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Patriots provide lifelong memories for 200+ RI elementary schoolers

FOXBOROUGH – There was a big event feel to what would normally be a regular Wednesday for Patriots players. The majority of the team has been in Foxborough during the voluntary part of OTAs, with mandatory minicamp set to begin in a couple of weeks. And while players have gotten adjusted to the new New Balance Athletics Center, there were some very special guests that got to visit the new…

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2nd Merrimack Valley Conference Showcase another huge success

LAWRENCE – When Andover head coach Jay Fielding put together the MVC Showcase last year, the vision was to create a showcase similar to the NEPSAC and Catholic Conference ones that have been developed. An event where players had the opportunity to not only perform in front of college coaches, but to network with coaches as well. Monday night’s second annual MVC Showcase certainly did that, with 130 players working…

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Catholic Conference Showcase Recap

WESTWOOD, MA- The Catholic Conference held their third annual showcase on Thursday night at Xaverian Brothers High School. All of the schools in the conference and some players from Bishop Feehan got a chance to workout in front of almost 100 coaches. Here some of the players that stood out to me. This does not mean they were the only players who did well. Other players performed well as well…….

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Final week of regular season for ‘The League’ full of big plays

By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent MALDEN – The regular season for ‘The League’ came to a close this weekend after another strong slate of games, with the championship games being slated for Saturday morning. “Another three competitive games down to the wire with one play here and one play there,” said The League founder Mike Willey. “Great improvement from week to week and good game film for these guys.” The…

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Catholic Conference coaches share thoughts on new playoff proposal & Super 8

WESTWOOD – On Thursday evening, Catholic Conference coaches shared their thoughts on the possibility of a new format and the Super 8 tournament that comes with it. Xaverian Coach Al Fornaro, St. John’s Prep Coach Brian St. Pierre and B.C High Coach Paul Zakauskas all shared their thoughts on the new format specifically the Super 8. Fornaro did not mince words referring to it as an “Anti-Catholic” plan and a…

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Xaverian QB Will Wood commits to Penn State

Agonizing. That’s how Xaverian four-star senior quarterback Will Wood described his decision in the late hours of Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Deciding between Boston College and Penn State, Wood ultimately chose Penn State, informing both the Nittany Lions and Eagles on Thursday before formally announcing it on Friday afternoon. We caught up with Wood before he even made it official to talk about the decision and the entire…

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Five prime time games in 2026 indicate Patriots are truly ‘back’

We all said the Pats were back with the Super Bowl run last season. But, the real indication of the franchise being ‘back’ – whatever your definition of it is – was highlighted even more when the 2026 schedule became official on Thursday night and the Patriots had a handful of prime time games. Whether you think it’s because of the Mike Vrabel situation, or Drake Maye’s ascension, or just…

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Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque commits to Virginia Tech

In a major coup for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech program, four-star quarterback Peter Bourque officially announced his commitment to the Hokies on Thursday.
The Tabor Academy standout, widely regarded as the top prospect in Massachusetts for the 2027 class, chose Blacksburg over elite competition from Georgia and Penn State. This decision marks a significant moment for Virginia Tech, as Bourque was the highest-rated uncommitted signal-caller in the country prior to his announcement. 

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