FOXBOROUGH — Not once, but twice did St. John’s Prep have a golden chance to get the ball back and drive downfield for the game-winning touchdown at Gillette Stadium Saturday night. But as the clock ticked away and student sections roared, Xaverian’s offense had other plans. Hawks’ quarterback Will Wood — clutch as ever — converted a third-down screen pass before taking … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep fights, falls in Super Bowl as Xaverian three-peats
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Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
WESTWOOD — Thursday's game looked as if it was all but over when Xaverian grabbed a 15-point lead against St. John's Prep midway through the fourth quarter. But you can't sleep on a team as explosive as the Eagles, as they proved in the last four minutes of the game, scoring 12 unanswered points. That still left them three short, however, as Xaverian handed The Prep its … [Read more...] about Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters
When I first moved from New Jersey to Massachusetts, I’ll admit something: I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of Thanksgiving football. Sure, I knew about rivalry games and holiday matchups back home, but what happens in this state feels different. It’s not just a game on the schedule; it’s a tradition woven into the identity of communities. The buildup starts early. … [Read more...] about ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters
Marblehead’s late magic stuns Swampscott
MARBLEHEAD — Entering Thursday’s highly-anticipated Thanksgiving matchup between Marblehead and Swampscott, spectators perhaps knew they were in for a good game — but how good? This year’s edition didn’t disappoint. Marblehead defeated Swampscott 29-22 at SSG Christopher N. Piper Field in a late, dramatic game to make it 13 consecutive victories for the Magicians against the … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s late magic stuns Swampscott
48 first-half points lift Eagles back to Gillette
BURLINGTON — Different opponent. Different venue. Same dominance. After St. John’s Prep running back Maxwell Parent rushed for 355 yards and five touchdowns against Leominster last week, he followed with another two scores as the top-ranked Eagles (11-0) handled No. 5 Central Catholic (7-4) 48-7 in Friday’s Division 1 state semifinal at Burlington High. In the blink of an … [Read more...] about 48 first-half points lift Eagles back to Gillette