The Reading Memorial (Reading, MA) varsity football team will host a playoff game against North Attleborough (MA) today at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 3 tournament.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Reading Memorial (MA) vs North Attleborough (MA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Assabet Valley Voc HS
Bracket: 2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 3
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Football Team Comparison: North Attleborough vs. Reading Memorial

As the high school football season progresses, two teams from Massachusetts—North Attleborough and Reading Memorial—stand out with strong performances. Here’s an in-depth comparison of the two teams based on their rankings, records, and statistical performances so far this season.

Overall Performance

• North Attleborough has posted an overall record of 8-2, with a 5-1 record at home and 3-1 on the road, giving them a .800 win percentage. They’ve performed well in the league, finishing with a 3-2 record and a .600 league win percentage. Their offense has been explosive, scoring a total of 328 points, while their defense has allowed 89 points.
• Reading Memorial, on the other hand, is undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record. Their flawless performance includes a 7-0 home record and a 3-0 away record. Their league play has also been dominant, posting a 6-0 record with a 1.000 win percentage. They have scored 364 points so far, while allowing 115 points across the season.

Scoring Averages

• North Attleborough averages 32.8 points per game. Their scoring is spread throughout the game, with strong performances in the first half (16.3 points in the first quarter and 17.3 in the second quarter). However, they tend to slow down in the second half, particularly in the third and fourth quarters where they score a combined 5.3 points per game.
• Reading Memorial has been even more consistent, averaging 36.4 points per game. They score well in all four quarters, with their highest production coming in the second half. In the fourth quarter, they average 7.4 points, demonstrating their ability to close out games effectively.

Statistical Comparison

When it comes to team statistics, both teams excel in different areas:

• Rushing Yards: North Attleborough has a strong rushing attack, averaging 254.4 rushing yards per game, which speaks to their power running game. In comparison, Reading Memorial averages 107.3 rushing yards per game.
• Passing Yards: Reading Memorial has a more balanced attack, averaging 105.1 passing yards per game, while North Attleborough’s passing game averages 98.7 yards per game. Both teams have effective aerial threats but prefer to run the ball.
• Total Yards: North Attleborough averages a total of 353.1 yards per game, while Reading Memorial gains 364 total yards per game, making them slightly more efficient overall.
• Defense: North Attleborough’s defense averages 59.3 tackles per game, with a slight edge in individual tackles led by Ryan Fitzgerald who averages 7.3 tackles per game. Both teams have defensive linemen who contribute with 0.2 sacks per game.

Team Leaders

• North Attleborough:
  • D’von Burcy has been the standout performer with 107.3 rushing yards per game and 12.2 points per game.
  • Jack Murphy leads the team in passing with 98.7 yards per game and is also a key contributor in total yards with 182.6 yards per game.
• Reading Memorial:
  • D’von Burcy stands out as a leader in the scoring and rushing categories for both teams, contributing greatly to North Attleborough’s offensive success.
  • Jack Murphy also leads in passing yards for the team with 98.7 yards per game.

Head-to-Head Performance

Both teams faced off against common opponents and emerged victorious:

• North Attleborough defeated Woburn Memorial 35-7 on November 8, 2024.
• Reading Memorial also triumphed over Woburn Memorial, winning 28-6 on October 5, 2024.

This comparison shows that while North Attleborough has been impressive in their wins, Reading Memorial has been dominant throughout the season, going undefeated. The stats highlight both teams’ strengths—North Attleborough’s powerful rushing attack and Reading Memorial’s balanced offense and scoring consistency. As the playoffs approach, these two teams could make deep runs based on their performances so far.