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NeedhamXaverian Brothers

Rockets
7
Hawks
14

The Xaverian Brothers (Westwood, MA) varsity football team won Thursday's home playoff game against Needham (MA) by a score of 14-7.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Needham----7
Xaverian Brothers----14
Final score provided by K. Cosgrove.
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Game Story

Massachusetts High School Football - Xaverian Brothers sneaks past Needham

December 5, 2024: Westwood, MA 02090

In Thursday's non-league match, the host Xaverian Brothers Hawks football squad scored a close 14-7 triumph over the Needham Rockets.

Kevin CosgroveHawks Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Needham 0, XBHS 0
    Posted @ 5:36p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 5:36p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Wet
    Posted @ 5:36p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Cold
    Posted @ 5:36p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Xaverian Brothers1st Quarter
    Xaverian Brothers kicking off to Needham.
    Posted @ 5:36p
  6. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Xaverian Brothers1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Xaverian Brothers - Pass completed for a TD. Needham 0, XBHS 6
    Posted @ 5:42p
  7. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Xaverian Brothers1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Xaverian Brothers - PAT Good. Needham 0, XBHS 7
    Posted @ 5:42p

  8. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Wow Xaverian first play long TD pass!
    Posted @ 5:43p
  9. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Needham 0, XBHS 7
    Posted @ 6:09p
  10. 0 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Xaverian Brothers2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Xaverian Brothers - Rushing TD. Needham 0, XBHS 13
    Posted @ 6:09p
  11. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    Xaverian Brothers2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Xaverian Brothers - PAT Good. Needham 0, XBHS 14
    Posted @ 6:10p

  12. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Fumble recovery by Xaverian
    Posted @ 6:12p
  13. 0 - 14

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Needham 0, XBHS 14
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 6:37p
  14. 0 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Needham3rd Quarter
    Needham to kick off to Xaverian Brothers.
    Posted @ 6:54p
  15. 6 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Needham3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Needham - Pass completed for a TD. Needham 6, XBHS 14
    Posted @ 6:54p
  16. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Needham3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Needham - PAT Good. Needham 7, XBHS 14
    Posted @ 6:54p

  17. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Xaverian driving picked off by Needham
    Posted @ 7:06p
  18. 7 - 14

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Needham 7, XBHS 14
    Posted @ 7:06p
  19. 7 - 14

    End of Game

    Final
    Needham 7, XBHS 14
    Posted @ 7:36p

Game Photos

Photos by Mike Braca

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Needham @ XBHS Football Game Info

Thu., Dec. 5, 2024 @ 5:30p
Gillette Stadium
The Xaverian Brothers (Westwood, MA) varsity football team won Thursday's home playoff game against Needham (MA) by a score of 14-7.
This game is a part of the "2024 MIAA Football State Championship - Division 1" tournament.

Scoretracker Providers

Kevin CosgroveHawks Reporter

Rankings & Records

Needham (24-25)

MADiv.
63
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
12-15-05-05-12-0.9231.000360104

Xaverian Brothers (24-25)

MADiv.
42
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
9-42-37-02-4.692.400357247

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Needham		8.88.37.55.327.7
Xaverian Brothers		11.17.46.44.427.5

Team Stat Comparison

NeedhamXaverian Brothers
6.1Rushing Yards Per Game75.8
-Passing Yards Per Game52.9
2.3Receiving Yards Per Game52.9
6.1Total Yards Per Game128.8
0.2Tackles Per Game2.7
0.0Sacks Per Game0.2
2.0Points Per Game10.6

Team Leaders

NeedhamXaverian BrothersNational Avg.
#5 Aidan Williams24.5Rushing Yards Per Game#8 Vincent Busa162.020.4
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Passing Yards Per Game#2 Will Wood111.351.0
#1 Brandt Bickford24.0Receiving Yards Per Game#1 Dave Chiavegato52.217.4
#1 Brandt Bickford30.0Total Yards Per Game#8 Vincent Busa162.036.6
Charlie Cianciolo1.0Tackles Per Game#57 Peter Matheos5.02.7
Charlie Cianciolo0Sacks Per Game#57 Peter Matheos1.00.2
#5 Aidan Williams9.0Points Per Game#8 Vincent Busa14.42.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Needham2-0Xaverian Brothers1-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
11/15/24Central CatholicNeedham(W) 31-710/4/24Central CatholicXaverian Brothers(W) 28-20
11/22/24NeedhamSt. John's Prep(W) 22-1411/28/24Xaverian BrothersSt. John's Prep(L) 23-6

Record Breakdown

Needham (24-25)

Xaverian Brothers (24-25)
12-1
Overall
9-4
5-0
League
2-3
4-0
Non-League
3-1
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
2-0
Common Opponent
1-1
5-0
Home
7-0
5-1
Away
2-4
2-0
Neutral
0-0
3-1
Playoff
4-0
12-1
In-State
9-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0