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Richmond 24, (22) URI 17 – Rams suffer ugly CAA loss to Spiders

October 14, 2023
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Image courtesy of Connor Caldon By Paige Messier NEFJ Correspondent KINGSTON, R.I – It was another rainy Saturday in Kingston and unfortunately for URI, the weather matched the result in a matchup with CAA foe Richmond. With every game crucial in a pursuit of a postseason berth, the Rams fell to the Spiders, 24-17. Although it wasn’t the prettiest game on either side of the ball, Richmond Head Coach Russ…

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Yale 31, Sacred Heart 3 – Bulldogs hammer Pioneers in first ever meeting between Connecticut programs

October 14, 2023
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Image courtesy of Yale Athletics By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN — In the first-ever gridiron meeting between two schools located just 22 miles apart, the Yale Bulldogs prevailed over Sacred Heart, 31-3, on a cold, rainy day at the Yale Bowl on Saturday. Tony Reno’s squad maintained control throughout the game thanks to impressive short-field stops and two timely turnovers forced by the defense. Yale got on the…

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(24) UNH 38, (24) Albany 31 – Wildcats get much-needed CAA win over Great Danes

October 14, 2023
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By Allen Lessels NEFJ Correspondent DURHAM, N.H. – Junior quarterback Max Brosmer passed for three touchdowns and ran for another as the University of New Hampshire football team came off its bye week and bounced back from a two-game losing skid with a very important 38-31 win over No. 24 UAlbany on Homecoming at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday. It was actually a battle of No. 24 football teams, depending on…

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Tabor Academy 38, St. Sebastian’s 28 — Seawolves earn signature win

October 14, 2023
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NEEDHAM — There will be others, and if coach Jeff Moore stays at Tabor Academy for any significant time, there may be plenty of others. But on Saturday, the Seawolves notched the first, true, signature win of Moore’s tenure at Tabor, when they defeated St. Sebastian’s, 38-28. Although the week before Tabor beat a very good Rivers team, this victory over St. Sebastian’s stands out. With the victory, Tabor improves…

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Billerica 23, Methuen 13 – Indians stun Rangers with 15 points in the 4th quarter for comeback win

October 14, 2023
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METHUEN – The span in which Billerica overcame a five-point fourth quarter deficit Friday night only lasted 1:52, but that time created a story that will now live forever in program lore. The Indians got a go-ahead touchdown run and a two-point pass on a fake PAT from Mike Murnane, a squib kick recovery and another touchdown run from Steven Gentile in that 1:52 to take a 10-point lead, eventually…

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Bishop Hendricken 22, LaSalle 12 – Hawks take care of business against rival Rams

October 13, 2023
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By Harry Pray NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE – In what is always the most anticipated high school football game in the state of Rhode Island each time the teams meet, Hendricken visited LaSalle Friday night and earned a 22-12 win. “We stayed patient, we did what we needed to do, and made plays in the second half,” said Hendricken head coach Keith Croft. “Continue with progression and a team mentality. It’s…

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Bishop Feehan 24, Cardinal Spellman – Shamrocks get shutout win over Cardinals

October 13, 2023
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By Adam Nazzaro NEFJ Correspondent BROCKTON – As we head into mid-October high school in Massachusetts, plenty of league titles and playoff spots are up for grabs. That includes the the Catholic Central, where Bishop Feehan and host Cardinal Spellman showed up for a chance at getting closer to the opportunity. Both defenses put on a show, but it was Bishop Feehan who cruised to a 24-0 victory on Friday…

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New England High School Round Up Weeks 6 & 7

October 13, 2023
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Connecticut  Darien and Greenwich meet on Saturday at 1:30 in Greenwich in what should be one of the best games of the season thus far. Both are undefeated and there’s a contrast in style here with the Cardinals offense and the Blue Wave defense. Should be a great match up. New Canaan looked impressive in a 45-7 win against St. Joe’s. The Cadets have had the Rams number in recent…

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NEFJ picks – Week 6

October 13, 2023
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John and Adam went 9-2 this week to stay deadlocked at 37-18 overall. Stone had a better week (7-4), but is still pretty far behind at 27-28. Here’s our sixth week of picks with five of the best high school and college games as well as our Pats-Vegas predictions… High School Billerica at Methuen Stone: Huge MVC matchup Friday night. Taking Billerica but this one could be one of those…

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Carver 32, Randolph 21 – Crusaders’ offense continues to roll with 6-0 start

October 12, 2023
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent RANDOLPH – Carver came into Thursday night’s game averaging over 47 points per game. The Crusaders didn’t quite get to that threshold against South Shore League rival Randolph, but the offense did enough to prevail, 32-21. Carver (6-0) set the tone early on a methodical first drive. A couple plays after hauling in a 30-yard bomb from quarterback Tyler Lennox, senior Patrick Attaya found pay…

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