NEEDHAM — It’s hard to fathom, but the 2025 high school football season is a mere three weeks away.

This week, the state introduced its first Massachusetts High School Football Media Day, becoming the latest state to host such an event.

The idea was simple, yet daunting at the same time. Invite the top teams in the community to one centralized location, where players and coaches could provide their insight as to what fans can expect this year. How many would show? Who would attend? These were all questions to be answered.

It all started back in the spring, with Recruiting Board’s Alex Agrella laying the groundwork for the showcase. He was elated when 16 programs arrived at Needham High School, all looking forward to what lies ahead this fall.

“For me to see this now, I think it’s a bea

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