OConnor arrived at Framingham after spending 20 years as athletic director at Catholic Memorial, including 19 as the schools football coach. [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. 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. He died Saturday at age 87. Phones rang unanswered; no checking email. One of Flyer News' focal points is to get the student opinion on the issues to voice the student-body's beliefs. We dontsay Natick, we say The team to the east, Wright joked. But at Framingham, his tenure started with a monumental task:the 1991 consolidation of North and South high schools into one building. [16], Framingham High School has a unique co-teaching program, where most teachers at the school co-teach a course with a colleague from the same discipline. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. Harrison was a founding father and minister to the Rochester Congregational Church. I picked up on how they did things.. The winning combination was to be the Spartans in blue and white, however alumni of the original Framingham High raised a protest that the town should revert to the original mascot and colors which happened to be used by Framingham South. There was another player that had a memorable moment, and that was wide receiver Tony Gonzalez. They hold monthly meetings and raise funds through the sale of food and merchandise in the Booster Room. He cant be replaced. He works in IT for the MA Teachers Retirement System. 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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. Previous hire:Rob Ferrante takes over as the new head football coach at Framingham High School. Coach Wright is highly regarded in the Framingham community and has familiarity with our players, said Spear. When they were talking about user fees, there was no bigger opponent than Jim OConnor, Spear said. For most of them it means playing the waiting game. He had a real special way about him. Hes very organized., Ferrantes varied apprenticeships have served him well. The two high schools remained separate until 1991 when they were merged to create a unified school under the name Framingham High School. Founded in 1792, as Framingham Academy, the high school is the result of the merger of Framingham North and Framingham South High Schools in 1991. "Great memories and a ton of victories celebrated under Tom OBrien and his great staff. Follow him on Twitter @lennymegs. He was fundamentally opposed to them in every way.. 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.. 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. 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. Framingham High School, or FHS, is an urban/suburban public high school in the city of Framingham, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 20 mi (32 km) west of Boston. In 1985, Harrison was hired by UMass Dartmouth to be the team's first head coach in program history. The person OConnor worked closest to at Framingham High was not a coach. From that first year it grew in scope and continued to be a success, an event looked forward to by the town.. Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Pay clinic fees for coaches professional development The town of Framingham gave the academy $1000, but some time later this was found to be illegal, and the academy was dissolved. call or text at 508-315-7176. You just didnt find anyone that didnt hold him in great respect. Thats rare.. I know this years players, but a little less (than Id like) because of COVID., He played basketball and baseball growing up. 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. 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. I have not yet met him but seeing his social media posts has me thinking he is 100% invested in this program. Im very excited and Im sure many people on Chestnut Hill are anxious to see coach Hafley succeed at the Heights. He earned a scholarship to Connecticut. 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. He also added "To me and my family an education was worth more than the monetary value offered. I was confident I could take on the job. His son, Joe, is on the team. We need less 2-way players, said Wright. Boston College has always been a school that looks for the "right" kid on the recruiting trail. Wright said a couple of the assistant coaches are coming back but he needs to add a few others. If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Auditorium, H100, Cafeteria, F Hall Classrooms - METG Festival Semifinals - Peter Birrend, Collab Day - F Period-Students Dismissed at 1pm, Holiday Acknowledgement: Ramadan (School Open unless otherwise indicated), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Education is a high priority for students at Boston College and the opportunity was not lost on Gonzalez. Inspiring futures. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Ferrante spent five years as an assistant football coach at Medford High, a town . In 2019, the Flyers beat Natick High at Fenway Park and finished the season 6-6 overall. [6], National champion FHS - School Council, Holiday Acknowledgement: Passover (School Open), 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM I feel Im prepared, he said. His three stepsons played for Natick. Framingham Football Schedule Print 2022-23 OVERALL 1-9 0.10 Win % LEAGUE 1-3 4th Bay State - Carey HOME1-3 AWAY0-5 NEUTRAL0-1 PF117 PA374 STREAK6L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Framingham Public Schools is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. [12] In recent years, Framingham High has been labeled an "over-performing" school on standardized assessments, compared to other districts of similar student populations. Framinghams co-ed sailing team was started in the late 1990s and lasted six years. Get through it all, find out how to handle all thats thrown at you, and you just might grow up to be a football coach. He takes over for Rob Ferrante, who resigned after last season. But he got a few people who believed in him spokes in the wheel, he called it. Some games this season the team was very competitive, and some games the team fell apart, said Wright. 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. I have coached every player in the program to date, said Wright to SOURCE. When asked about the decision to attend Boston College and play football as opposed to a professional baseball career immediately, Gonzalez offered this, "Between the negations and offers given I decided going to school and playing the sport that I enjoyed the most was best for me at the time." Will Cook was the teams coach and said OConnor was quick to lend a handto help the program initially shove off. Provide practice shirts and shorts But he never spoke about himself, Tarlin said. Conference tournament champion, From 2001 until Harrison's death in 2019, he was the athletic director for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Framingham High School, and Northbrook Academy. In return, Lomonosov residents visited Framingham and Framingham High. I respect all of those guys." Many of his former protgs recalled the same scenario. He's a coach with the Framingham High School football team for the past nine seasons . In two seasons with the team he led them to a 1626 record, neither of them above .500. The Boston College Athletic Department has been treating fans to great games of the program's past on Thursday nights on Youtube. He can be reached at [email protected]. [14], Framingham High School has received press for its success with students in the English as a Second Language Program. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Just ask Rob Ferrante, the new Framingham High head football coach, who is 52. On getting the call he said, "The experience of getting drafted was a dream come true. Founded in 1792, as Framingham Academy, the high school is the result of the merger of Framingham North and Framingham South High Schools in 1991. We need to get kids into the program, be organized, and practice the way we want to practice, and practice and practice, said Wright. 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. Kick-off is at 10 a.m. Working with former BC grad assistant Ryan Day Im sure he had some insight of what to expect at the Heights. Paul said I was recommended by Ed, and others., Robs old school, said assistant coach Tony Liquori. 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. FRAMINGHAM - Framingham High School's football season kicks off this week. OConnor hired Spear and Tarlin for their first varsity jobs in 1999. 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 . [7] For Northbrook he was also the headmaster. He knows the inside and outs of the defense, said Liquori. Hes a standup, selfless guy., Ferrante and Framingham athletic director Paul Spear touched all the bases regarding the job. [citation needed] Only 17percent of Framingham's English Language Learners drop out of school, half that of districts with similar demographics. 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. 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. He used his unassuming character to pull together, unify students, coaches and the Town of Framingham.. Gonzalez was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 16th round of the 2001 MLB draft. Interestedly enough, he did in fact pay homage to his upbringing with (508), Framingham's area code written on wrist tape along with loved ones who had passed away. Framingham SOURCE is an independent, community news site. [4], In 2017, Harrison returned to UMass Dartmouth as a volunteer assistant coach. 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View the Framingham Flyers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. FRAMINGHAM David Wright has been named Framingham Highs head football coach. The original building was eventually converted to house several facilities, including the Danforth Museum and the Callahan Senior Center. Lots of guys get there, but not all can keep that hunger and desire to stay there. "He was your head coach that could get a whole lot of information across to his team while saying very little. Students quickly found it and would come in, Smith said. All Rights Reserved. I expect a turnaround of the program with him as head coach, said Tolson. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. 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. He was the first coach in UMass Dartmouth history as he coached there for their first five seasons. My goal is to get kids into the program and keep them there are four years, said Wright. There will be people similar to him, but there was only one Jim OConnor.. October 9th, 2021 Calvin Goes Hard 115 Views Framingham - Varsity Football has a new game recap. It was really pleasurable to walk in his office and say, hey, you got a minute? And he always had it. He would drop everything in order to listen to you and help in any way he could,Cook said. Not for everyone. Tim Dumas is a multimedia journalist for the Daily News. Best Version Media, LLC. [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. Wright expects to maintain the current staff and perhaps add one or two coaches. 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. In 1984, Harrison coached Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. He takes over for Rob Ferrante, who resigned after last season. Gonzalez explained. Attn: Reporting absences, dismissals & Work Permits Information. Ferrante agreed to take the reigns for a season, while Framingham High searched for a new head coach. Playing Div. His daughter, Sophia, a 2020 Framingham grad, played three sports. "During my time at BC I was fortunate enough to play with some of the best college football players in the country" said Gonzalez. Its not an easy sport, said Ferrante. 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. 2023 www.metrowestdailynews.com. Tarlin knew of OConnors accolades and admitted to feeling some pressure to produce winning results. [3] The following season would be his last with the team as they went 27. But then Ed Mantie was hired in 2017, but left four years later for Boston College High School. 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. Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports! They taught me to be organized and how to run a team. He watched; he listened. I had a neighbor, a football coach, who wanted me to get involved., See some of the:Top high school football players to watch this fall, Ferrante played four years as a running back and defensive back. [21], In 2004, Framingham High School launched a "homeroom adviser" program, hoping to reduce the high rate of freshman students being forced to repeat their first year, a problem for many schools in the state. When August comes around, you get anxious. Hes 54. What does it mean to be a high school head football coach? This gave him, well both of us, a chance to get to know them. As an alumni of Framingham High School, Gonzalez never felt like a "hometown hero" despite playing collegiate football a mere 20 minutes east on Route 9. 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. 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. Block and tackle. 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. 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. Gonzalez added that he can tell this to his daughter and grand children. Join/Login HomeFallWinterSpringYear-RoundCalendarPhotosVideosGet AlertsMoreContactSpirit Shop Menu Cross CountryField HockeyFootballGolfSoccerSwimmingUnified BasketballVolleyball BC Bulletin spoke with Tony about his career at BC and beyond. Translate this website into any language. Wright and former Natick great Paul Ghilani once coached Naticks Pop Warner A team. Supplement equipment for practices/games, The FHS Gridiron Club is dedicated to supporting the players and coaches of the Framingham High School football team. Tryouts are August 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. This game is forever remembered as the afternoon when Matt Ryan came off the bench, and the legend of "Matty Ice" was born. [7], For 31 years, Harrison was a teacher of business and social studies at Middleborough High School.[7]. "Talent is great but the work ethic these professionals have is what keeps them in the league. Zanella said he was in the meeting when OConnor first pitched the idea. Wright has yet to meet with the returning players. Sailing never became a varsity sport, but the Flyers competed against varsity programs in Boston. FRAMINGHAM - The 115th meeting of Framingham High vs Natick high football was not held on Thanksgiving in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, instead the game was played Easter weekend in 2021. The Framingham, MA native finished his BC career in 2006 with 89 receptions, 1,186 yards and 12 touchdowns. Last season, the junior varsity & varsity program had 92-95 players but by the time the Thanksgiving game happened, the roster was down to 40 players. I played in the program, and Dave will be the first minority head coach. 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 Ill call the defense and Milligan will run the offense, said Ferrante. Coach Hafley seems like an energetic determined coach. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. [29] Framingham has won numerous awards for acting and technical design and often makes it to the state finals. Wright said he is looking forward to meeting his players and starting practice this summer. SOURCE news is free to read (no paywall), but it is not free to produce. The Framingham, MA native finished his BC career in 2006 with 89 receptions, 1,186 yards and 12 touchdowns. 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