The King Philip Regional (Wrentham, MA) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Marshfield (MA) today at 6 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 2 tournament.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: King Philip Regional (MA) vs Central (MA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Where: Bridgewater-Raynham RHS
Bracket: 2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 2
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
Football Showdown: Marshfield vs. King Philip Regional – A Season Comparison
As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, two Massachusetts teams, Marshfield and King Philip Regional, are showing exceptional form in their respective divisions. Both teams are performing at the top of their game, with perfect or near-perfect records. This article takes a deeper look at their performance statistics, rankings, and head-to-head comparisons to understand what sets these teams apart and what makes their seasons so remarkable.
Marshfield Football (24-25 Season)
Overall Record: 9-1
League Record: 4-0
Home Record: 6-0
Away Record: 3-1
Win Percentage: .900
League Win Percentage: 1.000
Points For (PF): 365
Points Against (PA): 171
Marshfield’s football team has been one of the strongest competitors in the state this season, with a 9-1 overall record. Their league performance is flawless, finishing the season undefeated in their league with a perfect 4-0 record. At home, they are unbeatable, boasting a 6-0 record, while their away games show a solid 3-1 performance. Marshfield has averaged 36.5 points per game while allowing 17.1 points per game, indicating both a potent offense and a stout defense.
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring:
- Q1: 6.6
- Q2: 7.6
- Q3: 10.6
- Q4: 4.0
Despite a strong start in the first half, Marshfield’s second-half performance has been critical to their success, with significant scoring coming in the third quarter (10.6 points). However, the team sees a drop-off in the final quarter, scoring only 4.0 points on average.
King Philip Regional Football (24-25 Season)
Overall Record: 10-0
League Record: 4-0
Home Record: 5-0
Away Record: 5-0
Win Percentage: 1.000
League Win Percentage: 1.000
Points For (PF): 374
Points Against (PA): 74
King Philip Regional has had an even more dominant season than Marshfield, remaining undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record. Much like Marshfield, King Philip is undefeated in league play, finishing with a 4-0 record. They are just as effective on the road, maintaining a perfect 5-0 away record, and their home performance is equally impressive. The team’s total points scored stand at 374, while their defense has been impenetrable, allowing just 74 points throughout the season, which is among the best defensive records in the state.
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring:
- Q1: 8.3
- Q2: 11.3
- Q3: 13.3
- Q4: 3.0
King Philip has been consistently strong throughout the game, with steady improvement in scoring each quarter. Their third-quarter performance has been particularly impressive, averaging 13.3 points, showing their ability to adjust and build momentum. However, much like Marshfield, they experience a dip in the final quarter, scoring just 3.0 points on average.
Record Breakdown: Head-to-Head and Key Statistics
- Overall: Marshfield (9-1) vs. King Philip (10-0)
- League: Both teams are perfect in league play, with 4-0 records.
- Home: Marshfield’s 6-0 home record is slightly stronger than King Philip’s 5-0.
- Away: King Philip leads with a perfect 5-0 road record compared to Marshfield’s 3-1 away performance.
- Playoff Record: Both teams have excelled in playoff games, each boasting a 2-0 record.
While both teams have had impressive seasons, King Philip’s overall consistency and dominant defensive performance give them a slight edge in the rankings.
Conclusion
As the season heads toward the playoffs, both Marshfield and King Philip Regional are positioning themselves as title contenders. Marshfield’s formidable home performance and high-scoring offense make them a tough opponent, while King Philip’s unbeaten record and stifling defense show that they are a force to be reckoned with. Their upcoming matchups, particularly in the postseason, will be a thrilling contest of strength, strategy, and resilience.
