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Catching up with Canterbury RB Soren Reif after his commitment to UConn

December 20, 2024

Image courtesy of Soren Reif We recently caught up with former Killingly and Canterbury running back Soren Reif after his commitment to UConn. Here is what Soren had to do after an emotional commitment. NEFJ: How does it feel to finally commit to a school. Your home state school nonetheless. SR: It feels great to finally commit. It has been a long road with recruiting especially within the past couple…

New England Transfer Portal Report for 12-13-24

December 13, 2024

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With the transfer portal officially open now, several of the top division one players in New England have entered and are already receiving offers. Here is the latest update on where local players in the portal stand. 1.Rhode Island’s A.J Peña entered the portal on Tuesday and already has over 12 offers. 24/7 currently ranks Peña as a three-star portal recruit. Here are the schools that have already offered the…

UNH announces six new recruits in 2025 class

December 10, 2024

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Last Wednesday was the first National Signing Day for the 2025 season and while UNH didn’t make anything official on the actual day, the program did finally do so on Monday. The No. 19-ranked Wildcats – yes, UNH is still in the Top 20 despite the playoffs still going on – announced the addition of six recruits in a statement Monday afternoon. The players are listed below: Seven Bullock, (WR),……

Quick glance at Massachusetts FBS signees

December 4, 2024

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It’s (the first) Signing Day, so we wanted to tale a look at the top FBS signees for Massachusetts. Unless we are missing something, there are 16 players who fit that bill. It is another strong group of prospects, and a lot of programs are getting top-shelf players. Let’s take a look. What is the power position? Not a single position per se, but looking at this list, it is…

BC brings in 27 on first National Signing Day under Bill O’Brien

December 4, 2024

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Bill O’Brien and his staff had a late start recruiting at BC after he was hired in February, but they certainly made up for lost time. The Eagles officially announced 27 signings on National Signing Day Wednesday, with five of them coming from Massachusetts, more than any other state in this first class for O’Brien and his staff. Here’s the full list: Sevie Amar Jr. (WR) – Oxnard, CA Micah…

UConn adds 12 on National Signing Day

December 4, 2024

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UConn’s best season since 2010 still has about a month left in it, but all eyes were on 2025 Wednesday across the country during National Signing Day. The Huskies sit at 8-4 and are awaiting their bowl destination this weekend. In the meantime, the program announced the addition of 12 recruits for this class. Here’s the list with some details provided by the UConn PR department: Aubrey Melvin (DL) From…

Catching up with Blake Hebert after his commitment to Notre Dame

October 15, 2024

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Former Central Catholic and current Brunswick School quarterback Blake Hebert surprised the New England football community on Monday afternoon by announcing that he is de-committing from Clemson and committing to Notre Dame.

Hebert originally committed to Dabo Swinney and the Tigers on June 16, 2023 but changed his mind and decided to commit to the Irish. Hebert thanked the Clemson staff on X for recruiting him.

Catching up with Thomas Brown after his commitment to Villanova

October 4, 2024

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We caught up with Chelmsford lineman Thomas Brown who committed to Villanova earlier this week. Brown is very pleased with his decision and is excited to be joining a program with the rich history of Villanova. He looking forward to the opportunity to help the Wildcats in the short and long term. Here is what Brown had to say about his commitment. NEFJ: Why Villanova? What appealed to you about…

Boston College gets commitment from Arlington OT Brady Bekkenhuis

August 3, 2024

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Boston College remains hot with Massachusetts prospects in the class of 2026, as the Eagles got a commitment Saturday from Arlington offensive tackle Brady Bekkenhuis. Bekkenhuis is 6-foot-6, 295 pounds, and has the frame to play either interior offensive line or offensive tackle at the Power 4 level. He is athletic, and once he gets his hands on you, Bekkenhuis is going to finish that block. He can get it…

Catching up with former Bishop Hendricken standout Rushaune Vilane

July 19, 2024

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Courtesy of Rushaune Vilane We had a chance to catch up with former Bishop Hendricken standout Rushaune Vilane about his commitment to Kentucky and his career at Bishop Hendricken. Here is what Rushaune had to say. NEFJ: Why Kentucky? What made you decide to commit to the Wildcats? RV: “The reason I chose Kentucky is it just felt like home right when I got there. Everyone was friendly and nice…

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