Trevor Hass

DUXBURY — As they sipped celebratory hot chocolate with massive grins on their faces, Duxbury girls' soccer captains Maddie Gage, Parker Metzler, Kendall Quinn, and Megan Carney's eyes lit up as they heard the news.

As Boston College football tries to knock off a ranked Southern Methodist team for the second time in 11 months, it will turn to Grayson James as the starting quarterback.

A senior captain, Rees finished with 163 yards rushing and two TDs as the top-seeded Dragons (9-1) booked their sixth straight trip to the semis.

Thornton, a former second-round pick, had just four catches in six games this season with New England.

"Hear you might need a dawg in your corner?" Julian Edelman asked Rob Gronkowski. By Trevor Hass

In a Fenway Bowl rematch, Boston College nearly stunned Southern Methodist once again.

It was the longest buzzer-beater by a Celtic since 2000. By Trevor Hass

“She’s a leader, and she’s a fighter, and she never stops,” Duxbury coach Rob Jones said.

Grayson James and his parents were ready to wake up at 4 a.m. and make the nine-hour drive from Duncanville, Texas, to Martin, Tenn., on a Saturday morning in early January.

In an unpredictable season filled with surges and setbacks, consistency has eluded the Boston College football team.