Scrimmage observations – Springfield Central vs. Milford

August 30, 2024

MILFORD — In what is becoming a big, annual scrimmage between two of the top teams in the state, Milford hosted Springfield Central Friday night in Milford. Since the two coaching staffs put this game together in 2022, the action has been intense, and the teams generally have a better idea of what they have. On Friday, Central “won” the portion of the game played by the first string, 14-6…….

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Recruiting Roundup: Milford

March 7, 2024

The arrival of the Olson family to the Milford Scarlet Hawks program has been nothing short of an excellent thing. Under head coach Dale Olson and his brother, Dana, an assistant, Milford has been more than competitive in one of the top leagues in Massachusetts, the Hockomock League’s Kelley-Rex Division. Starting in 2021, Milford has won 29 games to just seven losses. In the last two seasons, the Hawks have……

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(1) Milford 24, (9) North Attleboro 17 — Scarlet Hawks sweep Red Rocketeers with D3 quarterfinal win

November 10, 2023

By Siddharth Chandra NEFJ Correspondent MILFORD — In Friday night’s D3 quarterfinal, there was a rematch of two Hockomock League rivals, No. 9 North Attleboro and No. 1 Milford. Despite a 33-13 victory in October for Milford, the Scarlet Hawks knew that this game was going to be a dogfight. “Hock’s physical football. It’s probably the most physical football in the state,” Milford coach Dale Olson said. In the end,……

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Milford 24, Franklin 0 — Scarlet Hawks pitch shutout

October 27, 2023

MILFORD — After losing to King Philip last week in what was an intense, physical game, no one would have blamed Milford for having a bit of a letdown in Friday night’s game with Franklin. But the Scarlet Hawks told everyone with their play that they were just fine, thank you very much, and that they’ll never make the mistake of overlooking their neighbor. With another standout performance from Nick……

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King Philip 23, Milford 14 — Warriors top Scarlet Hawks, remain unbeaten

October 20, 2023

WRENTHAM — It is October. The temperatures are getting a little lower, the leaves are turning, and King Philip is rounding into form, just in time for the postseason. In a game that very much felt like a playoff one, King Philip earned a 23-14 win over Milford in a matchup between the two best teams in the Hockomock League’s Kelly-Rex Divison. The host Warriors scored on offense, defense, and……

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Quick conversation with Milford coach Dale Olson

September 19, 2023

MILFORD — On Monday, we went over to Milford to do a feature on Scarlet Hawks kicker/running back/linebacker Nick Araujo. We also had the chance to talk with Milford coach Dale Olson. It was a short conversation, but Olson hit on a few topics of note as his team prepares to face Natick in a nonleague game. Here’s what he said. (You’re winning games. How does the team feel about……

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Recruiting Roundup: Milford

March 11, 2023

With the loss of a talented senior class, Milford is expected by some to come back down to earth. Surely, the Scarlet Hawks can’t win a share of the Hockomock League Kelley-Rex and make another Final Four postseason run again. For those doubters, the Hawks might have a surprise in store. Milford should be very good again, and are in reload, not rebuild, mode. Milford will compete in Division 3…

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