The Quabbin Regional varsity football team (Barre, MA) will play a home non-conference game against North Middlesex Regional (Townsend, MA) today at 6 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Quabbin Regional (MA) vs North Middlesex Regional (MA)
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

North Middlesex Regional vs. Quabbin Regional: A Comparative Analysis of 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, the performances of North Middlesex Regional and Quabbin Regional offer a stark contrast in terms of success, statistics, and overall play. Here’s a closer look at how these two Massachusetts teams have fared so far, with insights into their strengths and weaknesses, scoring averages, and standout players.

Overall Record & Performance Breakdown

• North Middlesex Regional:
  The North Middlesex Regional football team has faced a challenging season with a 2-7 overall record, and a 1-3 record in league play. Their win percentage sits at just .222, and their league win percentage is slightly better at .250. The team’s offensive struggles have been evident, as they’ve scored 186 points across the season while allowing 287. The North Middlesex offense has averaged 20.7 points per game, but has struggled to maintain consistency across the quarters, with the lowest scoring in the third quarter (3.4 points).
• Quabbin Regional:
  In contrast, Quabbin Regional has had a much more successful season, boasting a 6-3 overall record, including a 4-1 performance in the league. Their win percentage is a strong .667, and their league win percentage is even more impressive at .800. The Quabbin offense has been far more potent, scoring 256 points against 128 allowed, with an average of 28.4 points per game. Notably, they have demonstrated solid performance in the second and third quarters, where they have outscored their opponents significantly.

Offensive and Defensive Statistics

• North Middlesex Regional:
  North Middlesex’s offense relies heavily on their passing game, with a passing yard average of 205.4 per game, contributing to a total yardage of 276.6 yards per game. However, their ground game is virtually non-existent, with 71.1 rushing yards per game. Their defense has also struggled, with only 30 tackles per game and a mere 0.1 sacks per game.
• Quabbin Regional:
  Quabbin’s offensive production stands out with an impressive average of 256 yards per game. Though detailed rushing and passing yard statistics aren’t provided, their total offensive balance suggests an effective attack. On defense, Quabbin has a stronger foundation, making more consistent tackles and controlling the line of scrimmage better than North Middlesex.

Scoring Averages and Quarter-by-Quarter Analysis

• North Middlesex Regional:
  North Middlesex has struggled to sustain offense throughout the game. Their scoring averages per quarter are relatively low:
  • 1st Quarter: 7.0
  • 2nd Quarter: 4.4
  • 3rd Quarter: 3.4
  • 4th Quarter: 6.0
    Their low performance in the third quarter and overall lack of scoring consistency has been a key factor in their inability to win games.
• Quabbin Regional:
  In contrast, Quabbin has managed to maintain better consistency across quarters:
  • 1st Quarter: 6.7
  • 2nd Quarter: 6.7
  • 3rd Quarter: 7.3
  • 4th Quarter: 2.0
    Despite a slight dip in the fourth quarter, Quabbin’s ability to score in the first three quarters has helped them build strong leads, contributing to their positive record.

Team Leaders and Key Players

• North Middlesex Regional:
  • Corey Mills (#32): Leads the team with an average of 25.8 rushing yards per game.
  • Colin Taylor (#11): The team’s top passer, averaging 174.4 passing yards per game and a total of 202.6 yards per game.
  • Brady Reardon (#1): The main receiving threat, with 121.8 receiving yards per game and averaging 8.2 points per game.
  • Charles Chapman (#60): Defensive leader with 4.0 tackles per game.
• Quabbin Regional:
  While specific individual statistics for Quabbin’s key players are less detailed in this comparison, their collective performance has been stronger, especially in terms of total offensive yardage and points scored per game.

Head-to-Head Comparison

• Record Breakdown:
  • North Middlesex Regional (24-25): 2-7 overall, 1-3 in league play, and 1-4 in non-league games.
  • Quabbin Regional (24-25): 6-3 overall, with a solid 4-1 record in league play and 3-1 on the road.
• Home/Away Performance:
  • North Middlesex: Has struggled both at home (1-4) and away (1-3).
  • Quabbin: Shows a much better balance, going 3-1 at home and 3-2 on the road.

Conclusion

The contrast between North Middlesex Regional and Quabbin Regional this season is clear. While North Middlesex is struggling to find consistency, both offensively and defensively, Quabbin is showing strong form in all aspects of the game. With solid offensive numbers, strong defense, and better quarter-by-quarter consistency, Quabbin Regional looks poised for a successful remainder of the season, while North Middlesex will need to make significant adjustments to improve their performance.