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MassLive.com

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2026 Massachusetts high school football playoffs: MIAA state tournament schedule and where to watch

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. November is here and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association football state tournament fields are set for sites around the Bay State. Teams across the eight MIAA football divisions will take the gridiron and compete for state championship trophies up for grabs in early December. (2025 MIAA football state champions are listed below.)

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BroBible

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Massachusetts High School Football Team DQed From Playoffs Over Brutal Scheduling Technicality

The start of November marks the start of the playoffs for most high school football teams in the United States. One squad in Massachusetts was under the impression it had earned the right to compete in the postseason, but it was ultimately left on the outside looking in over an unfortunate oversight responsible for an […] The post Massachusetts High School Football Team DQed From Playoffs Over Brutal Scheduling Technicality appeared first on BroBible.

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Comedian, screenwriter named NHS 2026 ‘distinguished alumni’

Instead of heading to Period C classes on Oct. 30, NHS juniors filed into the auditorium to watch Hollywood screenwriter Scott Rosenberg and stand-up comedian Jared Freid take the stage. The NHS alumni reflected on their high school years and careers before receiving the 2026 George A. Dennett Needham High...

Needham, MA · 2d
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Dorchester Reporter

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BPS to close Charlestown High, move BINcA to Fields Corner

Pictured: The former Grover Cleveland School building on Charles Street in Dorchester. File photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. In an ongoing effort to whittle down the city’s portfolio of school buildings to “approximately 95” by...

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MassLive.com

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It's time of MIAA to stop punishing blameless kids for adult mistakes | Matt Vautour

Boston English's playoff disqualification over a clerical slip is the latest example of the MIAA's flawed enforcement. A smarter penalty system could finally set things right.

Boston, MA · 14h

We Are Berkshires

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3 New England States Rank In Top 10 For College Students With Massachusetts At The Top

Regarding the best states in the country for college students, New England had 3 landing in the top 10 alone!

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WBZ NewsRadio 1030

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Court Denies Appeal To Let Boston's English High School Football Team In Playoffs

Boston Public Schools’ appeal to the MIAA to let English High School football team compete in the playoffs despite a clerical error was denied, leaving the Eagles out of the competition.

Boston, MA · 1d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts woman left college owing $10,000 — years after it closed, it sued her for $28,000

Debt buyers can seek profits through fees, wage garnishments, and liens.

Boston, MA · 2d

The Metrowest Daily News

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MetroWest high school football schedule/live scores (Nov. 5-7)

The playoffs, at long last, are here! Massachusetts high school football teams that made their division's round of 16 are seeded and ready to play this weekend, with some perhaps battling the elements. It may no longer be the Road to Gillette , but teams have to win the one one front of them first. After another eventful slate in Week 8, what will the opening round of the MIAA high school football playoffs in Massachusetts have in store? In the Daily News coverage area, we have 19 games to kick off over three days in Week 9 of the 2026 campaign, with 11 of those being playoff matchups. On Thursday night, we have seven games, then nine contests under the Friday night lights and three more on Saturday. More: Who is the Daily News Football Player of the Week for Week 8? Vote now Follow our scheduling updates and scores from Thursday through Saturday right here. MetroWest high school football coverage 2026 MetroWest schedule Statewide top 25 State's best QBs The scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Watch MetroWest football on the NFHS Network Several MetroWest games will be streamed live this weekend:

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Dorchester Reporter

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Top Meehan deputy named interim UMass-Boston chancellor

UMass President Marty Meehan pulled from inside his leadership team to put an interim leader in place at the university’s Boston campus. Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco plans to leave in February, he announced in September, and the university announced Thursday that Nefertiti Walker will serve as interim chancellor of UMass Boston. Suárez-Orozco has a seven-year run.

Boston, MA · 1d

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Football Begins Tourney Journey Friday Night at Milton High

Harbormen earned the ninth seed in the Div. 3 football tourney bracket. Assigned one seed short of getting a home playoff game, No. 9 Hingham High (5-3) begins the Division 3 high school football tournament Friday night at #8 Milton High (6-2). Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday’s winner...

Hingham, MA · 1d

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Assistant Superintendent James R. Donovan Ending 43-Year Journey in Norwood School System-November 6, 1980

Retirement of Longtime Educator Expected to Prompt Administrative Restructuring and Cost-Cutting Measures. James R. Donovan, 60, assistant superintendent for secondary education, will retire Dec. 31 after 43 years in the local school system. Donovan had been expected to retire before the end of the school year. Making the formal announcement to the school committee last night, he said, “I prefer to go Dec. 31. My time has come.” Referring to his 30 years as a teacher and administrator and another 13 as a student teacher and substitute, he said, “In every respect, it has been an interesting journey.”

Norwood, MA · 2d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Bridgewater-Raynham football shows its strength in D2 Round of 16 win

BRIDGEWATER— Throughout nearly the entire fall season, Bridgewater-Raynham football was locked in the No. 2 spot in the MIAA Division 2 Power Rankings , trailing only the division’s back-to-back champion Catholic Memorial . On Thursday, Nov. 5, in the MIAA Division 2 Round of 16 , the No. 2 Trojans (6-2, 2-0 Pioneer Athletic Conference) showed just why that’s the case. B-R cruised to a 48-7 win over No. 15 Waltham (3-6, 1-1 Dual County Foley), putting on full display its strength and versatility on all sides of the ball, as well as its plethora of scoring options, to book the program’s third straight state quarterfinals appearance . “I think it’s great to be adaptable, especially when it comes to winning football games,” Trojans coach Eian Bain said. “You’ve got to be able to do different things, and obviously a quality opponents they want to take away your strengths, so we had to adjust on the fly to make sure we could maximize our matchups.” B-R had touchdowns from three different quarterbacks, as junior Logan Bovill connected with senior wide receiver Logan Tripp for a 24-yard touchdown and pitched a short pass to junior wide receiver Gabe Ocampo for a

Bridgewater, MA · 21h

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WHS FootballFarrell scores three touchdowns as Vikings run away to 42-22 win over Salem

Dom Farrell rushed for 92 yards and three touchdowns as the Winthrop High School football team scored 21 unanswered points on its way to a 42-22 victory over Salem High last Thursday night at Bertram Field. Farrell’s stellar contribution highlighted an exceptional two-way performance for the Vikings (4-4) who enter...

Winthrop, MA · 1d

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Holiday Shopping Expo at North Quincy High School Nov. 14-15 benefits NQHS students

Get a head start on your holiday shopping just over the Milton line in Quincy. North Quincy High School is hosting a two-day Holiday Shopping Expo on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, with a different mix of vendors each day and plenty of festive activities for the whole family.

Quincy, MA · 1d

The Herald News

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SouthCoast students can apply for $900k in aid

Students across southeastern Massachusetts can apply for more than 65 SouthCoast Community Foundation scholarships totaling more than $900,000, with applications due Jan. 11, 2027. The scholarships are available to students pursuing higher education, vocational and technical education, certificate programs and workforce training, according to a community announcement. Graduating high school seniors, students in technical certificate or trade school programs and current college students can explore the scholarships, with eligibility requirements varying by award. The foundation awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships to more than 120 students in 2026, according to the announcement. The program places particular attention on first- and second-generation college students and students already enrolled in college. Who can apply for SouthCoast Community Foundation scholarships SouthCoast Community Foundation serves 41 cities and towns across southeastern Massachusetts. Communities include Attleboro, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, New Bedford, Plymouth, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton, Wareham and Westport. Students and families can review individual scholarship descriptions and eligibility requirements at southcoastcf.org/2027scholarships . Most scholarships use the foundation's Universal Application, which matches applicants with scholarships for which they may be eligible. Some scholarships require separate applications. The foundation has also revised its application this year to tailor questions to different types of applicants.

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Milton sports roundup: football snaps Weymouth streak, Jayden Dubois scores four touchdowns (Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026)

Milton sports roundup: football snaps Weymouth streak, Jayden Dubois scores four touchdowns (Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026) Last week, Milton High football ended a two-year losing streak against Bay State Conference rival Weymouth and headed into the playoffs at 6-2. Here is a look back at the Oct. 26-Nov. 1 results.

Milton, MA · 1d

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Belmont High Boys’, Girls’ Soccer Will Need To Pass Through Winchester For A Div. 1 Tournament Run

Belmont High’s Girls’ and Boys’ soccer teams Division 1 tournament travels will almost certainly require a six miles trip along the Mystic Valley Parkway as both Marauder squads are scheduled to meet a very familiar foe in Winchester High. Dates and times are still to be announced.

Winchester, MA · 1d

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Bishop Fenwick senior Cori McMeniman of Revere honored with Fenwick FIRST Award

Bishop Fenwick High School is delighted to recognize Cori McMeniman, Class of 2027, of Revere, as a recipient of the Fenwick FIRST award. Cori exemplifies the core values that define the Bishop Fenwick community: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Scholarship and Tradition. The following is part of her nomination: She consistently demonstrate...

Revere, MA · 1d

MaxPreps

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Football Recap: Norton Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory + How To Watch

It's playoff time, and Norton had no trouble coming through when it counted. They had just enough and edged out the Medfield Warriors 22-20 on Thursday. The victory was nothing new for the Lancers as they're now sitting on six straight. Norton and Medfield will both get a bit of...

Medfield, MA · 22h