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UMass 4 Down preview: UMass Minutemen (0-1) @ Toledo Rockets (1-0)

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-1) travel to the Glass Bowl on Saturday afternoon to take on the Toledo Rockets (1-0) in their first road match of the season. Despite a 28-14 home loss to Eastern Michigan to start their season this past Saturday, the Minutemen hope to get back on track against another future Mid-American Conference opponent. 1st Down: Senior quarterback Taisun Phommachanh had a mixed performance……

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UConn 4 Down preview: Merrimack Warriors (0-1) at UConn Huskies (0-1)

Kickoff: UConn will look to bounce back today at home against a tough Merrimack team. The Huskies lost 50-7 last week at Maryland. It was a disappointing result for a program with high expectations. Today is the first of eight home games this season for UConn.  Here four keys to the game for the Huskies. 1st Down: Who is the Q? Nick Evers started last week’s game but left in……

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BC High 13, La Salle 0: Zukauskas takes his first as Eagles coach

By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE — “I feel great for the kids. They’re a great group,” said BC High coach Paul Zukauskas following a 13-0 victory over La Salle Academy. In his first year as head coach, the Eagles are 1-0 to start the young season. BC High is clicking on the field, and off the field you can see a team that is buying in to the same……

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North Kingstown 21, Westerly 12: Skippers take opener

By Samuel Chozick NEFJ Correspondent WESTERLY, RI — This Friday night, the Westerly Bulldogs hosted the North Kingstown Skippers to kick off their respective 2024 high school football seasons. The season opener saw the Skippers leave Westerly with a 21-12 victory. Junior quarterback Jack Diano wasted no time showing off his arm talent, launching a ball down the right sideline to senior receiver Gian Lacuele, all the way down to……

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King Philip 42, Walpole 14: Warriors roll in season opener

WALPOLE — For last night’s season opener at Walpole, King Philip coach Brian Lee worried a little about the inexperience his team had. After all, the Warriors graduated a talented and accomplished senior class. But, after his team’s 42-14 romp, Lee’s King Philip Warriors played, well, like King Philip Warriors. They combined a smothering defense with a punishing ground attack in the victory. For as many great players leave the……

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