The Scituate (MA) varsity football team will host Hingham (MA) in a home non-conference game today at 10 a.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Scituate (MA) vs Hingham (MA)
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Scituate High School
Live stream: Watch here
Analyzing the Hingham vs. Scituate Matchup: Rankings, Records, and Key Insights
As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, the performances of Hingham and Scituate have drawn attention. Both teams have shown distinct styles and strengths, setting the stage for an intriguing comparison. Let’s dive into their rankings, records, and stats to better understand their seasons.
Rankings & Records
Hingham (6-4 Overall, 3-2 League)
- Division: 8
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 3-3
- Overall Win Percentage: 60%
- League Win Percentage: 60%
- Points For: 257
- Points Against: 212
Scituate (11-0 Overall, 5-0 League)
- Division: 1
- Home Record: 6-0
- Away Record: 5-0
- Overall Win Percentage: 100%
- League Win Percentage: 100%
- Points For: 427
- Points Against: 64
Scituate’s dominance this season is evident, with an unbeaten record and a staggering points-for-to-points-against ratio. Hingham, while competitive, has faced tougher moments, reflected in their mixed record.
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Hingham Average | Scituate Average |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 6.0 | 10.5 |
| Q2 | 6.0 | 3.5 |
| Q3 | 7.0 | 10.5 |
| Q4 | 7.0 | 10.5 |
| Final | 25.7 | 38.8 |
Scituate has demonstrated consistent scoring strength across all quarters, particularly in the first and third quarters, whereas Hingham’s scoring is more evenly distributed but at a lower average.
Common Opponents
The teams have faced three common opponents: Hanover, Whitman-Hanson Regional, and Duxbury. The results highlight Scituate’s dominance and Hingham’s mixed outcomes.
Hingham
- Record: 1-2
- Key Results:
- Lost to Hanover (35-18 on 9/13/24)
- Defeated Whitman-Hanson Regional (27-6 on 10/10/24)
- Lost to Duxbury (31-14 on 11/1/24)
Scituate
- Record: 2-0 (with one upcoming game against Duxbury)
- Key Results:
- Defeated Hanover (52-0 on 10/11/24)
- Defeated Whitman-Hanson Regional (41-7 on 9/13/24)
Scituate’s dominance against these common opponents, particularly Hanover and Whitman-Hanson Regional, underscores their offensive and defensive strengths.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Hingham (24-25) | Scituate (24-25) |
| Overall Record | 6-4 | 11-0 |
| League Record | 3-2 | 5-0 |
| Non-League Record | 3-1 | 3-0 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponents | 1-2 | 2-0 |
| Home Record | 3-1 | 6-0 |
| Away Record | 3-3 | 5-0 |
| Neutral Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Playoff Record | 0-1 | 3-0 |
| In-State Record | 5-4 | 11-0 |
| Out-of-State Record | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Scituate’s spotless record in every category paints the picture of a well-rounded, highly effective team. Hingham’s performance, while solid, lacks the consistency and dominance Scituate has displayed.
Key Takeaways
- Offensive and Defensive Power: Scituate’s scoring average of 38.8 points per game and their defense allowing only 64 points all season are standout achievements. Hingham’s scoring (25.7) and points allowed (212) indicate a more balanced but less dominant approach.
- Performance Against Common Opponents: Scituate’s overwhelming victories against shared opponents highlight their superiority, particularly in their defensive shutout against Hanover.
- Home vs. Away Consistency: Scituate has been flawless both at home and away, whereas Hingham’s away record (3-3) reveals challenges on the road.
Conclusion
While Hingham has had a commendable season, Scituate’s unbeaten streak and dominance in all aspects of the game place them in a league of their own. With a remaining game against Duxbury, Scituate has the opportunity to cap off an already stellar season. Hingham’s resilience and competitive spirit should not be overlooked, but Scituate clearly sets the benchmark this season.
