Camp season kicks off with jam packed Mega Camp at Boston College

June 2, 2025
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The month of June kicks off camp season in the sport of football and Boston College hosted their first annual Mega Camp on Sunday at Chestnut Hill. Over 500 players participated in the camp. The players were measured, tested and did on field drills as part of the day long event. 75 plus colleges ranging from the FBS and FCS levels to Division 3 were on hand. The players were…

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The next three quarterback classes in New England have college coaches in the area talking

June 1, 2025
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The 2026, 2027 and 2028 quarterback classes are shaping up to be one of the best quarterback groups in the history of New England High School Football. The 26 class is headlined Leominister’s Osiris Lopez who recently committed to Coastal Carolina, Qur’an McNeill of Milton Academy, Gilbert Kimrin of The Taft School, Kaden Silton of Worcester Academy  and BB&N’s Damon Taylor. Catholic Memorial’s Kise Flannery, a Harvard commit, Fairfield Prep’s…

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Recruiting Visit: Tommy Vallett, QB, Mansfield High School

June 1, 2025
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We had an opportunity to catch up with Mansfield High School quarterback Tommy Vallett. Vallett is one of the top returning signal callers in the State of Massachusetts and a player to watch on a good Mansfield team.  Here is our conversation with Tommy on his off-season, college recruiting and what is next.  NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to…

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Recruiting Round-Up: King Philip Warriors

May 30, 2025
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As we get closer to the season, we want to spotlight players in the various programs in New England for recruiting purposes. Here is our first installment of the Recruiting Round-Up for this off-season. We begin with the King Philip Warriors who return a talented senior class that has several college prospects. The Warriors will be looking to return to Gillette Stadium for the 8th time in 9 years but…

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