Shepherd Hill Regional and Marblehead squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Shepherd Hill Regional had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of the Magicians. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered since November 28, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Shepherd Hill Regional lost, don't look at Aiden Tyler. Despite the final result, he picked up 99 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 31 yards. Tyler really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 76 yards.

Rams
| 11/07/25 @ Marblehead | 14-42 |
| 10/31/25 @ Marlborough | 28-13 |
| 10/24/25 vs Oakmont Regional | 62-38 |
| 10/17/25 @ Nashoba Regional | 46-16 |
| 10/03/25 vs Fitchburg | 52-0 |
With the loss, Shepherd Hill Regional broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-2. As for Marblehead, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Shepherd Hill Regional will take on Auburn at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Devin Rowden and Bradyn Belanger. As for Marblehead, they will face off against Canton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so the Magicians' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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