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
St. John’s Prep comes back twice, but falls in title game
LEOMINSTER — A state championship game carries plenty of emotion — no matter the sport. Saturday’s Division 1 soccer final between No. 1 St. John’s Prep and No. 2 Natick delivered all of it. The Eagles, who rarely trailed all season, fought back twice to pull level, only to see the Redhawks break through once more and hold on for a 3-2 win and first state title. It took … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep comes back twice, but falls in title game
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
High school football predictions (MIAA semifinals)
Joey Barrett - Weekly News Sports Editor No. 1 St. John’s Prep 35 No. 5 Central Catholic 34 No. 3 Fairhaven 28 No. 7 Bishop Fenwick 16 Mark Aboyoun - Weekly News Sports Staff No. 1 St. John’s Prep 23 No. 5 Central Catholic 15 No. 3 Fairhaven 35 No. 7 Bishop Fenwick 14 Anne Marie Tobin - Weekly News Sports Staff No. 1 St. John’s Prep 28 No. 5 Central … [Read more...] about High school football predictions (MIAA semifinals)