Nate Weitzer

“I want to tell my story and show there’s a better life out there,” said Larsen Ojala, who recently ran the entire 150-mile span of New Hampshire’s Appalachian Trail.

Nate Weitzer offers his analysis for Franklin-Central Catholic, King Philip-Walpole, Needham-Walpole and more to kick off season.

At Needham, several starters return to build on last season's success, while King Philip, Xaverian, and Catholic Memorial will have some new faces.

The Globe collects high school football results from games all across Eastern Massachusetts. Read on to find the results of more than 45 games.

Natick coach Mark Mortarelli: “I’m a defensive guy at heart . . . I like the chess game of it, moving guys to where they should be, and trying to slow down a spread offense."

“Our intention is to make sure this place is open indefinitely,” said Erik Mogensen, the Director of Entabeni Systems and Indy Pass. “In the spring, it could be offered to the community in the form of a co-op model.”

After rushing for nearly 300 yards and seven touchdowns in an 83-54 win over Haverhill last week, Gentile carried the ball 18 times for 137 yards while accounting for all four Indians touchdowns.

The Rangers had dropped 12 of the previous 14 meetings, but were ferocious on D, and dedicated the MVC win to beloved wrestling coach Bill James.

Sophomore QB Caden Smith and junior RB Caden Chase provided rushing touchdowns over the opening 18 minutes, as Central (4-3, 2-0 MVC) racked up 220 rushing yards to take a 21-7 lead into the half.

After being throttled by top-ranked CM, the Eagles got back to basics, likely locked in the top seed for Division 1 playoffs.