As the 2024-2025 high school soccer season progresses, two standout teams in Massachusetts are Dighton-Rehoboth Regional and Norwell. Both squads have had impressive campaigns, with strong records that speak to their dominance on the field. Below is a detailed comparison of the two teams, examining their season performances, scoring averages, and common opponents.

Team Records and Performance

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional (24-25)

• Overall Record: 13-2-5
• League Record: 9-0-3
• Home Record: 10-0-1
• Away Record: 3-2-4
• Win %: .775
• League %: .875
• Goals Scored (GF): 41
• Goals Allowed (GA): 16

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional has had a solid season, finishing with a strong win percentage of .775. Their league record stands at an impressive 9-0-3, showing their dominance within their division. The team has been especially formidable at home, going undefeated in their 11 home games with a record of 10-0-1. While their away performance has been slightly more inconsistent, they remain a top contender.

Norwell (24-25)

• Overall Record: 18-1-2
• League Record: 10-0-1
• Home Record: 9-1-1
• Away Record: 9-0-1
• Win %: .905
• League %: .955
• Goals Scored (GF): 73
• Goals Allowed (GA): 9

Norwell has had an outstanding season, with a remarkable overall record of 18-1-2. Their league performance is equally impressive, boasting a .955 league win percentage and a 10-0-1 league record. They’ve excelled both at home and on the road, with perfect away results and a solid home record. Norwell has also shown an explosive offense, scoring 73 goals while only conceding 9—an impressive defensive effort.

Scoring Averages

• Dighton-Rehoboth Regional:
  • 1st Half Average: 1.0
  • 2nd Half Average: 1.0
  • Final Score Average: 2.1
  • Shootouts: 6.0
• Norwell:
  • 1st Half Average: 0.3
  • 2nd Half Average: 0.3
  • Final Score Average: 3.5
  • Shootouts: – (Norwell has not participated in shootouts)

Dighton-Rehoboth’s scoring is fairly balanced between the first and second halves, averaging 1.0 goal per half. However, they only manage an average of 2.1 goals per game overall. In contrast, Norwell has demonstrated explosive offensive power, scoring an average of 3.5 goals per game. Despite a slow start in the first half of games, Norwell’s second-half performances have been key to their success.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced off against the same opponent, Seekonk, and their results were telling:

• Dighton-Rehoboth Regional vs. Seekonk:
  • 10/16/24 (Away): Dighton-Rehoboth Regional 1-1 Seekonk (T)
  • 10/28/24 (Home): Dighton-Rehoboth Regional 1-0 Seekonk (W)
• Norwell vs. Seekonk:
  • 11/5/24 (Home): Norwell 5-0 Seekonk (W)

While Dighton-Rehoboth Regional played Seekonk to a tie in their first encounter, Norwell decisively won their matchup 5-0. This difference in results against a common opponent further highlights Norwell’s dominance this season.

Record Breakdown Comparison

Head-to-Head Record

As of the latest matchups, both teams have yet to play each other during this season, but their records suggest a highly competitive contest awaits.

Conclusion

While Dighton-Rehoboth Regional has had an impressive season with strong home performances and an unbeaten league record, Norwell has been a dominant force, particularly with their high-scoring offense and stellar defense. With both teams showing top-tier results and a competitive edge, it’s clear that the remainder of the season will be exciting, especially when these two teams eventually face off.