The Reading Memorial Rockets will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against the Danvers Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Reading Memorial will be strutting in after a win while Danvers will be coming in after a loss.
Reading Memorial is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Melrose. Reading Memorial claimed a resounding 35-7 victory over Melrose on the road.
Reading Memorial had a senior duo take command as Jack Murphy rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry and D'Von Burcy rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Murphy a new career-high in rushing yards.
Reading Memorial's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Zach Labriola and Zachary Lindmark.
Meanwhile, Danvers lost to Tewksbury Memorial at home by a 28-13 margin on Friday. The Falcons have struggled against the Redmen recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Reading Memorial couldn't quite finish off Danvers in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 and fell 22-20. Will Reading Memorial have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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