Upsets might be loads of enjoyable. Or they are often devastating, relying on which facet of the scoreboard your group falls on.
Week 6 had a bevy of them, a few of which have been featured in final Thursday’s Pickorama. West Bridgewater entered as an underdog and responded with a 47-43 shootout win towards Fairhaven. Swampscott adopted swimsuit, returning to its previous successful methods with a formidable 28-22 victory over a beforehand undefeated Gloucester squad.
With solely three weeks remaining earlier than postseason play, the Herald presents its newest set of picks for the highest video games this weekend:
Tri-County vs. South Shore Tech
South Shore Tech (3-2) is contemporary off a 27-6 win over Cape Cod Tech in Week 6, and is trying to make a press release. Tri-County received its first-ever Vocational Bowl title final fall and has improved. The Cougars have steamrolled to a 6-0 begin, and are averaging 42.66 factors per recreation.
Connelly’s decide: Tri-County
Murray’s decide: Tri-County
Xaverian vs. Catholic Memorial
A heavyweight battle between Catholic Convention’s premier applications. After just a few heartbreaking losses, Xaverian (3-2) obtained again on monitor final week with a 40-16 drubbing of St. John’s (Shrewsbury). The Hawks might be internet hosting, however are confronted with a tall order, trying to topple an undefeated Catholic Memorial (5-0) squad. The Knights have received 17 straight video games courting again to 2024, and have seemed nearly unbeatable.
Connelly’s decide: Catholic Memorial
Murray’s decide: Xaverian
Lowell vs. Billerica
This really feel like a Merrimack Valley Convention battle that might be determined within the ultimate few possessions. Lowell (4-1) just lately held on in a 42-37 thriller with Chelmsford, its lone defeat coming by the hands of Tewksbury on Sept. 26 (25-21). Following a dominant three-game successful streak, Billerica (3-2) suffered its hardest loss final week in a 35-0 shutout, additionally to the league-leading Redmen.
Connelly’s decide: Lowell
Murray’s decide: Lowell
Cohasset vs. Carver
Cohasset coach Pete Afansiw took a worthy danger final week with a possible game-winning two-point attempt, and his group fell simply brief to fellow South Shore League juggernaut Randolph, 28-27. Now the Skippers (4-2) make a visit down Route 58 to Carver, trying to regain momentum towards a Crusaders (2-3) staff that has had the propensity to problem each opponent.
Connelly’s decide: Cohasset
Murray’s decide: Cohasset
Scituate vs. Quincy
The Patriot League’s Fisher Division race is likely to be essentially the most aggressive in Massachusetts, with 4 faculties chasing the title. These are two of the contenders. Scituate (5-1) responded from a troublesome Week 5 loss with a convincing 35-0 shutout of Pembroke. Quincy (5-0) is having fun with one among its greatest seasons in years. The Presidents walked it off towards Plymouth South of their final recreation (25-22), as Brayden O’Connell drilled a discipline purpose on the buzzer. This might be a traditional.
Connelly’s decide: Scituate
Murray’s decide: Scituate
Canton vs. Foxboro
Let’s be frank, the Hockomock League is a gauntlet. Each recreation is difficult, and this one occurs to function two of its greatest. Canton (4-1) suffered its first defeat final week (30-21 to North Attleboro), however stays harmful. Foxboro (4-1) was listed because the No. 1 staff within the MIAA’s latest Div. 5 energy rankings and is coming off a 48-7 win over Oliver Ames in Week 6. Might simply go both method.
Connelly’s decide: Foxboro
Murray’s decide: Canton
Dexter Southfield vs. Loomis Chaffee
In a shock twist, Dexter Southfield (5-0) was handed a win final week when the Kent Faculty opted to forfeit its matchup with the Brookline program. It pushed Dexter Southfield one step nearer to a NEPSAC bowl bid. Casey Day’s vaunted squad will look to clinch one towards Loomis Chaffee. The Pelicans (2-3) fell to Milton Academy, 24-6, final week. Nonetheless, they’ve many weapons to work with and might be on the lookout for a bounce-back efficiency.
Connelly’s decide: Dexter Southfield
Murray’s decide: Dexter Southfield
BB&N vs. Milton Academy
A highly-anticipated conflict between two of Massachusetts’ greatest NEPSAC applications. Led by gamers like Damon Taylor, Vince Snoonian and Sam Kelley, BB&N (3-1) has continued to win since seeing Bo MacCormack depart for the faculty ranks. Qur’an McNeill has remained one of many state’s prime quarterbacks for Milton Academy (3-1). The Knights have had the higher hand up to now two conferences and can look to proceed that development.
Connelly’s decide: BB&N
Murray’s decide: BB&N
File protecting
Connelly’s Week 6: 5-3
Murray’s Week 6: 4-4
Connelly’s season: 42-21
Murray’s season: 43-20
Mixed document: 85-41
