The Medfield (MA) varsity football team will play a home conference game against Dover-Sherborn (Dover, MA) today at 10 a.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Medfield (MA) vs Dover-Sherborn (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Medfield High School
Live stream: Watch here
2024-25 Season Recap: Dover-Sherborn and Medfield Football Analysis
The 2024-25 Massachusetts high school football season concluded with mixed fortunes for both Dover-Sherborn and Medfield. These two teams, competing in the same division and facing common opponents, had contrasting experiences. Below, we break down their performance, record analysis, and head-to-head matchups.
Team Records and Performance Overview
Dover-Sherborn finished the season with an overall record of 2-8 and a league record of 1-3, placing them among the lower-performing teams in their division. Their struggles were evident across home and away games, where they posted 2-4 at home and 0-4 on the road. The team scored a total of 112 points while allowing 282 points, yielding an overall winning percentage of .200 and a league-winning percentage of .250.
Medfield, on the other hand, ended the season with a slightly better 3-7 record and a 1-3 league record. Their performance was marked by a challenging away schedule, resulting in a 2-5 away record. Medfield managed to score 166 points and concede 263 points, achieving an overall win percentage of .300 and a league win percentage of .250.
Team Scoring Averages
A breakdown of scoring averages for each team highlights their offensive and defensive strengths:
- Dover-Sherborn: Averaged 1.5 points in the first and second quarters, and 0 points in the third and fourth quarters, totaling an average of 11.2 points per game.
- Medfield: Displayed a more balanced scoring distribution with 2.0 points in the first quarter, 7.0 in the second, 2.3 in the third, and 7.0 in the fourth, leading to an average of 16.6 points per game.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Dover-Sherborn and Medfield did not face each other directly this season, but they both contended against common opponents, yielding significant insights into their respective performances.
Common Opponent Record
- Dover-Sherborn: 1-4 against common opponents.
- Medfield: 2-3 against the same teams.
Game-by-Game Results Against Common Opponents
- Millis:
- 10/10/24: Dover-Sherborn defeated Millis 25-14 (away).
- 10/25/24: Medfield triumphed over Millis 43-35 (home).
- Norton:
- 10/18/24: Dover-Sherborn lost to Norton 31-0 (home).
- 10/10/24: Medfield fell to Norton 31-28 (away).
- Bellingham:
- 10/25/24: Dover-Sherborn was defeated 48-6 (home).
- 11/1/24: Medfield also struggled, losing 35-6 (away).
- Medway:
- 11/1/24: Dover-Sherborn lost 21-6 (home).
- 10/18/24: Medfield suffered a defeat 21-13 (away).
- Hopkinton:
- 11/8/24: Dover-Sherborn narrowly lost 20-16 (home).
- 9/20/24: Medfield secured a win over Hopkinton 21-6 (home).
Key Takeaways
Despite sharing several common opponents, Dover-Sherborn and Medfield both faced challenges throughout the season. Medfield’s slightly better overall record and scoring efficiency, particularly in the second quarter, highlight their relative offensive strength compared to Dover-Sherborn. On the other hand, Dover-Sherborn’s inability to secure wins on the road and their lack of scoring consistency were significant factors in their difficult season.
Conclusion
The 2024-25 season for both Dover-Sherborn and Medfield revealed the resilience and struggles of these teams as they navigated a competitive division. For Dover-Sherborn, improvements in away games and scoring consistency will be essential for future seasons. For Medfield, leveraging their stronger first-half performances and building on their home-game advantages can help in achieving better outcomes in subsequent seasons. The data underscores the importance of balanced offense, solid defense, and consistent play across all quarters for achieving success in high school football.
