LAWRENCE – In both the 2019 and 2021 season openers, Central Catholic and Springfield Central put up incredible offensive displays. In both of those games, the teams combined for 94 and 119 points respectively. When the teams met again in the Division 1 Super Bowl last year, it was a bit more defensive, with the Golden Eagles winning by seven in a game that had just 37 points combined. On Friday…
High School: 3 Things We Learned in Mansfield 35, St. John’s (S) 6 win
MANSFIELD — We expected a close game when St. John’s of Shrewsbury visited Mansfield Friday night in the opener for both teams. That’s not what transpired, though, as Mansfield dominated on both sides of the ball. The Hornets looked fast, strong, and disciplined in a 35-6 win that saw the Hornets put a running clock on the visitors. Here are some things we learned along the way. — Mansfield has…
High School: Defense seals the Boxers 13-6 win over Barnstable
The first two minutes of the season opener between Brockton and Barnstable could not have been more misleading. 13 points were scored in the first minute and four seconds of action and it appeared we were heading for another Brockton versus Barnstable shootout. Barnstable won last year’s contest, 52-35. The scoring opened up just 31 seconds into the game. Brockton fumbled the opening kickoff which was scooped up by Barnstable’s…
High School: 3 Things We Learned in Duxbury’s 21-7 win over Hanover
DUXBURY — It was a fun opening night in Duxbury, as the Dragons pulled out a 21-7 win over Hanover. These are two of the best teams in the South Shore, and Duxbury flexed its muscle as a top 10 team in the state. There were a few takeaways, and we feel both teams have reason to be optimistic going forward. 1. Duxbury has found a ground game: Quarterback Matt Festa…
High School: 32 Thoughts on Each Division in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts High School football season kicks off tonight and there are plenty of great games on the schedule once again this season. Each division is loaded with teams that can contend for a state title and have talent. I will give you four thoughts on each division. I will not necessarily focus on teams but rather storylines. So without further ado, here are for four stories to follow in…
High School: LaSalle’s Varrecchione striving to find balance between his senior season and playing at the next level
LaSalle signal caller Dean Varrecchione is one of the top quarterbacks in Rhode Island and New England but as a new season kicks off, he finds himself trying to balance his senior season with the Rams and his commitment to Robert Morris University. Expectations are high for LaSalle as they return one of the top skill groups in Rhode Island. Varrecchione along with running back Jamezell Lassiter, wide receiver Justin…
College: New England College Football Week 2 schedule
After a fantastic Week 1 slate that saw some big wins and a few surprises, Week 2 should be another good one with 12 of the 16 local teams in action. Ivy League fans still have to wait a bit longer as Brown, Yale, Dartmouth and Harvard get going next Friday. FRIDAY Assumption @ Merrimack (7 PM) – The atmosphere in Duane Stadium for the opener a week ago was…
High School: Massachusetts Week One High School Preview
All right, we’re ready. The regular season for Massachusetts high school football is here. The MIAA starts this weekend, and the NEPSAC will begin soon. There are some tremendous matchups set to kick off, and we will preview 11 of them right here. Let’s get this going. Springfield Central at Central Catholic: There are tons of fun matchup on tap, but this one is undoubtedly the best. These teams split two meetings last…
High School: Week 2 New Hampshire High School Preview
By Justin Roche With week one over we look ahead to week two of the high school football season in New Hampshire. Division one Bedford (0-1) to host Salem (1-0) in week two matchup. After a hard fought loss for Bedford in week one they are looking for their first win of the 2022 season. Salem after beating Manchester Central 35-7, Salem will be looking to go 2-0 after week…
Patriots: Leaving early for Miami was a necessity if the Patriots want to turn their fortunes around in the Sunshine State.
The Patriots left for Miami on Tuesday so that they can practice in the heat ahead of Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Bill Belichick is trying to get his team for the season opener but he is also looking to reverse a trend. He knows the team’s track record in South Beach during his tenure is not good. The Patriots are 9-12 in Miami during his time as the head…