The CIAC’s 2026 realignment has transformed Connecticut high school football. By shifting programs, perennial playoff contenders, and rising programs across different playoff classes, the landscape for the upcoming season has changed. Here is how these specific class movements will impact the upcoming season.
Southington takes 1st during 18th Lineman Challenge
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent SOUTHINGTON, CT— Every summer, the big boys responsible for all the dirty work on the football field get a day dedicated to them at Southington High School. This year’s event took place on Saturday, where those participating in a four-plus hour long Southington Lineman Challenge compete in nine different workout events. After placing second in last year’s challenge, the Southington Blue Knights football team’s ‘A’…
New Canaan wins 19th annual Grip It & Rip It 7-on-7 tournament
Image courtesy of @CTGripandRip via X By Craig Boland NEFJ Correspondent NEW CANAAN – The New Canaan Rams defeated Archbishop Stepinac out of the highly competitive NY Catholic League 32-23 to win the 19th annual Grip It & Rip It 7-on-7 tournament at at home on Saturday. New Canaan went 8-2 on the weekend, losing to Greenwich on day one and Fairfield Ludlowe during the double-elimination phase of Saturday’s bracket,…
Former Xavier, UConn quarterback Tim Boyle announces new foundation at annual camp
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — The sixth annual Tim Boyle QB/WR Camp had a little bit of a different feel this year. The former Xavier High School and UConn quarterback, who has spent seven seasons in the NFL, is transitioning to the next chapter of his career, which will heavily feature The Boyle Family Foundation. Boyle announced the launch of the foundation on his Instagram account on…
2028 Tabor DB Mikey Landers explains his commitment to BC
We recently caught up with Tabor Academy defensive back Mikey Landers to talk about his commitment to Boston College. Here is what Landers had to say about why he chose Boston College. NEFJ: What made BC the right fit for you? ML: “Boston College felt like the right fit for a lot of reasons. Being close to home was important to me and BC has always been a special place…
Potential Payton, Belichick coaching plan was nuts if it’s true
AP PHOTO The NFL is a league driven by massive egos, hyper-competition, and a ruthless instinct for self-preservation. Head coaches guard their authority like absolute monarchs, which is precisely why the latest revelation from Seth Wickersham sounds less like real football history and more like a fever-dream movie script. When Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways in 2024, the greatest coach of the modern era was suddenly…
2026 New England college football schedule
In just 49 days (seven weeks from today, Thursday July, 9), the New England college football season begins. Maine has the honor of kicking things off when the Black Bears travel to take on Towson on Thursday, August 27. With that in mind, it’s time to start looking ahead at road trip and tailgate planning, potential playoff previews, rivalry matchups and everything else that comes with another CFB season. Below…
NEFJ College Check-Ins: Where do things stand at QB for Harvard?
By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent Quarterback battles are some of the most polarizing situations in sports and that’s exactly what’s brewing over in Cambridge. Harvard – a year after making the FCS playoffs for the first time in history – is looking to return to glory after star QB Jaden Craig led them to a 10-2 record last season. Now, Craig is off to TCU to play Power Four football…
5 MIAA Under the Radar Division 2 Teams to Watch in 2026
The high school season kicks off next month and as we get closer, we will look at some of the teams in each division that have a legitimate shot at contending in each division.