Lots of great games in the area this week, especially on the high school slate. I’m picking a bunch so here are my picks. High School Mansfield at North Attleboro: One of the best rivalries in Massachusetts. Mansfield will have revenge on their mind after last year’s Super Bowl but it’s more about this year. I think this will be a close game but I like the Red Rocketeers at…
New England college preview – Week 9
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve only got a handful of weeks left in the college football season. While the ‘Big Three’ locally is more like the ‘Big One’ right now, three other FCS teams are positioned nicely for the playoffs with a few others on the hunt. Here’s how Week 9 is shaping up: Friday 10/24 Columbia @ Dartmouth (6:00) Sitting at 4-1 and 1-1 in the Ivy League…
NEPSAC Top 10 Poll – Week 6
The top three teams stay the same but that should change this week with the big game between AOF and Dexter.
BB&N made another jump this week with their win over Milton Academy. St. Mark’s also moved up after winning their fifth game of the season.
Here is our NEPSAC Top 10 Poll for this week.
Weekly High School Football Journal
It is a rivalry weekend in New England with several big games that have playoff and seeding implications throughout the region.
Catching up with the CAA coaches
Image courtesy of the CAA It was another strong weekend for the local CAA teams. No. 13-ranked URI (6-2, 4-0) and UNH (4-4, 2-2) both got big conference wins while Maine (3-4, 2-1 and winners of three straight) and Bryant (2-5, 0-3) each had a bye week. As the CAA race heats up, the Rams host in-state rival Bryant on Saturday, UNH hosts William & Mary and Maine hosts Elon….
New England high school preview – Week 8
Image courtesy of Dexter Southfield Football By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff There are two weeks left in the regular season in Massachusetts. While there may not be any top five battles this week, there are four ranked vs. ranked matchups on tap. In other New England states, this week will be one for teams to prove whether they are the team to beat in their respective states. With plenty of…
High School Dudes of the Week – Week 6
Plenty of big time performers this week. Here are our Dudes of the Week.
Holy Cross hopes to keep momentum rolling after first win
It took a while, but Holy Cross earned its first victory of the year this past weekend. The Crusaders took down new Patriot League foe Richmond on the road with a true team effort, getting contributions in all three phases. Now, despite being 1-6, Dan Curran’s team is 1-1 in the league with an outside chance of keeping the dream alive for a share of a seventh straight league title….
Fornaro named Patriots Coach of the Week
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have named Al Fornaro, Head Coach of the Xaverian Brothers High School football team, as their High School Coach of the Week, following the Hawks’ thrilling upset victory over previously undefeated and top-ranked Catholic Memorial Knights.
College Dudes of the Week – Week 8
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics A lot of great performances this past weekend as the playoff push for some teams begins. Joe Fagnano (23-31, 362 yards and 4 touchdowns) led the Huskies to a huge win over BC Saturday. Skyler Bell (10/125/1 TD) and Javonte Vereen (4/82/2 TDs) also had monster games as UConn finds itself one win away from another bowl bid. DUDES! Greg Gaines III was almost problem…