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MIAA Super Bowl live updates: Hasselbeck-to-Brown connection gives Xaverian the Division 1 crown

Xaverian students cheer for their team in the Division 1 Super Bowl.

Live Updates

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Hasselbeck finishes with 223 yards of offense, 3 TDs
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Xaverian celebrates its first Super Bowl win in eight years
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Check out photos from Xaverian’s Super Bowl win
10:12 p.m.
Xaverian hangs on to capture Division 1 championship
10:06 p.m.
St. John’s Prep still alive on Angelopolus’s catch
10:01 p.m.
Xaverian forced to punt from its own 10
9:57 p.m.
St. John’s Prep forced to punt

10 Celtics thoughts, from a grueling schedule to Jayson Tatum’s turnovers

The Celtics will be covering a lot of miles and time-zone changes in the next couple of weeks if they reach the In-Season Tournament final.

Patriots notebook

Patriots kicker Chad Ryland was wide left on a 35-yard field goal attempt that would have tied Sunday's game against the Giants in the final seconds of regulation.

Is Patriots kicker Chad Ryland’s job in jeopardy?

Ryland is 3 for 5 this season on field goals of 30-39 yards, and 12 for 18 overall.

bruins notebook
Jim Montgomery on the slumping Bruins: ‘We’ve just been an easy team to play against’
The coach made no lineup changes, other than some line juggling, as the team went back to work at practice after three straight losses.

college football
Army, Navy football get a look at Gillette Stadium ahead of 124th edition of rivalry game
The Dec. 9 matchup marks the first time that the game is being played in New England. 7:14 p.m.

women's college hockey notebook
Stonehill defender Hannah Squires making big saves, on and off the ice
The sophomore donated stem cells to a cancer patient in October, and donned the goalie gear for two wins earlier this month.

red sox
White Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro Award
The Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.

patriots
Familiar drill at quarterback: Bill Belichick will not name his starter for Sunday’s game
"I’m not going to make any announcements on our lineup at any position,” said the coach, following the same script he used last week before the Giants game.

Celtics
Here’s the Celtics’ schedule for the In-Season Tournament knockout round
The Celtics will take on the Pacers in Monday's quarterfinal, before things get a little more complicated.

christopher l. gasper
The way the NBA’s In-Season Tournament is set up now, there are no winners
Instead of reproducing the soccer model, the NBA has just repackaged regular-season games with bad floors, bad feelings, and point-padding victories.

ben volin | on football

Things have been spiraling downward for Bill Belichick in New England this season. And the Panthers just fired their coach this week.

Panthers are prowling for a big-name head coach. Watch out for Bill Belichick.

There are several reasons why taking over in Carolina next season would make sense for Belichick.

Celtics

Celtics honor hero who saved lives during Lewiston shooting

Tom Giberti stood at midcourt during a timeout in Tuesday night’s game and received a standing ovation as his story was told to the TD Garden crowd.

Red Sox

Andrew Bailey was the AL Rookie of the Year with the Athletics in 2009.

New Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey is used to meeting high expectations

Those who knew him in college and in his playing days were always impressed with his ability and communication skills.

Celtics notebook

Boston MA 11/13/23 14celtics. Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) against the New York Knicks during third quarter NBA action at TD Garden. Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

Kristaps Porzingis believes he’ll be back in Celtics’ lineup soon

Porzingis suffered a strained calf in last Friday’s loss to the Magic.

the tradition

Kevin Faulk (right) was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2016, with Tom Brady donning his No. 33 jersey at the ceremony.

Leadership and production made Tradition honoree Kevin Faulk ‘the consummate Patriot’

In his 13 seasons, Faulk earned his pedigree with smarts, toughness, determination, and dependability.

Bruins

NESN to debut first of four-part series on Wednesday celebrating the history of the Bruins

The first episode, airing at 8 p.m and again immediately afterward at 9, focuses on the team’s special connection with Boston and New England.

NBA

Mark Cuban, 65, purchased the Mavericks in 2000.

Sands casino family says they’ll buy majority of Dallas Mavericks from Mark Cuban; AP source says valuation is $3.5 billion.

Cuban would retain control of basketball operations in the deal.

NFL

Joe Flacco signed with the Browns on Nov. 20 after starter Deshaun Watson was ruled out for the season because of a right shoulder injury.

Could Joe Flacco start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday?

The former Super Bowl MVP could be in line to start if rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson does not clear concussion protocol. 7:35 p.m.

NFL notebook

Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles’ four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11 and had surgery two days later.

Jets begin Aaron Rodgers’s 21-day practice window in next step in recovery from torn Achilles’

Coach Robert Saleh said the four-time NFL MVP will be limited at practice — as he was listed on the team’s injury report — and is not cleared for contact.

Olympics

Fraser Bullock (left) president and CEO of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games and Salt Lake City's mayor, Erin Mendenhall, celebrated at City Hall.

In a surprise, IOC lines up French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics; Salt Lake City, a shoo-in, set for 2034 edition

A French bid uniting the snowy Alps region and the French Riviera resort Nice came together only in the past few months to compete with Sweden and Switzerland for the IOC’s support.

LATEST HEADLINES

Watch live: Three state titles are up for grabs in Thursday’s Super Bowl slate

MIAA Super Bowl live updates: Hasselbeck-to-Brown connection gives Xaverian the Division 1 crown

Blue Hills, Bay Path reign supreme in state vocational bowls

Connor Muldoon, West Boylston run wild over Carver to win Division 8 Super Bowl

Could Joe Flacco start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday?

🏈 See the schedule for the high school Super Bowls at Gillette Stadium

D8 SUPER BOWL: WEST BOYLSTON 41, CARVER 7

West Boylston quarterback Luke Foley (No. 10) scored an 8-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-goal quarterback keeper to put the Lions on the board. West Boylston, which trailed 7-6, went on to win 41-7 over Carver in the Division 8 Super Bowl Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium.

Connor Muldoon, West Boylston run wild over Carver to win Division 8 Super Bowl

Muldoon scored three touchdowns as the top-seeded Lions completed an undefeated season with a 41-7 rout of in the MIAA Division 8 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. 2 hours ago

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Blue Hills, Bay Path reign supreme in state vocational bowls

A three-pronged rushing attack lifted Blue Hills to the state vocational small title with a 44-7 win over Tri-County while Bay Path claimed the state voke large title with a thrilling 42-41 victory over Blackstone Valley. 1 hour ago

D6 SUPER BOWL: FAIRHAVEN VS SALEM

Salem quarterback Corey Grimes has thrown for nearly 2,000 yards and 28 touchdowns this season, leading the Witches to their first Super Bowl since 1999.

Focus on Fairhaven’s Justin Marques, Salem’s Corey Grimes in Division 6 title game

While junior fullback Marques has been an unstoppable runner for the Blue Devils, senior Grimes has been a dominant quarterback for the Witches.

D6 SUPER BOWL: FAIRHAVEN VS. SALEM

Salem coach Matt Bouchard has guided the Witches to their first Super Bowl in his 10 years at the helm, and the program's first title shot since 1999.

Previewing and predicting the Division 6 Super Bowl: Fairhaven vs. Salem

This title matchup is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with two dominant offenses taking center stage.

D2 SUPER BOWL: KING PHILIP VS. MARSHFIELD

King Philip coach Brian Lee is surrounded by his captains after winning his 150th career game by beating Franklin in their Thanksgiving rivalry game at Fenway Park last week.

Brian Lee has mirrored his legendary father, forging a stellar program of his own at King Philip

The son of John "The General" Lee of Walpole fame, the 19-year Warriors head coach looks for his third state title Thursday at Gillette Stadium.

D2 SUPER BOWL: KING PHILIP VS. MARSHFIELD

Senior captain and wideout Nic Cupples is one of many dynamic weapons in Marshfield's feared offense.

Previewing and predicting the Division 2 Super Bowl: King Philip vs. Marshfield

The Warriors look to complete a perfect season, but will have to go through a Rams squad that upset mighty Catholic Memorial in the state semifinals.

D3 SUPER BOWL: MILTON VS. WALPOLE

First-year starter Patrick Miller (2) has a division-leading 29 touchdown passes in Milton's return trip to the Division 3 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium.

Bay State Conference rivals Milton and Walpole will be led by first-year starting quarterbacks in Division 3 Super Bowl

Senior Patrick Miller (Milton) and junior Noah Mackenzie (Walpole) pace the division with 29 and 28 touchdown passes, respectively, in teams' drive to Gillette.

D3 SUPER BOWL: MILTON VS. WALPOLE

“[The matchup] a really good thing for the Bay State Conference. The con is that it’s always hard to beat somebody twice . . . We can’t think ‘we won Week 6, we’re going to win Week 13.’” CHRIS SULLIVAN, Walpole coach on the Division 3 Super Bowl matchup against Milton.

Previewing and predicting the Division 3 Super Bowl: Milton vs. Walpole

The Bay State Conference rivals met on Oct. 13, with Walpole registering its first win, 42-23, over Milton since 2014. What happens seven weeks later at Gillette Stadium?

D4 SUPER BOWL: DUXBURY VS. SCITUATE

Keegan Sullvan (21) and Scituate prevailed over Duxbury in the 2021 Division 4 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium.

Previewing and predicting the Division 4 Super Bowl: Duxbury vs. Scituate

The Patriot League rivals did not play in the regular season. But they will be vying for the state title for the second time in three years in Foxborough Friday.

Alex Barlow is a powerful presence in the Duxbury backfield, piling up 1,275 yards and 17 touchdowns this season.

Scituate facing ‘huge mountain to climb’ against Duxbury’s punishing run game powered by Alex Barlow in Division 4 Super Bowl

A prolific passing attack orchestrated by Matt Festa (35 TDs) powered the Dragons to the 2022 championship. This season, behind a stout O-line, top-seeded Duxbury is following the lead of their 6-foot, 215-pound senior back.

D5 SUPER BOWL: FOXBOROUGH VS. HANOVER

A two-way lineman, senior captain Nate Urman has helped power Foxborough to its first Super Bowl appearance since 2006. He is also the class president and a member of the National Honor Society.

Numbering 11 in all, captains have played a sizable role for Foxborough and Hanover in drive to Gillette

On and off the field, 6-foot-2-inch, 315-pound lineman Nate Urman embraces the spotlight at Foxborough. At Hanover, three-sport captain John McDonald wows with his versatility and ability to make big plays.

D5 SUPER BOWL: FOXBOROUGH VS. HANOVER

In his first season as head coach at Hanover, Brian Kelliher has directed the Hawks to a 11-1 record and the Division 5 Super Bowl.

Previewing and predicting the Division 5 Super Bowl: Foxborough vs. Hanover

With QB Ben Salzi (36 TDs) at the controls, top-seeded Hanover (11.1) is averaging 36.6 ppg. under first-year coach Brian Kelliher. Foxborough (11-1) is yielding 7.3 ppg for 42-year coach Jack Martinelli.

D7 SUPER BOWL: AMESBURY VS. UXBRIDGE

Amesbury has put together a 9-2 season, with playoff wins over Wahconah, West Bridgewater, and Cohasset, to reach the Division 7 Super Bowl against top-seeded Uxbridge.

Amesbury and top-seeded Uxbridge will rely upon its band of brothers to lead the charge in Division 7 Super Bowl

Led by a senior-laden offensive line, the Hawks (9-2) have used their “Straight-T” offense to produce 3,272 rushing yards and 390 points in 11 games.

D7 SUPER BOWL: AMESBURY VS. UXBRIDGE

Senior twins Max (left) and Michael Sanchez have had a ball this fall: teaming up for 2,200-plus yards rushing.

Previewing and predicting the Division 7 Super Bowl: Amesbury vs. Uxbridge

In a clash of high-scoring attacks, Uxbridge's Camden and Kellen LaChapelle will be opposed by Amesbury's formidable duo of twin brothers Michael and Max Sanchez (above).

Sunday notebooks

Adrián Beltré's season with Red Sox transformed career that should culminate with Hall of Fame induction
Among the dozen newcomers on the Hall of Fame ballot sent out this past week, Beltré stands out as a near lock for first-ballot election.

What’s wrong with the Chiefs’ offense? Everything.
“It starts with me,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said, falling on his sword for his teammates. “Offensively, I’m just not where I want to be at this point in the season.”

With more scoring options, versatility is key to the Celtics’ success this season
Reminding elite scorers that rebounding or assists, or even a steal or defensive stop, is just as important is a process.

Could the World Junior Championship be in Bruins rookie Matt Poitras’s future?
A Canadian team with Poitras aboard has a better chance of winning the gold medal.

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At a glance

The Globe has selected football All-Scholastics for 120 years. See who made the all-time team.

The Globe has selected a football All-Scholastic team every year since 1903. To celebrate this anniversary, we chose the best player at each position — based on their career after high school — for inclusion on our all-time team.

Craig Breslow (above) has what former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein described as “a fearless approach to problem solving.”

Craig Breslow is a problem solver. His next project? The Red Sox.

The Red Sox’ new chief baseball officer has demonstrated boldness and a willingness to reach for a high bar and grasp it. He confronts forks along the way with decisiveness and ambition.

Megan Khang (left) has taken her golf talents to the LPGA Tour, and her self-taught father Lee has been her coach throughout her rise.

Her father is the only coach she’s ever had. Now, she’s playing on the LPGA Tour — and winning.

Megan Khang's self-taught father is just as good a coach for her as any big name out there — maybe even better.

Massachusetts' Lynn Jennings is one of the greatest American distance runners in history. In 2017, she moved to action after learning another athlete's story of abuse, she began working to hold her former coach, John Babington, responsible for sexually molesting her and others during his career coaching women at Harvard, Wellesley, and in the Olympics.

A reckoning, decades in the making

Famed Olympic runner Lynn Jennings chases down the renowned coach who abused her as a teen.

Seven wonders of the sports world

Globe journalist Stan Grossfeld traveled across America to capture the venues that have captured our hearts

Fenway Park

A love affair spawned from the ‘Impossible Dream’

Members of the 2001 Patriots team that won the franchise’s first title.

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

Death and distress haunt members of the Patriots' 2001 title team. Seven of the players have died between the ages of 35 and 50, strikingly young even for veterans of professional football. For some who have made it to middle age, it hasn't been easy.

The iconic Red Sox pitcher's heart stopped during a game with the Savannah Bananas in August. By September, he was back on a baseball diamond in New Hampshire. “I always thought I’d die on the field," he said, "but not in the [expletive] bullpen."

Bill Lee collapsed on the baseball diamond. It didn’t slow him down.

The iconic Red Sox pitcher’s heart stopped during a game with the Savannah Bananas in August. By September, he was back on the diamond in New Hampshire. “I always thought I’d die on the field,” he said, “but not in the [expletive] bullpen.”

Coming out of Natick High School, Emma Peck believed she would play four years of field hockey at UMass Amherst, relying heavily on an athletic scholarship to pay her way. It didn't work out that way.

At UMass, a scholarship pledge doesn’t pan out and an athlete feels betrayed

The experience of field hockey player Emma Peck serves as a red-flag reminder that a coach’s verbal offer is not ironclad.

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MIAA Super Bowl live updates: Hasselbeck-to-Brown connection gives Xaverian the Division 1 crown

10 Celtics thoughts, from a grueling schedule to Jayson Tatum’s turnovers

Is Patriots kicker Chad Ryland’s job in jeopardy?

bruins notebookJim Montgomery on the slumping Bruins: ‘We’ve just been an easy team to play against’The coach made no lineup changes, other than some line juggling, as the team went back to work at practice after three straight losses.

college footballArmy, Navy football get a look at Gillette Stadium ahead of 124th edition of rivalry gameThe Dec. 9 matchup marks the first time that the game is being played in New England. 7:14 p.m.

women's college hockey notebookStonehill defender Hannah Squires making big saves, on and off the iceThe sophomore donated stem cells to a cancer patient in October, and donned the goalie gear for two wins earlier this month.

red soxWhite Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro AwardThe Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.

patriotsFamiliar drill at quarterback: Bill Belichick will not name his starter for Sunday’s game"I’m not going to make any announcements on our lineup at any position,” said the coach, following the same script he used last week before the Giants game.

CelticsHere’s the Celtics’ schedule for the In-Season Tournament knockout roundThe Celtics will take on the Pacers in Monday's quarterfinal, before things get a little more complicated.

christopher l. gasperThe way the NBA’s In-Season Tournament is set up now, there are no winnersInstead of reproducing the soccer model, the NBA has just repackaged regular-season games with bad floors, bad feelings, and point-padding victories.

Panthers are prowling for a big-name head coach. Watch out for Bill Belichick.

Celtics honor hero who saved lives during Lewiston shooting

New Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey is used to meeting high expectations

Kristaps Porzingis believes he’ll be back in Celtics’ lineup soon

Leadership and production made Tradition honoree Kevin Faulk ‘the consummate Patriot’

NESN to debut first of four-part series on Wednesday celebrating the history of the Bruins

Sands casino family says they’ll buy majority of Dallas Mavericks from Mark Cuban; AP source says valuation is $3.5 billion.

Could Joe Flacco start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday?

Jets begin Aaron Rodgers’s 21-day practice window in next step in recovery from torn Achilles’

In a surprise, IOC lines up French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics; Salt Lake City, a shoo-in, set for 2034 edition

LATEST HEADLINES

Watch live: Three state titles are up for grabs in Thursday’s Super Bowl slate

MIAA Super Bowl live updates: Hasselbeck-to-Brown connection gives Xaverian the Division 1 crown

Blue Hills, Bay Path reign supreme in state vocational bowls

Connor Muldoon, West Boylston run wild over Carver to win Division 8 Super Bowl

Could Joe Flacco start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday?

🏈 See the schedule for the high school Super Bowls at Gillette Stadium

Connor Muldoon, West Boylston run wild over Carver to win Division 8 Super Bowl

Blue Hills, Bay Path reign supreme in state vocational bowls

Focus on Fairhaven’s Justin Marques, Salem’s Corey Grimes in Division 6 title game

Previewing and predicting the Division 6 Super Bowl: Fairhaven vs. Salem

Brian Lee has mirrored his legendary father, forging a stellar program of his own at King Philip

Previewing and predicting the Division 2 Super Bowl: King Philip vs. Marshfield

Bay State Conference rivals Milton and Walpole will be led by first-year starting quarterbacks in Division 3 Super Bowl

Previewing and predicting the Division 3 Super Bowl: Milton vs. Walpole

Previewing and predicting the Division 4 Super Bowl: Duxbury vs. Scituate

Scituate facing ‘huge mountain to climb’ against Duxbury’s punishing run game powered by Alex Barlow in Division 4 Super Bowl

Numbering 11 in all, captains have played a sizable role for Foxborough and Hanover in drive to Gillette

Previewing and predicting the Division 5 Super Bowl: Foxborough vs. Hanover

Amesbury and top-seeded Uxbridge will rely upon its band of brothers to lead the charge in Division 7 Super Bowl

Previewing and predicting the Division 7 Super Bowl: Amesbury vs. Uxbridge

Sunday notebooks

Adrián Beltré's season with Red Sox transformed career that should culminate with Hall of Fame inductionAmong the dozen newcomers on the Hall of Fame ballot sent out this past week, Beltré stands out as a near lock for first-ballot election.

What’s wrong with the Chiefs’ offense? Everything.“It starts with me,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said, falling on his sword for his teammates. “Offensively, I’m just not where I want to be at this point in the season.”

With more scoring options, versatility is key to the Celtics’ success this seasonReminding elite scorers that rebounding or assists, or even a steal or defensive stop, is just as important is a process.

Could the World Junior Championship be in Bruins rookie Matt Poitras’s future?A Canadian team with Poitras aboard has a better chance of winning the gold medal.

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The Globe has selected football All-Scholastics for 120 years. See who made the all-time team.

Craig Breslow is a problem solver. His next project? The Red Sox.

Her father is the only coach she’s ever had. Now, she’s playing on the LPGA Tour — and winning.

A reckoning, decades in the making

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Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

bruins notebook
Jim Montgomery on the slumping Bruins: ‘We’ve just been an easy team to play against’
The coach made no lineup changes, other than some line juggling, as the team went back to work at practice after three straight losses.

college football
Army, Navy football get a look at Gillette Stadium ahead of 124th edition of rivalry game
The Dec. 9 matchup marks the first time that the game is being played in New England. 7:14 p.m.

women's college hockey notebook
Stonehill defender Hannah Squires making big saves, on and off the ice
The sophomore donated stem cells to a cancer patient in October, and donned the goalie gear for two wins earlier this month.

red sox
White Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro Award
The Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.

patriots
Familiar drill at quarterback: Bill Belichick will not name his starter for Sunday’s game
"I’m not going to make any announcements on our lineup at any position,” said the coach, following the same script he used last week before the Giants game.

Celtics
Here’s the Celtics’ schedule for the In-Season Tournament knockout round
The Celtics will take on the Pacers in Monday's quarterfinal, before things get a little more complicated.

christopher l. gasper
The way the NBA’s In-Season Tournament is set up now, there are no winners
Instead of reproducing the soccer model, the NBA has just repackaged regular-season games with bad floors, bad feelings, and point-padding victories.

Adrián Beltré's season with Red Sox transformed career that should culminate with Hall of Fame induction
Among the dozen newcomers on the Hall of Fame ballot sent out this past week, Beltré stands out as a near lock for first-ballot election.

What’s wrong with the Chiefs’ offense? Everything.
“It starts with me,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said, falling on his sword for his teammates. “Offensively, I’m just not where I want to be at this point in the season.”

With more scoring options, versatility is key to the Celtics’ success this season
Reminding elite scorers that rebounding or assists, or even a steal or defensive stop, is just as important is a process.

Could the World Junior Championship be in Bruins rookie Matt Poitras’s future?
A Canadian team with Poitras aboard has a better chance of winning the gold medal.