By Jake Hamilton NEFJ Correspondent CAMBRIDGE – It was an early season battle in the Ivy League for sole possession of first place – at least for the night – when No. 19 Harvard hosted Cornell Friday under the lights at historic Harvard Stadium. But, soon after the game started, it was clear there was no competition, as the Crimson took down the Big Red 41-23. Now sitting atop the……
Cheshire Academy 28, Deerfield Academy 22 – Cats claw to big road win
By Owen Hart NEFJ Correspondent DEERFIELD MA – Cheshire Academy fought off a late comeback from Deerfield and was able to secure a 28-22 win on the road Friday night. Hanging on to a one score lead, Cheshire was set to receive a kickoff and look to put the game away. However, on the kick things bounced Deerfields way, literally and figuratively. A ball that looked destined for the endzone and……
Milford 33, North Attleboro 13 – Scarlet Hawks use big plays to pick up big win
NORTH ATTLEBORO – Football games at Community Field always have a big game feel to them and Friday night’s game visiting Milford and North Attleboro certainly felt like a heavyweight fight. Milford struck first three minutes into the game when senior quarterback Jack Buckley connected with fellow senior tight end Andrew Rivera on a 16 yard touchdown pass. The Hawks lead would be short lived however because North Attleboro would……
Cumberland 21, St. Raphael Academy 8 – Fay runs wild for birthday victory
By Mike Scandura NEFJ Correspondent CUMBERLAND – Cumberland coach Josh Lima didn’t plan on Andy Fay handling the ball 73 percent of his team’s plays in Friday’s Division II-A game against St. Raphael Academy. But, with quarterback Evan Spencer playing for the first time in three weeks after being sidelined with an injury, and with the Clippers offensive line opening up huge holes, that’s exactly what happened. Fay, who was……
Grafton 14, Doherty 8 – Gators get it done late in defensive thriller
Tony Catalina NEFJ Correspondent GRAFTON – Unbeaten no more. Grafton’s defense shut down previously uneaten Doherty and got a late TD from the offense for a thrilling 14-8 win in a matchup that lived up to the hype. A game that was scoreless until there was just 2:38 left in the third quarter ended in incredible fashion with the go-ahead score coming from the arm of quarterback Jon Peeler to……
Milton 10, Needham 9 – Late stand gives Wildcats huge win over Rockets
By Adam Nazzaro NEFJ Correspondent MILTON – The more the high school football season progresses this fall, the games get bigger. The bright lights were shining on Brooks Field Friday night, as the host Milton took on other undefeated Bay State Conference rival Needham and it was everything you could ask for. Milton’s defense was the story here. Halting the Rockets on their last two offensive drives, the Wildcats prevailing……
St. John’s Prep 35, St. John’s Shrewsbury 0 – Eagles fly past Pioneers with impressive defensive performance
DANVERS – Beating a Catholic Conference rival on Senior Night is one thing. Beating a Catholic Conference rival so badly on Senior Night that running time is implemented for the entire second half, now that’s a statement. After a wild roller coaster ride to start for both teams early on, St. John’s Prep scored all 35 points in the first half en route to the blowout 35-0 victory over St…….
New England high school round-up: Week 5 & 6 Edition
Hard to believe we are already at the halfway point of the season. The football season always flies by. Here is a look at the week that was in New England High School Football and a look ahead to this week. There are some great match-up on this week’s slate. Connecticut Darian moved to 4-0 this past weekend. Long time assistant Andy Grant has done a great job reviving the……
No. 19 Harvard faces another big test with Friday night showdown against Cornell
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Greenwich off to another fast start with Vomvolakis brothers leading the way
Perennial Connecticut state championship contender Greenwich is 4-0 and looks like its usual dominant self. While the program regularly rolls out outstanding athletes and has throughout its history – its most notable alum is Steve Young – Peter and George Vomvolakis are creating their own brotherly legacy. Peter is the bigger but younger brother (a junior) playing on both sides of the line, while George – who’s also a team…