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Recruiting Visit with Pingree quarterback Jack Spear

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We got an opportunity to catch up with Pingree quarterback Jack Soear during what has been a busy off-season for him. Jack recently compete in the M2 Quarterback Showdown and he has attended camps as well.

Here is our interview with Jack.

NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to getting yourself ready for the upcoming season?
JS: ” My offseason has been super productive! I have been lifting on my own until summer lifts start and I have been building great relationships and synergy with my WRs by throwing with them throughout the whole season! Recently we have had captains practices that are just walk throughs to build a solid foundation for the young kids and continue to connect with my guys.”

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5 Teams to Watch in Division 1 in Massachusetts

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We know who the contenders are in each division heading into this season but who are the teams that could surprise?
Here are five teams to keep an eye on in Division One in Massachusetts.
1. Central Catholic: New coach John Dubzinski inherits a talented roster that returns quarterback Caden Smith and Navy commit, offensive lineman Brian Waller-Reitano. The Red Raiders have picked up valuable experience the last two years in the playoffs and are a battle tested team ready to surprise teams both in the Merrimack Valley Conference and the Division One field.

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Tabor Academy’s Dominic Maser commits to Boston College

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Boston College continued a strong week in recruiting by landing a commitment from Tabor Academy offensive tackle Dominic Maser. The Duxbury native held several offers but ultimately chose to stay home and play for Bill O’Brien. We caught up with Maser to discuss why he ultimately chose Boston College. NEFJ: What made BC the right fit for you? DM: “The staff and the campus. I’ve know Coach Anderson since 2024……

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South holds off North in defensive slugfest at 48th Shriners All Star Classic

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By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – The 48th annual Shriners North/South All Star Classic took place on Friday night at Xaverian Brothers in Westwood and it was a defensive struggle throughout. The Shriners All Star Classic is an Eastern Mass senior All Star game put on by the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association and sponsored by the Aleppo Shriners Organization, with all proceeds going to the Shriners Hospital…

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Fitchburg & Leominster capture girls flag football state titles

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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER –  Fitchburg upset Peabody 15-14 in the Division 2 girls flag football state championship on Thursday night behind Bianelis Pena’s two touchdown passes. “I’m proud of my girls, they battled through adversity and got it done,” said head coach Anthony Oquendo Trailing 14-7 in the second half, Fitchburg’s defense forced a safety off an errant snap to make it 14-9. Needing a stop…

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June surge bolsters 2027 recruiting class for Boston College

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Head coach Bill O’Brien and his staff have had a June recruiting surge that has propelled the 2027 recruiting class into one of the top classes in the ACC. The Eagles recently went on a massive tear, securing six commitments in a single week alone following a critical official visit weekend on campus. 

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