The New England Patriots Foundation announced $185,000 in grants to 17 local nonprofits in honor of each Patriots Difference Maker named during the 2024 Celebrate Volunteerism initiative. Jane Long of Perkins School for the Blind named the Patriots Difference Maker of the Year and awarded a $25,000 grant for the nonprofit.

The annual award recognizes an individual for making a difference in their community. This year, Mary Chin is being honored for her social justice work.

After leading his team to a 12-1 overall record and a trip to the MIAA Division I State Championship, Needham High School's Doug Kopcso has been selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Year.

"The Miracle on Hancock Street" between North Quincy and Quincy on Thanksgiving Day proved to be one for the ages. The 43-41 final score in favor of North Quincy led to head coach Ryan Craig's selection as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week.

On December 1st, the Patriots will wear custom cleats for the charities of their choice as part of the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye is finding a way to make his impact felt off the field, sending a $10,000 donation to The Salvation Army to help with hurricane relief in his home state.

400 wins. 49 seasons. 10 state championships. In a game where Northbridge High School bounced Oxford 39-0 in the first round of the Division 7 tournament, it was head coach Ken Lachapelle's resumé that told the story. The performance couldn't have been more fitting for Lachapelle, who's 400th career victory as a head coach earned him the honor of the New England Patriots Coach of the Week.

Wachusett Regional High School's total team effort reared its head in a resounding 32-27 victory over Algonquin. The performance couldn't have been more fitting for the Mountaineers head coach Mike Dubzinski, who collected his 200th career victory as a head coach, leading to his selection as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week.

There are some games that are circled on the calendar in the preseason. Boston College High School certainly had Friday the 18th circled, picking up a commanding 30-13 victory over Catholic Conference rival Xaverian. The Eagles moved to 5-0 after the win, leading to head coach Paul Zukauskas being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week.

The Joseph Mason Cup goes through Tech Boston Academy. The 5-1 Bears topped Latin Academy 32-26 in a tightly contested Boston City League matchup, leading to head coach Raul Brown being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week. 

The 4-0 Reading Rockets surged to a win over Woburn High School this past week, dominating 28-6 in a hostile road environment. Reading's performance moved them to 2-0 in Middlesex League-Liberty Division play, leading to head coach John Fiore being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week.

The No. 17 Natick RedHawks cruised to a victory over Milford High School this past week, adding a 28-7 win at home. Natick's dominance moved them to 3-1 in the Bay State Conference, leading to head coach Mark Mortarelli being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week.