With under a minute to play, he made an incredible acrobatic catch that downed Notre Dame by a single point. He also coached basketball for Massasoit Community College along with being the athletic directors for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Framingham High School, and . Gonzalez said. Gonzalez added that he can tell this to his daughter and grand children. Framingham only had 8 to 9 seniors. Harrison was a founding father and minister to the Rochester Congregational Church. View the Framingham Flyers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. FHS Spirit Week, Seal of Biliteracy, The Council on International Educational Exchange. This helps reduce the student-teacher ratio in the classroom and intends to lead to greater faculty collegiality and collaboration. We need less 2-way players, said Wright. $250 . We have kids leaving the program before they are seniors. [4], In 2017, Harrison returned to UMass Dartmouth as a volunteer assistant coach. Its not an easy sport, said Ferrante. To seek an education and understand the value of it is an amazing thing in itself. Whitworth, the Eagles were loaded with offensive talent. Wright has two other sons who also played for Natick. SOURCE news is free to read (no paywall), but it is not free to produce. Provide snacks for pre-season practices Join/Login HomeFallWinterSpringYear-RoundCalendarPhotosVideosGet AlertsMoreContactSpirit Shop Menu 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). We are always looking for volunteers! [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). 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. There will be people similar to him, but there was only one Jim OConnor.. [31] Flyer News is run by television production teacher Noah Lin and his students. Front Gym - Athletics Parent Sport Night - Mrs. Fimlaid, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM The school participated[when?] I played in the program, and Dave will be the first minority head coach. He held his staff accountable and his staff held their players accountable. Hes very organized., Ferrantes varied apprenticeships have served him well. 2,121 were here. Here are. Gonzalez explained. Inspiring futures. Football was always my first sport. He knows the inside and outs of the defense, said Liquori. He coached his younger brother, David. Front Gym-Winter Letter Night - Karen Fimlaid, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 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. For a teenager to do away with the potential for immediate pay day, and the chance to play for the hometown Red Sox proves that he was certainly one of the "right" recruits for the Eagles. He takes over for Rob Ferrante, who resigned after last season. PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Student Association Hosts Multicultural Night at Framingham High, Sen. Markey Urges Zuckerberg To Halt Plan To Bring Teens Into Metaverse, Ronald G. McGilvray, 88, Owner of Castle Metal Finishing Services, MetroWest Medical Center Offers Tips for a Healthy Adjustment When Changing Clocks to Daylight Saving Time, Dont Forget To Change Your Clocks on Sunday, March 12. new coach this season with Natick resident David Wright. 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. But he got a few people who believed in him spokes in the wheel, he called it. Thus, the high school can be considered to be founded in either 1792 or 1852.[9]. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [6], National champion email: editor@FraminghamSource.com "Great memories and a ton of victories celebrated under Tom OBrien and his great staff. The only thing he got mad at me for was I lost about 10 basketballs the first year, Tarlin said with a laugh. [citation needed] In Framingham, very few parents of high schoolers have chosen the English-only option. Best Version Media, LLC. The original building was eventually converted to house several facilities, including the Danforth Museum and the Callahan Senior Center. "During my time at BC I was fortunate enough to play with some of the best college football players in the country" said Gonzalez. You just didnt find anyone that didnt hold him in great respect. Paul said I was recommended by Ed, and others., Robs old school, said assistant coach Tony Liquori. [citation needed], The Framingham High School Flyers compete in the Bay State League-Carey Division of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Division I. Mortarelli took. 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. [29] Framingham has won numerous awards for acting and technical design and often makes it to the state finals. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Coach Wright is highly regarded in the Framingham community and has familiarity with our players, said Spear. A look back at the career of Jim O'Connor, the athletic director who oversaw the merger of Framingham's two high schools. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Auditorium, H100, Cafeteria, F Hall Classrooms - METG Festival Prelims - Peter Birrend, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM I know this years players, but a little less (than Id like) because of COVID., He played basketball and baseball growing up. SOURCE news is free to read (no paywall), but it is not free to produce. Provide practice shirts and shorts 2023 MIAA winter high school tournament pairings for MetroWest. Ive never seen anybody who was asold-school and tough, but so caring and empathetic. When Ferrante decided to step down, he called Wright and encouraged him to apply for the head job. His daughter, Sophia, a 2020 Framingham grad, played three sports. He will be awesome. Framingham High School Gridiron Club hosts first annual fundraising cornhole tournament, Top high school football players to watch this fall, New coaches for across the MetroWest this fall, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The school has an approximate enrollment of 2000 students, making it the twelfth largest high school in Massachusetts. Wright said one of his goals with the program is to increase the number of players who stay with football all four seasons and to decrease the number of two-way football players. Framingham High has a new coach this season with Natick resident David Wright. For some, that can be a long game. have a full feature on Wright soon. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Translate this website into any language. In a lot of ways the merger of North and South it took an outsider to bring the town together, said Zanella, a Framingham South graduate who was Framingham Highs boys lacrosse coach from 1992-2005. Education is a high priority for students at Boston College and the opportunity was not lost on Gonzalez. He earned a scholarship to Connecticut. Tryouts are August 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. . The private workout with the Falcons resulted in a training mini camp invite for the receiver. High school sports coverage for Framingham, MA from MetroWest Daily News. The athletic prowess that Gonzalez exhibited as a wide receiver was always evident in his life. Wright expects to maintain the current staff and perhaps add one or two coaches. You learn how to deal with adversity., Meet some:New coaches for across the MetroWest this fall. "That trickle down affect of accountability brought us five straight bowl game victories during my time at the Heights." Wright said he is looking forward to meeting his players and starting practice this summer. In 1985, Harrison was hired by UMass Dartmouth to be the team's first head coach in program history. Playing Div. Working with former BC grad assistant Ryan Day Im sure he had some insight of what to expect at the Heights. BC Maven Contributor, Boston College undergrad and follower of everything Eagles. Ive worked under a lot of great coaches. 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. [4] Framingham High School has a racially, ethnically, economically, and linguistically diverse population (20percent of its students are considered low-income and 30percent have a language other than English as their first language). They hold monthly meetings and raise funds through the sale of food and merchandise in the Booster Room. When they were talking about user fees, there was no bigger opponent than Jim OConnor, Spear said. Wright said he wants his captains and his senior to also have a relationship with the 8th graders in Framingham Youth Football, before they come to the high school. call or text at 508-315-7176. Kick-off is at 10 a.m. For the first three seasons he lead the team as it was only a club team. ", Twitter - @BostonCollegeOnSI and AJ Black at @AJBlack_SI. [5], Until 1983, Harrison coached Middleborough High School as a basketball coach alongside being the football coach. More:Framingham High School Gridiron Club hosts first annual fundraising cornhole tournament. 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. She was hired in December of 1992. He put his moral fiber into his dealings with everyone. And then getting drafted by the team in your backyard just threw another level of joy into it." The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Coaching staffs everywhere muddled through a season lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. May 2nd, 2021 Recap: Framingham vs. Newton North 2021 168 Views [24], Framingham High School is a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse school and in part this relates to the town of Framingham being historically a hub for immigrants to the United States. There are kids from that team that are still friends today.. Supplement equipment for practices/games, The FHS Gridiron Club is dedicated to supporting the players and coaches of the Framingham High School football team. After discussion with the student body, it was agreed that the colors and mascot would revert to the original set. His son, Joe, is on the team. There was a 4-game season in March & April 2020, where the Flyers finished 2-2. Lenny Megliola can be reached at lennymegs41@gmail.com. Then Framingham, where he was an assistant to Ed Mantie, who left after last season to become BC Highs head coach. 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He's a coach with the Framingham High School football team for the past nine seasons . Manage Settings Spear took over for the legendary Bruce Parker who was later inducted into Halls of Fame in New Hampshire and New Jersey as Framinghams boys hockey coach, a position he held for 17 years. He had a way of making you feel as if you were the most important person in the world, said Mike Tarlin. Im so excited, said Tony Tolson, a long-time football coach in the community. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Tarlin coached Framinghams boys basketball team for 12 years and recalled his first interview with OConnor, who drove him to John Harvards Brew House at Shoppers World. Share, email, print, bookmark SOURCE reports. 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. This is the official Facebook Page of Framingham High School. Welcome to the Framingham Football team feed. We are always looking for volunteers! Coming from Ohio State and their tradition of winning is a great sign. Through multiple school reforms in the early and mid 2000s, Framingham High dramatically increased their MCAS (Massachusetts state graduation assessment) scores and the number of students taking Advanced Placement courses increased. "I am very excited and hopeful about the current state of the BC football program. Students quickly found it and would come in, Smith said. Coaching:Longtime high school baseball coaches Joe Small, Steve Simoes inducted into MBCA Hall of Fame. October 9th, 2021 Calvin Goes Hard 115 Views Framingham - Varsity Football has a new game recap. 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. 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 With the likes of Kevin Challenger, Will Blackmon, Andre Calendar, L.V. The town of Framingham gave the academy $1000, but some time later this was found to be illegal, and the academy was dissolved. Follow him on Twitter @lennymegs. In 1984, Harrison coached Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. Wright said he is re-loading the Flyers football program. Follow him on Twitter @lennymegs. [4] The school is classified as an urban high school by the state of Massachusetts. [7] For Northbrook he was also the headmaster. Wright said a couple of the assistant coaches are coming back but he needs to add a few others. He had a real special way about him. Postseason invitational champion 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. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. The FHS Parent Teacher Booster Organization is a group of caregivers, teachers, staff, and other community members who support the many exciting educational and extracurricular activities offered by Framingham High School. SOURCE is a 365-day a year, 24-hour a day news organization. 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. One of OConnors first tasks, Smith said, was to establish the inaugural Salute to Framingham. FRAMINGHAM - Framingham High School's football season kicks off this week. Natick High coach Mark Mortarelli said Wright is a nice guy with a lot of energy. Of course, they will be on opposite sidelines on Thanksgiving morning. This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Remembering Jim O'Connor, legend at Framingham High, Catholic Memorial. Gonzalez explained. The regulation Cornhole Tournament will offer a 1st prize value of $500/team and a 2nd prize of. November 2nd, 2021 Newton North High School 214 Views Framingham - Varsity Football created a new highlight. Framingham SOURCE is an independent, community news site. Jim loved that we were able to teach many boys and girls to sail who had never tried it before.. Sailing never became a varsity sport, but the Flyers competed against varsity programs in Boston. When the time for the merger of the schools came, the district held an election to determine the fate of the colors and mascots. Coach Hafley seems like an energetic determined coach. Tolson will be one of Wrights assistant coaches, along with Wrights son who just graduated from Assumption college. He would drop everything in order to listen to you and help in any way he could,Cook said. 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. I respect all of those guys." High School Football Framingham Natick Flyers 13 Redhawks 49 The Natick (MA) varsity football team won Thursday's home conference game against Framingham (MA) by a score of 49-13. He knows both programs well. 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. The athletes at Framingham High were the main beneficiaries of the Salute, and to this day, are still not required to pay afee to play sports. The Boston College Athletic Department has been treating fans to great games of the program's past on Thursday nights on Youtube. 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. I have not yet met him but seeing his social media posts has me thinking he is 100% invested in this program. Something about the game and camaraderie with my guys made me fall in love with it. [11], In the late 1990s, Framingham High School was labeled underperforming. So Rob Ferrante put in the time and the work as an underling, year after year, and it all crystallized into this: head coach at Framingham High. "Talent is great but the work ethic these professionals have is what keeps them in the league. That is something that steered me to my decision of college football.". 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. I have a good relationship with all of them, said Wright. 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. said Gonzalez. [12][13] In 2008, Framingham High was ranked by Newsweek in the top 500 high schools in the United States. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Although he came up short in his goal of making the roster, the memories and journey were not lost on Gonzalez who maintains another sense of pride for making it that far and receiving that opportunity. He never pulled rank on anybody. [2] In 1988, the team's first non-club season, he led them to a 54 record with their first win ever coming against Western New England 2315. The football field at CM is named after him. On getting the call he said, "The experience of getting drafted was a dream come true. The FHS Gridiron Club supports Framingham High School Flyers Football - 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 . [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. Block and tackle. The 2000's was a very successful decade for BC football that boasted ten bowl game appearances. His secretary, Sally Smith, recalled him as a wonderful caring, class act. The FHS Gridiron Club is dedicated to supporting the players and coaches of the Framingham High School football team. They hold monthly meetings and raise funds through the sale of food and merchandise in the Booster Room. Next stop, BB&N; then Arlington High; and Melrose, where he made two separate stops as an assistant. 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. 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 . Tarlin knew of OConnors accolades and admitted to feeling some pressure to produce winning results. A lot of people thought, this wont work,' Zanella said. [14], Framingham High School has received press for its success with students in the English as a Second Language Program. Robs the reason I stayed, Milligan said. 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? 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. [citation needed] Only 17percent of Framingham's English Language Learners drop out of school, half that of districts with similar demographics. Wright said every position will be up grabs on varsity in the fall. From that first year it grew in scope and continued to be a success, an event looked forward to by the town.. In his job interview he stressed a major task will be to get kids in the program and retaining them. 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. 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. In 1958, mid year, a new building on Flagg Drive replaced the original high school on Union Ave. that was built in the 1920s. Football? We need to get kids into the program, be organized, and practice the way we want to practice, and practice and practice, said Wright. [7], The Framingham High School Flyers compete in the Bay State League-Carey Division of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Division I and their mascot is the Flyer.[8]. Lots of guys get there, but not all can keep that hunger and desire to stay there. 1/4/23: Please read this important update from Dr. Tremblay. This past week, the 2005 bout between the 14th ranked Eagles and the Wake Forest Deamon Deacons was featured. We dontsay Natick, we say The team to the east, Wright joked. 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. His three stepsons played for Natick. He was fundamentally opposed to them in every way.. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Wright either coached them in Framingham Youth Football or as the freshman head coach last season. But he never spoke about himself, Tarlin said. Conference regular season champion It may have been a late start to the gridiron life, but Ferrante took it all in, found out there was a lot to this game, the emotional rising and dipping depending on what the scoreboard shouted out at the end of the game. Ferrante has coached primarily on the defensive side. 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. Medway girls basketball advances past Nimpuc in . Last year we had about 90 kids at camp, but just 40 once the season started.. Boston College has always been a school that looks for the "right" kid on the recruiting trail. 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. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Wright is a graduate of UMass Boston. In two seasons with the team he led them to a 1626 record, neither of them above .500.