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WellesleyNeedham

Raiders
24
Rockets
17

The Needham (MA) varsity football team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against Wellesley (MA) by a score of 24-17.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wellesley7140324
Needham0710017
Final score provided by C. Tracey.
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Game Story

Massachusetts High School Football - Wellesley nips Needham

November 24, 2022: Needham, MA 02494

In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Wellesley Raiders football squad scored a close 24-17 victory over the Needham Rockets.

Cathy TraceyRaiders Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Wellesley 0, Needham 0
    Posted @ 9:40a

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 9:41a

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 9:41a

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Cold
    Posted @ 9:41a
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Wellesley1st Quarter
    Wellesley kicking off to Needham.
    Posted @ 9:57a
  6. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Needham has punted to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Wellesley 0, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:01a
  7. 0 - 0

    Update

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 41-yard line. Wellesley 0, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:03a
  8. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Sack

    Needham1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Needham with a sack. Wellesley 0, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:04a
  9. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Needham1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Wellesley has turned possession over on downs. Needham has the ball . Wellesley 0, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:05a
  10. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Needham has punted to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on their own 48-yard line. Wellesley 0, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:09a
  11. 0 - 0

    Update

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 10-yard line. Wellesley 0, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:11a
  12. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 5 Yd Rushing TD. Wellesley 6, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:13a
  13. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Wellesley - #45 PAT Good. Wellesley 7, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:13a
  14. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Needham1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Wellesley kicked off to Needham. Needham has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Wellesley 7, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:15a
  15. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Needham has punted to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on Needham's 35-yard line. Wellesley 7, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:17a
  16. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Wellesley1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Needham has punted to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on their own 50-yard line. Wellesley 7, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:18a
  17. 7 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Wellesley 7, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:20a
  18. 7 - 0

    Update

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 35-yard line. Wellesley 7, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:23a
  19. 7 - 0

    Update

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 25-yard line. Wellesley 7, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:24a

  20. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    2 penalties on N
    Posted @ 10:25a
  21. 13 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Wellesley - Rushing TD. Wellesley 13, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:26a
  22. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Wellesley - #45 PAT Good. Wellesley 14, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:27a
  23. 14 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Needham2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Wellesley kicked off to Needham. Needham has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Wellesley 14, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:29a
  24. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Needham has punted to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Wellesley 14, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:32a
  25. 14 - 0

    Update

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 20-yard line. Wellesley 14, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:34a
  26. 20 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Wellesley - #8 Will Zalosh 20 Yd pass completed for a TD. Wellesley 20, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:35a
  27. 21 - 0

    Score Correction

    Wellesley2nd Quarter
    Score correction for Wellesley in 2nd Quarter. Wellesley 21, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:38a
  28. 21 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Needham2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Wellesley kicked off to Needham. Needham has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:39a
  29. 21 - 0

    Update

    Needham2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Needham - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 45-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:40a
  30. 21 - 0

    Big Play - Sack

    Wellesley2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Wellesley - #33 with a sack. Wellesley 21, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:41a
  31. 21 - 0

    Update

    Needham2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Needham - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Wellesley's 40-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:43a
  32. 21 - 0

    Update

    Needham2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Needham - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Wellesley's 30-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:44a
  33. 21 - 0

    Update

    Needham2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Needham - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Wellesley's 5-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 0
    Posted @ 10:48a
  34. 21 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Needham2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Needham - 5 Yd Rushing TD. Wellesley 21, Needham 6
    Posted @ 10:49a
  35. 21 - 7

    Made Point After

    Needham2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Needham - PAT Good. Wellesley 21, Needham 7
    Posted @ 10:49a
  36. 21 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Wellesley2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Needham kicked off to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 7
    Posted @ 10:51a
  37. 21 - 7

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Wellesley 21, Needham 7
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 10:51a

  38. Commentary

    Halftime
    Posted @ 11:08a
  39. 21 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Needham3rd Quarter
    Needham to kick off to Wellesley.
    Posted @ 11:10a
  40. 21 - 7

    Update

    Wellesley3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 50-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 7
    Posted @ 11:13a
  41. 21 - 7

    Update

    Wellesley3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 35-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 7
    Posted @ 11:14a
  42. 21 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Needham3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Wellesley has turned possession over on downs. Needham has the ball on their own 32-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 7
    Posted @ 11:18a
  43. 21 - 7

    Long Pass

    Needham3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Needham with a long pass. Needham has the ball on Wellesley's 30-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 7
    Posted @ 11:21a
  44. 21 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Needham3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Needham - 10 Yd Rushing TD. Wellesley 21, Needham 13
    Posted @ 11:30a
  45. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Needham3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Needham - PAT Good. Wellesley 21, Needham 14
    Posted @ 11:30a
  46. 21 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Wellesley3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Needham kicked off to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 14
    Posted @ 11:31a
  47. 21 - 14

    Punt

    Needham3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Wellesley has punted to Needham. Needham has the ball on Wellesley's 15-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 14
    Posted @ 11:35a

  48. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Blocked punt
    Posted @ 11:35a

  49. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Ball on 11
    Posted @ 11:36a
  50. 21 - 17

    Field Goal

    Needham3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Needham - Field Goal. Wellesley 21, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:38a
  51. 21 - 17

    Punt

    Wellesley3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Needham has punted to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on Needham's 50-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:39a
  52. 21 - 17

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Wellesley 21, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:40a
  53. 21 - 17

    Update

    Wellesley4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Wellesley - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Needham's 30-yard line. Wellesley 21, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:43a
  54. 24 - 17

    Field Goal

    Wellesley4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Wellesley - #45 kicks a 25 Yd Field Goal. Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:48a
  55. 24 - 17

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Needham4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Wellesley kicked off to Needham. Needham has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:49a
  56. 24 - 17

    Punt

    Wellesley4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Needham has punted to Wellesley. Wellesley has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:52a
  57. 24 - 17

    Turnover on Downs

    Needham4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Wellesley has turned possession over on downs. Needham has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 11:56a
  58. 24 - 17

    Update

    Needham4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Needham - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 12p
  59. 24 - 17

    Interception

    Wellesley4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Wellesley - #20 intercepts a Needham pass. Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 12:01p
  60. 24 - 17

    Turnover on Downs

    Needham4th Quarter Under a minute
    Wellesley has turned possession over on downs. Needham has the ball . Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 12:07p
  61. 24 - 17

    End of Game

    Final
    Wellesley 24, Needham 17
    Posted @ 12:08p

Wellesley @ Needham Football Game Info

Thu., Nov. 24, 2022 @ 10a
The Needham (MA) varsity football team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against Wellesley (MA) by a score of 24-17.

Scoretracker Providers

Cathy TraceyRaiders Reporter

Rankings & Records

Wellesley (22-23)

MADiv.
389
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
8-34-03-15-2.7271.000325169

Needham (22-23)

MADiv.
7719
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
5-61-43-32-3.455.200174219

Team Scoring Averages

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Wellesley		8.211.72.72.829.5
Needham		02.33.3015.8

Team Stat Comparison

WellesleyNeedham
-Rushing Yards Per Game11.2
-Passing Yards Per Game9.1
-Receiving Yards Per Game9.1
-Total Yards Per Game20.3
-Tackles Per Game1.6
-Sacks Per Game0.1
-Points Per Game0.0

Team Leaders

WellesleyNeedhamNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#25 Tate J hoffmeister65.021.0
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Passing Yards Per Game#7 Ben Chapman100.051.8
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Receiving Yards Per Game#8 Spencer Chapman33.017.6
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Total Yards Per Game#7 Ben Chapman153.037.0
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Tackles Per Game#54 Jake Reiser10.02.8
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Sacks Per Game#54 Jake Reiser1.00.2
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Points Per Game#1 Brandt Bickford02.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Wellesley5-1Needham3-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/24/22WalpoleWellesley(L) 27-2310/21/22WalpoleNeedham(L) 31-14
10/1/22Newton NorthWellesley(W) 43-69/23/22Newton NorthNeedham(W) 22-6
10/7/22WellesleyNatick(W) 31-09/9/22NeedhamNatick(L) 21-6
10/15/22BrooklineWellesley(W) 42-711/12/22NeedhamBrookline(W) 34-6
10/21/22WellesleyFramingham(W) 45-710/28/22NeedhamFramingham(W) 24-14
10/29/22BraintreeWellesley(W) 28-710/7/22NeedhamBraintree(L) 14-0

Record Breakdown

Wellesley (22-23)

Needham (22-23)
8-3
Overall
5-6
4-0
League
1-4
4-2
Non-League
4-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
5-1
Common Opponent
3-3
3-1
Home
3-3
5-2
Away
2-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-1
Playoff
0-0
8-3
In-State
5-6
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0