The Abby Kelley Foster varsity football team (Worcester, MA) will play a home conference game against Worcester Tech (Worcester, MA) today at 3 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Abby Kelley Foster (IL) vs Worcester Tech (IL)
When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Foley Stadium
Live stream: Watch here

Struggles and Highlights: Worcester Tech vs. Abby Kelley Foster Football Season Overview

The 2024-25 high school football season has been a challenging one for both Worcester Tech and Abby Kelley Foster, as they navigated through difficult matchups and varying levels of success. Below, we analyze their performances, team statistics, and comparisons to provide a clearer picture of their season journeys.

Team Records and Performance Overview

Worcester Tech faced an uphill battle throughout the season, finishing with an overall record of 0-9. Their league performance mirrored their overall struggles, ending at 0-3. Home and away games were similarly unforgiving, with the team posting an 0-4 record at home and 0-5 on the road. Despite these hardships, Worcester Tech showed resilience, scoring a total of 70 points across their games while conceding 324 points, resulting in an average of just 7.8 points per game.

In comparison, Abby Kelley Foster fared slightly better, concluding the season at 3-7 overall, including a 0-2 record in league play. While their away record (1-4) and home performance (2-3) were modest, they displayed more offensive capability with 220 points scored and 322 points allowed. On average, Abby Kelley Foster scored 22.0 points per game, demonstrating a more robust offensive output than Worcester Tech.

Team Scoring Averages

A closer look at team scoring averages highlights a significant difference in offensive productivity:

• Worcester Tech: Averaged 0 points in the first quarter, 0 points in the second, 2.8 in the third, and 1.6 in the fourth, with no overtime scoring.
• Abby Kelley Foster: Maintained a steady scoring pattern, averaging 7.0 points in the first quarter, 6.0 in the second, 2.3 in the third, and 4.0 in the fourth. Their overtime scoring was recorded at 6.0 points.

Statistical Analysis

Worcester Tech’s offensive efforts were marked by significant challenges:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 79.2
• Passing Yards Per Game: 27.8
• Receiving Yards Per Game: 26.3
• Total Yards Per Game: 107.0

Defensive efforts included:

• Tackles Per Game: 22.6
• Sacks Per Game: 0.1

Abby Kelley Foster’s statistics reflected a more balanced approach:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Unspecified
• Passing Yards Per Game: Unspecified
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Unspecified
• Total Yards Per Game: Unspecified

Their defensive figures indicated:

• Tackles Per Game: Not available
• Sacks Per Game: Not available

Key Players and Contributions

For Worcester Tech, standout players included:

• Zach Braconnier: Leading in rushing with 64.8 yards per game and total yardage at 86.4 yards per game.
• Ryan Gallagher: Top performer in passing with 57.0 yards per game.
• Emmanuel Asante Doku: Leading receiver with 21.0 yards per game.
• Liam Dancy: Defensive leader with 7.5 tackles per game.
• Javier Delgado: Top in sacks with 0.3 per game.
• Jayden Roper: Scoring leader with 3.6 points per game.

Abby Kelley Foster’s individual statistics were less detailed, but the team maintained competitive performances throughout the season.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams shared common opponents, further illustrating their struggles:

• Oxford: Worcester Tech faced Oxford on 9/14/24 and lost 26-14, while Abby Kelley Foster faced them on 10/4/24, losing 28-22.
• Montachusett RVT: Worcester Tech played Montachusett RVT on 10/26/24 and suffered a 34-0 defeat. Abby Kelley Foster faced them on 10/18/24, ending in a 40-12 loss.

These results underscore the challenges both teams experienced against similarly matched opponents.

Final Analysis

The 2024-25 season for Worcester Tech and Abby Kelley Foster was defined by adversity. Worcester Tech struggled to put points on the board, leading to a winless season, while Abby Kelley Foster displayed more offensive promise but fell short of consistent victories. For both teams, the data paints a picture of determination in the face of adversity, and with improvements in their offensive and defensive strategies, brighter seasons could lie ahead.