NFL Hall of Famer Andre Tippett addresses Scott Boyle and the Lowell High football team. (Photo courtesy New England Patriots)
Lowell High’s upset playoff win at Methuen caught the attention of New England’s football team, with the Patriots honoring Scott Boyle as their “Coach of the Week.”
In his second stint as the team’s Head Coach, Boyle and his hard working squad of student-athletes secured the Red Raiders’ first ever playoff victory under the new Massachusetts High School Football format.
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett, the Patriots Executive Director of Community Affairs, visited Lowell High Monday to deliver the honor, presenting a generous donation of $1,000 to the football program on behalf of the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation.
“What the Lowell Red Raiders did Friday night was what high school football is all about: Heart, Preparation and Pride,” Tippett said. “You can see a team that believed in each other and refused to quit. That kind of effort is hard to come by a true testament to the commitment and teamwork.”
The recognition doesn’t end there, as Tippett’s LHS visit and presentation will be showcased on “Patriots All Access,” the franchise’s weekly television program, The segment will air as part of this coming Friday night’s episode at 7 p.m. on WBZ-TV in Boston, and it will also be available for immediate viewing on Patriots.com.
LHS Head Football Coach Scott Boyle (left) poses with NFL Hall of Famer Andre Tippett. (Photo courtesy of New England Patriots)
On their website, the Patriots wrote the acknowledgment and support underscore the team’s dedication to community engagement and the recognition of exceptional individuals, exemplified by Coach Boyle.
This is the 30th year in which the Patriots have joined the National Football League in conducting the High School Coach of the Week program, which recognizes outstanding high school coaches and promotes youth football throughout New England. The 2025 season marks the 15th year that Tippett has taken the award on the road to visit the schools that benefit from the program. At the conclusion of the fall, one of the weekly winners will be named the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Year and will receive an additional $2,000 contribution towards the school’s football program.
For the 15th straight year, the Patriots will also be accepting nominations for High School Coach of the Week honors. Those who wish to nominate a high school football coach in New England who leads a team to an exceptional weekly performance or reaches a personal career milestone are encouraged to send submissions to nominatecoach@patriots.com. All nominations must be submitted following a team’s Friday night or Saturday afternoon game to be considered for that week’s Coach of the Week award.
The Patriots Foundation is the non-profit through which the Patriots support charitable and philanthropic organizations throughout New England. This support comes in the form of direct grants, in-kind donations and player appearances. The foundation assists a variety of charitable organizations and programs throughout New England by supporting their educational, family and health initiatives.
(Background and quotes for this story provided by Patriots.com)
