By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent WEST ROXBURY — Cardinal Hayes looked dead in the water in the first half but a muffed punt swung the momentum of this game and the 2023 state champs from New York overcame a 14-0 hole to escape with the 36-29 victory. The first half is one that Cardinal Hayes would like to forget, the offense was not moving the ball and as coach C.J…….

Boston College 56, Duquesne 0 – Eagles move to 2-0 with dominant performance
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UConn 63, Merrimack 17 – Huskies get much-needed bounce back win over Warriors
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Boston College 4 Down preview: Duquesne Dukes (0-1) @ Boston College Eagles (1-0)
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UMass 4 Down preview: UMass Minutemen (0-1) @ Toledo Rockets (1-0)
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-1) travel to the Glass Bowl on Saturday afternoon to take on the Toledo Rockets (1-0) in their first road match of the season. Despite a 28-14 home loss to Eastern Michigan to start their season this past Saturday, the Minutemen hope to get back on track against another future Mid-American Conference opponent. 1st Down: Senior quarterback Taisun Phommachanh had a mixed performance……

UConn 4 Down preview: Merrimack Warriors (0-1) at UConn Huskies (0-1)
Kickoff: UConn will look to bounce back today at home against a tough Merrimack team. The Huskies lost 50-7 last week at Maryland. It was a disappointing result for a program with high expectations. Today is the first of eight home games this season for UConn. Here four keys to the game for the Huskies. 1st Down: Who is the Q? Nick Evers started last week’s game but left in……

NEFJ & Gold Athletics Game of the Week – Needham 24, Milton 0: Rockets dominate Wildcats in all three phases
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Scituate 21, Foxborough 14: Sailors stun Warriors with last-second TD for the win
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Xaverian 35, Bishop Feehan 14: Defending D1 champs hammer Shamrocks in opener
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BC High 13, La Salle 0: Zukauskas takes his first as Eagles coach
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE — “I feel great for the kids. They’re a great group,” said BC High coach Paul Zukauskas following a 13-0 victory over La Salle Academy. In his first year as head coach, the Eagles are 1-0 to start the young season. BC High is clicking on the field, and off the field you can see a team that is buying in to the same……