Methuen won its D1 first round game this week over Franklin, 35-21. Now, the Rangers have the challenge of facing top-seeded St. John’s Prep. We wanted to talk to Methuen coach Tom Ryan about that challenge and the rest of his team. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: I first want to talk to you about Shane Eason. The guy is an unbelievable running back. What……
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff BILLERICA — Shane Eason and Methuen blanked Billerica, 25-0, Friday night to extend the Rangers’ winning streak to four games. The Shane Eason show rolled into Billerica, and the star running back put on a show against the Indians. The Rangers set the tone on the opening drive of the game, marching 63 yards, resulting in quarterback Josh Danella connecting with Nolan Smith for a……
Carl Russo/eagletribune.com By Bill Burt North of Boston Media Group Executive Sports Editor ANDOVER – Methuen High’s ascension to victory, 37-10, over Andover High had at least a half-dozen storyline nominees. Andover couldn’t run the football – 22 rushes, 56 yards. Andover couldn’t contain Shane Eason – 19 rushes, 151 yards, four TDs – arguably one of the top talents in Massachusetts. Methuen’s second-tier players, including Joshua Kwakye and Cristian……
NEEDHAM — The Methuen offense is aesthetically pleasing, and downright entertaining. In Thursday night’s D1 quarterfinal at Needham, the Rangers threw out a bevy of laterals, screens, double passes, and an assortment of plays to keep their opponent on its heels. But host Needham answered with what can be best described as a masterclass in power football. It was the latter that won out. The third-seeded Rockets dominated on the……
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We were over in Amherst Saturday at UMass’ first padded practice of the spring, and we were far from the only visitors on hand to watch the Minutemen. UMass had a pretty significant presence of prospects, from class of 2027 to class of 2024. Most of the ones we saw on hand were from New England programs, but there were some from other states mixed in. We are going to…
