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UMass Four Down Preview: UMass Minutemen (1-8) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-7)

November 11, 2022
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen head south to take on an unfamiliar foe in the Arkansas State Red Wolves of the Sun Belt Conference. While last week’s 27-10 loss to UConn has supporters split on whether anything positive can be taken from it, the Minutemen take on a team that’s also had their fair share of struggles this season. Regardless of circumstance, it’s yet another opportunity…

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High School: Division 3 – Wakefield 24, Plymouth South 14; Warriors upset Panthers to punch Final 4 ticket

November 10, 2022
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent PLYMOUTH – Three point lead, four minutes to go and possessing the ball. It’s an offensive lineman and running back’s dream scenario. The dream scenario played out perfectly for No. 6 Wakefield as senior running back Nathan Delgado carried the ball five times, picking up 55 yards and sealing the 24-14 road victory over No. 3 Plymouth South with an 11 yard touchdown. Wakefield (10-0)…

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High School: Division 1 – Everett 33, Taunton 14; Crimson Tide roll into quarterfinals

November 4, 2022
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent TAUNTON – Everett senior quarterback Karmarri Ellerbe was the star of the show Friday night in Taunton. Ellerbe accounted for three touchdowns in the first half to propel the No. 11 Crimson Tide to a 33-14 upset victory in the first round of the state tournament. It couldn’t have been a better start for Everett. No. 6 Taunton (5-3) won the toss and deferred. The…

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Holy Cross: With chance to clinch fourth straight Patriot League title, Crusaders moving on from thriller over Fordham

November 1, 2022
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Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics The 53-52 overtime win over Fordham will forever go down in Holy Cross history as one of the greatest games ever played. Fans and alumni may never forget it, but for the players and coaches that were part of it, it now has to become a distant memory rather quickly. There are bigger things to focus on, like a fourth straight Patriot League championship. With…

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High School: Connecticut Top 25 Week 9

October 31, 2022
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Image courtesy of Hearst Media Poll put together by Jake Klein, NEFJ correspondent 1. Southington – With a perfect record through seven games and three victories over Top-25 opponents, the Blue Knights have charged up the rankings, assuming the top spot after New Canaan’s loss. Southington beat 5-1 Glastonbury 27-6 Friday. Lincoln Cardillo ran for two touchdowns and 112 yards on 20 carries and CJ DiBenedetto went 17-22 for 266…

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High School: NEFJ & Gold Athletics Game of the Week – Milton Academy 20, St. Sebastian’s 13

October 29, 2022
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NEEDHAM – The message during Milton Academy warmups on Friday night was loud and clear. When you’re in the ISL, records don’t matter. Every week is a one game playoff and a new opportunity to make history. Players constantly reminded each other of that as the Mustangs went through their pregame preparations. St. Sebastian’s entered the matchup as the talk of the ISL. The unbeaten Arrows had given up just…

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High School: Plymouth South takes down Scituate, wrapping up Patriot League title

October 28, 2022
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent The old football adage “defense wins championships” was on full display Friday night in Scituate. With Plymouth South clinging to a seven point lead, Scituate possessed the ball deep inside their own territory. Facing a third and long, quarterback Jackson Belsan dropped back to pass and was intercepted by linebacker Gavin Schultz to seal a 28-21 Plymouth South win and a Patriot League championship along…

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UMass Four Down Preview: New Mexico State Aggies (2-6) @ UMass Minutemen (1-6)

October 28, 2022
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Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry – NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen return to action after a much needed bye week to take on the New Mexico State Aggies at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game has drawn attention from pundits and fans across college football due to each team’s lack of recent success. While this of course isn’t what either school would want, it’s attention…

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Patriots: Bears dominate Pats in all three phases in ugly Monday night game

October 24, 2022
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Image courtesy of New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH – From the time the power went out (twice) at Gillette Stadium early on Monday night, there was a strange feeling in the air that things would get weird when the Bears visited for a primetime matchup. Boy, did they ever. The Pats trailed by 10 early with Mac Jones starting. Jones was pulled for Bailey Zappe after just three series, and Zappe…

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Renegades: New Cameo deal allows Renegades to connect with growing fan base

October 21, 2022
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Image courtesy of Boston Renegades As more and more girls and women get into football – not just as fans but as members of organizations and teams both on and off the field – the need to reach new audiences continues to grow. This week, the Women’s Football Alliance announced a partnership with Cameo allowing members of the league to interact with fans on a more personal level. For members…

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