The Belmont (MA) varsity football team will host Acton-Boxborough (Acton, MA) in a non-conference game today at 10 a.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Belmont (MA) vs Acton-Boxborough (MA)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

A Closer Look at Acton-Boxborough and Belmont’s Struggles in 2024-2025

The 2024-2025 season has proven to be a challenging one for both Acton-Boxborough and Belmont High School football teams, with both squads struggling to secure victories. Let’s take a detailed look at their performance, common opponents, and where they stand in terms of rankings and scoring averages.

Team Performance Overview

Acton-Boxborough:

• Overall Record: 0-8
• League Record: 0-3
• Home Record: 0-4
• Away Record: 0-4
• Win Percentage: 0.0%
• League Percentage: 0.0%
• Points For: 35
• Points Against: 288

Acton-Boxborough has yet to secure a win this season, finding itself on the wrong side of lopsided scores in most of its games. Their offense has struggled, averaging only 4.4 points per game. Their defense has been porous, giving up 288 points over the course of the season.

Belmont:

• Overall Record: 1-8
• League Record: 1-4
• Home Record: 0-5
• Away Record: 1-3
• Win Percentage: 11.1%
• League Percentage: 20%
• Points For: 30
• Points Against: 332

Belmont has managed to secure a single victory this season, but like Acton-Boxborough, their performance has been underwhelming. Their offense has been slightly more productive, averaging 3.3 points per game, but their defense has been even worse than Acton-Boxborough’s, allowing 332 points on the year.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams have struggled to put points on the board. The scoring averages per quarter reflect the lack of offensive production:

• Acton-Boxborough:
  • Q1: 0
  • Q2: 0
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final: 4.4 points per game
• Belmont:
  • Q1: 0
  • Q2: 0
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final: 3.3 points per game

Both teams have shown little to no offensive rhythm, scoring very few points in all quarters of their games. With both teams averaging under 5 points per game, it’s clear that improvements in offensive play will be critical for future success.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season, but the outcomes have been largely unfavorable for both.

• Woburn Memorial:
  • Acton-Boxborough: L 26-9
  • Belmont: L 34-0
• Lexington:
  • Acton-Boxborough: L 28-13
  • Belmont: W 9-6
• Cambridge Rindge & Latin:
  • Acton-Boxborough: L 36-0
  • Belmont: L 14-8
• Westford Academy:
  • Acton-Boxborough: TBD
  • Belmont: L 49-0

Both teams have struggled against common opponents, with Acton-Boxborough failing to win any of these matchups and Belmont securing a narrow win against Lexington. While Belmont’s performance has been slightly better in some games, neither team has been able to consistently compete against these high-caliber teams.

Head-to-Head Comparison

The record breakdown shows that the two teams have not yet faced off in the 2024-2025 season, but both will be looking to improve upon their disappointing records. In terms of their head-to-head history and performance against common opponents, Acton-Boxborough holds a 0-3 record, while Belmont has a 1-3 record. With both teams sitting at the bottom of their league standings, a potential matchup between these two struggling teams could provide an opportunity for either to pick up their second win of the season.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Acton-Boxborough and Belmont will need to focus on improving their offensive production and tightening their defenses if they are to turn things around. While the road ahead looks difficult, the potential for improvement is there, and the hope for better results next season remains. For now, both teams are left searching for answers as they finish out the remainder of the 2024-2025 season.