Will Wood's "I want the ball in my hands" moment sealed Xaverian's unprecedented third straight Division I state championship win. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

December 7, 2025 High School Sports Subscriber Exclusive   Xaverian football’s passing attack saves best performance for last in state championship Will Wood's "I want the ball in my hands" moment sealed Xaverian's unprecedented third straight Division I state championship win. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com Read more Subscriber Exclusive   Chris Vargas’ return sparks second-half rally, but St. John’s Prep falls to Xaverian in Div. I Super Bowl The sophomore quarterback returned after missing three games due to injury, but Xaverian held off a furious St. John's Prep rally to capture a third straight MIAA Division I Super Bowl title. By Jeff Lajoie | jlajoie@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Xaverian football becomes first Division I team to three-peat, defeats St. John’s Prep (photos) Will Wood had five touchdowns in the Hawks victory. By Sam MacGilpin | SMacGilpin@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   MIAA Div. II Notebook: Catholic Memorial’s John DiBiaso adds to his coaching legacy with Super Bowl victory The Knights won their fourth title in five years with a dominant victory over Bishop Feehan in the Division II Super Bowl at Gillette. By Jeff Lajoie | jlajoie@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   50 photos from Catholic Memorial’s D-II football state championship win Take a look at game and celebration photos from Catholic Memorial's win over Bishop Feehan. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   St. John’s Prep QB Chris Vargas back from injury, starts in Div. I state championship game (video) Vargas had been sidelined with a leg injury since the team's first round playoff game against Framingham, but warmed up pre-game in full pads with the Eagles on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com MORE    See more