The Ludlow (MA) varsity football team will host a non-conference game against Chicopee Comp (Chicopee, MA) today at 6 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Ludlow (MA) vs Chicopee Comp (MA)
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Chicopee Comp vs. Ludlow Football Season Recap

This season, the Chicopee Comprehensive High School (Chicopee Comp) and Ludlow High School football teams each finished with a record of 3-6. Both teams encountered challenges on offense and defense, as shown by their records and statistical averages.

Team Records and League Performance

• Chicopee Comp: With an overall record of 3-6, Chicopee Comp went 1-4 in league games and performed better at home (2-2) than on the road (1-4). They scored a total of 133 points across the season while allowing 283 points, giving them a win percentage of .333 and a league win rate of .200.
• Ludlow: Also finishing with a 3-6 overall record, Ludlow managed a 2-3 record in league games. They were slightly stronger at home (2-3) than away (1-3), scoring 196 points and allowing 309. Ludlow’s league win rate was .400, higher than Chicopee Comp’s.

Team Scoring Averages

Chicopee Comp struggled with consistency, averaging 14.8 points per game. Their scoring was spread across quarters, with their strongest performance in the second quarter, averaging 5.0 points, and weaker output in the first and third quarters. Ludlow, however, had a stronger offensive performance, averaging 21.8 points per game. They were especially effective in the first and fourth quarters, scoring 7.0 and 11.0 points, respectively, and demonstrated a particularly strong overtime performance, scoring 8.0 points.

Offensive Performance and Stat Comparison

• Chicopee Comp: The team averaged 54.0 rushing yards, 13.1 passing yards, and 67.1 total yards per game. Their 4.6 points-per-game average indicates challenges in translating yardage into scoring opportunities.
• Ludlow: While specific rushing and passing statistics for Ludlow were not provided, their overall points-per-game average of 21.8 suggests they had more success converting drives into points compared to Chicopee Comp.

Key Players and Team Leaders

• Chicopee Comp: Adrian Gonzalez was a standout, leading with 119.5 rushing yards per game and averaging 126.0 total yards per game. Quarterback Chris Chagnon contributed 118.0 passing yards per game, while Frank Jordan added 46.5 receiving yards and 9.0 points per game.
• Ludlow: Though individual statistics for Ludlow were not provided, their points-per-game average indicates they had effective scoring plays, likely distributed across a balanced offense.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced South Hadley and Chicopee. Chicopee Comp secured a victory over South Hadley (22-8), whereas Ludlow fell to South Hadley (32-12). Against Chicopee, Ludlow emerged victorious with a 34-26 win. These matchups underscore each team’s competitive spirit, even if their overall season records reflect a challenging year.

Conclusion

Chicopee Comp and Ludlow each had a season marked by moments of promise but also areas for growth. Both teams have potential for development, with Chicopee Comp focusing on bolstering their offense and Ludlow looking to tighten their defense for a stronger finish in the upcoming season.