The New Bedford Whalers football team (New Bedford, MA), was beaten 28-16 in Friday's non-league challenge with the host Brockton Boxers (Brockton, MA)

The Boxers (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against North Attleborough (North Attleborough, MA). The Rocketeers come into the non-league challenge with a 0-1 record. In their last challenge, North Attleborough was beaten by Taunton (Taunton, MA), 30-6, in a non-league challenge.

The Whalers now sport a 1-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to Dartmouth for a non-league challenge on Thursday, October 26.