The Hanover (MA) varsity football team will play a home non-conference game against Norwell (MA) on Thursday, November 28 at 10 a.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Hanover (MA) vs Norwell (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Hanover High School
Live stream: Watch here
Norwell and Hanover: A Comparative Analysis of the 2024-2025 Season
The 2024-2025 high school football season in Massachusetts has showcased some strong performances, with both Norwell and Hanover standing out as formidable competitors in their respective divisions. With an identical overall record of 8-3, these teams have demonstrated consistent skill and resilience throughout the season. Here, we take an in-depth look at their standings, team statistics, and shared experiences to understand what set them apart and what they share in common.
Season Records and Performance Breakdown
Norwell (24-25)
- Overall Record: 8-3
- League Record: 4-1
- Home Record: 4-2
- Away Record: 4-1
- Win Percentage: .727
- League Win Percentage: .800
- Points For (PF): 303
- Points Against (PA): 176
Hanover (24-25)
- Overall Record: 8-3
- League Record: 4-1
- Home Record: 5-3
- Away Record: 2-0
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .727
- League Win Percentage: .800
- Points For (PF): 292
- Points Against (PA): 178
Both teams excelled within their league, boasting a win percentage of .727 and a league win percentage of .800. Notably, Hanover’s strength was evident in their away performance, holding an unbeaten 2-0 record, compared to Norwell’s 4-1 away win tally. Both teams showed impressive scoring, with Norwell averaging 27.5 points per game and Hanover closely following at 26.5 points per game.
Team Scoring Averages
Breaking down their scoring by quarters reveals strategic differences in performance:
Norwell
- Q1: 0 points
- Q2: 6.0 points
- Q3: 0 points
- Q4: 14.0 points
- Final: 27.5 points
Hanover
- Q1: 17.5 points
- Q2: 3.5 points
- Q3: 0 points
- Q4: 0 points
- Final: 26.5 points
Hanover displayed an explosive start in the first quarter, scoring 17.5 points, which contrasts sharply with Norwell’s 0 points in the opening quarter. However, Norwell managed a strong fourth quarter finish with 14 points to secure their final total. Hanover, meanwhile, struggled to maintain momentum after their initial surge, scoring no points in the final two quarters.
Shared Opponents and Head-to-Head Comparisons
Both teams faced common opponents during the season, underscoring their competitive standing. A notable comparison involved their games against Scituate:
- Norwell vs. Scituate (9/19/24): Norwell fell short in an away game with a score of 41-6.
- Hanover vs. Scituate (10/11/24): Hanover experienced a heavier defeat at home, with a final score of 52-0.
These results highlight a shared struggle against Scituate, with both teams recording losses. Norwell’s defeat was slightly more competitive, reflecting their close score despite being on the road.
Record Breakdown
Examining further into their record structures:
Norwell
- League: 4-1
- Non-League: 2-1
- Neutral: 0-0
- Playoff: 2-1
Hanover
- League: 4-1
- Non-League: 2-1
- Neutral: 1-0
- Playoff: 2-1
The records reveal that both teams had similar success in their league and non-league play. Hanover’s edge in the neutral game category (1-0) suggests a potential advantage in adaptability.
Conclusion
Norwell and Hanover have both demonstrated strong performances in the 2024-2025 season, with comparable overall records, league standings, and scoring averages. While Hanover showcased a potent first-quarter offense and Norwell exhibited late-game resilience, their shared struggles against common opponents, like Scituate, show areas that both teams may need to address in future matchups. With an eye on the playoffs and potential postseason matchups, these teams continue to prove themselves as major contenders in their division.
