The Tewksbury Memorial (Tewksbury, MA) varsity football team has a home playoff game vs. Somerset Berkley Regional (Somerset, MA) today at 7 pm.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Tewksbury Memorial (MA) vs. Somerset Berkley Regional (MA)
When: Friday, November 15
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Somerset Berkley Regional vs. Tewksbury Memorial: Playoff Clash in the MIAA Football State Championship
The stakes are high as Somerset Berkley Regional travels to Doucette Stadium in Tewksbury, MA, for a Friday night playoff showdown against Tewksbury Memorial. The game kicks off at 7:00 PM on November 15, 2024, as part of the 2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 4 tournament.
Both teams enter the contest with identical records of 7-2, but each has a different path to this point in the season. Tewksbury Memorial, which plays on its home field, has been dominant with a 4-1 home record, while Somerset Berkley has excelled on the road with a perfect 5-0 away record. The game promises to be a close and competitive match between two teams that have consistently delivered high-scoring offenses.
Team Overview
Somerset Berkley Regional (7-2)
Somerset Berkley has demonstrated balanced offensive and defensive play throughout the season. The team averages 29.9 points per game, with a strong second-half presence, especially in the third quarter (7.0 points). The team’s strength lies in its scoring consistency, especially in the fourth quarter, where they average 7 points per game. Despite their solid offense, the defense will need to step up to contain Tewksbury Memorial’s high-scoring offense.
Tewksbury Memorial (7-2)
Tewksbury Memorial has a slightly higher scoring average at 33.1 points per game. Their offensive potency is evident across all quarters, with the team scoring an impressive 10 points in the first quarter and nearly 9.5 points in the second quarter. Tewksbury’s offense has been its bread and butter, though their defense, allowing only 130 points on the season, will be key in stopping Somerset Berkley’s potent attack.
Key Matchup
With both teams showing similar records and scoring abilities, the key to victory could come down to turnovers, defensive stops, and the ability to execute in the clutch. Somerset Berkley will have to contain Tewksbury’s fast-starting offense, while Tewksbury will look to exploit their home-field advantage and build momentum early on.
Scoring Breakdown
Both teams average impressive first-half points, with Somerset Berkley netting 9.5 points in the first two quarters and Tewksbury putting up 19.4 points in the same period. The second half will likely see a battle for control, with both teams scoring around 7 points in the third quarter and slightly tapering off in the fourth.
What to Expect
With both teams having the same win percentage (.778), this game will be a thrilling encounter. Somerset Berkley will need to find a way to slow down Tewksbury’s offense, while Tewksbury will need to maintain its high-scoring output in the face of a resilient opponent.
The atmosphere at Doucette Stadium will be electric, with the Tewksbury Memorial community eager to cheer on their team as they aim to advance further in the 2024 MIAA Football State Championship tournament.
