The East Bridgewater (MA) varsity football team will play a home non-conference game against West Bridgewater (MA) today at 6 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: East Bridgewater (MA) vs West Bridgewater (MA)
When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Where: East Bridgewater Jr-Sr HS
Live stream: Watch here

Season Recap: A Look at the West Bridgewater vs. East Bridgewater Rivalry

The 2024-25 high school football season has been a showcase of talent, grit, and intense competition, particularly in the matchup between the West Bridgewater and East Bridgewater teams. Both teams finished with identical 5-4 records, highlighting a competitive season where each squad had its share of successes and challenges. Let’s dive into a comprehensive analysis of their seasons, their scoring averages, and their shared history.

Season Overview

West Bridgewater finished the season with a 5-4 record, including a strong 3-1 showing in league play. Their overall win percentage stood at .556, with a league win percentage of .750. The team scored 217 points across the season, averaging 24.1 points per game, and conceded 192 points, demonstrating a competitive but balanced performance.

East Bridgewater, on the other hand, also completed the season with a 5-4 record. Their league play was less successful, finishing at 2-3, and their overall win percentage mirrored West Bridgewater’s at .556. With 165 points scored and 230 points allowed, East Bridgewater averaged 18.3 points per game.

Team Scoring Averages

An analysis of scoring trends provides more insight into each team’s performance throughout the game:

• West Bridgewater displayed a strong finishing quarter, with an impressive 7.3-point average in the fourth quarter, contributing to their overall scoring of 24.1 points per game. Their first-quarter scoring was also notable, at 4.3 points per game.
• East Bridgewater, however, struggled to score consistently, particularly in the first three quarters, where their scoring averages were notably low. The team only managed to score in the fourth quarter, averaging 0 points in the first three and finishing with an average of 18.3 points per game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams encountered similar challenges and victories against shared opponents throughout the season. Here’s how they fared:

• West Bridgewater had an impressive 2-0 record against common opponents, winning games against Rockland (28-14) on September 13 and Seekonk (35-22) on October 18.
• East Bridgewater, meanwhile, also posted a 2-0 record against these same teams, defeating Rockland (20-14) on October 4 and Seekonk (36-26) on September 27.

These results illustrate that both teams were evenly matched in their encounters with shared opponents, showcasing a season where the margins for success were narrow and any potential matchup between them was bound to be highly competitive.

Record Breakdown

Breaking down the records further reveals how each team performed in different contexts:

• West Bridgewater:
  • League: 3-1
  • Non-League: 2-2
  • Home: 3-1
  • Away: 2-3
  • Playoffs: 0-1
  • In-State: 5-4
• East Bridgewater:
  • League: 2-3
  • Non-League: 3-0
  • Home: 2-0
  • Away: 3-4
  • Playoffs: 0-1
  • In-State: 5-4

Both teams demonstrated resilience in their league matchups, but West Bridgewater’s more consistent league performance led to a slightly better record in that category. East Bridgewater, on the other hand, shined in non-league games, going undefeated with a 3-0 record.

Final Thoughts

As the season wraps up, both West Bridgewater and East Bridgewater have shown their strengths and vulnerabilities. While their records are identical, each team’s scoring patterns and performance against common opponents tell their own story. With both teams ending at 5-4 and experiencing similar highs and lows, their rivalry remains intense and evenly matched, leaving fans eagerly awaiting their next showdown.