When you think Division 1 recruiting, you probably don’t think much about Bedford High School. But, when Boston College comes calling, all bets are off. Under-the-radar linebacker and soon-to-be senior Mekhi Volcy hasn’t had a ton of attention for football after missing time last year with an injury, but he’s done enough to catch the eyes of Bill O’Brien, Jonathan DiBiaso and the rest of the Eagles’ staff. So much……
UMass adding impact 2026 commitments in recent days
UMass Head Coach Joe Harasymiak and his staff have completely revamped the Minutemen roster this off-season and the rebuild has continued this week with several potentially impact high school players committing to the program. Cornerback Corey Warner out of Dupont Manuel is the most recent commit on Monday. Warner has good size at 5’11 180 and is ranked as a three star recruit. NFL Academy offensive lineman and Finnish native……
Underclassmen Spotlight: Isaiah Rogers, RB, Springfield Central
Courtesy of IsaiahRogers/X We recently had a chance to talk to Springfield Central running back Isaiah Rogers. Rogers, one of the top running backs in New England shared with us how he got into football, why he plays running back and he shared his favorite meal, what he listens to pregame and his goals for this season. Here’s our conversation with Isaiah Rogers. NEFJ: Talk about your football journey. When……
Catching Up with Milton Academy’s Jesse Giddings after his commitment to James Madison
We caught up with Milton Academy offensive lineman Jesse Giddings to discuss his recent commitment to James Madison and why he chose Bob Chesney and the Dukes. Here is what Jesse had to say about his recent commitment, why he chose JMU and how Milton Academy helped him get there. NEFJ: Why did you commit to JMU? What made the school and the program the right fit for you? JG:……
Catching Up with Choate’s Tanner Raymond after his commitment to Rutgers
We had a chance to chat with Choate Rosemary Hall’s Tanner Raymond about his commitment to Rutgers. Tanner talked about what went into the decision and what he envisions for himself at Rutgers Here is our conversation with Tanner Raymond. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Rutgers? What made the school and the program the right fit for you? TR: “Rutgers has an amazing community and amazing Coaching staff. I……
BC adds more commits from class of 2026 following successful OV weekends
That’s 17 and counting for Bill O’Brien and the BC staff. Following a few more successful official visit weekends in June, the Eagles picked up a handful of commitments over the last couple of weeks, upping the 2026 class total to 17. Oklahoma defensive back Da’Jon Green, Georgia running back Sedric Addison, Illinois D-lineman Gavin Neil and Florida receiver Kelvin ‘KB’ Brown Jr. all announced commitments to the Eagles via…
Recruiting Round-Up: Natick RedHawks
We got a chance to catch up with Natick High School Head Football Coach Mark Mortarelli for this installment of the Recruiting Visit. Natick has several talented players returning to a team that should contend for a Bay State League title and make a deep playoff run. All are players college coaches should be paying attention to. Here are some RedHawks college coaches need to know about. Prospects to Watch……
Pirates Dominate Barnstormers in 66-35 Road Rout
Courtesy of the Mass Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates put on a clinic at Wells Fargo Arena on last night, dismantling the Iowa Barnstormers, 66-35. With the win, the Pirates’ won their third consecutive game and had their highest point total of the 2025 season. From the outset, the Pirates asserted their dominance, quickly building a 17-7 lead in the first quarter with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Kenji Bahar to…
Pirates Four Down Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (4-5) at Iowa Barnstormers (1-8)
Kickoff: The Massachusetts Pirates (4-5) will look to continue their climb back to .500 and extend their winning streak to three games as they face the struggling Iowa Barnstormers (1-8) at Wells Fargo Arena. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:05 PM This matchup marks the first of two meetings between these Eastern Conference rivals this season, with the Barnstormers set to visit Massachusetts on July 3rd. The Pirates hold a slight…
North wins 47th Shriner’s Game in tight defensive battle
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff MEDFORD — The 47th annual Shriners game turned into a defensive battle with the North all stars grinding out a 7-6 victory over the South All Stars on Friday night. If you came to see offense Friday evening at Hormel Stadium, this game was not the one for it. However, if you love physical football, there was plenty on display. The stars were out and…