We got a chance to catch with Xaverian Head Coach Al Fornaro this week to talk about the Hawks and recruiting. As always, Coach Fornaro did not mince any words Here is what you need to know about the Hawks heading into this season. Prospects to Watch: Dominic Funke EDGE, 6’3 230, (2026) *Committed to Boston College Dave Chiavegato, WR/DB, 6’0 196 (2026), *Committed to UMass Gino Gioioso, OL/DL, 6’3……
Keion White continues to be one of the Patriots most candid and honest players
Patriots defensive end Keion White proved on Tuesday why he is one of the most honest players to talk to in the Patriots locker room. White delivered some notably candid remarks after the team’s second mini-camp practice. The comments highlighted how a shift in coaching philosophy and atmosphere under new head coach Mike Vrabel has changed the organization in six short months. White’s comments also suggested a level of dissatisfaction…
Mandatory minicamp breakdown – Day 2
FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots wrapped up spring workouts on Tuesday inside the WIN Waste Innovations Field House. The team still has some meetings, lifting, running and possibly a team bonding event on tap for Wednesday, but the final session on Tuesday was basically the end of minicamp. In just over a month, players will be back in Foxborough for training camp and the unofficial start of a long (hopefully) six-month…
Maye “Finding a Stride” in Patriots mini camp
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye spoke to the media on Monday, after the first day of mandatory minicamp, expressing that he is “starting to really find a stride” within Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels’ system. This sentiment comes as the Patriots wrapped up their voluntary OTAs and transitioned into the mandatory portion of their offseason program. Maye’s performance on Monday was a notable topic of discussion. The second-year signal-caller, completed 14 of…
Dante Reno returning home after after announcing he is transferring to Yale
Rick Cinclair/Telegram & Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK Former Cheshire Academy standout and South Carolina quarterback Dante Reno announced on Tuesday that he is returning home after announcing he is transferring to Yale to play for his dad, Tony Reno. Reno had offers from Power 4 and Group of 5 schools but ultimately chose Yale. We spoke with Reno who cited several factors as the reason he chose the Bulldogs……
Landry assimilating quickly on and off the field
FOXBOROUGH – At one point during Monday’s first of two mandatory minicamp practices, Harold Landry beat Morgan Moses so quickly and cleanly off the edge that you legitimately had to question whether he was offsides. He wasn’t. Drake Maye had to roll out and ultimately tuck it to the sideline. The whole no pads until training camp thing is tough to shake when you watch the way Landry has flashed…
Mandatory minicamp breakdown – Day 1
FOXBOROUGH – Felt like October out there today. Aside from that, Pats fans should be encouraged. More good things on both sides of the ball during the roughly two hour session and Mike Vrabel already cancelled the third and final practice on Wednesday. “I just felt like hopefully we can get two good days of work here and get going on to the offseason program,” Vrabel said on Monday afternoon….
Xaverian QB Will Wood wins M2QB Showdown MVP; Others shine as well
The name Will Wood is already well-known around New England and in most college football circles, but it’s about to hit another level. Wood – the already highly-recruited 2027 quarterback from Xaverian who currently holds offers from eight schools – took home the M2QB Academy Showdown MVP during the program’s showcase this weekend. Tabor’s Peter Bourque, Leominster’s Osiris Lopez and Lukas Prock of the Hun School were the highest point-getters…
It is time to make Girls Flag Football a Varsity Sport in New England
Girls flag football is rapidly growing across New England, moving from a nascent club initiative to a potential varsity sport. While the journey to full statewide sanctioning is still in it’s infant stages in some areas, the momentum is undeniable, driven by enthusiastic players, dedicated coaches, and strong support from organizations like the New England Patriots. For too long, tackle football has been largely inaccessible to female athletes at the……
Four things we’re hoping to see during mandatory minicamp
Mandatory minicamp begins on Monday in Foxborough and we’re hoping to see a few things we didn’t get to see during the voluntary part of the offseason. While there still won’t be any pads or anything like that, this will be the first time we’re supposed to get a look at the roster in full, or at least as full as possible given the fact that a few guys are…