• UConn (7-4) at UMass (2-9) Preview – Battle for the 1st Southwick Jug in 78th meeting
  • Thanksgiving football: King Philip 27, Franklin 21 – Warriors come from behind to earn gutsy win
  • Thanksgiving football: Mansfield 21, Foxborough 7 – Redding gets 300th win as Hornets turn sights towards Super Bowl
  • Thanksgiving football: North Quincy 43, Quincy 41 (OT) – Raiders win wild one in 92nd edition of rivalry
  • Thanksgiving football: Lynn English 28, Lynn Classical 6 – After three years, Bulldogs finally get Thanksgiving win in 111th meeting of rivals

Patriots Positional Preview: Outside Linebackers

Continuing with the LB’s, here’s a look at what the Pats currently have for outside guys… Under Contract: Matthew Judon, Anfernee Jennings, Joshua Uche, Raekwon McMillan, Christian Ellis, Steele Chambers, Oshane Ximines, Jontrey Hunter Position breakdown: It’s a crowded room, so behind Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, Anfernee Jennings and Raekwon McMillan, it’ll be quite a camp battle to see who can earn a spot or at least stay on the…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Inside Linebacker

Rolling along with our position previews before camp starts Wednesday by taking a look at both the inside and outside backers for the Pats. It’ll be two separate pieces, so let’s start with the guys inside first… Under Contact: Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Sione Takitaki, Joe Giles-Harris Positional breakdown: Fans may not realize it, but your new veteran linebacker leaders are now Ja’Whaun Bentley and Jahlani Tavai. Bentley is entering…

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Pirates end regular season with a disappointing 44-24 loss to Tulsa

Courtesy of the IFL/Tulsa Oilers It wasn’t the finish to the regular season the Pirates we’re hoping for. Massachusetts dropped the season finale to the Tulsa Oilers 44-24. Tulsa has traditionally played the Pirates tough in their short history. Despite being 3-0 against the Oilers all-time, the Pirates only beat them 23-22 at home on May 25th. The Pirates opened the scoring on a field goal by Henry Nell to…

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Northeast 7-on-7 East Tournament Preview

Shane Eason is one of the players to watch in today’s Northeast 7 on 7 East Regional The Northeast 7 on 7 rolls on today with the East Regional. Here are some thoughts on each pool. Open Division  Pool 1 Stacked pool with Woburn, BB&N, Masco, Andover and Lynn Classical.  This will be a good pool to watch. Plenty of quarterback talent and skill. Andover’s Dom Papa and BB&N’s Damon……

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UFL Draft offers four local college prospects another shot

The UFL Draft was held on Wednesday and several local college prospects were drafted. It is important to point out that many of the rookies drafted are already on NFL rosters heading into camp.  The players in the UFL draft pool were eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft but were not selected and signed as undrafted free agents with teams. A player must be at least three years removed from…

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Spotlight on rookies as they report for training camp

Images courtesy of the New England Patriots It is hard to believe but Patriots rookies reported for training camp today. The spotlight will be mostly on quarterback Drake Maye however, the class as a whole will be under scrutiny as the Patriots look to turn things around under first year coach Jerod Mayo. The Patriots only drafted one defensive player, cornerback Marcellas Dial out of South Carolina in the sixth…

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Catching up with former Bishop Hendricken standout Rushaune Vilane

Courtesy of Rushaune Vilane We had a chance to catch up with former Bishop Hendricken standout Rushaune Vilane about his commitment to Kentucky and his career at Bishop Hendricken. Here is what Rushaune had to say. NEFJ: Why Kentucky? What made you decide to commit to the Wildcats? RV: “The reason I chose Kentucky is it just felt like home right when I got there. Everyone was friendly  and nice…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (8-7) at Tulsa Oilers (5-10)

The Pirates wrap up the regular season with a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma to take on the Tulsa Oilers. The Pirates had a bye week last week after losing a tough one to San Antonio, 58-55 the week prior. The Pirates are 3-0 all-time against the Oilers. They beat Tulsa 23-22 at Tsongas Arena on May 25th.  Here are three keys for tonight’s game. 1. Shake off the rust: Pirates…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Tight Ends

The Patriots re-signed Hunter Henry this off-season to a three year deal worth up to $30 million dollars. The team also signed veteran tight ends Austin Hooper and Mitchell Wilcox to provide experience and depth. La’Michael Pettway also returns. The Patriots also drafted Jaheim Bell in the seventh round of this year’s draft and signed Jacob Warren as an undrafted free agent to add depth to the position.  Tight end…

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