By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON – The night ended with the renewed rivalry between Lexington and Concord-Carlisle. In the fifth year since the Thanksgiving tradition was revived, the Patriots continued to dominate the series. Lexington will have to wait another year to try for its first win since the return of the rivalry, as Concord-Carlisle took a shutout 32-0 win. “It’s surreal,” Concord-Carlisle head coach Josh Reed said. “They…
Plymouth South 27, Plymouth North 21 (OT) – South wins Battle of the Rock in OT thriller at Fenway
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON – Crosstown rivals came to Boston for Wednesday’s second game. Plymouth South took down Plymouth North in the 29th Battle of The Rock in overtime behind Timmy Durocher’s dual-threat ability under center, 27-21. “Great players win you games,” Plymouth South head coach Darren Fruzzetti said. “I’ve got a whole sideline of them, so credit to them. They played their hearts out today.” South started…
Newton North 14, Brookline 13 – Tigers win 131st meeting over Warriors
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON – A tripleheader of high school Thanksgiving football at Fenway kicked off with one of the oldest rivalries of the day on Wednesday. In what was nearly a home game for both schools, Newton North and Brookline battled for their 131st annual Thanksgiving matchup. The teams traded shutout halves, with the difference being a failed two-point conversion as Newton North came from behind to…
Patriots players share favorite Thanksgiving high school & college memories
It’s that time of year again. For as long as NEFJ has been lucky enough to cover the Patriots daily (year five now), we always try to ask a bunch of players for their favorite high school or college memories centered around Thanksgiving. This year, I was able to get a good mix of guys that have experienced playing on the actual day, while others were shocked to learn that…
Jim Mora leaving UConn for Colorado State
Jim Mora Jr., the head coach who successfully engineered an unprecedented revival of the UConn Huskies football program, is reportedly set to become the next head coach at Colorado State.
Fleming named CAA Coach of the Year
Rhode Island Head Coach Jim Fleming has been named the 2025 CAA Coach of the Year. The award serves as a testament to the extraordinary turnaround he has orchestrated at the URI the past two seasons.
Bowling Green 45, UMass 14 – Minutemen close out historic winless season
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff AMHERST – As the rain came down at McGuirk Alumni Stadium while the clock ticked away to zero, a most unwelcome reality drenched the UMass football program. With their 45-14 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons, the Minutemen (0-12, 0-8) finished the season winless for the first time in history. The loss added UMass to a list of 19 other schools in the FBS era…
Wakefield 20, Melrose 9 – Warriors beat Red Hawks at Fenway in 65th Thanksgiving meeting
Image courtesy of Wakefield Athletics By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON – High school football returned to Fenway Park on Tuesday for the first of four Thanksgiving rivalries, with Wakefield winning for a fifth straight year over Melrose. “It’s a fantastic environment, it’s just beautiful,” Wakefield coach John Rafferty said. “It’s a great venue, and it’s a great opportunity and I’m glad we made the most of it.” With the…
Yale dominates major Ivy League football awards with Asa Bushnell Cup sweep
PRINCETON, N.J. — The Ivy League announced on Tuesday afternoon, the 2025 Football All-Ivy teams. Two Bulldogs were honored with the prestigious Asa S. Bushnell Cup, signifying the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.
URI shifts focus towards making a national championship run
Image courtesy of URI Athletics Somewhat stunningly, Rhode Island didn’t get a bye in the FCS postseason despite a 10-win season and repeating as CAA champs, winning the title outright for the first time in 40 years. Now that it’s been decided, the Rams face a familiar foe in Central Connecticut State, the NEC champs that Rhody hosted and beat in the first round of the FCS playoffs a year…