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Important Dates

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New Pre-Season Practice
8/24 Conditioning Practice
8/25 Conditioning Practice
8/26 Conditioning Practice 
8/27 Uppers Practice
8/28 Uppers Practice
8/29 Full-Pads Practice
8/30 No Practice Allowed
8/31 Full-Pads Practice
9/1  TBA
​9/2  TBA
Regular Season
Week 1, Sept 11/12
Week 2, Sept 18/19
Week 3, Sept 25/26
Week 4, Oct 2/3
Week 5, Oct 9/10
Week 6, Oct 16/17
Week 7, Oct 23/24
Week 8, Oct 30/31
Post-Season
Week 9 - Sweet 16
November 6/7

Week 10 - Quarter-Finals
November 13/14 
 
Week 11 - Semi-Finals
November 20/21

Week 12 - Thanksgiving
​November 26th
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Week 13 - State Championships
​December   

Week 1
​September 11/12

Foxboro - needs opponent call Coach Jack Martinelli 508-873-6223

Week 2
​September 18/19

Barnstable - needs opponent, contact Coach Ross Jatkola 774-212-3898
Mansfield - needs opponent 2-year deal (home in 2026)
Contact Coach Mike Redding 
Woburn - needs opponent
Contact Coach Jack Belcher 617-480-6552

Week 3
September 25/26

Foxboro - needs opponent call Coach Jack Martinelli 508-873-6223
Plymouth South - needs opponent
Contact Coach Darren Fruzzetti 

Week 4
​​October 2/3

Foxboro - needs opponent call Coach Jack Martinelli 508-873-6223

Week 5
​​October 9/10

Barnstable - needs opponent, contact Coach Ross Jatkola 774-212-3898

Week 6
​​October 16/17

Week 7
​October 23/24

Apponequet - needs a D4-D7 opponent
Contact Coach Zane Fyfe 
Milton - needs opponent, contact Coach Steve Dembowski 617-417-1560

Week 8
October 30/31

Week 9
November 6/7

Week 10
November 13/14

Thanksgiving
​November 26th

MHSFCA
Attn: James Pugh
57 Lovett Street, Apt 1
Beverly, MA 01915
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  • Home & News
    • Dues & Sponsorship
    • Teams & Divisions 25-26
    • Our Mission
    • Contact MHSFCA
    • Executive Committee >
      • Past Presidents
      • Subcommittees
    • President's Welcome
  • Events & Projects
    • Coaches Clinic
    • Open Dates
    • Playoff Plan & History
    • MHSFPI Prospect Book
    • Shriner Classic
    • Super 26 All-State Teams
    • Divisional All-State Teams
  • Hall of Fame & Awards
    • Award & Nomination Forms
    • Hall of Fame Members
    • Assistant Coach of the Year
    • Courageous Player Award
    • Distinguished Service Award
    • Media Award
    • Silvio Cella Lifetime Achievement
  • Super Bowl History
    • Champions 2021-2030
    • Champions 2011-2020
    • Champions 2001-2010
    • Champions 1996-2000
    • Champions 1991-1995
    • Champions 1981-1990
    • Champions 1972-1980
  • Quick Links
    • Aleppo Shriners
    • Silvio Cella Family Foundation
    • Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
    • National FB Foundation - Joe Mewhiney Central MA Chapter
    • National FB Foundation - Jack Grinold Eastern MA Chapter
    • National FB Foundation - Western MA Chapter
    • MA HS Athletic Combine Online Registration
    • MA HS Prospect Information Book
    • Our Sponsors
    • USA Football
  • Coaches Corner
    • Coaching Videos
    • NFLPA Helmet Ratings
    • Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings