Durfee couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Fairhaven Blue Devils 44-7 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Hilltoppers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts football rankings (they are ranked 138th, while the Blue Devils are ranked 12th).
Matt Sherry threw for 89 yards and a touchdown while completing 86.7% of his passes.
Alvin Gaston was his top target, picking up 35 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Durfee will face off against Taunton on Friday. Durfee is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Fairhaven, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Boston College High at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Fairhaven will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak dating back to last season.
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