For years now – really ever since Don Brown was the defensive coordinator – the Michigan football program has come to Massachusetts for some elite talent, particularly up front. After Zak Zinter became a household name from BB&N a few years ago during his time at Michigan, another ISL player is heading to Ann Arbor to hopefully follow in his footsteps. St. Sebastian’s tackle Marky Walbridge officially decided on the……
South wins 63rd edition of Harry Agganis All-Star Game behind Buettler’s MVP performance
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff LYNN — Swampscott’s Henry Buettler earned MVP on Wednesday night as the South squad defeated the North 21-6 at the 63rd annual Harry Agganis All Star football game. For many players on the field, the game at Manning field was their final time putting on a football uniform. Buettler – who is set to attend Boston University in the fall – was one of those…
Robert Kraft makes an appearance at Fanatics Fest and shares his thoughts on the upcoming season
Image courtesy of Fanatics and Adam Schefter Patriots owner Robert Kraft made an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York this weekend. In an interview with Adam Schefter, Kraft addressed several topics including his thoughts on the Patriots. Kraft, an investor in Fanatics and a close friend of founder and owner Michael Rubin had a lot to say. There is no transcript of the conversation. When Kraft was asked about…
Patriots brining back offensive tackle Yasir Durant
While this is the quietest time of the year for the NFL, the Patriots still made a little bit of news on Tuesday afternoon. The team officially announced the signing of a familiar face in tackle Yasir Durant. Durant was a part of the Patriots back in 2021, appearing in seven games and starting in one of them. He’s played in just 19 games total since 2020, spending that year…
BC goes international with latest 2026 pickup
As if the good vibes surrounding the 2026 recruiting class weren’t good enough already, the staff got a whopper on Sunday night. German native Bruno Werner – who is part of the NFL Academy program for European players – announced his commitment to BC on social media around 7:00 p.m. after he was one of 13 players on an official visit to Chestnut Hill this weekend. Werner is the 22nd…
Catching up with Tabor Academy OT Ahman Williams after his commitment to Central Florida
Courtesy of Ahman Williams We had the pleasure of talking to Randolph native and Tabor Academy offensive lineman Ahman Williams after his recent commitment to Central Florida. Williams was engaging and open about why he chose UCF, the role his family played in the decision and how his father’s loss and his faith impacted his decision. Here is our conversation with Ahman. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Central Florida?……
Pirates dominate the Tulsa Oilers in a Resounding 58-37 Victory
LOWELL, MA – The Massachusetts Pirates continued their impressive run of late on Saturday night with a decisive 58-37 victory over the Tulsa Oilers at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates won their fourth consecutive game, pushing their season record to 6-5 and solidifying their playoff position in the IFL’s Eastern Conference. The Oilers fell to 7-5 on the season with the loss. From the outset, it was clear the Pirates…
New Bedford hires Bob Lomp as new head football coach
Courtesy of Bob Lomp/Wareham Week New Bedford High School has hired long time coach Bob Lomp as the program’s new coach. Lomp is a familiar name to football fans in the South Coast and on the Cape after being a head coach at Apponequet, Wareham and Sandwich. Lomp inherits a program coming off of a 2-9 record and one that has struggled in recent years. He replaces Mark DeBrito who…
Pirates Four Down Preview: Tulsa Oilers (7-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-5)
Kickoff: The Pirates will look to extend their winning streak to four games on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center when they host the Tulsa Oilers. The Pirates (5-5) are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.Tulsa is tied with Jacksonville for fourth place with a 7-4 record. Four Keys for the Pirates 1st Down: Offense needs a fast start: The offense needs to replicate last week’s performance against…
Breaking Down B.C High’s 2025 schedule
The Boston College High School Eagles finished 8-3 in Head Coach Paul Zakauskas’ first season. It was a good turn around for the Eagles but now the goal is to take the next step and contend for a Catholic Conference and state title. Zakauskas beefed up the schedule to help the Eagles power rating and prepare them for the post season. B.C High plays one of the best schedules in……