LOWELL, MA – In a move that brings one of its most storied athletes back to the sidelines, Lowell High School has officially named Joseph Harris as the new Head Coach of the Red Raiders football program.
Fagnano & Bell prove that they’re good enough to go higher than expected
STORRS- For UConn’s dynamic duo of Joe Fagnano and Skyler Bell, Wednesday’s workout in Storrs served as a definitive closing argument of their college careers. With scouts from 27 NFL teams in attendance, the quarterback and his top target made a favorable impression on scouts and proved that their record-breaking 2025 season was no fluke of the system, but rather a product of elite physical tools.
Fairfield Warde names Steve Christy head coach
Fairfield Warde High School has named Steve Christy as the Mustangs’ new head coach. The move, announced this week, brings one of Connecticut’s most accomplished coaches recently back to the sidelines after a brief hiatus from coaching.
CAA announces game times for 2026
In another sign that the 2026 football season is already creeping closer and closer, we’ve got some kickoff times. On Wednesday, the CAA released game times for all of its conference games. Sacred Heart joins the group this year, making it five New England teams in arguably the toughest FCS conference in the country. Here’s the weekly game times and matchups for UNH, Maine, URI, Bryant and the Pioneers (not…
Brookfield hires Louie D’Arcangelo as new coach
The Brookfield High School football program has officially entered a new era with the appointment of Louie D’Arcangelo as head coach for the 2026 season.
UConn Pro Day recap
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent STORRS — Star wide receiver Skyler Bell and quarterback Joe Fagnano were the headliners in a group that included over 20 prospects at UConn football’s annual Pro Day. Most of the prospects ran the 40, went through the three-cone and short shuttle drill, and then to positional workouts. Fagnano threw to a group that included Bell, fellow receivers Reymello Murphy and Christopher Parker, and tight…
Tucker & MacCormack III talk repping for New England while at BC
Images courtesy of BC Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – There are plenty of local guys on the BC roster ready to show out for friends and family, but two in particular could have a major impact on both offense and defense this season. Defensively, former CM star and defensive back Max Tucker is now entering year four at The Heights. He’s now one of the bonafide leaders on defense – especially…
Everything that stood out from Joe Harasymiak’s 1st spring practice press conference
AMHERST – After an 0-12 season, there’s nowhere to go but up for UMass. Fans have seemingly been saying that for two decades now, but it’s actually true at this point. The Minutemen were the butt of jokes throughout 2025 both locally and nationally. But, after dipping into the transfer portal, making some staff changes and trying to re-establish the culture he began putting in place this time last year,…
UMass unveils 2026 schedule
The Joe Harasymiak Era got off to a rough start, but the Minutemen have a ton of turnover and there’s a quiet confidence among the program that things are in fact getting better, Not only did UMass open up spring practice on Tuesday, but the full 2026 schedule was also unveiled. A sign that the page has truly been turned. Here’s how the schedule shakes out: Thursday, Sept. 3 at…
Rhode Island Pro Day Recap
SMITHFIELD- 15 plus scouts descended on the campus of Bryant University on Monday afternoon to watch players from Bryant, Rhode Island and Brown workout.