The Duxbury (MA) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Scituate (MA) on Thursday, December 5, at 3:00 PM.
This matchup is part of the “2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 4” tournament.

Duxbury vs Scituate Game Info:

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Duxbury (MA) vs Scituate (MA)
When: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Gillette Stadium
Bracket: 2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 4
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Duxbury vs Scituate

The 2024-2025 football season showcased two exceptional teams from Massachusetts—Scituate and Duxbury—both dominating their leagues and making significant impacts on the state’s high school football scene. A breakdown of their records, performances, and scoring trends highlights why these teams were among the most formidable in their division.

Record Overview

Scituate finished the season with an impressive 12-0 overall record, boasting a perfect 5-0 in-league performance and dominating both home (7-0) and away (5-0) games. Their overall win percentage of 1.000 (100%) and league win percentage of 1.000 (100%) reflect their undefeated status. They were particularly dominant in terms of scoring, with a total of 464 points for (PF) and only 71 points against (PA).

Duxbury, on the other hand, posted a strong 10-2 overall record. Their league performance of 4-1 shows they were competitive but slightly edged out by Scituate in terms of league play. Their home record was flawless at 7-0, while their away record stood at 3-2. Duxbury’s win percentage was .833 (83.3%) and league win percentage was .800 (80.0%). They scored 328 points (PF) and allowed 199 points (PA), demonstrating a robust but slightly more challenged defensive performance compared to Scituate.

Scoring Analysis

Examining the scoring patterns, Scituate consistently demonstrated their offensive prowess across all quarters:

• Quarter 1: 10.5 points
• Quarter 2: 3.5 points
• Quarter 3: 10.5 points
• Quarter 4: 10.5 points

This scoring balance contributed to their average 38.7 points per game. Scituate’s ability to maintain strong offensive output throughout each quarter was a key factor in their undefeated season.

Duxbury’s scoring average followed a different trend:

• Quarter 1: 13.0 points
• Quarter 2: 10.0 points
• Quarter 3: 2.0 points
• Quarter 4: 0.0 points

Duxbury averaged 27.3 points per game, with a noticeable drop in scoring during the second half, including a zero-point fourth quarter. This suggests that while Duxbury had strong offensive starts, they sometimes struggled to maintain their scoring momentum in later stages of games.

Performance Against Common Opponents

Both teams were undefeated against their common opponents, showcasing their consistent dominance throughout the season:

• Scituate’s Results:
  • 9/13/24: Defeated Whitman-Hanson Regional, 41-7 (Away)
  • 10/11/24: Beat Hanover, 52-0 (Home)
  • 11/28/24: Overcame Hingham, 37-7 (Home)
• Duxbury’s Results:
  • 10/25/24: Beat Whitman-Hanson Regional, 26-7 (Home)
  • 9/20/24: Defeated Hanover, 14-7 (Home)
  • 11/1/24: Won against Hingham, 31-14 (Home)

Both teams achieved victory against these common opponents, maintaining a 3-0 record. Scituate’s wins tended to be more decisive, as seen in their higher scoring margins, such as their 52-0 victory over Hanover.

Record Breakdown by Category

Scituate’s Performance:

• Overall Record: 12-0
• League Record: 5-0
• Non-League Record: 4-0
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 5-0

Duxbury’s Performance:

• Overall Record: 10-2
• League Record: 4-1
• Non-League Record: 3-1
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 3-2

Conclusion

Both Scituate and Duxbury were standout teams in the 2024-2025 season, with Scituate holding the edge in overall record, league performance, and scoring consistency. Duxbury, though impressive, faced more challenges, particularly in the second half of games. Despite this, both teams showcased their resilience, claiming victories against common opponents and representing their schools proudly. The season proved that both programs are powerhouses in Massachusetts high school football, with Scituate narrowly edging out Duxbury in terms of sheer dominance.