Football Game Preview: Natick Redhawks vs. Milford Scarlet Hawks

The Natick Redhawks will venture away from home to take on the Milford Scarlet Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Natick is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games dating back to last season.

Natick is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Massachusetts' top teams: Walpole, who was ranked 24th at the time (Natick was ranked 13th). The Redhawks took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-14 win over the Timberwolves. Fans of the Redhawks have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.

Natick got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was James Mortarelli out in front who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Charlie Lewis was in the mix as well, providing the Redhawks with two scores.

Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Lewis, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.

Joe Linton

Total Tackles

09/19/25 vs Walpole	7
09/12/25 @ Needham	9
09/06/25 vs Newton North	5

Natick didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Joe Linton and Jack Showstead. Linton is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, Milford beat Wellesley 28-21 on Friday. The Scarlet Hawks haven't had any issues with the Raiders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Natick's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Milford, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-0.

Natick took their victory against Milford in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 by a conclusive 28-7 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Redhawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.