The Middleborough (MA) varsity football team will play a home non-conference game against Carver (MA) on Thursday, November 28 at 10 a.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Middleborough (MA) vs Carver (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Middleborough High School
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Carver and Middleborough High School Football: A Season in Review
The 2024-2025 football season for Carver and Middleborough High Schools revealed stark contrasts in performance, showcasing the highs and lows of high school football in Massachusetts. With both teams competing in the Massachusetts Division rankings, the outcomes of their season games highlight the resilience and challenges faced by each team.
Carver High School: A Season of Success
Carver High School concluded the season with a commendable record of 8-3. Their performance was highlighted by a solid 6-1 home record, demonstrating their dominance on home turf. However, their away performance was notable as well, with a strong 2-1 record. This balanced play contributed to an overall winning percentage of .727, indicating a successful season.
In terms of league play, Carver maintained a .500 winning percentage with a 2-2 record, showcasing their competitive edge within the conference. Their scoring averages were impressive, particularly in the fourth quarter where they averaged 14 points per game. This late-game scoring ability underlined Carver’s resilience and strategic play.
Middleborough High School: A Season of Struggles
In contrast, Middleborough High School had a more difficult season, finishing with a 2-8 record. Their struggles were reflected in their 1-5 away record and 1-3 home record, highlighting challenges in both environments. Their overall winning percentage of .200 was well below Carver’s, underscoring the uphill battle they faced throughout the season.
Middleborough’s league performance was similarly subpar, with a 1-4 record and a .200 winning percentage. Offensively, the team averaged just 17.1 points per game, with significant scoring droughts, particularly in the second and fourth quarters, where they scored zero points. This inconsistency limited their ability to secure victories.
Team Scoring Averages and Highlights
Examining the teams’ scoring patterns reveals key differences in their offensive strategies. Carver averaged 3.5 points in the first quarter, gradually increasing to 6.0 in the second, with a strong 14-point showing in the fourth quarter. This suggests that Carver’s strength lay in its ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities.
Middleborough, on the other hand, had an uneven scoring pattern, with an average of 6.5 points in the first quarter but failing to score in the second or fourth quarters. Their third-quarter average of 3.0 points indicates periods of struggle where their offensive efforts were limited.
Record Breakdown: A Comparative Analysis
When breaking down the records further, Carver’s non-league play stood out, as they achieved a 4-0 record, which bolstered their overall performance. Middleborough, however, had a more challenging time in non-league games, finishing with a 1-4 record. Head-to-head and common opponent matchups remain neutral as the two teams did not face each other in the regular season, making a direct comparison difficult.
In-state performances saw Carver’s winning percentage soar at .727, while Middleborough’s in-state performance dipped to a .200 winning percentage. Out-of-state matchups did not factor into either team’s season this year.
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 season was a tale of two teams with contrasting fortunes. Carver High School proved itself as a formidable force, showing consistent performance both at home and on the road, while Middleborough High School faced significant obstacles, struggling with both scoring consistency and overall wins. With valuable lessons from this season, both teams can look ahead with hopes of improvement and success in the next chapter of Massachusetts high school football.
