Image courtesy of Gareth Patterson/AP Similar story, different week. Even with between 35-45 guys affected by a flu bug going around during the week and nine others out on the injury report, Boston College had a chance to upset No. 21 SMU on the road in rainy conditions on Saturday, but self inflicted wounds, missed opportunities and a continued lack of offensive production led to a 25-16 loss. The BC……
BB&N 45, Avon Old Farms 35: Knights outlast Winged Beavers in shootout
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Tabor Academy 28, Milton Academy 14 – Seawolves get workmanlike road win
By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent MILTON — It wasn’t a splash-play filled, offensive shootout, but for Tabor Academy, but it was good enough to get a win. Behind suffocating play on defense and some timely, big plays on offense, Tabor defeated Milton Academy 28-14 at Stokinger Field on Saturday. “I think our defense played unbelievable for all but maybe two snaps,” said Tabor head coach Jeff Moore. “We’ve put a…
Eastern Michigan 38, UMass 14 – Minutemen suffer first loss in front of largest crowd in 12 years
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – If you’re a UMass fan and you decided to wake up when September ended, boy would you be disappointed. After an incredible 4-0 start, the Minutemen laid an egg to start the month of October with a frustrating 38-14 loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. In front of a raucous 17,119 fans at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, the Minutemen failed to put together consistent…
Yale 41, Merrimack 24 – Dante Reno leads Bulldogs to comeback win on emotional day
Image courtesy of Sean D. Elliot/Getty ImagesBy Craig Boland NEFJ CorrespondentNEW HAVEN – With four minutes left in the fourth quarter, Yale running back Hugo Kemeni punched in a nine-yard touchdown to give Yale a 41-24 lead over the Merrimack Warriors, which would be the final score on what was an emotional day for the program. Notably, it was the only Yale touchdown where quarterback Dante Reno – who lost…
Syracuse 42, UConn 41 (OT) – Huskies come up just short against Orange
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD – Heartbreak for the Huskies. UConn nearly pulled off its biggest single-game comeback since joining the FBS, but Syracuse’s Amari Odom hit Umari Hatcher for a 17-yard touchdown (the duo’s third of the game) on 4th-and-goal from the 17 in overtime. Odom ran in the two-point conversion after a roughing-the-passer penalty moved the try half the distance to…
CCSU 45, Wagner 14 – Blue Devils roll in home, NEC opener
Image courtesy of CCSU Athletics By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Behind a 42-point first half, Central Connecticut State University rolled to its first win of the season, defeating NEC opponent Wagner 45-14 in what was also the home opener for the Blue Devils. CCSU scored 21 points in each of the first and second quarters to gain a 42-7 halftime lead as the defense didn’t allow a…
St. John’s Prep 60, LaSalle 35 – Eagles make statement with interstate blowout
By Jose Rodriguez NEFJ Correspondent DANVERS — After winning the first three games to open up the season on the road, it was no different on their home turf Saturday when St. John’s Prep defeated LaSalle Academy 60-35. “I liked our explosiveness, especially in our offense at times. I thought our defense was good, especially in the first half, but a few too many mistakes that we needed to clean up,”…
Pinkerton 37, Concord 14 – Spellman’s big night leads Pinkerton past Concord
DERRY, N.H. — After breaking free for a 40-yard gain on his first carry of the night, Brady Spellman had a simple message for the Pinkerton sideline.
Catholic Memorial 35, Brockton 3 – Knights roll to big win over Boxers
BROCKTON- Catholic Memorial delivered a dominant performance to improve to 4-0 on the season, rolling past Brockton in a commanding 35-3 win. Bolstered by an explosive, multi-faceted ground game and a relentless defensive effort, Catholic Memorial controlled the tempo from start to finish.