All right, we are getting down to it now. We have state semifinals in Massachusetts, and state championships elsewhere.  There will be some terrific matchups all across the region, so get out and catch some of them. On to the games . . . Week 12 High School Preview St. John’s Prep vs. Needham — Two of the most physical teams in the state meeting up here Friday night. Needham……

Playoffs are in full swing in much of New England. We are previewing almost every game, but not every one. This is one of the best weekends of the season, so get out and see as much football as you can. Let’s get into it . . . Week 11 High School Preview Methuen at St. John’s Prep — These two scrimmaged against each other in the preseason, and it……

The postseason kicks off in the MIAA, and there is playoff football in other parts of New England, too. Some great games to watch this week, and the intensity gets ramped up now. On to the games. Week 10 High School Preview Franklin at Methuen — This is a great game between two 7-1 teams. The only loss for Franklin came at the hands of a tough Central Catholic team. Coach……

As we progress into the home stretch, there are some massive league showdowns with playoff positioning on the line. The playoffs are about to start (and in Vermont, they already have!), so teams want to be playing their best football now. Some big games on tap, so here we go. Week 9 High School Preview BC High at St. John’s Prep — St. John’s Prep is still licking its wounds……

As we creep closer to the playoffs, the matchups get more and more significant. That is true of this week. St. John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial is probably the biggest game, but there are plenty of other good ones. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial — St. John’s Prep has played very well to this point, but this is the Eagles’ most difficult opponent to date. CM……

An interesting slate of games this weekend. There are fewer top games, but they are high quality. It should be another fun weekend. Let’s get to it. Xaverian at BC High — Both of these teams are coming off huge Catholic Conference showdowns, with another one coming this week. Although the Hawks lost to CM, sophomore quarterback Will Wood had a great game. BC High counters with a top quarterback……

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……

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……

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……

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……