Week 6 High School Preview

October 9, 2024

A terrific slate of games this week. This should be a fun weekend across the region. Let’s take a look at what we have, Xaverian at Catholic Memorial — This is another Game of the Year candidate. Last year, Catholic Memorial won on a halfback pass on the last play of the game. Both offenses have sort of stolen the show to this point. Each team is balanced, and can……

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Week 5 High School Preview

October 2, 2024

Not as many top games this week, but still a good slate. We are getting to the middle of the season, so the real strong teams are moving to the forefront. Let’s take a look. Wayland at Shawsheen — This actually might be the best game of the weekend. Wayland is off to a 3-0 start and has only allowed 12 points all season. Shawsheen is coming off a win……

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Week 4 High School Preview

September 25, 2024

As we get into the middle of the regular season, some really nice matchups are popping up. It doesn’t get much bigger than Xaverian at Springfield Central in D1, and there are some others that are pretty good, too. Let’s get right into it. Xaverian at Springfield Central — This is a huge one. These teams split two games a year ago, with Xaverian winning the playoff matchup. Xaverian running……

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Week 3 High School Preview

September 18, 2024

St. John Prep’s Chris Vargas has gotten people’s attention with his play thus far this season. We are fully into this season now, and you’re starting to see some excellent matchups. That continues this week, and it will be a fun weekend of games. On to the preview . . . St. John’s Prep at Central Catholic — The Prep has been as advertised, as the Eagles have two good……

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Week 2 High School Preview

September 11, 2024

A lot of the top teams suffered defeats this past weekend, so things are opening up a bit. Some big games on tap for this week, and a few more interstate matchups, too. Let’s get to it. Springfield Central at Central Catholic — It was a rough opener for Springfield Central, as the Golden Eagles were dismissed by a very good Iona Prep team from New York. Central Catholic has……

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Week 1 High School Preview

September 4, 2024

The high school season is finally here. Everyone’s undefeated, and hopes are high. There are some great matchups set for this weekend, and we will know a lot more about these teams now that these games have started. Do yourself a favor, and go see one of these matchups. Heck, see two or three. Here’s what is on tap. Bishop Feehan at Xaverian — This is an interesting one. Feehan……

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New England high school preview — Thanksgiving week

November 21, 2023

People who say Thanksgiving football in Massachusetts is done have not taken a look at this week’s games. There are plenty of good ones, and it will be an exciting end to the season for many across the state. Here is a look at the top games both in Massachusetts, and around New England. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at Xaverian — In the first of two heavyweight……

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New England high school preview — Week 11

November 15, 2023

Now we are at that point in the season where basically every game is a big one. We’ve got every MIAA postseason matchup in the eight divisions, plus out of state. Also, check out our NEPSAC bowl capsules. Let’s get to it. Division 1 St. John’s Prep vs. Andover — We knew Andover would be good this season, but did not necessarily think the Warriors woud be back here. At……

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New England high school preview — Week 10

November 8, 2023

With the MIAA playoffs in full swing, we figured we would break down the Massachusetts games by playoff division, just to group the games together. It’s going to be an amazing weekend, so let’s get right to it. Here we go. Division 1 St. John’s Prep meets BC High in a battle of Catholic Conference rivals. The Prep won this regular season meeting handily, and is favored to do so……

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New England high school preview — Week 9

November 1, 2023

Playoffs have struck most of New England, and therefore there are a lot of impactful matchups across the region. Here’s a look at some of the best ones. Central Catholic at Springfield Central — In the MIAA D1 playoffs, this would usually be a semifinal or final game. As it is, it’s a first rounder, and a rematch of a Week 1 SPringfield Central decisive win. Central Catholic has improved,……

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