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Massachusetts high school football sound off on MIAAâs decision on start date
TL;DR
The MIAA's decision on the high school football start date has sparked discontent among teams in Massachusetts. Many stakeholders are voicing their concerns about the implications of this decision.
Key points
- MIAA made a decision on high school football start date
- Decision is unpopular among many stakeholders
- Archbishop Williams High won against Hanover in playoffs
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The Bishops hold the MIAA Final Four trophy high. The Archbishop Williams High football team defeated Hanover, 28-26, in the MIAA Division 5 quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
While the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) football subcommittee may have figured out one issue when it pertains to a future playoff format, there was one decision that was unpopular to many of those around the state.
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The proposal to move the season was shot down and voted 17-6 against, which started off the meeting with a heated discussion which then moved over to social media for many coaches around Massachusetts. At the heart of the disagreement with coaches and the MIAA is the official start of the high school football season in Massachusetts would be on Aug. 24, a Monday, and full pads would begin four days later on Aug. 29, that very Saturday.
âI can provide plenty of reasons why the 8/24 start date for football will have negative consequences for student-athletes, but I am still waiting for just one good reason how the new date benefits students? One of the most frustrating decisions I have ever seen by the MIAA Board,â Mansfield assistant athletic director Mike Redding said via X.
Marshfield High School posted a statement via social media regarding their displeasure on the MIAAâs decision regarding the seasonâs start date.
âWe are extremely disappointed by the reckless decision to push back the start of the preseason made by the (MIAA). It is clear that âplayer safetyâ is merely lip service as they further hinder the development of student athletes across the state,â the statement read on X.
The Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) Reddingâs post regarding the MIAAâs decision.
Q&A
What is the MIAA's decision regarding the high school football start date?
The MIAA has made a decision on the start date for high school football, but the specifics of this decision have not been detailed in the excerpt.
Why are Massachusetts high school football teams unhappy with the MIAA's decision?
Many teams and stakeholders around the state are expressing dissatisfaction with the MIAA's decision, indicating it may have negative implications for the football season.
What recent events occurred in Massachusetts high school football playoffs?
The Archbishop Williams High football team recently defeated Hanover, 28-26, in the MIAA Division 5 quarterfinals on November 14, 2025.