Jermaine Wiggins out at Brockton

December 20, 2023

Almost as soon as it began, the Jermaine Wiggins Era at Brockton High has come to a close. Wiggins, tagged in the spring to succeed coach Peter Colombo, has resigned after one season leading the Boxers. The Boxers went 3-8 in Wiggins’ only season, a year after the team went 9-2. This fall’s team started 1-5, and had blowout losses to Barnstable, Andover, and Pinkerton Academy (NH). Word began to……

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Way-Too-Early MIAA Watchlist

December 17, 2023

I’ve always been against publishing these kinds of lists because, as the title suggests, they’re way too early. In fact, these teams are so far from a finished product, and further than they will be at any point in the offseason. Maybe the best argument against this is #TransferSeason, which will for sure alter these rosters. Yet here we are, and publishing this, because, above all else, it’s fun. So without any……

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Champions Q&A: Xaverian coach Al Fornaro

December 13, 2023

It was quite a year for the Xaverian Hawks. Injuries hit this team hard, but it kept winning at a high level. The finishing run included wins over Springfield Central, Needham, and St. John’s Prep (twice in six days). So, yes, this D1 state title? The Hawks earned every bit of it. We spoke to Xaverian coach Al Fornaro to get his thoughts on the season, and how it came……

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