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December 9, 2025 High School Sports Subscriber Exclusive   Western Mass. Boys Basketball Top 20: High-powered transfers have Springfield Central atop preseason poll Expect Springfield Central and Pope Francis to battle on the hardwood once again this winter. By Jeff Lajoie | jlajoie@masslive.com Read more Subscriber Exclusive   Western Mass. Boys Basketball Super 7: Who to watch in 2025-26 A preseason look at the top high school boys basketball players in the area. By Jeff Lajoie | jlajoie@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   5 Catholic Conference boys basketball players to watch this winter Take a look at some of the Catholic Conference's players to watch before the basketball season tips off on Thursday. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Bay State Conference boys basketball preseason rankings: Who is No. 1? Last year's Division I state finalist is at the top of MassLive's conference rankings going into the season. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   5 Bay State Conference boys basketball players to watch this winter Before games tip-off on Thursday, take a look at some of the best returning players in the Bay State Conference this winter. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Xaverian football’s passing attack saves best performance for last in state championship Will Wood's "I want the ball in my hands" moment sealed Xaverian's unprecedented third straight Division I state championship win. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com MORE    See more       Get Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com PLUS Family Sharing, Ad Lite and the Online Newspaper   $20 for 6 months