The Nashua South Purple Panthers will head out to challenge the Keene Blackbirds at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Nashua South will be strutting in after a win while Keene will be coming in after a loss.
Nashua South is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Hampshire's top teams: Nashua North, who was ranked 16th at the time (Nashua South was ranked 18th). The Purple Panthers strolled past the Titans with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 48-34. The Purple Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Keene's offense. The matchup between the Blackbirds and Windham didn't end well, with the Blackbirds falling 17-0. The Blackbirds just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
The victory made it two in a row for Nashua South and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.5 points over those games. As for Keene, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything went Nashua South's way against Keene in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, as Nashua South made off with a 22-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Purple Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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