The Newburyport (MA) varsity football team will play a home conference game against Amesbury (MA) on Thursday, November 28, at 10 a.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Newburyport (MA) vs Amesbury (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Newburyport High School
Live stream: Watch here
Amesbury and Newburyport Football Season Overview
The 2024-2025 football season brought intriguing matchups and noteworthy performances for both Amesbury and Newburyport High Schools. With contrasting records and results, these teams offered fans an exciting display of competitive spirit. Below is a detailed breakdown of their season performances, common opponents, and team statistics.
Team Records and Standings
Amesbury High School finished the season with a solid overall record of 7-3, placing them at 5th in the Massachusetts Division 98 rankings. Their league performance was particularly strong at 6-2, reflecting their consistent play and ability to secure wins, both at home and on the road. The team’s win percentage stood at .700, with a league win percentage of .750. Amesbury scored a total of 276 points while allowing 186 points, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive and defensive approach.
Newburyport High School, on the other hand, ended their season with a 4-6 overall record and ranked 6th in Division 89. Their league record was 3-2, giving them a league win percentage of .600. Newburyport’s season included a mix of close matches and struggles, finishing with a .400 overall win percentage. The team accumulated 280 points scored but allowed 294 points, which underscores the challenges they faced defensively.
Scoring Averages
Amesbury showcased a potent offense throughout the season, averaging 27.6 points per game. Newburyport, slightly ahead in scoring, averaged 28.0 points per game. This narrow difference highlights their offensive prowess but also points to differing defensive capabilities.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Amesbury and Newburyport faced off against several common opponents, which gives valuable context to their season performances. Here’s a breakdown of their results against these shared teams:
- Essex Tech: Amesbury won 50-32 in their matchup on September 6, 2024, while Newburyport triumphed 48-21 on September 27, 2024.
- Triton Regional: Amesbury fell short 30-22 on September 13, 2024, while Newburyport secured a win, 47-27, on October 25, 2024.
- Pentucket Regional: Amesbury outperformed Pentucket with a 38-28 victory on September 27, 2024. Newburyport also triumphed over Pentucket, winning 42-34 on October 11, 2024.
- Lynnfield: Amesbury was defeated 28-12 on October 4, 2024, while Newburyport lost 44-21 on October 18, 2024.
- North Reading: Amesbury secured a narrow win, 20-16, on October 18, 2024, while Newburyport fell 42-34 on November 1, 2024.
Both teams had similar records against their common opponents, with Amesbury holding a slight edge at 3-2 versus Newburyport’s 3-2. This parity reflects a season where each team showed strengths and faced weaknesses against similar competition.
Record Breakdown
| Record Category | Amesbury | Newburyport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7-3 | 4-6 |
| League | 6-2 | 3-2 |
| Non-League | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponents | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| Home | 5-1 | 2-3 |
| Away | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Playoffs | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| In-State | 7-3 | 4-6 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 football season for Amesbury and Newburyport provided an opportunity to witness contrasting journeys and performances. While Amesbury demonstrated a stronger record and an ability to win key league games, Newburyport’s resilience and competitive scores kept their season engaging. Both teams’ encounters with common opponents further emphasize the parity and unpredictability of high school football in Massachusetts, setting the stage for an exciting next season.
