The Falmouth (MA) varsity football team will host a non-conference game against Dighton-Rehoboth Regional (North Dighton, MA) today at 6 p.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Falmouth (MA) vs Dighton-Rehoboth Regional (MA)
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional and Falmouth Football: A Struggle for Momentum in the 2024-2025 Season
The 2024-2025 football season has been a challenging one for both Dighton-Rehoboth Regional and Falmouth. With records reflecting a tough year for both teams, their struggles have been highlighted by a series of losses and a lack of victories in league play.
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional: Striving for Improvement
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional, with an overall record of 0-8 and a league record of 0-4, has faced significant hurdles throughout the season. The team’s scoring averages tell part of the story, with the Falcons putting up an average of 12.6 points per game. However, their defense has allowed 317 points, contributing to a stark winless record. In their league games, Dighton-Rehoboth has struggled the most, failing to win any of their 4 league matchups, and has yet to secure a home or away victory.
Despite the challenging season, Dighton-Rehoboth’s team has faced some tough competition. In their common opponents with Falmouth, the Falcons were unable to break through, with losses to teams like Nauset Regional, Medway, and Dennis-Yarmouth Regional. These losses have compounded their difficulties and contributed to their current position at the bottom of the league standings.
Falmouth: Battling the Odds
Falmouth has also experienced a difficult season, posting a 2-7 overall record, with a 0-2 league record. The team has struggled both at home and on the road, winning only one game at home and one on the road. Much like Dighton-Rehoboth, Falmouth has had issues with their offensive and defensive consistency. The team’s average points per game stands at a modest 15.7, while they have allowed 243 points against them.
Falmouth’s losses to common opponents have mirrored those of Dighton-Rehoboth, with setbacks to Nauset Regional, Medway, and Dennis-Yarmouth Regional. In their league matchups, Falmouth has yet to notch a win, suffering losses to both Medway and Dennis-Yarmouth, further deepening the team’s struggle to find momentum.
A Shared Struggle: Common Opponents and Similar Records
Both teams have faced similar challenges against common opponents. With records of 0-3 in head-to-head matchups against these teams, neither Dighton-Rehoboth nor Falmouth has been able to get on the winning side when facing shared rivals.
- Nauset Regional: Dighton-Rehoboth fell 36-15, while Falmouth lost 48-28.
- Medway: Dighton-Rehoboth lost 24-20, and Falmouth was defeated 14-6.
- Dennis-Yarmouth Regional: Dighton-Rehoboth was handed a 42-12 loss, while Falmouth lost 48-20.
These losses to strong opponents underscore the gap that both teams are trying to bridge as they look to build for future seasons.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
For both Dighton-Rehoboth and Falmouth, the remainder of the season will serve as a crucial opportunity to focus on player development and strategic improvements. Both teams will look to build a foundation for next year, as the 2024-2025 season seems to be one of rebuilding and resilience.
Despite the tough results, both teams have potential for growth. If they can learn from their mistakes, refine their strategies, and improve their execution, better days could be on the horizon. The battle for pride, development, and perhaps a few more victories is far from over, and both Dighton-Rehoboth and Falmouth are poised to continue their efforts for success in the coming years.