The Pathfinder RVT varsity football team (Palmer, MA) will host a non-conference home game against Belchertown (MA) on Thursday, November 28, at 9:00 AM.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Pathfinder RVT (MA) vs Belchertown (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. ET
Where: Pathfinder Vocational Tech
Live stream: Watch here
Analysis of Rankings and Records: Belchertown vs. Pathfinder RVT (2024-25 Season)
The 2024-25 high school football season has brought contrasting performances for Belchertown and Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School (Pathfinder RVT). Below, we analyze their records, scoring patterns, and performance against common opponents to evaluate their season outcomes and potential areas for improvement.
Team Records and League Standings
| Team | Division | Overall Record | League Record | Home Record | Away Record | Neutral Record | Win % | League % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belchertown | 35 | 0-9 | 0-5 | 0-3 | 0-6 | 0-0 | .000 | .000 |
| Pathfinder RVT | 45 | 2-7 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 1-3 | 0-2 | .222 | .500 |
- Belchertown: With a winless record (0-9), Belchertown struggled throughout the season, including in league play (0-5).
- Pathfinder RVT: Despite a challenging season, Pathfinder RVT managed to secure two wins (2-7 overall), showing better performance in league matchups (2-2).
Scoring Averages
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final Avg. Points |
| Belchertown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 |
| Pathfinder RVT | 0 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 15.8 |
- Belchertown struggled offensively, averaging just 10.1 points per game, with no recorded points in the first three quarters.
- Pathfinder RVT demonstrated more consistent scoring, averaging 15.8 points per game, with the second quarter being their most productive (7.0 points).
Performance Against Common Opponents
Both teams faced Frontier Regional during the season, with losses on both occasions:
| Team | Date | Away | Home | Result |
| Belchertown | 10/25/24 | Frontier Regional | Belchertown | (L) 20-0 |
| Pathfinder RVT | 11/8/24 | Pathfinder RVT | Frontier Regional | (L) 38-12 |
- Pathfinder RVT managed to score against Frontier Regional, unlike Belchertown, which was shut out in their matchup.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Belchertown | Pathfinder RVT |
| Overall | 0-9 | 2-7 |
| League | 0-5 | 2-2 |
| Non-League | 0-3 | 0-5 |
| Home | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Away | 0-6 | 1-3 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Playoff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 0-9 | 2-7 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Key Observations
- Offensive Struggles for Belchertown:
- Their inability to score in the first three quarters and a low average of 10.1 points per game underscores their challenges on offense.
- Pathfinder RVT Shows Slight Promise:
- Despite their losing record, Pathfinder RVT’s ability to compete in league games (2-2) and score more consistently indicates areas of potential growth.
- Room for Defensive Improvement:
- Both teams allowed significantly more points than they scored, with Belchertown conceding 301 points and Pathfinder RVT 295 points over the season.
- Common Opponent Comparison:
- Pathfinder RVT’s ability to score 12 points against Frontier Regional suggests they might be slightly more competitive against comparable opponents.
Conclusion
Both teams faced difficult seasons, but Pathfinder RVT displayed glimpses of competitiveness in league play and scoring ability. Belchertown will need to focus on improving both their offensive and defensive strategies to turn their fortunes around in future seasons. Pathfinder RVT, on the other hand, can build on their modest successes and aim for a stronger performance next year.
