Check out which teams across Massachusetts will try to defend their state titles this fall.
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- Western Mass. football programs are embracing tougher opponents as statewide competition intensifies.
- For the first time ever, football will have a Division 1A/Super 8 state tournament beginning with the 2027 postseason.
- MassLive is teaming up with media organizations from across the commonwealth again this fall to publish a statewide top 25 high school football poll every week during the season.
- Plenty of last year's football stars return this fall, while new players will step into bigger roles. Take a look at who is set to make an impact.
