The Hull (MA) varsity football team will host Nantucket (MA) for a non-conference game today at 11:30 AM.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Hull (MA) vs Nantucket (MA)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 2A/1A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Nantucket vs. Hull: A 2024 Football Season Breakdown

The 2024-2025 high school football season has seen both Nantucket and Hull facing challenges, with each team aiming to improve their records as they wrap up the year. Let’s take a deeper look into their performances, statistics, and what they can learn from each other heading into the future.

Team Overview

Nantucket (2-8 overall)
In their 2024 season, Nantucket has struggled with a 2-8 record. Their performance has been hampered by difficulties in both league and non-league matchups. Within their league, Nantucket has managed just one win and eight losses, showing a win percentage of .200. They have struggled to close games, only scoring an average of 14.2 points per game (PF) but allowing 21.8 points (PA). At home, their record is 2-4, but they have yet to earn a win on the road, posting a 0-4 record in away games.

Hull (4-5 overall)
Hull has experienced slightly more success, finishing the regular season with a 4-5 record. They have been a competitive team, especially in non-league games where they hold a 4-2 record. Despite their solid non-league performance, Hull has yet to find success in league games, with a 0-3 mark in those matchups. Their scoring averages are higher than Nantucket’s, with 22.7 points per game (PF) but, similar to Nantucket, they’ve struggled defensively, allowing 25.1 points per game (PA). Hull’s home record stands at 2-3, while they’ve been slightly more successful away, at 2-2.

Offensive and Defensive Averages

Looking at the scoring trends, Nantucket shows a weak offensive output, with zero points in the first and second quarters of most games, only to show some fight in the fourth quarter with 3.5 points per game. This late-game effort indicates the potential for more consistent play throughout the game, but inconsistency has been a key issue.

In contrast, Hull has shown more balance, especially in the opening quarter where they average 5.3 points per game. Hull also has a consistent scoring average in the third quarter (4.3) and performs reasonably well in the fourth (2.0), though they struggle to maintain their early momentum.

Head-to-Head Comparisons

Both teams have faced similar challenges when going head-to-head against common opponents. The teams share a 0-2 record against Carver and Mashpee, which shows that neither Nantucket nor Hull was able to find success against those rivals. Nantucket fell 26-15 against Carver and 40-7 against Mashpee, while Hull lost 35-0 to Carver and 39-21 to Mashpee. These results reflect the difficulties both teams have had when up against stronger competition.

Home and Away Records

Both teams have exhibited contrasting performances on their home fields. Nantucket, with a home record of 2-4, has found some success at home but continues to struggle on the road, where they have not won a game. Hull, however, is more balanced, with a 2-3 record at home and a 2-2 record away, showing they have the potential to compete in various settings.

Breakdown of Team Records

• Nantucket:
  • Overall: 2-8
  • League: 0-1
  • Non-League: 2-7
  • Home: 2-4
  • Away: 0-4
• Hull:
  • Overall: 4-5
  • League: 0-3
  • Non-League: 4-2
  • Home: 2-3
  • Away: 2-2

Final Thoughts

As the 2024 season concludes, both Nantucket and Hull have shown potential but have struggled to put together consistent performances. Nantucket’s offense, while improving in the latter stages of games, needs to be more competitive in the earlier quarters. Hull, on the other hand, has had a more balanced attack but faces issues in league matchups, especially when playing on the road.

The key for both teams moving forward will be to strengthen their offensive strategies in the first half and find ways to tighten up defensively. As they head into the offseason, there is much to be learned from their respective campaigns, and both teams will likely look to build on these lessons for future success.