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NeedhamCatholic Memorial
Rockets
32
Knights
35

The Catholic Memorial (West Roxbury, MA) varsity football team won Friday's neutral playoff game against Needham (MA) by a score of 35-32.

This game is a part of the "2018 Massachusetts High School Football Playoff Brackets: MIAA - Division 1" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Needham7710832
Catholic Memorial1477735
Final score provided by B. CONNEELY.
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Game Story

Massachusetts High School Football - Catholic Memorial sneaks past Needham

November 2, 2018: Needham, MA 02494

The Catholic Memorial Knights (West Roxbury, MA) football nudged the host Needham Rockets (Needham, MA), 35-32 in Friday's non-league bout.

In their next game, the Knights face the Xaverian Brothers Hawks (Westwood, MA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 9. Catholic Memorial will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Hawks enter the bout with a 7-1 record after their 35-29 non-league win over Franklin (Franklin, MA).

The Rockets (6-3) will now prepare for their bout against Wellesley (Wellesley, MA). The Raiders enter the Bay State - Carey bout with a 7-3 record. In their last bout, Wellesley was nudged by Barnstable (Hyannis, MA), 35-0, in a non-league bout.

BARBARA CONNEELYKnights Reporter
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  1. Check In

    The scorer has checked in.
    Posted @ 2:37p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Dozens
    Posted @ 2:37p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Wet
    Posted @ 2:37p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 2:37p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Needham1st Quarter
    Needham kicking off to Catholic Memorial.
    Posted @ 2:55p
  6. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Catholic Memorial1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial with a long kickoff return. Catholic Memorial has the ball on Needham's 25-yard line. Needham 0, CMHS 0
    Posted @ 2:59p
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Catholic Memorial1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial - #42 Owen Mcgowan with a Rushing TD. Needham 0, CMHS 6
    Posted @ 3:02p
  8. 0 - 6

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Catholic Memorial1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Needham 0, CMHS 6
    Posted @ 3:03p
  9. 0 - 12

    Rushing Touchdown

    Catholic Memorial1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial - #24 with a Rushing TD. Needham 0, CMHS 12
    Posted @ 3:07p
  10. 0 - 14

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Catholic Memorial1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial - #42 Owen Mcgowan rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Needham 0, CMHS 14
    Posted @ 3:09p
  11. 6 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Needham1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Needham - Rushing TD. Needham 6, CMHS 14
    Posted @ 3:10p
  12. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Needham1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Needham - PAT Good. Needham 7, CMHS 14
    Posted @ 3:11p
  13. 7 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Needham 7, CMHS 14
    Posted @ 3:29p
  14. 13 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Needham2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Needham - Pass completed for a TD. Needham 13, CMHS 14
    Posted @ 3:29p
  15. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Needham2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Needham - PAT Good. Needham 14, CMHS 14
    Posted @ 3:30p
  16. 14 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Catholic Memorial2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Catholic Memorial - Pass completed for a TD. Needham 14, CMHS 20
    Posted @ 3:53p
  17. 14 - 21

    Made Point After

    Catholic Memorial2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Catholic Memorial - PAT Good. Needham 14, CMHS 21
    Posted @ 3:54p
  18. 14 - 21

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Needham 14, CMHS 21
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 4:03p

  19. Game Attendance

    Halftime
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 4:05p

  20. Field Conditions

    Halftime
    Field Conditions Wet
    Posted @ 4:05p

  21. Weather Conditions

    Halftime
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 4:05p
  22. 14 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Needham3rd Quarter
    Needham to kick off to Catholic Memorial.
    Posted @ 4:15p
  23. 14 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Catholic Memorial3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial - Rushing TD. Needham 14, CMHS 27
    Posted @ 4:22p
  24. 14 - 28

    Made Point After

    Catholic Memorial3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial - PAT Good. Needham 14, CMHS 28
    Posted @ 4:23p
  25. 20 - 28

    Passing Touchdown

    Needham3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Needham - Pass completed for a TD. Needham 20, CMHS 28
    Posted @ 4:30p
  26. 21 - 28

    Made Point After

    Needham3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Needham - PAT Good. Needham 21, CMHS 28
    Posted @ 4:31p
  27. 24 - 28

    Field Goal

    Needham3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Needham - Field Goal. Needham 24, CMHS 28
    Posted @ 4:44p
  28. 24 - 28

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Needham 24, CMHS 28
    Posted @ 4:47p
  29. 24 - 28

    Punt

    Needham4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial has punted to Needham. Needham has the ball. Needham 24, CMHS 28
    Posted @ 4:59p
  30. 24 - 28

    Interception

    Catholic Memorial4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Catholic Memorial intercepts a Needham pass. Needham 24, CMHS 28
    Posted @ 5:01p
  31. 24 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    Catholic Memorial4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Catholic Memorial - #14 with a Rushing TD. Needham 24, CMHS 34
    Posted @ 5:07p
  32. 24 - 35

    Made Point After

    Catholic Memorial4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Catholic Memorial - PAT Good. Needham 24, CMHS 35
    Posted @ 5:08p
  33. 30 - 35

    Passing Touchdown

    Needham4th Quarter Under a minute
    Needham - Pass completed for a TD. Needham 30, CMHS 35
    Posted @ 5:20p
  34. 32 - 35

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Needham4th Quarter Under a minute
    Needham - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Needham 32, CMHS 35
    Posted @ 5:20p
  35. 32 - 35

    End of Game

    Final
    Needham 32, CMHS 35
    Posted @ 5:25p

Scoretracker Providers

BARBARA CONNEELYKnights Reporter

Rankings & Records

Needham (18-19)

NationalMADiv.
2,3603611
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
6-54-33-13-30-1.545.571263211

Catholic Memorial (18-19)

NationalMADiv.
64085
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
9-31-22-23-04-1.750.333384257

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Needham		8.29.24.54.823.9
Catholic Memorial		6.110.48.65.632.0

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Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Needham0-1Catholic Memorial1-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
11/9/18NeedhamBoston College High(L) 25-711/22/18Catholic MemorialBoston College High(W) 37-15

Record Breakdown

Needham (18-19)

Catholic Memorial (18-19)
6-5
Overall
9-3
4-3
League
1-2
1-1
Non-League
5-0
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Common Opponent
1-0
3-1
Home
2-2
3-3
Away
3-0
0-1
Neutral
4-1
1-1
Playoff
3-1
6-5
In-State
9-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0