For a while, athletically, Deerfield Academy was known mostly as an elite boys lacrosse school. Football-wise, it was known as a competitive, but not dominant, program. That is starting to change. Under the guidance of coach Brian Barbato, Deerfield has grown into a gridiron power in the ever-competitive NEPSAC Class A division. In 2019, Deerfield beat a previously-unbeaten Milton Academy team in a NEPSAC bowl. Then, in the next NEPSAC…
Boston College: Head Coach Jeff Hafley wins FWAA Super 11 Coach of the Year Award
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Recruiting: First ever “Show Days” a huge success around Massachusetts
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Pirates Recap: Pirates hope a return home can spark a turnaround
The Massachusetts Pirates return home this week to take on the Sioux Falls Storm this Saturday night at the DCU Center. The Pirates split their two game west coast swing beating the San Diego Strike Force 51-30 and losing to the rival Arizona Rattlers on Saturday night 59-29. The loss to Arizona was especially disheartening as the Pirates fell behind early and couldn’t catch up. Factor in a late game…
Patriots: When it comes to the Patriots coaching structure, In Bill We Trust does not apply
In Bill We Trust is a moniker Patriots fans have adopted through the years to show faith in Bill Belichick and his decision making. Since the departure of Tom Brady in 2020 however, you are hearing that moniker being thrown around less and less. Now all of sudden, Patriots fans don’t trust Belichick. Especially when it comes to personnel decisions and how he structures his coaching staff. Patriots fans have…
Patriots: Vince Wilfork selected as the newest member of The Hall at Patriots Place
Photo: New England Patriots Vince Wilfork woke up to some pretty spectacular news while starting his morning in Louisiana on Tuesday. Wilfork saw he had missed a call from a 508 area code. He called the number back and was given the news by Mr. Kraft himself that No. 75 was the newest member of the red jacket fraternity after winning a fan vote that also included Mike Vrabel and…
Patriots: Lyons’ thoughts on the Patriots 2022 Schedule
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The Patriots 2022 schedule is officially out. It is a 17-game slate that begins in Miami and ends at Buffalo. Here are some initial thoughts on the schedule: -Early season trip to Miami: The Patriots have historically struggled late in the season in Miami; this year they will get a chance to play the Dolphins early in the season in Florida. The heat…
High School: The League wraps up regular season, playoffs & championship set for Sunday
It’s only been a few weeks, but teams participating in the The League have shown how quickly team sports – football in particular – can bring a bunch of guys together. As Harrison Bloom (Timberlane HS, NH) watched his game-winning field goal split the uprights with seven seconds left on a hot May Sunday afternoon, it looked and felt like he just kicked a state championship winner based on the…
Renegades: Boston gets scare in St. Louis, but now 5-0
For the first time in 1,484 days, the Boston Renegades trailed in a football game at halftime on Saturday night. Boston trailed the St. Louis Slam 21-19 after a rare slow start in the first half. The last time the Renegades trailed a game at the break was April 21, 2018 in game that ultimately ended in a three-point defeat, one of the last losses for the franchise over the…
Recruiting: Schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts to host Show Days on Monday and Tuesday
Ten schools will be participating in the inaugural New England Show Days which will take place this Monday and Tuesday. The Schools will host 30 -45 Min “Pro Day” type workouts on their own campus. Workouts will be staggered throughout allowing coaches to travel school to school and physically see the kids workout. The idea is the brainchild of Avon Old Farms Head Coach Jon Wholley. Wholley spent years as…