The Pembroke (MA) varsity football team will host a non-conference game against Silver Lake Regional (Kingston, MA) today at 10 a.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Pembroke (MA) vs Silver Lake Regional (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Pembroke High School
Live stream: Watch here
Comparing Silver Lake Regional and Pembroke: 2024-2025 Football Season Overview
As the 2024-2025 high school football season wraps up, an analysis of the Silver Lake Regional and Pembroke teams highlights their performances, scoring averages, and records against common opponents. Both teams showed promise and challenges, underscoring the competitive nature of the season.
Team Records and Standings
Silver Lake Regional finished the season with an overall record of 4-6 and a league record of 1-4, ranking 13th in their division with a win percentage of .400. Their home and away records were 2-4 and 2-2, respectively, demonstrating some inconsistency but solid efforts in both home and away games. The team scored a total of 149 points (PF) while allowing 229 points (PA), reflecting their struggles on both sides of the ball.
Pembroke, on the other hand, concluded the season with a 2-8 overall record and a 1-4 league record, placing them 16th in their division with a win percentage of .200. Their home record was 2-4, but their away performance was disappointing at 0-4, leading to a season total of 141 points scored (PF) and 286 points allowed (PA).
Scoring Averages
The scoring dynamics of both teams provide insight into their gameplay and offensive capabilities. Silver Lake Regional averaged 0 points in the first quarter, 3.5 points in the second and third quarters, and 7.0 points in the fourth quarter, culminating in a season average of 14.9 points per game. Pembroke had a stronger start, averaging 6.8 points in the first quarter but saw their scoring drop significantly in the second (5.5), third (1.8), and fourth (2.3) quarters, with a final average of 14.1 points per game. This indicates a consistent struggle for both teams in maintaining offensive momentum throughout the game.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Although Silver Lake Regional and Pembroke did not face off against each other during the season, their performance against common opponents reveals contrasting outcomes.
Silver Lake Regional vs. Common Opponents
- Archbishop Williams: Won 21-7 (away on 8/30/24)
- Plymouth South: Won 27-7 (home on 9/6/24)
- Whitman-Hanson Regional: Won 19-3 (home on 10/3/24)
- Plymouth North: Lost 26-14 (away on 11/1/24)
Overall, Silver Lake Regional had a 3-1 record against common opponents, showcasing their strength with notable wins and only one loss to Plymouth North.
Pembroke vs. Common Opponents
- Archbishop Williams: Lost 28-0 (home on 11/8/24)
- Plymouth South: Lost 49-21 (away on 11/1/24)
- Whitman-Hanson Regional: Lost 20-6 (home on 9/6/24)
- Plymouth North: Lost 19-12 (home on 9/26/24)
Pembroke, conversely, ended their common opponent matchups with a 1-3 record. Their lone victory was not mentioned, signifying a tough season overall.
Summary
Silver Lake Regional’s season was marked by more balanced performances, with their stronger showings against common opponents setting them apart from Pembroke. Despite both teams showing similar season averages in points scored per game, Silver Lake Regional’s ability to secure victories over key opponents, especially in their non-league matches, highlighted their competitive edge. Pembroke struggled significantly, particularly on the road, and faced difficulties in both offensive production and defensive resilience.
As both teams move forward, the 2024-2025 season provides a foundation for improvement and strategic changes for the future.
