• Four reasons why the CAA should consider adding Merrimack and Sacred Heart in football
  • Villanova joining the Patriot League. What does it mean for New England College Football?
  • Underclassmen Spotlight: Jackson Sparks, DB, Phillips Exeter Academy
  • Recent official visits at BC have left recruits extremely impressed
  • Are the Patriots already better? Final thoughts from OTAs before mandatory minicamp

3rd annual Everett Legends Camp wraps up with 7-on-7 tournament featuring elite New England prospects

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff EVERETT – The Everett Legends Camp hosted by Isaiah Likely and Mike Sainristil concluded with the second version of a 7-on-7 tournament on Monday. This one ended in dramatic fashion as Brooks School defensive back Tristan Yepedo made the game winning interception to give team ‘Most Hated’ the win over ‘Intruders Elite Academy’ out of Providence, R.I. Team Most Hated was coached by well-known social…

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Projecting the Boston College Eagles win total in 2025

Boston College Athletics As the 2025 college football season approaches, Boston College finds itself at an interesting juncture under second-year head coach Bill O’Brien. After a 7-5 regular season in 2024, expectations are tempered but hopeful. The Eagles face a challenging schedule with some key roster changes, making their 2025 win total a subject of debate. The Over/Under for Boston College’s 2025 win total is likely to hover around 6.5……

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Final wrap up on the Massachusetts showcase days

Showcase week officially wrapped up on Wednesday night with the Merrimack Valley Conference Showcase. Over the course of the past two weeks, we had four showcase days in the Bay State. Here is a quick recap from each of the showcase days. Hockomock represents: College coaches I have spoken with told me that they were impressed with the Hockomock League Showcase. 25 college coaches showed up to watch 100 players……

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Former Everett stars Likely & Sainristil give back with 3rd annual Legends Camp

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff EVERETT – Former Everett high stars Isaiah Likely and Mike Sainristil returned to their old stomping grounds Sunday afternoon for the third annual Everett Legends Camp at Everett Memorial Stadium. With all the rain that we saw the past few days, it looked like we may have not had a camp, but luckily the rain stayed away and kids had quite the time learning from…

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Can the Patriots win more than a projected 8.5 games in 2025? We break it down

After going 4-13 in back to back seasons, the New England Patriots are looking to turn a corner in 2025 under new head coach Mike Vrabel and a revamped roster. DraftKings, among other sportsbooks, has set the Patriots’ over/under win total at 6.5 to 8.5 games, with some showing 7.5 as a prominent line. This range reflects a significant jump from the past two seasons and signals a newfound optimism…

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Underclassmen Spotlight: Webber Marx, QB, St. Paul’s School

Courtesy of Webber Marx X account Webber Marx is one of the top quarterbacks in a loaded 2027 quarterback group in New England. We had the opportunity to catch up with Webber and got to know him as a player and as a person. Here is our interview with Webber Marx.  NEFJ: Talk about your football journey. When did you start playing football? What attracted you to the sport? WM:……

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Recruiting Visit: Nathan Rivera, OL/DL, North Attleboro

We got a chance to catch up with North Attleboro standout offensive and defensive lineman Nathan Rivera. Rivera is one of the top two way lineman in the Hockomock League and he is primed for a big season. Here is our conversation with Nathan. He was gracious enough to time from his busy school and lacrosse schedule. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you……

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Boston College Transfer Portal Update

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Boston College has been actively shaping its roster through the NCAA Transfer Portal. The spring transfer window, which closed on April 25th, saw both significant arrivals and departures, indicating a strategic effort to retool the team for the upcoming season. As of this post, 17 new players are entering the program via the portal. Key Arrivals Bolstering the Eagles’ Roster: Boston College has been aggressive in bringing……

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