The Randolph (MA) varsity football team has a home playoff game vs. Narragansett Regional (Baldwinville, MA) today at 6:30 pm.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Randolph (MA) vs. Narragansett Regional (MA)
When: Friday, November 15
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Randolph Hosts Narragansett Regional for MIAA Division 8 Playoff

As the 2024 MIAA Football State Championship tournament heats up, tonight’s clash between the Randolph High School and Narragansett Regional teams promises to be an exciting playoff matchup. The game is set for Friday, November 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Randolph High School.

Team Overview

Narragansett Regional, hailing from Baldwinville, MA, enters the game with a solid 6-3 overall record. Their performance in the league stands at 2-2, with a winning percentage of .667. While their season was strong, they will need to bring their best to upset the high-powered Randolph team. The Narragansett offense averages 23.9 points per game, with their highest-scoring quarter being the first, where they put up an average of 8.4 points. Their defense has allowed 156 points across the season, which they’ll need to tighten up against Randolph’s dynamic attack.

On the other side, Randolph is in peak form with an 8-1 record, and an impressive .889 win percentage. The team has been dominant throughout the season, particularly at home, where they hold a perfect 5-0 record. Randolph’s offense has been explosive, averaging 41.9 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong in the first two quarters, putting up an average of 17.2 points in the first quarter and 12.4 in the second, giving them a strong foundation as they head into the second half of the game.

Key Stats

• Narragansett Regional:
  • Record: 6-3 overall, 2-2 in league
  • Scoring Average: 23.9 points per game
  • Points Allowed: 156 total
  • Home/Away: 4-2 home, 2-1 away
• Randolph:
  • Record: 8-1 overall, 3-1 in league
  • Scoring Average: 41.9 points per game
  • Points Allowed: 143 total
  • Home/Away: 5-0 home, 3-1 away

Game Preview

Randolph enters this game as the clear favorite, largely due to their high-scoring offense and solid defense. However, Narragansett Regional has shown resilience throughout the season, and they’ll need to step up in all phases of the game to contend with Randolph’s potent attack.

The key for Narragansett will be to control the tempo early, limit the big plays, and create turnovers to disrupt Randolph’s offensive rhythm. If they can keep the game close into the second half, they may be able to exploit Randolph’s weaker fourth-quarter scoring average of just 2.8 points per game.

Randolph, meanwhile, will look to continue their offensive dominance, with a particular focus on establishing an early lead. Their ability to score quickly in the first half will be crucial, as they’ve averaged over 29 points in the first two quarters combined. If they can extend their lead in the first half, they’ll likely put too much pressure on Narragansett to mount a comeback.

Final Thoughts

This playoff matchup is sure to be one to remember, as Randolph’s high-powered offense goes head-to-head with a hungry Narragansett team looking to pull off an upset. Fans can expect a fast-paced, hard-fought game, and with playoff stakes on the line, both teams will bring their best efforts. Be sure to tune in for this exciting Division 8 playoff clash tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Randolph High School.