The last time they met ? Natick were the 17-0 winner over Needham. This time around? They had no such luck. Natick were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday, as they fell 16-20 to Needham. The loss was a vexing one since Natick were expected to win based on their state ranking. This was the first contest for both squads, starting Natick off on the wrong foot at 0-1, while giving Needham a 1-0 record.
After their action against one another, the teams are leaving the conference to test themselves against outside opponents. Next week Natick take on Brockton at 6:00 PM. As for Needham, they will face off against Hopkinton.
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