Playoff time is here, and St. John's Prep and Acton-Boxborough are set to clash on Friday . Since neither squad is a stranger to landslide victories this season, you'd better bet it will be hard-fought showdown.
If there were any doubts about the heavy odds in favor of St. John's Prep coming into their matchup against Haverhill last week, the team laid those doubts to rest. St. John's Prep claimed a resounding 41-0 win over Haverhill. Followers of St. John's Prep probably expected little less of the squad in a season in which they have collected five blowout victories.
Meanwhile, Acton-Boxborough earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing last Friday. They came out on top against Methuen by a score of 28-21. The victory was familiar territory for Acton-Boxborough, who now have eight in a row.
Their wins bumped Acton-Boxborough to 8-0 and St. John's Prep to 7-1. These are two of the top teams in the state, so whatever the outcome when they meet, this is not one you'll want to miss.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See the Acton-Boxborough vs. St. John's Prep matchup
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