File Photo A Super 8 tournament in football is one step closer to becoming a reality after the MIAA Football Committee voted 13-4 in favor of the proposal. The Tournament Management Committee will vote on it next. If the TMC passes it, it would then go to the MIAA Board of Directors for a final vote. The plan also extends the regular season a week, and cuts the number of…

By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent AVON — On Monday, the defending NEPSAC football champions, the Avon Old Farms Winged Beavers held their Showcase Day in front of numerous college coaches and recruiters. Players showcased their skills with performance drills, combine-like drills, and position-specific drills for nearly an hour before speaking to recruiters and coaches one-on-one at the conclusion of the event. With only two players committed to playing college football…

The Patriots enter Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear mission: improve the pass rush and provide more explosive targets for the passing game. With draft capital to spend, New England is in a prime position to address the lingering depth issues at edge rusher and defensive tackle while searching for a long-term solution at the “Y” tight end position. The following players are players the Patriots…