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Xaverian special teams player Caleb Brown go after a loose ball as St. John's Prep's Jimmy Nardone fumbled the ball but recovered it during the Division 1 state title game at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Massachusetts

The Massachusetts high school football season begins tomorrow, and these two powerhouses are destined for a week 1 showdown.

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Thiago Cesar (middle) helped Northwood School to an undefeated season in 2025 and begins this season as a member of the PPL/MAPL/Independent Boys Soccer Preseason All-America team.

Boys Soccer

Meet the Preseason Soccer All-Americans from the Prep Premier Leauge, Mid-Atlantic Prep League and Northeastern independent academy programs.

Taft players celebrate last year's NEPSAC A title. The powerhouse program starts the year at No. 1 in the High School on SI Prep Top 15.

Boys Soccer

The landscape of prep-school soccer is changing heading into the 2026 season, but one thing remains consistent: Taft School (Conn.), even with a new coach, star

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Massachusetts may supply the most firepower, but championship contenders from Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont round out a loaded New England field.

Tabor Academy celebrates after winning the John Papas Bowl 42-21.

Massachusetts

One of New Englands top football programs brings in one of the best cornerbacks in all of high school football

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Boston College commits Michael Harden, Joe Fitzgerald, and Mikey Landers highlight this list of 20 of Massachusetts' best defensive backs.

Veteran coach Phil Conners has been named the new boys basketball head coach at Lowell High School, his alma mater.

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Lowell High School has hired 1998 graduate Phil Conners as its new boys basketball coach after his successful 10-year run at Burlington.

Tabor Academy's quarterback Peter Bourque runs in a touchdown on the opening drive against the BB&N Knights . JOSH SOUZA/STANDARD-TIMES SPECIAL

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See 10 must-watch New England high school football games to open the 2026 season, featuring state champions, top recruits and interstate matchups.

Massachusetts

John Dubzinski takes over Central Catholic football in 2026 with a talented roster led by Caden Smith and a challenging opening schedule.

St. John's Prep QB Chris Vargas, an Ohio State commit, poses for a photo at Recruiting Board media day in Needham on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Massachusetts

St. Johns prep has the highest ranked Massachusetts quarterback ever heading into next season, but will they be able to capture a state title?

CM’s Christian Simmons makes a nice to move to avoid the tackle of Bishop Feehan’s Kaden Baltazar on his way to the back of the end zone to give CM the 28-7 lead during third quarter action of the Division 2 football championship game between Catholic Memorial and Bishop Feehan at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

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Who is the top returning running back in Massachusetts? Review our list of 15 top returners and vote for the one you feel is most deserving of the honor.

Archbishop Williams quarterback Ben Travers Jr. has defied his detractors by excelling as a high school football quarterback. Now, he gets the opportunity to showcase his talent after receiving an invitation to the 2026 U.S. Army All-American National Combine.

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Once told he would never be a quarterback, Archbishop Williams' Ben Travers Jr. has earned an invitation to the U.S. Army Bowl All-American National Combine.

Massachusetts

Three-time defending Massachusetts Division 1 champion Xaverian Brothers opened 2026 football practice with Penn State commit Will Wood leading the Hawks.

Thayer’s Neil MacKinnon of Duxbury is tackled by Lawrence Academy’s Isaiah Green of Hull during third quarter action of their game against Lawrence Academy at Thayer Academy on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Thayer would go on to lose 28-6.

Massachusetts

Vote for the best returning Massachusetts high school football wide receiver in 2026 from 10 of the Bay State's top pass catchers.

Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque, left, and Milton Academy quarterback Qur'an McNeill at the conclusion of their game on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Massachusetts

Just two months ago this rule was just an idea, now it's here to stay, and it's going to change Massachusetts high school football.

Chris Vargas of St. John's Prep chats with Leominster's Osiris Lopez during HS football media day at Needham High School on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Massachusetts

Vote for Massachusetts' best returning high school quarterback in 2026 from 15 nominees, including Christopher Vargas Jr., Will Wood and Peter Bourque.

BC High's Jackson Richard is tackled by three Xaverian defenders during a game at BC High on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

Massachusetts

Xaverian Brothers enters 2026 seeking a fourth straight Massachusetts Division 1 football championship behind Penn State quarterback commit Will Wood.

CM’s Kise Flannery makes a nice spin move to avoid the tackle of Bishop Feehan’s Dexter Izzo before finding the back of the end zone for a touchdown to give CM the 21-7 lead during second quarter action of the Division 2 football championship game between Catholic Memorial and Bishop Feehan at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Massachusetts

Here are 25 must-see New England high school football games in 2026, featuring top teams, elite recruits, traditional rivalries and interstate matchups.

Tabor Academy's quarterback Peter Bourque runs in a touchdown.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts has quietly been producing some of the top collegiate talent over the past few years, take a look at some of the best who will take the field this upcoming season.

New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater warms up before a game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium during the 2023 season.

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Matthew Slater was an All-Pro honoree who played for the New England Patriots for 16 years

Baseball

More than 100 high school baseball players were selected this year’s draft

Grady Emerson during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. Emerson is the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

National

More than 100 high school baseball standouts could have their name called this weekend

Central Catholic quarterback Caden Smith has become of the fastest rising high school quarterbacks in New England.

Massachusetts

Caden Smith, the leader of one of the best football teams in the country, is in for a big senior season for the Central Catholic Raiders.

Nate Ellis takes the ball down the field

Massachusetts

After a torn ACL, multiple surgeries and a month-long battle with infection, the Williston Northampton standout Nate Ellis is drawing Division I interest and returning for a postgraduate season.

Needham senior Aidan Williams runs the ball while closely defended by Xaverian junior Dominic Funke during the MIAA Division 1 Super Bowl game at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Xaverian defeated Needham, 14-7, to become the Division 1 state champions.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Division 1 and Division 2 football could see a dramatic postseason restructuring pending final approval of a Super 8 playoff proposal by the MIAA Board of Directors.