Essex Tech's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 28-21 victory over the Newburyport Clippers. The win was all the more spectacular given the Hawks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts football rankings (they are ranked 205th, while the Clippers are ranked 98th).

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| 09/19/25 - Away | 28-21 W |
| 09/27/24 - Home | 21-48 L |
| 09/08/23 - Away | 14-39 L |
Essex Tech's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Newburyport, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Essex Tech and Newburyport will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time the Hawks see the field they'll take on Ipswich at 6:30 p.m. on October 3. As for Newburyport, their break will end when they face Manchester Essex at 6:30 p.m. on October 3.
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