The West Bridgewater (MA) varsity football team will host a non-conference game against Millis (MA) today at 6:00 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: West Bridgewater (MA) vs Millis (MA)
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

High School Football: Lowell vs. Malden – A Season Recap and Analysis

In this challenging 2024-2025 season, Lowell and Malden high school football teams have experienced their share of ups and downs. Here, we’ll take a look at their records, team scoring, and overall performance in league and non-league play, and how they’ve fared at home versus away games.

Season Overview

Lowell High School

• Overall Record: 2-7
• League Record: 0-3
• Non-League Record: 2-4
• Home Record: 0-4
• Away Record: 2-2
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Playoff Appearances: None

Lowell had a tough season, with only two wins out of nine games. They struggled particularly at home, failing to secure a win. Their away performance, however, showed some promise with a 2-2 record.

Malden High School

• Overall Record: 2-6
• League Record: 1-4
• Non-League Record: 1-2
• Home Record: 1-2
• Away Record: 1-4

Malden’s season followed a similar path, with two wins in eight games. They achieved a 1-4 league record, showing that they, too, found competition tough within their league. They performed slightly better at home than away, achieving a single win at each location.

Comparative Rankings

Lowell and Malden’s performances place them in close rankings but reveal distinct differences:

• Division Ranks: Lowell ranks 144th in Division 25, while Malden ranks 228th in Division 28.
• Overall Performance: Lowell’s win percentage stands at .222, while Malden’s is just slightly higher at .250.
• Scoring: Both teams struggled to keep up with opponents, as shown by their point differentials: Lowell scored 110 points and allowed 230, while Malden scored 219 and allowed 231.

Scoring Patterns

Each team has developed particular scoring patterns across quarters:

• Lowell: Scoring has been sparse, averaging only 12.2 points per game. They tend to score minimally in the second and third quarters, with an average of 2.0 points in Q2 and 2.3 in Q3. First and fourth quarters have proven to be challenging, with no points scored on average.
• Malden: Showing a stronger scoring presence, Malden averages 27.4 points per game. They often start strong in the first quarter, averaging 9.0 points, but their scoring dips in the latter quarters, mirroring the challenge Lowell faces in sustaining offense throughout games.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Lowell and Malden did not face each other this season, and they also had no common opponents. This means that each team’s record is unique to their respective schedule, with no direct basis for comparison between them outside of general performance stats.

Summary

In a challenging season, both Lowell and Malden have struggled to find a consistent winning formula. For Lowell, the challenge remains in building offensive momentum, especially in the first and fourth quarters. Malden’s stronger offensive presence, especially early in the game, offers a foundation they can build on for next season. Both teams have room to improve on the defensive end, given their high points allowed. As they regroup and prepare for the next season, they’ll aim to convert close contests into wins, particularly in league play where these victories matter most.