It’s time. With the first Friday night upon us, we present the NEFJ preseason All-State teams… First Team Offense QB: Will Wood, Xaverian RB: Isaiah Rogers, Springfield Central RB: Maxwell Parent, St. John’s Prep WR: Riley Selvais, St. John’s Prep WR: Ramar Thomas, Catholic Memorial WR: Collin Christiansen, Lowell OL: Brian Waller-Reitano, Central Catholic OL: Logan Hernandez, Catholic Memorial OL: Matthew Wagner, Milton OL: Jack Warren, Xaverian OL: Gavin English,…
Bishop Guertin 42, Exeter 14: Cardinals roll behind Bowen’s big game
NASHUA- From the opening kickoff, Bishop Guertin quarterback Nate Bowen delivered a masterclass in efficiency, leading Bishop Guertin to a dominant 42-14 victory over Exeter High School.
The senior quarterback was virtually flawless, completing 19 of his 20 pass attempts for 314 yards and five touchdowns in the win.
Leavitt 30, Greely 12: Hornets end Rangers 21 game winning streak
When the final whistle blew in Cumberland on Thursday night, it was more than just a regular-season victory for the Leavitt Hornets—it was redemption. Traveling to Hutchins Field for a high-stakes rematch of last season’s Class C state final, Leavitt knocked off two-time defending champion Greely by a score of 30-12, snapping the Rangers 21-game winning streak.
Marshfield 42, Milton 25 – Richardson, defense lead Rams to victory in opener
By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent MILTON — The first drive of the season for Marshfield on Thursday night ended in a 54-yard touchdown catch for Luke Richardson, on a screen pass of all things. That ended up being a harbinger of things to come. Behind three touchdowns from Richardson and three takeaways on defense, Marshfield rolled to a 42-25 victory over Milton, the Rams’ first week one win in seven…
Mansfield 19, Bridgewater-Raynham 0 – Hornets defense stings Trojans
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent BRIDGEWATER – On Thursday night in Bridgewater, No. 19 Mansfield sent a message to the Hockomock League and Division 3. That message is that the Hornets are serious competitors in both the league and in the state championship race. Mansfield pitched a shutout, 19-0, against eighth-ranked Bridgewater-Raynham, a team that annually ranks near the top of the state in scoring. Mansfield (1-0) set the tone…
Seven Points on the Patriots 13-10 loss to the Seahawks
AP Photo/Stephen Brashear The Patriots dropped their season opener in frustrating fashion, falling 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. For nearly three quarters, New England looked in full control behind disciplined play and a suffocating defensive performance. However, an offensive collapse down the stretch allowed Seattle to climb back into the game and steal a late victory on banner night. 1. Drake Maye throws the game away: After…
Seahawks 13, Patriots 10 – 4th quarter collapse dooms Pats in opener
Stephen Brashear/AP Photos SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – It was there until it wasn’t. Leading 10-3 in the fourth quarter, the Patriots had an opportunity to make a statement with the world watching on Wednesday night. The highly-anticipated Super Bowl rematch was a big of a slog, but New England was in control with 15 minutes to go in front of a raucous Seattle crowd that watched the team unveil its banner…
Maye hard on himself, but teammates will rally around him
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Drake Maye sat quietly at his locker until the majority of his teammates were already heading to the busses. This one hurt…a lot. Maye threw three interceptions, including a game-ending pick in the final 30 seconds in the end zone with the Pats in field goal range to tie the game, ultimately handing Seattle a 13-10 win. As badly as he felt postgame, his teammates will always…
Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (0-0) at Seattle Seahawks (0-0)
Courtesy of FOX Sports Kickoff: The Patriots kick off the 2026 NFL regular season in high-stakes fashion with a road trip to Seattle for a Super Bowl LX rematch against the defending champion Seahawks. After coming up short on the game’s biggest stage back in February, New England enters Lumen Field looking to set a physical tone, clear out the bad taste from last winter, and start the year 1-0. …
New England D1 poll – Week 1
Our first D1 New England poll of the year is here. Now that everyone (except the Ivys) have a game or two under their belt, who’s the best of the best right now? 1. UMass (1-0) – Improbable win over Rutgers has the Minutemen at the top of our poll for the first time ever. 2. UConn (1-0) – Huskies dominate Lafayette and now they turn their attention to Maryland….