Andover is 9-1 against Lowell since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Andover Golden Warriors will welcome the Lowell Red Raiders at 7:15 p.m. Lowell took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Andover, who comes in off a win.
Andover is headed into the game having just posted their closest victory since October 20, 2023 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 38-35 win over Chelmsford. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Golden Warriors.
Andover had a senior duo take command as Dominic Papa threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and Julius Martinez picked up 166 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Martinez showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 62 yards. Marcus Dejesus helped Papa out on the ground, picking up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 30 yards.
Andover's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of James Flagg and Will Dever.
Meanwhile, Lowell came up short against Nashua South last Friday, falling 36-13. While losing is never fun, the Red Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 134th in Massachusetts, while the Purple Panthers are ranked eighth in New Hampshire).
Andover now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Lowell, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Andover took their victory against Lowell in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 42-18. Will Andover repeat their success, or does Lowell have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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