The MIAA common season is coming into its last week whereas the NEPSAC is nearing bowl season. Week 9 options massive slates on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as many put together for Halloween festivities.
Listed here are some predictions for the upcoming week.
Scituate vs. Hanover
The Patriot League’s Fisher Division title is at stake. Led by Jonny Donovan (295 passing yards, 4 touchdowns final week) and Grayson Foley, Scituate (6-1) recovered from its Oct. 3 loss to Plymouth South by sweeping its rivals from the Metropolis of Presidents (together with a 48-14 romp of beforehand undefeated Quincy adopted by a 26-7 win over North Quincy). Powered by Brandon Errico and Max Morin, Hanover (5-2) has appeared unstoppable following a 1-2 begin. The Hawks have averaged 39.75 factors throughout a four-game successful streak. Count on fireworks right here.
Connelly’s choose: Scituate
Murray’s choose: Scituate
Medfield vs. Norton
This Tri-Valley League tilt will function a crew chasing an undefeated common season, as Medfield (7-0) enters as one of many state’s greatest. Brady McCormack not too long ago shattered the Warriors’ program document for speeding yards, and can look to propel his crew into the playoffs. Norton (4-3) began off poorly, however has since turned issues round with three straight dominant victories, (successful by 28.66 factors per contest).
Connelly’s choose: Medfield
Murray’s choose: Medfield
East Bridgewater vs. Abington
It looks like no person can cease Abington (6-1), particularly with Jack Reilly enjoying surgically at quarterback these days (11-of-12, 189 yards, landing final week). A rival is trying to play spoiler this time round, nevertheless, as East Bridgewater (5-2) makes an attempt to stifle the Inexperienced Wave. The Vikings have had a bye week to relaxation, and can try and shock South Shore League followers.
Connelly’s choose: Abington
Murray’s choose: Abington
Bridgewater-Raynham vs. Barnstable
Following an unbeaten run that spanned properly into October, Barnstable (6-1) lastly met its match in Week 8 throughout a 42-36 loss to La Salle (R.I.) in additional time. Kyle Coffin, Jayson Dyer and the Pink Hawks will look to regain momentum to shut the common season. It is perhaps difficult, as Eian Bain’s Trojans (5-2) enter on a three-game successful streak, averaging 32.4 factors a sport. Breydan Lewis and Adrian Peebles (two touchdowns apiece final week) may very well be gamers to look at.
Connelly’s choose: Barnstable
Murray’s choose: Bridgewater-Raynham
Burlington vs. Wakefield
There are 16 undefeated groups left in Massachusetts and Burlington (7-0) is one in all them, as Ryan Brooks stored his unbelievable run going final week (a 29-7 win over Watertown). Will the Pink Devils (sixth within the MIAA Div. 4 energy rankings) have the ability to full an ideal common season? In that case, it could say so much about this group. A longtime league nemesis in Wakefield (3-4) is trying to make a press release, because the Wildcats try and solidify their postseason standing (at the moment No. 12 in Div. 4).
Connelly’s choose: Burlington
Murray’s choose: Burlington
Manchester Essex vs. Amesbury
For many of the fall, Amesbury has been the crew to beat within the MIAA’s Div. 7 discipline. Issues have shifted not too long ago, because the Redhawks have fallen to 3rd within the energy rankings with a score of 10.1539. Not by any fault of their very own, because the crew stays unbeaten at 7-0. Its newest win? A 47-7 drubbing of Ipswich. Manchester Essex (6-1) is not any slouch. The Hornets have received six straight, helmed by Zach Hurd at quarterback.
Connelly’s choose: Amesbury
Murray’s choose: Manchester Essex
Melrose vs. Stoneham
Two of the Middlesex League’s high groups will conflict on this battle, each trying to acquire momentum as they enter their respective playoff fields. Every sits at 5-2. The Pink Raiders personal a better margin of victory within the Div. 3 energy rankings (6.000) total, in addition to a greater opponent score at 5.6585. But, the Spartans may simply be one of many state’s high defensive groups (solely permitting 13.43 factors per sport). Robust to choose with this one.
Connelly’s choose: Melrose
Murray’s choose: Stoneham
St. John’s Prep vs Catholic Memorial
It doesn’t get significantly better than this. A case cam be made that these are the highest MIAA colleges in Massachusetts. Add in the truth that they’re longtime Catholic Convention rivals, and a potential basic looms. 5-star faculty QB recruit Chris Vargas and his teammates will look to shut out an ideal common season for the Eagles (7-0), however it will likely be a mighty problem as Knights (6-1) coach John DiBiaso and his squad pay a go to to Danvers.
Connelly’s choose: St. John’s Prep
Murray’s choose: Catholic Memorial
Tabor Academy vs. St. Sebastian’s
Tabor Academy may simply be one of the best NEPSAC program within the area, coasting alongside at 6-0. The Seawolves boast 10 of the highest recruited athletes in New England, with Michigan commit Peter Bourque pacing issues at quarterback. St. Sebastian’s (3-3) has been powered by quarterback Duke Ciongoli and a stifling protection led by Tedy Frisoli. One other nice matchup.
Connelly’s choose: Tabor Academy
Murray’s choose: Tabor Academy
Data
Connelly’s week: 4-4
Murray’s week: 4-4
Connelly’s season: 53-26
Murray’s season: 54-25
Total: 108-51
