Avon Old Farms – New England Football Journal®

Xaverian’s Christian McIntyre to do a post graduate year

January 20, 2026

PHOTO: Brian Kelly Xaverian all-state performer Christian McInytre announced on Tuesday that he is going to be doing a post graduate year this fall. McIntyre, arguably the best receiver in Massachusetts this past season is coming off of a monster season in which he caught 65 passes for 1,562 yards and 26 touchdowns. I reached out to McIntyre regarding his decision. “I felt that what I did this year and……

Final NEPSAC Top 20 Poll

November 20, 2025

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The NEPSAC Football season wrapped up last weekend and it was one of the best seasons in the history the conference. Tabor Academy was our number one team wire to wire and Jeff Moore’s squad looked like the best in New England.
 Avon Old Farms was right there with them and went undefeated for the first time since 1991.

Talking ball with Avon Old Farms quarterback Matthew Baer

October 2, 2025

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I got a chance to catch up with Avon Old farms Junior quarterback Matthew Baer. Baer is coming off of a monster game at BB&N where he accounted for 5 total touchdowns in a 48-14 win.

Baer and the Winged Beavers have a tough test this week against rival Choate Rosemary Hall. They will look to avenge back to back to losses to the Boars.

Recruiting Visit with Avon Old Farms offensive tackle Charlie Thom

May 20, 2025

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Former Darien standout tight end Charlie Thom has transferred to Avon Old Farms. The 6’7 275 pound Thom has been one of the hottest names in recruiting circles this off-season. Coming off of a great performance at last week’s showcase day, Thom’s stock is rising. He has 18 offers from schools like UConn, Nebraska, Syracuse, Wake Forest, URI, Dartmouth and Princeton. We caught up with Thom this week and talked……

Catching up with Trevor Havill after his commitment to Yale

June 28, 2024

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We had a chance recently to talk to Avon Old Farms quarterback Trevor Havill. Havill announced last week that he was committing to Yale University to play football and lacrosse. Playing two sports was important to Havill and when Yale presented him with the opportunity to play both, he could not pass it up. Trevor tells us why he wanted to play sports and why he ultimately chose Yale. NEFJ:……

Recruiting Roundup: Avon Old Farms

April 19, 2024

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Since coming to Avon Old Farms, Jon Wholley has taken the Connecticut school to the top of the NEPSAC football world. Last season, AOF went 7-3 and lost a NEPSAC bowl to Cheshire Academy. Avon featured one of the top quarterbacks in the country in Ryan Puglisi, who signed with Georgia. Once again, Avon should have one of the top teams in New England. Wholley has also done an incredible……

Avon Old Farms OT Owen Aliciene commits to Penn State

January 23, 2024

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Avon Old Farms Class of 25 offensive tackle Owen Aliciene committed to Penn State over the weekend after visiting the school for junior weekend. Aliciene held offers from 18 schools including Penn State. He also had offers from Boston College, UMass, UConn, Florida State, Michigan State, Texas A&M, SMU, Pitt, Maryland, Louisville and Kentucky among others. He ultimately committed to James Franklin and the Nittany Lions. The 6-7 275 tackle……

Cheshire Academy 35, Avon Old Farms 28 – Cats win thrilling Drew Gamere Bowl

November 17, 2023

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By Jake Klein NEFJ Correspondent CHESHIRE, CT — When Dante Reno transferred from Loomis Chaffee to Cheshire Academy ahead his senior year, a lot changed. His commute to school was more than a half hour longer. He turned over the Pelicans’ red and white for the navy blue and gray of the Cats. He was playing for his fifth high school coach in as many years. Friday night’s 35-28 Drew……

Choate Rosemary Hall, 17 Avon Old Farms 14 – Choate wins a thriller on a last second field goal

November 5, 2023

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WALLINGFORD- Coming into the week, we all knew the Choate, Avon Old Farms game could be the game of the year in Connecticut and in the region but I am not sure anyone thought it would come to a game winning 43 yard kick. In a game featuring several high profile players with FBS offers, it was Choate junior Marc Cappuccitti who would emerge the hero for the Wild Boars……

Recruiting Roundup, 1/16/2023

January 16, 2023

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The Class A NEPSAC programs are some of the best in New England, and certainly Avon Old Farms fits that bill. Right now, coach Jon Wholley’s team has an overflowing amount of talent, so we wanted to talk to him and get a look at who some of his best players are. “I think the competition level is extremely high here, especially week to week, and I definitely think it……

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