Football Game Preview: Ayer Shirley Panthers vs. Worcester Tech Eagles

The Ayer Shirley Panthers will square off against the Worcester Tech Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Ayer Shirley's last matchup with Lunenburg could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Friday. The Panthers lost 40-14 to the Blue Knights. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Blue Knights: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Worcester Tech came up short against Bartlett on Friday, falling 34-14. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Eagles, who until this matchup were averaging 14 points allowed.

Ayer Shirley will have to keep a close watch on Nate Suyer and Ryan Gallagher, a pair of players who had a big impact on Worcester Tech's prior game. Suyer picked up 121 receiving yards and one TD, while Gallagher threw for 247 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Ayer Shirley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Worcester Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.

Ayer Shirley was able to grind out a solid victory over Worcester Tech when the teams last played back in November of 2023, winning 18-6. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.