Here are. Framingham High School Boys Varsity Football Fall 2022-2023 Game Summaries & Headlines Skip Navigation Flyers Athletics Framingham High School Login/ Join Menu Have a Fan Account? August 29, 2016 / 6:16 PM / CBS Boston. He put his moral fiber into his dealings with everyone. Jim was a history teacher and guidance counselor, football coach and Athletic Director at Catholic Memorial High School, and the Athletic Director at Framingham High School from 1992 to 2002. Framingham Public Schools is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. Until 1983, Harrison coached high school football for Middleborough High School.[1]. He attended and graduated from Andover Institute of Business with an Associate degree, Unity College with a Bachelor's degree in science, and Suffolk University for his Master's degree. Will Cook was the teams coach and said OConnor was quick to lend a handto help the program initially shove off. He's a coach with the Framingham High School football team for the past nine seasons . The FHS Gridiron Club is dedicated to supporting the players and coaches of the Framingham High School football team. Wright lives in Natick. - As Framingham High School, its students, staff, administration and parents continue to wrestle with allegations that the district didn't do enough to discipline a senior football player for . FRAMINGHAM David Wright has been named Framingham High's head football coach. "O-Line U as we are known produced some of the best. Fall practice schedule:Friday 8/19 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #1Saturday 8/20 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #2Monday 8/22 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #3Tuesday 8/23 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #4Wednesday 8/24 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #5Thursday 8/25 8:00am 10am: Fall Camp Session #6 (Double Session)Thursday 8/25 12:00pm 2pm: Fall Camp Session #7 (Double Session)Friday 8/26 8:00am 10am: Fall Camp Session #8 (Double Session)Friday 8/26 12:00pm 2pm: Fall Camp Session #9 (Double Session)Saturday 8/27 10:00am 12:00pm: Fall Camp Session #10, Saturday 8/27 1pm 3:00pm: Youth CombineSaturday 8/27 3pm 6:00pm: Gridiron Club Corn Hole Monday 8/29 10am 1pm: Fall Practice Session #11Tuesday 8/30 5pm -7:30pm: Fall Practice Session #12 (Scrimmage at Taunton HS)Wednesday 8/31 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #13Thursday 9/1 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #14Friday 9/2 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #15Saturday 9/3 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #16 (Possible Scrimmage), email: editor@FraminghamSource.com O'Connor was known to many in the state as the first head coach at Catholic Memorial, where he won two Super Bowls and founded the Shriners Football Classic. Supplement equipment for practices/games, The FHS Gridiron Club is dedicated to supporting the players and coaches of the Framingham High School football team. [5], Framingham High School has received numerous awards for being a successful urban school, including a designation as a Commonwealth Compass School by the state of Massachusetts[6] and as a Vanguard Model School by MassInsight. Coach Day was the wide receiver graduate assistant and i had the great pleasure of playing for him for a couple years while i was at BC and learned a great deal from him. You needed a mentor, said Rebecchi, a 1966 South High grad who coached soccer and baseball at both schools before the merger,but thats how me and hundreds of other people feel about Jim. FHS Gridiron Club - Supporting Framingham HS Football [citation needed], The Framingham High School Flyers compete in the Bay State League-Carey Division of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Division I. Football? With the likes of Kevin Challenger, Will Blackmon, Andre Calendar, L.V. Im very excited and Im sure many people on Chestnut Hill are anxious to see coach Hafley succeed at the Heights. She was hired in December of 1992. Many will speak of his selflessness during visiting hoursat Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home (1803 Center St., West Roxbury) on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. Afuneral mass will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in West Roxbury. OConnor arrived at Framingham after spending 20 years as athletic director at Catholic Memorial, including 19 as the schools football coach. The private workout with the Falcons resulted in a training mini camp invite for the receiver. Wright has yet to meet with the returning players. Gonzalez's signature moment as an Eagle came in 2004, his sophomore season, in South Bend. Just ask Rob Ferrante, the new Framingham High head football coach, who is 52. Phones rang unanswered; no checking email. Wright said he is re-loading the Flyers football program. Division regular season and conference tournament champion FRAMINGHAM David Wright has been named Framingham Highs head football coach. [citation needed] In Framingham, very few parents of high schoolers have chosen the English-only option. Rich Rebecchi, who taught and coached in Framingham from 1972-2007, said OConnor was akey cog in the transformation to a single public high school. A lot of people thought, this wont work,' Zanella said. [6], Framingham High School also has several innovative programs for at-risk and struggling students, including Resiliency for Life,[17] Step Up to Excellence,[18] Mazie Mentoring Program,[19] Academic Development Center (peer-to-peer school day tutoring)[12] and the Phoenix Program,[20] as well as the Thayer Campus, an alternative high school located in south Framingham. With under a minute to play, he made an incredible acrobatic catch that downed Notre Dame by a single point. He just felt the (BC High) job was just the right career step for him., Mantie hoped Ferrante, the erstwhile assistant, would think about applying for the Framingham position. [4] The school is classified as an urban high school by the state of Massachusetts. 0:46 FRAMINGHAM Natick High football coach Mark Mortarelli has been around this rivalry with neighboring Framingham for a long time. I respect all of those guys." Join/Login HomeFallWinterSpringYear-RoundCalendarPhotosVideosGet AlertsMoreContactSpirit Shop Menu Fall practice schedule: Friday 8/19 10am - 1pm: Fall Camp Session #1 Saturday 8/20 10am - 1pm: Fall Camp Session #2 After discussion with the student body, it was agreed that the colors and mascot would revert to the original set. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. The FHS Gridiron Club supports Framingham High School Flyers Football He made you feel that you were his number one priority, added Gene Zanella. Rob Ferrante takes over as the new head football coach at Framingham High School, Longtime high school baseball coaches Joe Small, Steve Simoes inducted into MBCA Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Framinghams co-ed sailing team was started in the late 1990s and lasted six years. Hes very organized., Ferrantes varied apprenticeships have served him well. I played in the program, and Dave will be the first minority head coach. [27], The school offers a theatre program for all levels of young actors.[28]. There was another player that had a memorable moment, and that was wide receiver Tony Gonzalez. FRAMINGHAM (CBS) -- Framingham high school football coach Gary Doherty is happy to be back with his coaches and his players after being suspended last week . If you encounter any issues, please email FPSwebhelp@framingham.k12.ma.us. Faculty Meeting, Holiday Acknowledgement: Passover (School Closed). [citation needed] Part of this successes is attributed to Framingham's use of a provision in the Massachusetts law by having parents waive their right to an all-English education. Provide pre-game meals for every game 3/3/23: Today caregivers of 5th and 8th grade students received information about the Language Opportunity Coalition (LOC) Biliteracy Awards and an invitation to an Information Session on March 9th. The advisers have around 25 students each, and watch the students' grades and attendance, meet with them individually, and may also consult with parents or teachers. [7], For 31 years, Harrison was a teacher of business and social studies at Middleborough High School.[7]. George Perrone, now-retired Music Director, brought a contingent of musicians to perform at several venues in Lomonosov. Lots of guys get there, but not all can keep that hunger and desire to stay there. He also added "To me and my family an education was worth more than the monetary value offered. [4], In 2017, Harrison returned to UMass Dartmouth as a volunteer assistant coach. He would drop everything in order to listen to you and help in any way he could,Cook said. Framingham High School (MA) Varsity Football - MaxPreps.com Thats rare.. If you looked at the seniors for the other team I call them them the Team to the East on the field that day, there were 24-25 of the them. Lenny Megliola can be reached at lennymegs41@gmail.com. With much publicized turnover with the football program this winter, Tony remains optimistic about the future and even has a few ties to the coaching staff. New Framingham High head football coach Rob Ferrante - MetroWest Daily News Wright has set high goals for the Framingham Flyers. They taught me to be organized and how to run a team. He watched; he listened. Translate this website into any language. It ended 14-6 and made the Flyers division Bay State Conference champs. Remembering Jim O'Connor, legend at Framingham High, Catholic Memorial The original building was eventually converted to house several facilities, including the Danforth Museum and the Callahan Senior Center. Football was always my first sport. Framingham SOURCE is an independent, community news site. Embracing differences. In return, Lomonosov residents visited Framingham and Framingham High. $250 . Originally, North High shared facilities with Winch Park Middle School ("E" & "F" halls in the current building) until 1974 when the first Cameron Middle School opened on Elm St. This Flyer staff, however, will always have the shining memory of defeating Natick at Fenway Park two years ago, the first time either school had played at the home of the Boston Red Sox. 4/9/21: In anticipation of tonight's Framingham High School football game at Bowditch Stadium, the City of Framingham would like to provide a couple of reminders and an update. 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Milligan played at Michigan, and coached at Army until we all got fired for not beating Navy enough. His high school stops: Newton South, St. Marks in Southborough, Westwood and Xaverian. Framingham High has a new coach this season with Natick resident David Wright. [11], In the late 1990s, Framingham High School was labeled underperforming. Although he did not choose to pursue a career in baseball, the accomplishment is something he was able to share with his family and community that supported him. 6 Vikings (3-0) used a powerful defensive effort and Bobby Hubert's monstrous game. Last year we had about 90 kids at camp, but just 40 once the season started.. Follow him on Twitter @lennymegs. November 2nd, 2021 Newton North High School 214 Views Framingham - Varsity Football created a new highlight. The Framingham High School Gridiron Club is a non-profit organization to assist the football program outside the constraints of the high school athletic budget. You learn how to deal with adversity., Meet some:New coaches for across the MetroWest this fall. Coaching staffs everywhere muddled through a season lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ferrante has coached primarily on the defensive side. The support from family and friends made it a special experience to play for the local Eagles. In 1958, mid year, a new building on Flagg Drive replaced the original high school on Union Ave. that was built in the 1920s. [5], Until 1983, Harrison coached Middleborough High School as a basketball coach alongside being the football coach. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. call or text at 508-315-7176. Ed told me hed be leaving, but he still has feelings for Framingham, Ferrante said. All rights reserved. And that doesnt happen everywhere you go.. OConnor was known to many in the state as the first head coach at Catholic Memorial, where he won two Super Bowls and founded the Shriners Football Classic. Framingham High football names David Wright new head coach "He was your head coach that could get a whole lot of information across to his team while saying very little. He said he will meet with the athletic director next week and then set up a meeting with players. [6], National champion The experience itself was an eye opener for him into the professional ranks of athletes. He was on a committee that put together the states first Super Bowl and founded the Shriners Football Classic, which held its 44th game last June and included more than 100 seniors from Eastern Mass. When the time for the merger of the schools came, the district held an election to determine the fate of the colors and mascots. It was a turning point for the program, but then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Ive worked under a lot of great coaches. Volunteer Roster last updated on Oct 26, 2022 @ 3:59pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster Framingham High School 115 A St Framingham, MA 01701 But then Ed Mantie was hired in 2017, but left four years later for Boston College High School. High Schools, Agency The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation, "Framingham Public Schools Special Education Department High School Program", "High schools seek ways to keep freshmen on track", "Framingham High Students to Travel to China in April", "Stan Benjamin, 95; coach and Major League scout", "Framingham's Danny O'Connor Headlines Fight at the Garden", Remarks of Sen. Kennedy at Framingham High School, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Framingham_High_School&oldid=1114645542, Framingham North and South High Schools merged in 1991, This page was last edited on 7 October 2022, at 15:01. The Boston College Athletic Department has been treating fans to great games of the program's past on Thursday nights on Youtube. He was the son of Paul and Winona Harrison. On getting the call he said, "The experience of getting drafted was a dream come true. He cant be replaced. His son, Joe, is on the team. Framingham fans might be shocked to know he currently has been working as a psychical education teacher in a residential-education treatment center in Natick, their arch rival. SOURCE news is free to read (no paywall), but it is not free to produce. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. One way Wright plans to gain more players to the program is to create a better relationship between the high school program and the Framingham Youth program. In two seasons with the team he led them to a 1626 record, neither of them above .500. Sailing never became a varsity sport, but the Flyers competed against varsity programs in Boston. Wright said he is looking forward to meeting his players and starting practice this summer. The Framingham Academy was established in 1798, replacing the organization known as the Proprietors of the Brick School House which had formed in 1792. Spear, now Framinghams athletic director, recalled that the school had 26 teams, but OConnor would be focused on you. He felt Id be comfortable taking over., So did assistant coach John Milligan, who has remained with the Flyers. FRAMINGHAM - The Framingham High School Gridiron Club is hosting its 2nd annual cornhole tournament on August 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at Winch Park in front of Framingham High School to benefit the Framingham High School Football Program. A meeting with Jim OConnor meant the office door and the outside world were closed off. Ferrante spent five years as an assistant football coach at Medford High, a town . [30] In 2006, and 10 years later in 2016, the Drama Company won the METG state finals with their productions of Tales of Trickery (2006) and Sideways Stories from Wayside School (2016). He put everybody out to do a job and he just kept bringing it together and it turned into something incredible., We would never have been able to do it without the tremendous support from the school, various town departments, town officials, politicians, interested parents and businesses in town, Smith said. Working with former BC grad assistant Ryan Day Im sure he had some insight of what to expect at the Heights. We need less 2-way players, said Wright. 0:43. OConnor hired Spear and Tarlin for their first varsity jobs in 1999. James R. O'Connor, Former Framingham High Athletic Director This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Remembering Jim O'Connor, legend at Framingham High, Catholic Memorial. Starting in 1963, Badger served as a vice principal, teacher and football coach until 1998 (the two Framingham high schools merged in 1991). They hold monthly meetings and raise funds through the sale of food and merchandise in the Booster Room. Last year threw a monkey wrench into everything, said Ferrante. Gonzalez was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 16th round of the 2001 MLB draft. Thus, the high school can be considered to be founded in either 1792 or 1852.[9]. A Flyer News episode may consist of student-produced segments such as Sez-You, which interviews the student body on various topics; Webcrawler, a technology segment; Word of the Week, asking students to define a different word each week and broadcasting the more entertaining responses; New England Sports Minute, which covers the latest news in the New England professional sporting world; Sports Update, which brings updates about Framingham High School sports; and a daily segment, Homeroom Headlines, giving morning announcements, among other things. Block and tackle. October 9th, 2021 Calvin Goes Hard 115 Views Framingham - Varsity Football has a new game recap. Framingham High School / Homepage He takes over for Rob Ferrante, who resigned after last season. He used his unassuming character to pull together, unify students, coaches and the Town of Framingham.. He knows the inside and outs of the defense, said Liquori. Framingham High School said Gonzalez. If you asked him for something, he wouldnt say, oh, okay, call me at the end of the week. He would pick up the phone at that moment and just get things done for you immediately. And last season, under head coach Rob Ferrante, the team went 3-8. When August comes around, you get anxious. Hes 54. There are kids from that team that are still friends today.. Thus when it was time to prepare for the draft and a life in the professional ranks, it was Tony who the Eagles signal caller utilized to train in preparation. He was the first coach in UMass Dartmouth history as he coached there for their first five seasons. FRAMINGHAM - The Framingham High School Athletic Department announced today, March 10, the promotion of David Wright from the head coach of the freshman team to the varsity team for the 2022-2023 season. [1], In 1999, Harrison was hired by Massasoit Community College to be their women's basketball head coach, replacing Mike Boyle after a season without a team. That needs to change, said Wright, who lives in Natick. He died Saturday at age 87. OConnor is amember of the Catholic Memorial, Curry College and Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association halls of fame. But when it comes to winning games this fall, Wright said it may sound like a cliche, but everyone needs to prepare, prepare, and prepare.. Wright, who grew up in the south and served eight years in the Air Force, was Framinghams freshman coach last season. I think that was his best quality. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. call or text at 508-315-7176. Auditorium, H100, Cafeteria, F Hall Classrooms - METG Festival Prelims - Peter Birrend, Front Gym-Winter Letter Night - Karen Fimlaid, FHS Auditorium - Music in Our Schools Jazz Concert-Peter Birren, Auditorium, H100, Cafeteria, F Hall Classrooms - METG Festival Semifinals - Peter Birrend, Front Gym - Athletics Parent Sport Night - Mrs. Fimlaid, Guide to Setting up Family Canvas Accounts, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The high school football program is better than where it was in 2014, when the team went 0-11, but this past season, the team struggled and finished 3-8 overall. Coach Wright is a longtime youth football coach, who took the responsibilities of freshmen head coach for the 2021-22 season, said Athletic Director Paul Spear. Coming from a large family, being the first to graduate from a four year institution is what he is most proud of off the field. He has been a fixture in youth football in the area, in Framingham and coincidentally, Natick, Framinghams arch-rival. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Wright is a graduate of UMass Boston. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Ferrante agreed to take the reigns for a season, while Framingham High searched for a new head coach. [7] For Northbrook he was also the headmaster. Hes a standup, selfless guy., Ferrante and Framingham athletic director Paul Spear touched all the bases regarding the job. ", Tony's career falls under the "Matt Ryan Era" of BC football, but don't let that take away from the amazing cast of talent these teams boasted. I know this years players, but a little less (than Id like) because of COVID., He played basketball and baseball growing up. Best Version Media, LLC. 2023 www.metrowestdailynews.com. The FHS Gridiron Club is dedicated to supporting the players and coaches of the Framingham High School football team.
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