It was another fantastic year for high school football in Connecticut. From start to finish, it was an exciting season filled with parity. Here are our first, second and third teams as well as this year’s honorable mentions. Congrats to everyone on a great year, we’re already looking forward to a stellar 2025. First Team Offense QB: Nick Conlan, West Haven, Sr. RB: John Manning, Windsor, Sr. RB: Michael Walters,…
It was another sensational season on the gridiron in the Founders League and there were several fantastic performers that deserved to be honored. So, without further ado. Here are our All-Founder League teams for the 2024 season. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: JEREMIAH WASHINGTON, CHOATE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: WILL BLACK, CHOATE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: BLAKE HEBERT, BRUNSWICK DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: ISAIAH REESE, PHILLIPS-EXETER FIRST TEAM……
By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – On a night when every single yard mattered, it was Xaverian’s defense that proved to be the hero. Leading by eight as time ticked away, the Hawks were going to have to lock in and make the necessary plays needed to beat a quality Central Catholic squad. Twice the Raiders had the ball in Xaverian territory with under 2 minutes remaining, but twice……
NORWELL- Senior running back Willy Robinson has not always been the featured guy for the Sailors offense but the Army Lacrosse led the way in Scituate’s 41-6win over Norwell. Robinson carried the ball 16 times for 90 yards and 4 rushing tocuhdowns. after the game, Scituate coach Herb Devine said that the plan was to use Robinson and the ground game to set up the pass but Robinson took the……
As usual there were several coaching changes this off-season. Several programs in New England hired new head coaches. We could not break all of them down but we have complied a list of some of the most notable coaching change in the region. So, without further ado. Here are ten coaching hires to keep an eye on as the high school season begins in the region. 1. Paul Zukauskas, B.C High……
By Tyler Amaral Another Massachusetts high school football season is upon us and there are no shortage of storylines heading into September. Let’s jump right into the top 10 things to watch this football season. What teams are most likely to make return trips to Gillette? Each year 16 teams make the trip to Gillette Stadium for the chance to compete for a state championship. Last year the teams were……
The CIAC playoffs in all six classes kickoff on Tuesday night. There are several intriguing round one match-ups. Class LL #1 Staples vs. #8 Fairfield Prep: The Wreckers beat Greenwich on Thanksgiving to secure the number one seed in Class LL. On paper they are one of the most talented teams in the state led by Caleb Smith. They are explosive on offense and can break a game open with…
HANSON- Jim Kelliher was sent out a winner after the Green Wave of Abington beat rival Whitman-Hanson 46-6 on Thursday morning. Kelliher was coaching the final game of his career after serving as the head football coach at Abington for 50 seasons. After the game, Kelliher talked about what it meant to him to be the head coach at Abington and his final win meant to him. “You know, I……
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……
MANSFIELD- Mansfield and Westborough opened Friday night’s round one match-up of the MIAA playoffs by trading scores. Mansfield opened the game on a 14 play, 73 yard scoring drive that was highlighted by the running of senior running backs Nolan Bordieri and Brian Butler. Butler, who returned last week after missing the first seven games made his impact felt. The pair rushed for 39 yards on the drive that was……