Image courtesy of Harvard Athletics By Allen Lessels NEFJ Contributor DURHAM, N.H. – Harvard football coach Andrew Aurich swears by the importance of a football game’s “middle eight” – the last four minutes of the first half and first four of the second half. The Crimson confirmed Aurich’s assessment on Saturday, particularly on the front end. Harvard got a pair of quick-strike touchdowns from freshman wide receiver Nate Bailey in the…
Brown 17, New Haven 10 – Bears hold off Chargers’ comeback in season opener
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WEST HAVEN — Playing its 2026 season-opener on the road, the Brown Bear escaped New Haven Saturday, fighting off a second-half comeback from the Chargers and holding on for a 17-10 win. The Bears scored all 17 points in the first half. “The team showed a lot of grit, very hard-fought game, very physical game, there’s some things we can do to get better,” said…
Williston Northampton 23, Tabor Academy 14 – Wildcats win thriller over Seawolves
By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent MARION — Fourth down, one yard to go. Game possibly on the line. Patrick Cahill handed the ball off to Nate Ellis, who saw a lane and took it 45-yards to the house. Ellis’ 45-yard TD run with 4:32 to play was the key moment that punctuated the second half turnaround for the Williston Northampton Wildcats, who toppled mighty Tabor Academy 23-14 on Saturday evening….
Bryant 21, Princeton 14: Bulldogs hold off Tigers for big homecoming win
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant returned home to Beirne Stadium on Saturday for Homecoming and delivered a gritty, physical performance, holding off Princeton for a 21-14 victory to spoil the Tigers’ season opener. Bryant relied on a relentless ground attack that racked up 162 yards and generated all three of Bryant’s the Bulldogs touchdowns. Quarterback Brennan Myer set the tone on the ground, pushing ahead for a short rushing score in…
Boston College Four Down Preview: Maine Black Bears (1-2) vs. Boston College Eagles (1-1)
Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: It’ll be quite a different atmosphere on Saturday when Maine visits compared to last Friday night. Maine is 1-2 coming off two straight losses, including an ugly home-opening loss to Merrimack last Saturday. BC is looking to get to 2-1 and build some momentum with Virginia Tech coming to Chestnut Hill next week. 1st Down: BC should be able to establish the run early and…
UMass Four Down Preview: Stonehill Skyhawks (1-2) vs. UMass Minutemen (2-0)
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Southington 42, Newtown 26 – Blue Knights roll over Nighthawks
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEWTOWN – Behind a 42-point first half, No. 5 Southington rolled over Newtown 42-26 on Friday. Southington quarterback Jacoby Roman threw for four touchdowns in the win, three of which went to wide receiver Walker Mierzejewski. Mierzejewski, one of the state’s fastest players, scored on receptions of 32, 57, and 67 yards. Running back Nick Andrews scored a pair of touchdowns, catching one receiving touchdown…
St. John’s Prep 21, Central Catholic 17 – Eagles grind it out over Raiders
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent LAWRENCE – St. John’s Prep earned its sixth straight victory over Central Catholic on Friday, winning 21-17 at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium. The last meeting between these two teams in the state semifinal game in Burlington did not go too well for the Raiders, with their season ending on a 48-7 loss. Friday evening, Central Catholic kept it close but the Eagles defensive line dominated the…
Mansfield 24, Marshfield 8 – Hornets buzz past Rams
By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent MANSFIELD – Mansfield had every reason to circle Friday night’s game against Marshfield on its schedule long before the season even started. Three straight years, three straight losses—all of which were tight. The Hornets knew that if they were going to avenge those losses against a talented Rams squad, they were going to need a big week of practice followed by a complete performance. Sure…
Springfield Central 34, North Attleborough 14 – Golden Eagles soar on the road
By Luke Sevello NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH – Springfield Central has been one of the premier programs in Western Massachusetts for quite some time now. To play meaningful competition in non-conference play, the program has turned to traveling east. After falling to St. John’s Prep 29-14 a week ago, they responded Friday by defeating North Attleboro on the road by a score of 34-14. The two teams remained scoreless for…