FRANKLIN- The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) football committee brought its plan for a Division 1A “Super 8” tournament before the Tournament Management Committee (TMC) on Tuesday morning in Franklin. The proposal was met with excitement and skepticism.
NEFJ Point Of View: Covering your first Patriots minicamp practice
By Ava Fernandez NEFJ Correspondent FOXBOROUGH – Just a few weeks after graduating college, I found myself standing on the sidelines at Patriots minicamp on Tuesday, roster and notes in hand, covering an NFL team for the first time as I begin my post-graduate career in sports media. It’s been just 23 days since earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a sports concentration, from UMass Amherst. From selling my…
Patriots announce training camp schedule
Courtesy of the New England Patriots The New England Patriots have officially announced the schedule for their 2026 Training Camp. Football season is officially just around the corner as veteran players are scheduled to report on Friday, July 24, with the team hitting the field the very next day. Fans looking to catch their first glimpse of the 2026 squad can attend the opening public practice on Saturday, July 25,…
Patriots Mini-Camp Preview
Courtesy of the New England Patriots As the calendar flips to mid-June, the New England Patriots are gearing up for mandatory minicamp. This three-day stretch marks the final phase of the spring program before the team breaks for the summer. With a revamped roster, new coaching staff dynamics under Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and the blockbuster arrival of superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown, there is no shortage…
Catching up with Webber Marx after his commitment to Dartmouth
We had an opportunity to catch up with St. Paul’s quarterback Webber Marx after his commitment to Dartmouth last week. Here is what Webber had to say as to why he chose the Big Green. NEFJ: What made Dartmouth the right fit for you athletically and academically? WM: “Many schools have great athletics, but few have the same academic strength as Dartmouth. Growing up, academic and athletic success have been……
The Patriots sign first round pick Caleb Lomu
The Patriots officially signed their 2026 first-round draft pick, offensive tackle Caleb Lomu today. While the financial terms of the rookie deal were not publicly announced, the signing comes on the eve of mandatory mini-camp. Lomu, a 21-year-old standout from the University of Utah, arrives in Foxborough with experience and potential. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 313 pounds, Lomu possesses the prototypical frame and athleticism required to handle the league’s…
Checking in with Bishop Feehan this off-season
Coming off of an appearance in the Division 2 Super Bowl, Bishop Feehan is primed to make another run but this time as an independent. Shamrocks Coach Bryan Pinabell has loaded up the schedule with some big game including match-ups against Xaverian, B.C High, Shawsheen and Bridgewater-Raynham.
Patriots Journal for this week
Here is this week’s edition of the Patriots Notebook, capturing the major storylines, roster shuffles, and community events surrounding the team as they head into a critical stretch of the offseason. A.J. Brown Getting Acclimated to Foxborough: The biggest story in New England remains the blockbuster acquisition of star wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brought in via trade from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round…
BC staff’s passion on full display during first camp of summer
CHESTNUT HILL – On Tuesday night, over 200 high school players from all over the country descended on Fish Field House and the practice fields across from The Res for the first of several BC football camps this summer. The ‘Under The Lights’ Camp ran by the Boston College staff was a unique opportunity for kids – some heavily recruited or some just starting their recruiting journey – to get…
Tabor Academy WR Kaiden Drinkwater commits to Holy Cross
The Holy Cross football program has secured a massive in-state recruiting victory, landing a commitment from standout Tabor Academy wide receiver Kaiden Drinkwater.