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MelroseWatertown
Red Raiders
28
Raiders
13

The Watertown (MA) varsity football team lost Friday's neutral conference game against Melrose (MA) by a score of 28-13.

Game Details: Victory Field

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Melrose7071428
Watertown0001313
Final score provided by a. coughlin.
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Game Story

Massachusetts High School Football - Melrose defeats Watertown

September 21, 2018: Melrose, MA 02176

In Friday's league match, the host Melrose Red Raiders football squad scored a good 28-13 victory over the Watertown Red Raiders.

In their next game, the Red Raiders clash with the Wilmington Wildcats (Wilmington, MA) in a Middlesex - Freedom match, on Friday, September 28. Melrose will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 2-1 record after their 16-9 league loss to Wakefield Memorial (Wakefield, MA).

The Red Raiders (1-2) will now prepare for their match against Burlington (Burlington, MA). The Red Devils enter the Middlesex - Freedom match with a 3-1 record. In their last match, Burlington dropped by Stoneham (Stoneham, MA), 44-14, in a league match.

andrew coughlinRed Raiders Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Melrose 0, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:17p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 3:17p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 3:17p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 3:17p
  5. 6 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Melrose1st Quarter Under a minute
    Melrose - Pass completed for a TD. Melrose 6, Watertown 0

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 3:20p
  6. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Melrose1st Quarter Under a minute
    Melrose - PAT Good. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:20p
  7. 7 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:20p
  8. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Watertown2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Melrose kicked off to Watertown. Watertown has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:21p
  9. 7 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Melrose2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Watertown has turned possession over on downs. Melrose has the ball on Watertown's 1-yard line. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:34p
  10. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Watertown2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Melrose has punted to Watertown. Watertown has the ball on Melrose's 42-yard line. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:37p
  11. 7 - 0

    Update

    Watertown2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Watertown - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Melrose's 19-yard line. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:40p
  12. 7 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Melrose2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Watertown has turned possession over on downs. Melrose has the ball on their own 11-yard line. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 3:44p
  13. 7 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Melrose 7, Watertown 0

    Have you pledged yet? Touchdowns from this game will support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 3:45p
  14. 7 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Melrose3rd Quarter
    Melrose to kick off to Watertown.
    Posted @ 4p
  15. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Melrose3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Watertown has punted to Melrose. Melrose has the ball on their own 34-yard line. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 4:09p
  16. 7 - 0

    Update

    Melrose3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Melrose - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Watertown's 41-yard line. Melrose 7, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 4:11p
  17. 13 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melrose3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melrose - #21 Kevin Peete with a 25 Yd Rushing TD. Melrose 13, Watertown 0

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:14p
  18. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Melrose3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melrose - PAT Good. Melrose 14, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 4:14p
  19. 14 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Watertown3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melrose kicked off to Watertown. Watertown has the ball on their own 33-yard line. Melrose 14, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 4:16p
  20. 14 - 0

    Update

    Watertown3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Watertown - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Melrose's 27-yard line. Melrose 14, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 4:20p
  21. 14 - 0

    Update

    Watertown3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Watertown - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Melrose's 9-yard line. Melrose 14, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 4:21p
  22. 14 - 0

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Melrose 14, Watertown 0
    Posted @ 4:22p
  23. 14 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Watertown4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Watertown - Rushing TD. Melrose 14, Watertown 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:27p
  24. 14 - 7

    Made Point After

    Watertown4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Watertown - PAT Good. Melrose 14, Watertown 7
    Posted @ 4:27p
  25. 14 - 6

    Score Correction

    Watertown4th Quarter
    Score correction for Watertown in 4th Quarter. Melrose 14, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:27p
  26. 14 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melrose4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Watertown kicked off to Melrose. Melrose has the ball on Watertown's 49-yard line. Melrose 14, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:29p
  27. 14 - 6

    Update

    Melrose4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Melrose - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Watertown's 20-yard line. Melrose 14, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:33p
  28. 20 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melrose4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melrose - #21 Kevin Peete with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Melrose 20, Watertown 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:36p
  29. 21 - 6

    Made Point After

    Melrose4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melrose - PAT Good. Melrose 21, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:37p
  30. 21 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Watertown4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melrose kicked off to Watertown. Watertown has the ball on their own 43-yard line. Melrose 21, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:39p
  31. 21 - 6

    Update

    Watertown4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Watertown - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Melrose's 34-yard line. Melrose 21, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:42p
  32. 21 - 6

    Turnover on Downs

    Melrose4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Watertown has turned possession over on downs. Melrose has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Melrose 21, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:45p
  33. 27 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melrose4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Melrose - #21 Kevin Peete with a 65 Yd Rushing TD. Melrose 27, Watertown 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:48p
  34. 28 - 6

    Score Correction

    Melrose4th Quarter
    Score correction for Melrose in 4th Quarter. Melrose 28, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:49p
  35. 28 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Watertown4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Melrose kicked off to Watertown. Watertown has the ball on their own 46-yard line. Melrose 28, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:51p
  36. 28 - 6

    Update

    Watertown4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Watertown - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Melrose's 4-yard line. Melrose 28, Watertown 6
    Posted @ 4:54p
  37. 28 - 12

    Rushing Touchdown

    Watertown4th Quarter Under a minute
    Watertown - 4 Yd Rushing TD. Melrose 28, Watertown 12

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:54p
  38. 28 - 13

    Made Point After

    Watertown4th Quarter Under a minute
    Watertown - #7 PAT Good. Melrose 28, Watertown 13
    Posted @ 4:55p
  39. 28 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melrose4th Quarter Under a minute
    Watertown kicked off to Melrose. Melrose has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Melrose 28, Watertown 13
    Posted @ 4:57p
  40. 28 - 13

    End of Game

    Final
    Melrose 28, Watertown 13

    Touchdowns from this game can support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:58p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Jared Karelas's highlights Watertown High School 0:46
  • Play video icon Kemar Bynoe's highlights Watertown High School 1:30

Scoretracker Providers

andrew coughlinRed Raiders Reporter

Rankings & Records

Melrose (18-19)

NationalMADiv.
4,8399713
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
7-54-14-22-21-1.583.800288299

Watertown (18-19)

NationalMADiv.
9,55820026
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
6-70-53-00-33-4.462.000207271

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Melrose		5.34.47.26.924.0
Watertown		2.62.83.48.015.9

Melrose Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Melrose vs. North Reading 2018 2:35
  • Play video icon Recap: Melrose vs. Burlington 2018 2:26

Watertown Videos

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Melrose4-1Watertown0-5
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/28/18WilmingtonMelrose(W) 17-1410/5/18WatertownWilmington(L) 33-7
10/5/18MelroseStoneham(L) 40-1410/12/18StonehamWatertown(L) 51-13
10/19/18MelroseBurlington(W) 41-339/28/18WatertownBurlington(L) 20-0
11/9/18BelmontMelrose(W) 27-1311/22/18WatertownBelmont(L) 33-20
11/21/18MelroseWakefield Memorial(W) 34-1310/19/18Wakefield MemorialWatertown(L) 21-13

Record Breakdown

Melrose (18-19)

Watertown (18-19)
7-5
Overall
6-7
4-1
League
0-5
3-3
Non-League
4-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
4-1
Common Opponent
0-5
4-2
Home
3-0
2-2
Away
0-3
1-1
Neutral
3-4
0-1
Playoff
2-0
7-4
In-State
6-7
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0