Doherty Memorial was the 28-27 winner over Leominster when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Doherty Memorial Highlanders took a 27-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Leominster Blue Devils on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Highlanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts football rankings (they are ranked 107th, while the Blue Devils are ranked 18th).
Xavier Cora was a one-man wrecking crew for Leominster as he rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Cora didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and forced a fumble. Aramis Reyes handled things on the ground, rushing for 118 yards.
Doherty Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Leominster, the win was the fifth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Doherty Memorial will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Groton-Dunstable at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Leominster, they will welcome Catholic Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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