The Canton (MA) varsity football team will play a home conference game against Stoughton (MA) on Thursday, November 28 at 10 a.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Canton (MA) vs Stoughton (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Canton High School
Live stream: Watch here
Stoughton and Canton: A Tale of Two Football Seasons
The high school football season of 2024-25 brought varied fortunes for Stoughton and Canton, two teams with contrasting records and outcomes. Their performances highlight the challenges and triumphs that defined their seasons. Let’s delve into how these teams fared across the season, their scoring patterns, and their records against common opponents.
Season Overview
Stoughton (24-25)
- Overall Record: 1-9
- League Record: 0-4
- Home Record: 1-4
- Away Record: 0-5
- Win Percentage: .100
- League Win Percentage: .000
- Points For (PF): 84
- Points Against (PA): 291
Stoughton’s season was marked by significant struggles. The team managed just one win throughout the season, with a notable challenge in scoring, averaging just 8.4 points per game. This led to a difficult league season in which they were unable to secure any victories.
Canton (24-25)
- Overall Record: 6-4
- League Record: 2-2
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 3-3
- Win Percentage: .600
- League Win Percentage: .500
- Points For (PF): 275
- Points Against (PA): 220
Canton’s season showcased a more competitive and successful campaign. With a 6-4 record, they managed to hold a positive win percentage of .600. The team’s ability to score was evident, averaging 27.5 points per game, which significantly outpaced their defensive challenges.
Scoring Averages
Stoughton’s scoring woes were clear when examining their points per quarter:
- First Quarter: 0
- Second Quarter: 0
- Third Quarter: 0
- Fourth Quarter: 0
- Final Average: 8.4 points per game
Canton’s scoring, on the other hand, was more dynamic:
- First Quarter: 0
- Second Quarter: 21.0
- Third Quarter: 7.0
- Fourth Quarter: 0
- Final Average: 27.5 points per game
Common Opponents Analysis
Both Stoughton and Canton faced similar opponents throughout the season, but their results against these teams were vastly different. Here’s a comparison of their records against these common teams:
Stoughton’s Record Against Common Opponents: 0-5
- Norwood: Lost 28-0 (Away)
- Mansfield: Lost 42-0 (Away)
- North Attleborough: Lost 51-6 (Away)
- Foxborough: Lost 37-7 (Home)
- Oliver Ames: Lost 21-7 (Home)
Canton’s Record Against Common Opponents: 3-2
- Norwood: Won 27-21 (Home)
- Mansfield: Lost 43-32 (Away)
- North Attleborough: Won 12-10 (Home)
- Foxborough: Lost 25-18 (Home)
- Oliver Ames: Won 51-21 (Home)
Key Takeaways
Stoughton faced significant challenges this season, evident in their lack of scoring and inability to secure wins, especially against common opponents who also proved tough. In contrast, Canton’s season reflected more resilience, as they managed a competitive record and even defeated some of the same teams Stoughton struggled against.
For Stoughton, the focus for future seasons will be on building a stronger offensive strategy and finding ways to improve defensively. For Canton, maintaining their winning momentum and improving away performance will be key to building on this year’s success.
As high school football continues to evolve, both teams will look to learn from their 2024-25 campaigns, aiming for better results in the seasons to come.
