The Wakefield Memorial (Wakefield, MA) varsity soccer team will play a home playoff match against Hingham (MA) today at 7 p.m. at Walpole High School. This game is part of the 2024 Massachusetts High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: MIAA – Division 2 tournament.
Wakefield Memorial vs Hingham Game Info:
What: Massachusetts High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: Wakefield Memorial vs Hingham
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Massachusetts High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: MIAA – Division 2
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Game preview: Wakefield Memorial vs Hingham
As the 2024-2025 Massachusetts high school sports season unfolds, Hingham and Wakefield Memorial have emerged as two of the state’s top teams. Both schools boast impressive records, showing dominance in their respective leagues and strong performances against common opponents. Let’s break down their performances, key statistics, and head-to-head matchups.
Season Records & Performance
Hingham has recorded a stellar overall record of 20-3-1, dominating with a .854 win percentage. Their league play has been particularly impressive, finishing with a 15-1 record and .938 win percentage. At home, Hingham is nearly perfect with an 11-2 record, while they have also excelled on the road with a 9-1-1 mark. Their offense has been potent, scoring 55 goals while only conceding 10 goals on the season.
On the other hand, Wakefield Memorial holds an impressive overall record of 18-2-1, with a .881 win percentage. In league play, they’ve been strong as well, finishing with a 13-2-1 record, which translates to an .844 win percentage. Wakefield has been exceptional at home, with an 11-1 record, while their road performance is also solid at 7-1-1. Wakefield’s offense has netted 51 goals, while allowing 17 goals.
Team Scoring Averages
The two teams’ scoring averages are relatively close, with Hingham averaging 2.3 goals per game (scoring 0.8 goals in the first half and 0.7 goals in the second half), and Wakefield Memorial slightly ahead with 2.4 goals per game (scoring 1.6 goals in the first half and 0.9 goals in the second half).
Both teams have shown offensive consistency throughout the season, but Wakefield Memorial’s stronger first-half performances have helped them to build early leads in many of their games.
Head-to-Head Matchups
Hingham and Wakefield Memorial have faced common opponents during the season. Hingham has won both of their matchups against Silver Lake Regional, with a 2-0 victory on October 13 and a 5-2 win on October 24. Meanwhile, Wakefield Memorial also played Silver Lake Regional and won 3-2 on November 5. Both teams have shown their strength against this common opponent, though Wakefield Memorial’s win came in a closer contest.
Record Breakdown: A Detailed Look
| Record Breakdown | Hingham | Wakefield Memorial |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 20-3-1 | 18-2-1 |
| League Record | 15-1 | 13-2-1 |
| Non-League Record | 5-2-1 | 5-0 |
| Home Record | 11-2 | 11-1 |
| Away Record | 9-1-1 | 7-1-1 |
| Neutral Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Playoff Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State Record | 20-3-1 | 18-2-1 |
| Out-of-State Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Key Takeaways
- Strong League Play: Both teams excel in their league matchups, with Hingham posting an impressive 15-1 record and Wakefield Memorial securing 13-2-1.
- Home and Away Consistency: Hingham has been slightly more dominant at home, but both teams have shown strong road performances, with Wakefield Memorial having an undefeated road record of 7-1-1.
- Scoring Efficiency: While both teams are prolific in offense, Wakefield Memorial’s higher scoring in the first half has helped them secure early leads.
- Dominant against Common Opponents: Hingham has had a perfect record against Silver Lake Regional, while Wakefield Memorial won in a tighter match against them, with both teams showcasing their ability to dominate similar competition.
Conclusion
As we look ahead to the rest of the season, both Hingham and Wakefield Memorial are teams to watch. With their strong overall records, impressive league performances, and ability to score efficiently, they are among the best in Massachusetts. Whether it’s Hingham’s commanding defense or Wakefield’s balanced attack, both teams are proving themselves as contenders for the top honors this season.
