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Prominent high school programs fill head coaching openings throughout New England this off-season

May 9, 2025

Several power programs throughout New England filled head coaching openings this off-season. In Connecticut, legendary Ansonia coach Tom Brockett stepped away after an impressive 19 year run that included eight state titles. He was replaced by trusted assistant John Mihalko. Earlier this off-season, Staples filled their head coaching opening after Adam Behrends left the program for an opportunity with New Mexico University. Behrends was replaced by offensive coordinator Matt Jacowleff,……

High School Journal for 3/16/25

March 16, 2025

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We spent the past two weekends at the Big New England Clinic and the MHSFCA Clinic at Gillette Stadium. We got some good stuff so here goes. We heard that Bill Belichick told coaches when he was here that North Carolina will be recruiting the area for “a while.” Interesting because I still see him returning to the NFL at some point. Scituate Coach Herb Devine told me he is……

Rhode Island State Championship Preview

November 22, 2024

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Courtesy of the RIIL It is championship weekend in Rhode Island we have got you covered. Here is our preview of each game, including picks. State Championship Game #1 Bishop Hendricken vs. #2 LaSalle Academy: The LaSalle, Hendricken state title game match up is an annual tradition in the Ocean State. Both teams boast talented rosters once again. The Hawks are led by quarterback Daniel Lynch and Sebastian Lora. The……

CIAC Semi-Final Previews

December 3, 2023

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It is Survival Sunday in the CIAC Playoffs. The state semi-finals are upon us and there are some unbelievable match-ups on tap. All six classes have a championship caliber game. It should be a great day of football. Here is our preview. Class LL Southington Blue Knights at Staples Wreckers: Staples survived last week against Fairfield Prep and their reward is facing off against Southington and their high flying offense….