The Franklin County Tech varsity football team (Turners Falls, MA) will host Assabet Valley RVT (Marlborough, MA) in a non-conference game today at 2 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Franklin County Tech (MA) vs Assabet Valley RVT (MA)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Assabet Valley RVT vs. Franklin County Tech: A Football Season Breakdown

The 2024-2025 high school football season has been an exciting one, with Assabet Valley RVT and Franklin County Tech both playing hard to make their marks. While the teams have had different results overall, their unique strengths and statistics provide a compelling comparison.

Team Performance Overview

Assabet Valley RVT

• Record: 3-6 overall, 2-2 in league play
• Points For (PF): 202
• Points Against (PA): 351
• Win %: .333
• League %: .500
• Home/Away Record: 2-3 at home, 1-3 away

Assabet Valley RVT has had a challenging season, finishing with a losing record. Their offensive struggles have been evident, scoring an average of 22.4 points per game, but they have faced tougher opposition in both league and non-league games.

Franklin County Tech

• Record: 8-1 overall, 4-1 in league play
• Points For (PF): 324
• Points Against (PA): 111
• Win %: .889
• League %: .800
• Home/Away Record: 5-0 at home, 3-1 away

In contrast, Franklin County Tech has enjoyed a very successful season. With only one loss, they’ve been dominant on both offense and defense. Averaging 36 points per game and allowing only 111 total points, they are clearly a formidable team.

Team Scoring Averages

When we look at how both teams perform quarter by quarter, it’s clear that Franklin County Tech has the upper hand in consistency.

• Assabet Valley RVT averages:
  • Q1: 0
  • Q2: 5.6
  • Q3: 3.6
  • Q4: 3.8
  • Final: 22.4 points per game
• Franklin County Tech averages:
  • Q1: 11
  • Q2: 10
  • Q3: 13
  • Q4: 7
  • Final: 36 points per game

Franklin County Tech has shown strong performances across all four quarters, while Assabet Valley RVT has struggled to find their rhythm in the early part of games, scoring zero points in the first quarter on average.

Statistical Comparison

When comparing the two teams statistically, Franklin County Tech excels across the board.

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Assabet Valley RVT: N/A
  • Franklin County Tech: 302.4
    Franklin County Tech is a powerhouse on the ground, racking up over 300 rushing yards per game, a key factor in their offensive success.
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Assabet Valley RVT: 43.8
  • Franklin County Tech: 51.5
    Both teams have relatively modest passing yards, but Franklin County Tech does have a slight edge.
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Assabet Valley RVT: 346.2
  • Franklin County Tech: 346.2
    Both teams are nearly identical in total yards per game, which shows that Assabet Valley RVT can hold their own in total offense, even if they struggle to put up points consistently.
• Tackles Per Game:
  • Assabet Valley RVT: 49.9
  • Franklin County Tech: 49.9
    This is one area where both teams match up evenly, demonstrating a strong defensive effort on both sides.
• Sacks Per Game:
  • Assabet Valley RVT: 0.4
  • Franklin County Tech: 0.2
    Although Assabet Valley RVT gets more sacks on average, the difference is minor.
• Points Per Game:
  • Assabet Valley RVT: 22.4
  • Franklin County Tech: 36
    The large discrepancy in points scored reflects the dominant offensive performances from Franklin County Tech, who average more than 36 points per game.

Team Leaders

Assabet Valley RVT:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Josiah Little (188.6)
• Passing Yards Per Game: Tyler Yetter (43.8)
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Hunter Donahue (17.1)
• Total Yards Per Game: Josiah Little (189.7)
• Tackles Per Game: Wyatt Whitman (6.9)
• Points Per Game: Josiah Little (17.3)

Franklin County Tech:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: N/A
• Passing Yards Per Game: N/A
• Receiving Yards Per Game: N/A
• Total Yards Per Game: N/A
• Tackles Per Game: N/A
• Points Per Game: N/A

For Assabet Valley RVT, Josiah Little has been a standout player, leading in rushing and total yards. His contribution on offense has been critical to the team’s efforts this season.

Record Breakdown

• Assabet Valley RVT:
  • Overall Record: 3-6
  • League Record: 2-2
  • Home Record: 2-3
  • Away Record: 1-3
• Franklin County Tech:
  • Overall Record: 8-1
  • League Record: 4-1
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 3-1

Franklin County Tech has excelled in both home and away games, showing their dominance in various environments. On the other hand, Assabet Valley RVT has struggled, particularly when playing away from home.

Conclusion

While Assabet Valley RVT has faced an uphill battle this season, Franklin County Tech has been a dominant force in their division. With a strong offense, led by their powerful rushing game, and solid defensive performances, Franklin County Tech looks poised for success moving forward. Assabet Valley RVT will need to regroup and focus on improving their consistency, particularly in the first half of games, if they hope to find more success in the future.