By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent NEEDHAM – Weather and conditions were not ideal at St. Sebastian’s, but that didn’t stop some of the region’s best athletes from balling out in the “A Shot for Life” event for cancer research on Sunday. A Shot For Life is an organization that funds cancer research and through sport. They have multiple sports departments for different sports, such as soccer and football, among others…….
Holy Cross spring game recap
WORCESTER – Physical. It’s the only word needed to describe Holy Cross’s annual Spring Showcase inside the St. Ignaitus Indoor Practice Facility on Friday night. For about an hour and a half, the Crusaders wrapped up a very productive spring with a surprisingly hard-hitting controlled scrimmage. “We tried to get everybody an opportunity today,” said head coach Dan Curran. Obviously, a lot of our 1, 1As, they repped, but we…
Potential Patriots: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Kayden McDonald, DT Height: 6’3” Weight: 326 lbs School: Ohio State Kayden McDonald is one of the impact interior defensive lineman in a very good class. He is a three down player who can gap control against the run game but has the get off and athleticism to beat blockers one on one in pass protection. He has the look of a player who will be a multi-year starter. Here……
Thayer Academy hires Casey DeAndrade as head coach
Following a national search, Thayer Academy has officially named Casey DeAndrade as the Director of Football, Head Football Coach, and Assistant Athletic Director.
Merrimack spring game recap
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER – A lively Duane Stadium on Friday night for the spring game highlighted excitement for Merrimack football as they prepare for the 2026 season. Head coach Mike Gennetti is set to enter his third season at the helm for the Warriors, it’s been a process for Gennetti since moving from assistant to head coach, but the enthusiasm from Friday’s spring game has the…
Maine football announces 5 additions to staff for 2026
ORONO- The University of Maine football program has officially strengthened its ranks for the 2026 season by welcoming five key additions to its staff. These hires bring a wealth of experience across positional coaching, athletic development, and logistical operations, signaling a focused effort to elevate the Black Bears’ performance on and off the field.
20 diamonds in the rough Patriots could unearth on draft weekend
The NFL Draft is around the corner and the Patriots, like most teams have done their due diligence when it comes to finding talent in the draft and as undrafted free agents.
Patriots Draft Needs: #1: EDGE
Drafting an edge defender is the Patriots number one draft need in this year’s draft. As good as the Patriots defense was last season, they were an edge rusher short. They need to address that need in this draft.
Dedham & Sharon to co-op for 2 years
Dedham High School officially announced today that it has entered into a two-year football cooperative agreement with Sharon High School.
Checking in with North Attleboro this off-season
New England Football Journal checked in with North Attleboro Head Coach to see how the off-season is going for the Red Rocketeers thus far.
Here is what Coach Strachan had to say about the off-season thus far in North Attleboro.