It is just that time of year. Transfer season is upon us. While it is common to see all types of transfers — public to public, public to Catholic, among them — the one that you see the most right now is public to private, or NEPSAC. It is simply a part of the fabric of high school football in New England. For years, NEPSAC programs did not aggressively pursue…
Image Courtesy Ray Teodora/Twitter Polls put together by Jake Klein NEFJ Correspondent 1. Brunswick – In a bizarre game, Brunswick topped previously-undefeated Choate 33-21 to claim the overall NEPSAC championship. The Bruins flew under the radar all season, in part thanks to their league and in part thanks to a lack of high-powered offense. But their defense was tremendous all season, and Elijah Cromartie and company put enough points on…
Image courtesy of Carlin Stiehl Poll put together by Jake Klein, NEFJ Correspondent 1. Choate Rosemary Hall – Next Up: Silipo Bowl, No. 2 Brunswick, Sat., 1 p.m. 2. Brunswick – Next Up: Silipo Bowl, at No. 1 Choate, Sat., 1 p.m. 3. Loomis Chaffee – Next Up: Conroy Bowl, at No. 4 Williston, Sat., 2:30 p.m. 4. Williston – Next Up: Conroy Bowl, No. 3 Loomis, Sat., 2:30 p.m. 5. Exeter – 6….
Image courtesy of Hearst Media Poll put together by Jake Klein NEFJ Correspondent 1. Choate – The Wild Boars romped Trinity-Pawling 41-2 on the road Saturday, finishing an undefeated conference slate and locking up the Founders League. Even if they lose in next week’s rivalry matchup against Deerfield (3-5), they’ll play for the New England title in two weeks. Next Up: No. 21 Deerfield, Sat., Noon 2. Brunswick – The Bruins…
Image courtesy of Cheshire Academy Athletics Poll put together by Jake Klein, NEFJ Correspondent 1. Choate Rosemary Hall – Choate won a crazy game Saturday against Loomis on the back of Pearson Hill’s three-touchdown performance, staking its claim as NEPSAC’s best team and clearing its path to the top bowl game. Barring full-blown emergency losses to Trinity-Pawling and Deerfield, LJ Spinnato’s team will play for the New England title on November 19. Next Up: at…
NEEDHAM – The message during Milton Academy warmups on Friday night was loud and clear. When you’re in the ISL, records don’t matter. Every week is a one game playoff and a new opportunity to make history. Players constantly reminded each other of that as the Mustangs went through their pregame preparations. St. Sebastian’s entered the matchup as the talk of the ISL. The unbeaten Arrows had given up just…
BELMONT – Just five years ago, the Rivers football team lost all nine games it played during the 2017 season. On Saturday afternoon, the program cemented itself as a legitimate ISL championship contender with a thrilling 38-32 overtime win, spoiling Belmont Hill’s homecoming day. Rivers (4-0) built a 26-10 halftime lead, but watched as the hosts came all the way back to tie the game and eventually force overtime. Belmont…
WATERTOWN — For years under coach Jim O’Leary, Governor’s Academy ran the Stack I almost exclusively. But as time went on, the Governors got away from the run-heavy formation, which features three running backs behind a quarterback under center. Well, in Saturday’s Independent School League showdown at BB&N, O’Leary and the Governors went back to their roots, and just in time. After a first half where the Governors showed mostly…
Image courtesy of the Boston Globe The ISL kicks off its season this weekend and we have a doozy of an opener with Milton Academy hosting BB&N in what will be the game of the year in the league. Both are the favorites heading into the season. Other programs will have something to say about that but there is no doubt that the Mustangs and Knights are the cream of…
The ISL was once again one of the top league’s in the state. Milton Academy won the highly competitive league but there several other programs and players that had a season to remember. Her is our inaugural ISL Super Team. Thank you to the coaches for their support throughout the season. Quarterback Tristan Aboud, Governor’s Academy, Sr. Louis-David Pouliot, St. George’s Jr. Running Back Fenix Figueroa, Lawrence Academy, Sr. Bo…