The Abby Kelley Foster varsity football team (Worcester, MA) will host Worcester Tech (Worcester, MA) in a home conference game on Friday, December 6, at 3:00 PM.

Abby Kelley Foster vs Worcester Tech Game Info:

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Abby Kelley Foster (MA) vs Worcester Tech (MA)
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Foley Stadium
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Abby Kelley Foster vs Worcester Tech

The 2024-2025 high school football season has been challenging for Worcester Tech and Abby Kelley Foster, but the recent matchup between these teams highlighted stark differences in performance and execution. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their season records, team statistics, and head-to-head performance.

Season Records and Rankings

• Worcester Tech
  • Overall Record: 0-10
  • League Record: 0-4
  • Home Record: 0-4
  • Away Record: 0-6
  • Division: MA Div. 34
  • Total Points Scored (PF): 76
  • Total Points Allowed (PA): 362
• Abby Kelley Foster
  • Overall Record: 4-7
  • League Record: 1-2
  • Home Record: 3-3
  • Away Record: 1-4
  • Division: MA Div. 29
  • Total Points Scored (PF): 258
  • Total Points Allowed (PA): 328

Abby Kelley Foster’s four wins provide a stark contrast to Worcester Tech’s winless season, underlining the challenges Worcester Tech faced on both sides of the ball.

Scoring Averages

• Worcester Tech
  • Quarter 1: 0.0
  • Quarter 2: 0.0
  • Quarter 3: 3.3
  • Quarter 4: 1.3
  • Total Game Average: 7.6 points
• Abby Kelley Foster
  • Quarter 1: 8.0
  • Quarter 2: 7.4
  • Quarter 3: 3.1
  • Quarter 4: 3.4
  • Total Game Average: 23.5 points

Worcester Tech’s struggles to score early and often have severely impacted their competitiveness, while Abby Kelley Foster maintains a balanced scoring output across all quarters.

Head-to-Head Results

• Game Recap (November 27, 2024)
  • Final Score: Abby Kelley Foster 38, Worcester Tech 6
  • Scoring Breakdown:
    • Worcester Tech: Scored 6 points in the third quarter but remained scoreless in all other quarters.
    • Abby Kelley Foster: Scored 14 in the first, 16 in the second, and 8 in the third before shutting out in the fourth quarter.

Abby Kelley Foster dominated the matchup with a commanding performance, both offensively and defensively. Worcester Tech managed only a single score, demonstrating the defensive gap between the teams.

Team Statistics Comparison

Despite producing moderate yardage in rushing and total offense, Worcester Tech’s inability to convert opportunities into points remains a glaring issue. Abby Kelley Foster’s superior points-per-game average highlights their more efficient offense.

Key Players

• Worcester Tech
  • #8 Zach Braconnier: Leads the team with 64.8 rushing yards per game and 86.4 total yards per game.
  • #5 Ryan Gallagher: Passes for an average of 57.0 yards per game.
  • #1 Liam Dancy: Defensive standout with 7.5 tackles per game.
• Abby Kelley Foster
  • Individual stats for Abby Kelley Foster are unavailable, but their collective performance demonstrates balanced contributions across the team.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced Oxford and Montachusett RVT during the season, losing to both:

• Worcester Tech’s losses:
  • Oxford (26-14)
  • Montachusett RVT (34-0)
• Abby Kelley Foster’s losses:
  • Oxford (28-22)
  • Montachusett RVT (40-12)

Abby Kelley Foster was more competitive in these games, scoring significantly more points against common opponents.

Outlook for Upcoming Matchup

The upcoming game on December 6, 2024, offers Worcester Tech an opportunity to close their season on a high note, though Abby Kelley Foster enters as the clear favorite based on recent performance. Worcester Tech must address their scoring inefficiencies and strengthen their defense to compete effectively.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has been a tough learning curve for Worcester Tech, while Abby Kelley Foster has shown flashes of potential despite their losing record. The November 27 matchup solidified Abby Kelley Foster’s dominance in this head-to-head series, and they will look to replicate this success in their upcoming game. For Worcester Tech, rebuilding and focusing on fundamentals will be crucial for future success.