Buckle up. The highschool soccer playoffs have arrived.
The Div. 1 discipline is stacked with the same old Catholic Convention heavyweights like top-ranked St. John’s Prep (8-0) and No. 3 Xaverian (6-2). The Eagles have been powered by a five-star recruit in quarterback Chris Vargas, a sophomore who just lately obtained a scholarship provide from Georgia.
The Hawks have seen unimaginable manufacturing from quarterback Will Wooden together with wideout Christian McIntyre, and closed the common season on a four-game profitable streak.
Second-ranked Springfield Central (7-1) is led by quarterback Jareth Staine and operating again Isaiah Rogers. The Golden Eagles fell to St. John’s Prep by one level within the season opener and later defeated Xaverian 28-20 on Sept. 26. Since, the Golden Eagles have scored 33 factors or extra in each single contest.
Different Div. 1 faculties to keep watch over embrace fourth-seeded Natick, in addition to fifth-ranked Central Catholic. No. 7 Methuen could possibly be a darkish horse to observe, together with Andover at No. 11.
Will somebody step up and problem top-ranked Catholic Memorial (6-2) in Div. 2? As all the time, the Knights are the prohibitive favourite, with Harvard-bound quarterback Kise Flannery main a star-studded roster. Since John DiBiaso took over this system in 2018, the college has reached Gillette yearly aside from 2023, when the Knights fell to Marshfield within the semifinals. They’ve captured three state championships below his tutelage.
Second-ranked Bishop Feehan has had a breakout 12 months, with quarterback Owen Mordas and lineman Kane Mankins being key cogs. The Shamrocks (7-1) suffered their lone loss of their season-opener to Xaverian. Like Catholic Memorial, Bishop Feehan was awarded a bye to the Elite Eight as a result of solely 14 groups reaching the minimal win complete to qualify for the Div. 2 postseason.
In 2024, Eian Bain was named head coach at No. 3 Bridgewater-Raynham (5-3). He has returned the third-seeded Trojans to prominence.
In the meantime, No. 4 Winchester (8-0) is within the midst of a historic season, chasing its first Tremendous Bowl title in 35 years. Led by senior quarterback Ronan O’Connell, the Pink and Black are averaging over 43 factors per sport.
One other college that might make a run is sixth-seeded Billerica. No. 10 Chelmsford is an intriguing Cinderella decide.
King Philip (8-0) dropped to Div. 3 in 2025. Brian Lee’s group has seen a lot success, and the top-seeded Warriors are the odds-on favourite right here.
Kyle Coffin and Jayson Dyer every loved implausible seasons offensively, serving to Barnstable (7-1) declare the No. 2 seed.
Steve Dembowski just lately captured his 2 hundredth profession win with Milton (7-1). His third-ranked Wildcats will lean on quarterback Patrick Collins and wideout Ronan Sammon as they chase a title.
No. 4 Hingham (6-2) noticed a resurgence with Jake Varholak below heart. The Harbormen rolled via their Patriot League slate, and goal to see that development proceed within the postseason.
Fifth-seeded Marshfield (6-2) is a workforce to observe, having dropped from Div. 2 together with King Philip.
The Div. 4 match could be the hardest one to venture. High-ranked Scituate (7-1) is its most constant college. Underneath Herb Devine, the Sailors have received 4 state titles since 2018, together with one final 12 months. Star operating again Grayson Foley just lately suffered a knee damage, and that might be one thing to watch.
Led by quarterback Will Harrison, No. 2 Tewksbury (8-0) appeared unbeatable all 12 months. The Redmen present no indicators of stopping, and it will not be stunning to see them enjoying at Gillette when the mud settles.
Third-seeded Duxbury (5-3) has had a curler coaster marketing campaign, however received three straight video games to shut its common season. Matt Landolfi’s squads have reached the state remaining every of the final 4 years, splitting Tremendous Bowl titles with Patriot League rival Scituate (two apiece).
No. 4 Canton (6-2) confronted among the hardest groups in Massachusetts, making it an ideal candidate for a sustained playoff journey. No. 5 Burlington (5-0) completed because the Middlesex League (Freedom) champion, finishing its first unbeaten common season since 2006.
Predictions
Div. 1
Champion: No. 1 St. John’s Prep
Runner-up: No. 2 Springfield Central
Closing 4: No. 1 St. John’s Prep, No. 2 Springfield Central, No. 3 Xaverian, No. 5 Central Catholic
Sleeper: No. 11 Andover
Greatest first-round matchup: No. 7 Methuen vs. No. 10 Lowell
Potential upset: No. 11 Andover over No. 6 Wachusett
Div. 2
Champion: No. 1 Catholic Memorial
Runner-up: No. 2 Bishop Feehan
Closing 4: No. 1 Catholic Memorial, No. 2 Bishop Feehan, No. 3 Bridgewater-Raynham, No. 4 Winchester
Sleeper: No. 11 Beverly
Greatest first-round matchup: No. 6 Billerica vs. No. 11 Beverly
Potential upset: No. 10 Chelmsford over No. 7 Quincy
Div. 3
Champion: No. 1 King Philip
Runner-up: No. 3 Milton
Closing 4: No. 1 King Philip, No. 2 Barnstable, No. 3 Milton, No. 5 Marshfield
Sleeper: No. 11 Melrose
Greatest first-round matchup: No. 8 Mansfield vs. No. 9 Plymouth South
Potential upset: No. 12 Malden Catholic over No. 5 Marshfield
Div. 4
Champion: No. 2 Tewksbury
Runner-up: No. 1 Scituate
Closing 4: No. 1 Scituate, No. 2 Tewksbury, No. 3 Canton, No. 5 Burlington
Sleeper: No. 10 Danvers
Greatest first-round matchup: No. 7 Ashland vs. No. 10 Danvers
Potential upset: No. 12 Dartmouth over No. 5 Burlington
