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Massachusetts Super 26 All-State revealed. Team will be recognized March 1st

December 26, 2025

The Super 26 all-state team selections have been revealed. All players on this team will be honored March 1 in a dinner co-sponsored by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston and MHSFCA at the Burlington Marriott.

The team is littered with multi-year players who were record breakers in high school. It is an impressive group of young men who have made their presence felt the past four years.

Here is the 2025 Super 26 team.

Recruiting Round-Up: King Philip Warriors

May 30, 2025

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As we get closer to the season, we want to spotlight players in the various programs in New England for recruiting purposes. Here is our first installment of the Recruiting Round-Up for this off-season. We begin with the King Philip Warriors who return a talented senior class that has several college prospects. The Warriors will be looking to return to Gillette Stadium for the 8th time in 9 years but……

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

May 7, 2025

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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……

Cliche named new head football coach at Portland High School

May 6, 2025

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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……

High School Journal for 2/17/25

February 17, 2025

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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……

2024 NEFJ CIAC All-State Teams

January 20, 2025

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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,…

2024 All-Founders League Teams

January 19, 2025

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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……

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

October 4, 2024

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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……

Robinson’s big night powers the Sailors past Norwell

September 19, 2024

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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……

10 new high school coaching hires to watch in New England

August 20, 2024

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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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