Courtesy of Devin Boles I had a chance to chat with former Londonderry standout and Phillips Exeter Academy EDGE Devin Boles recently. We talked about Devin’s off-season thus far, his recruitment and what he is looking for in a school. Some good stuff here. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to getting yourself ready for the upcoming season? DB: “Great,……
Pirates secure a playoff spot with a 54-31 win over Iowa
Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates clinched a playoff spot after a decisive 54-31 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers on Thursday night at the Tsongas Center. The loss was Iowa’s ninth straight. The Pirates wasted no time establishing their style of play with quarterback Kenji Bahar connecting with Teo Redding on a 43-yard touchdown pass on the very first play of the game. After an Iowa interception, the…
Pirates Preview: Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) at Massachusetts Pirates (6-6
The Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) will host the Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) tonight at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates will be looking to sweep the season series and continue their climb toward a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting just one win behind Tulsa for the final berth. Tonight’s game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Pirates dominating the last meeting on June 14th…
2025 Patriots Positional Preview: Safeties
The Patriots’ safety depth for the 2025 season features a blend of established veterans, key special teams contributors, and promising young talent. With a renewed focus on utilizing free and strong safeties in the scheme, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf emphasized the position in free agency and the draft. The Patriots were able to add competition and depth to a position that was already well stocked. Now it is a…
Breaking Down Bishop Hendricken’s 2025 schedule
The Bishop Hendricken Hawks have only six scheduled games for this upcoming season. It is hard to find games when are the top program in your state and one of the top programs in New England. Hendricken is willing to travel in the Northeast. They have played games in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get more schools in those states to play them. Here is a look……
3 bold Patriots predictions with training camp 3 weeks away
Just three weeks from right about now, the gates to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium will open and the annual running of the jorts will commence. Fans will flock to the metal bleachers trying to get the best view of Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Milton Williams, Will Campbell, Mike Vrabel and the rest of the 2025 New England Patriots for the first training camp practice. It’s always an exciting…
Patriots have a leadership void in their locker room. Who will step up and fill it? Here are 8 potential leaders
The Patriots will have a major leadership void heading into training camp. Head coach Mike Vrabel and his staff will be counting on guys to step up and replace David Andrews, Jonathan Jones and Deatrich Wise. All three were experienced, Super Bowl winning players who were respected in the locker room and led by example. Replacing the three will be difficult but there are several players on the roster who…
Ravenwood (Tenn) quarterback Femi Babalola commits to Boston College, bolstering 2026 class
Image courtesy of Femi Babalola Boston College has secured a significant commitment for their 2026 recruiting class with the addition of Femi Babalola, a highly-touted three-star quarterback from Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. Babalola announced his decision on Monday, choosing the Eagles over a strong list of offers that included Arizona, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, NC State, and Wake Forest. Babalola, stands at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, is……
Catching up with Charlie Hanifin after his commitment to West Virginia
Image courtesy of Charlie Hanafin We had an opportunity to chat with Dexter-Southfield athlete Charlie Hanafin after his recent commitment to West Virginia. Hanafin joins his brother Shane (B.C) and Ronan (Clemson) who also play division one football. Charlie says he will lean heavily on their experience to guide his own. Here is what Charlie had to say about his commitment to West Virginia, what it means to him and……
5 noticeable differences you will see in the Patriots defense this season
AP Photo The Patriots defense in 2025 will look drastically different under new head coach Mike Vrabel. With several key additions in free agency and the draft and a shift in philosophy, there are a number of differences fans will notice with this unit this season. New defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has a history of with Vrabel from their time in Tennessee together. He will marry many of the Titans…