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MIAA D3 Playoffs: (4) King Philip 31, (5) Melrose 21 – Warriors survive stiff test from Red Raiders

November 14, 2026
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WRENTHAM – Early on in Friday night’s quarterfinal game, it looked like the No.4  seed King Philip might be primed for an upset at home against fifth-seeded Melrose Red Raiders in an MIAA D3 quarterfinal. But, thanks to a second-half surge, the Warriors prevailed with a 31-21 victory on Friday night, securing them a spot in the MIAA Division 3 semifinals. The win leaves King Philip as one of the…

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20 storylines to watch in MIAA Football

August 25, 2026
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As the summer heat gives way to crisp autumn Friday nights, football fans across the Bay State are gearing up for another thrilling fall campaign. From major coaching transitions and private school transfer waves to division-wide power shifts, the landscape in Massachusetts high school football is as dynamic as ever.

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Checking in with King Philip Football this off-season

June 19, 2026
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Big changes came to the King Philip Football program this spring as long time head coach Brian Lee stepped down after 21 seasons. Lee won four super bowls and took the Warriors to eight title games in nine seasons.
Replacing him is offensive coordinator Anthony Vizakis who is no stranger to being a head coach. Vizakis was the head coach at Milford High School previously. He inherits a team that graduated one of the most decorated senior classes in program history. The Warriors do however return several key contributors from last season so they should once again be in the mix.

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Brian Lee is stepping down at King Philip after 21 seasons

April 13, 2026
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King Philip Head Coach Brian Lee is stepping down after 21 seasons. Asked why he was stepping away, Lee simply said it was time. “I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do at KP. All that work and constant battles with outside forces takes a toll, and I’m tired. It was time.” Lee took over the program in 2005 and after three lean years, turned the program in 2008 with…

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Is the Catholic School, Public School talent gap that wide? Yes. But some public schools compete

April 3, 2026
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Images courtesy of the MIAA and KP Football The Catholic Schools dominates narrative surrounding Massachusetts high school football often suggests an insurmountable gap between the powerhouse Catholic Conference programs and the rest of the state. However, a closer look at the results in recent years reveals a more competitive reality. While the Catholic schools often boast broader geographic reach and have an advantage in that regard, upper echelon public school…

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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…

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MIAA Division 2 Super Bowl: (1) Catholic Memorial 39, (2) King Philip 21 — Knights run past Warriors

December 5, 2024
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FOXBOROUGH — Since coach John DiBiaso came to Catholic Memorial, the Knights have featured a level of depth at the skill positions that is simply unmatched. You want to stop running back Mekhi Dodd? Sure, but what about fellow back Lasean Sharp? If you can slow the running game, what can you do about quarterback Kise Flannery and his receivers? In Thursday night’s Division 2 state final against King Philip,…

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Thanksgiving football: King Philip 27, Franklin 21 – Warriors come from behind to earn gutsy win

November 28, 2024
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WRENTHAM – Thanksgiving just means more. People have echoed that sentiment for years when it comes to the traditional final regular season game. Franklin proved that sentiment to be true, after giving King Philip all they can handle in a hard fought 27-21 loss at a soggy and wet Mactaz Field.  The Panthers set the tone on the opening possession of the game with a ball control drive that was…

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MIAA D2 State Semifinal: (2) King Philip 34, (3) Marshfield 15 — Ground game powers Warriors

November 22, 2024
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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff BRIDGEWATER — Second-seeded King Philip stuck to a familiar script Friday night in Bridgewater. The Warriors controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball — winning the rushing battle 299-76 — and winning the game 34-15 over No. 3 Marshfield in a rematch of the 2023 state title game. The Warriors are heading to their seventh state title game in the last…

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