20 NEPSAC 2026 Prospects to watch at next week’s showcases

May 7, 2025

The 2026 NEPSAC class will be on full display next week during the annual Connecticut and Massachusetts Showcases days. Several private schools in the area have talented players who are primed to impress the over 100 college coaches who are scheduled to attend the workouts. Here are 20 NEPSAC players to watch for during the two showcase days. 1. Marky Walbridge, OT, 6’6 285, St. Sebastian’s: Walbridge remains uncommitted but…

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Cliche named new head football coach at Portland High School

May 6, 2025

Image courtesy of Portland School District/@PHSBulldogs Portland High School has hired a familiar face to take over for Sean Green. Nick Cliche, who joined Green as offensive coordinator in 2023 now replaces him as head coach. Cliche, a native of Vermont has nine years of high school coaching experience. He spent five years with Portland Youth Football. From there, Cliche served as offensive coordinator under Jason Jackson at Deering High……

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High School Journal for 2/17/25

February 17, 2025

It was another busy week in high school football in New England. Here is this week’s journal.  Senecal a unique hire for St. John’s: St. John’s Shrewsbury announced Gary Senecal as the program’s new head coach on Saturday evening. First off, the timing was interesting. Usually coaches are hired and announced before the February break. Usually on a Friday heading into the break. Saturday is a new one. Senecal has……

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2024 NEFJ CIAC All-State Teams

January 20, 2025

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,…

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2024 All-Founders League Teams

January 19, 2025

  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……

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Xaverian 28, Central Catholic 20 – Hawks win a tight one over the Red Raiders

October 4, 2024

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……

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Robinson’s big night powers the Sailors past Norwell

September 19, 2024

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……

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10 new high school coaching hires to watch in New England

August 20, 2024

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……

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10 storylines for the MIAA season

August 16, 2024

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……

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CIAC Playoff Quarterfinals Preview

November 28, 2023

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…

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