Football Game Preview: Melrose Red Hawks vs. Stoneham Spartans

The Melrose Red Hawks will take on the Stoneham Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Melrose 13, Stoneham 13.4) so any points scored will be well earned.

If Melrose beats Stoneham with 21 points on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Red Hawks came out on top against Wilmington by a score of 21-14 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Red Hawks in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won four in a row.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Stoneham, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Wakefield Memorial 8-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Stoneham's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Melrose, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-2.

Melrose came up short against Stoneham when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 21-14. Will the Red Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.