It’s almost time for the postseason, which makes it as good a time as any to go over the power rankings one last time. Division 1 As usual, we kick off the look at D1 with some analysis of Everett. The Crimson Tide are No. 16, and would play top-seeded and undefeated St. John’s Prep if things ended today. Everett has obviously been hurt by its Greater Boston League schedule,……

How different is Pats’ preparation playing an opponent twice in a month?
On Thursday morning, I asked both Jahlani Tavai and Lawrence Guy how much harder – or easier – it might be preparing for a team when facing them for the second time in a month. The Pats will be playing the Dolphins Sunday, wrapping up the season series already just eight weeks into the regular season. Playing a divisional opponent always provides problems because of the familiarity, but twice in…

Coming off rare Patriot League loss, Holy Cross in must-win situation against Fordham
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New England high schools preview — Week 8
We are past the midway point now, and some states are already into the postseason. In Massachusetts, we are getting close to that. A lot of games to watch this week, some very impactful. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at BC High — St. John’s Prep is coming off a huge win over Catholic Memorial, and if it were anyone else, we would worry about a letdown. But……

Consistency the word of the week for Jones & the Pats
One is nice, two would be a whole lot better, especially in the division. After upsetting Buffalo last week, the Pats legitimately have a chance to continue turning what looked like an abysmal season around if they can match the same effort they put forth last week when they head down to Miami this weekend. The guy who needs another strong performance the most is Mac Jones, and he knows…

With second matchup in a month looming, Pats begin prep for Miami
Image courtesy of Nancy Lane/Boston Herald In Week 2, the Patriots were a Cole Strange wild fumble recovery/first down away from possibly upsetting the Dolphins at home on a Sunday night. Now at 2-5 after a stunning win over the Bills, New England will travel to Miami this week to take on a Dolphins team that just got rolled by Philadelphia last Sunday. “Alright, I think everyone is pretty familiar…

Coming off heart-breaking OT loss, Bryant needs to rebound quickly with big opportunities ahead
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