MIAA football state championships live chat
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Super Bowl scoresFriday's gamesDivision 2: North Andover 6, King Philip 0Division 4: Nashoba 31, Dighton-Rehoboth 0Saturday's gamesDivision 1: St. John’s Prep 40, Catholic Memorial 22Division 3: Springfield Central 20, Tewksbury 7Division 5: Scituate 35, Nipmuc 14Division 6: Stoneham 26, Old Rochester 20Division 7: Blackstone Valley Tech 18, St. Mary’s 0Division 8: St. Bernard’s 46, Pope John 35Globe Sports 11/28/2018 5:39:13 PM
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Dighton-Rehoboth (9-2) vs. Nashoba Regional (11-1)
What: Division 4 Super Bowl.
When: Friday, 5 p.m.
Streaming: NFHS Network.com.
AN INSIDE LOOK
Coaches: Dighton-Rehoboth — Dave Moura (second season, 13-9); Nashoba — Jamie Tucker (sixth season, 54-16).
Scoring: Dighton-Rehoboth (29.2 ppg); Nashoba (22.8 ppg).
Defense: Dighton-Rehoboth (10.6 ppg); Nashoba (10.8 ppg).
The heavies up front: Dighton-Rehoboth — Jake Enos (5-11, 235); Nashoba — Eil Batchell (6-4, 225).
Stat check: Nashoba features a balanced attack. Quarterback Sam Bolinsky has 1,673 yards passing, 22 touchdowns, and just four interceptions. Senior back Alex Childs has rushed for 644 yards and nine touchdowns and junior Aidan Lee has contributed 324 yards and six touchdowns. Senior Matt Johnson leads the team with 94 tackles. Junior Jack Bonazzoli and senior John Duros have three interceptions apiece.
Dighton-Rehoboth senior quarterback Harrison Pray has passed for 1,027 yards and 12 touchdowns. Senior Reis Foley (712 yards, 7 TDs), senior Chase Carroll (615 yards, 8 TDs), and senior Joe Carrera (464 yards, 10 TDs) lead the Falcons’ ground game. Senior Owen Arden has five interceptions.
The captains: Dighton-Rehoboth — OL Mason Cadorette (Sr.), TE Matt Moura (Sr.), LB Dylan Iodice (Sr.), FB/LB Chase Carroll (Sr.); Nashoba — QB/DB Sam Bolinsky (Sr.), TE/LB Matt Johnson (Sr.), RB/LB Brendan Lee (Sr.), C/DL Jack Wood (Sr.).
Seniors on the roster: Dighton-Rehoboth — 20; Nashoba — 18.
Last Bowl appearance: Dighton-Rehoboth — 1999 Nashoba — 2017.
OUTLOOK
This matchup features two of the top defenses in Division 4. Nashoba is making its second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and third in four seasons. It rattled off six consecutive wins to start the season before a 35-0 loss to Wachusett. Since then, Nashoba has outscored opponents, 117-59, allowing just 9 points per game during the postseason. Dighton-Rehoboth was a surprise out of the South despite earning the top seed, knocking off a loaded Milton team in the sectional finals before holding Gloucester’s potent running team to just 14 points in the state semifinals.
PREDICTION
This game will be decided by defense. The team that limits big-yardage plays and forces turnovers will come away with the trophy. Dighton-Rehoboth’s defense is stingy but Nashoba has experience on its side.
Nashoba 20, Dighton-Rehoboth 16
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At Gillette Stadium for a 🏈 state championship doubleheader.
First up is D4 Super Bowl:
Dighton-Rehoboth (9-2) vs Nashoba Regional (11-1) kickoff at 5pm @GlobeSchools @DRCoachMoura https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtR9WAhV4AAl4Ds.jpgby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 9:24:56 PM -
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At Gillette Stadium for a 🏈 state championship doubleheader.
First up is D4 Super Bowl:
Dighton-Rehoboth (9-2) vs N… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Nate Weitzer via twitter retweeted by GlobeSchools 11/30/2018 9:27:23 PM -
It is @nweitzer7 , @Capen316 , and I coming to you live from Gillette Stadium. The first of eight state championship football games kicks off in about a half hour, the Division 4 game between @NashobaFootball and @DRHighSchoolby Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 9:30:57 PM -
We are nearing kick off at the Division 4 MIAA State Championship. Dighton-Rehoboth will clash with Nashoba Regiona… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Globe Sports via twitter retweeted by GlobeSchools 11/30/2018 9:38:06 PM
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🗣️Scouting reports, get your scouting reports here! We're picking Nashoba to win this one. bostonglobe.com/sports/high-sc…by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 9:44:06 PM
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Before kickoff, read this great feature from @DanielRShulman on Dighton-Rehoboth lineman Mason Cadorette, who, despite being on the autism spectrum, is excelling during his senior season bostonglobe.com/sports/high-sc…by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 9:46:43 PM
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The live chat is up, folks. Pull up a chair (or laptop) and join us. bostonglobe.com/sports/high-sc…by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 9:48:45 PM
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Coin toss was at the championship breakfast here at Gillette on Tuesday. Nashoba (11-1) won, deferred, and D-R (9-2) will receive going left to right.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:00:57 PM
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Brian Ripley returns the opening kick and D-R starts from the 33.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:01:49 PM
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D-R gets one first down on its opening drive and punts. Nashoba takes over at own 22.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:06:13 PM
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Sam Bolinsky gets Nashoba out of trouble on 3rd and 10 with a 14-yd completion to Troy Barksdale.
@GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:08:54 PM -
Nashoba drive stalls at the plus-45, Dighton-Rehoboth takes over at own 19 @GlobeSchoolsby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:12:00 PM
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D-R defensive line doing a nice job getting to the backfield. Nashoba QB Sam Bolinsky was 1-5 for 14 yards on his first drive. Hurried often. Nashoba punts.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:12:06 PM
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Both Dighton-Rehoboth and Nashoba Regional’s first drives ended in punts. @DRHighSchool takes over on their own 18 yard line.
Live Updates: bostonglobe.com/sports/high-sc…by GlobeSchools via twitter 11/30/2018 10:13:27 PM -
Troy Barksdale comes up with an interception for Nashoba on 4th and 9. Chieftains ball at their own 13.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:18:52 PM
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Great recovery by Nashoba’s Troy Barksdale to intercept Harrison Pray on 4th down. Nashoba ball at own 13 0-0 late Q1 @GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:19:30 PM
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END 1ST QUARTER: Nashoba 0, Dighton-Rehoboth 0. Nashoba ball 3rd and 2 at its own 22.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:20:52 PM
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End 1: Nashoba 0, Dighton-Rehoboth 0. Nashoba faces 3rd and 2 at own 22. @GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:20:56 PM
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D-R picked up 71 yards of offense in the first quarter and was 3-of-6 on third down.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:22:24 PM
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Matt Moura and Jake Enos sack Bolinsky on 3rd and 5. Nashoba punts.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:25:06 PM
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Bad snap and Bolinsky is sacked by Matt Moura and Jake Enos on 3rd down. D-R ball at own 48 @GlobeSchoolsby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:25:40 PM
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D-R goes 3 and out thanks to another good defensive play from Troy Barksdale. Nashoba ball at own 7 mid Q2 @GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:28:11 PM
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We said this game was going to be about defense and we were right. The ends of each drive have been:
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PUNT bostonglobe.com/sports/high-sc…by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:28:49 PM -
Easy conversion for Nashoba, Bolinsky to Danny McNulty for 17 yards and a 1st down @GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:30:54 PM
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Now there's some offense. Brendan Lee catches a 61-yard pass from Bolinsky. Nashoba first and 10 at the D-R 15.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:32:24 PM
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Next play for D-R is a well designed screen to Brendan Lee, who goes 61 yards to the 15. Then Alex Childs goes 15 yards off LT for a TD.
Nashoba 6, D-R 0 with 4:40 left Q2 @GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:33:04 PM -
Alex Childs rushes it in for a touchdown. He kicks the XP, it's good. 7-0 Nashoba, 4:40 left in the second.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:34:14 PM
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Bolinsky and Barksdale connect for a 40-yard pass. Chieftains' ball at the D-R 20.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:43:19 PM
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Bolinsky finds Will Danby in the far left corner of the end zone, who stays just in bounds to catch the TD. 16-yard pass, 14-0 Nashoba, 1:16 left in 2Qby Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 10:45:49 PM
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Bolinsky throws a perfect ball to the corner end zone for Will Danby, who gets his feet down for a 17-yard TD reception. Nashoba 14, D-R 0 with 1:10 left Q2 @GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:46:03 PM
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Halftime: Nashoba 14, Dighton-Rehoboth 0. Troy Barksdale at the center of a few big plays as WR (40 rec) and DB (INT, PD). @GlobeSchools @nashobaADby Nate Weitzer via twitter 11/30/2018 10:52:01 PM
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The first half of the Division 4 MIAA State Championship is complete. Nashoba Regional leads Dighton-Rehoboth 14-0 on a cold night at Gillette Stadium @nashobaAD @DRHighSchool
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The first half of the Division 4 MIAA State Championship is complete. Nashoba Regional leads Dighton-Rehoboth 14-0 on a cold night at Gillette Stadium @nashobaAD @DRHighSchool
Full Scoreboard: bostonglobe.com/sports/schools… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7raX4AExkbg.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rXXcAE1kg7.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rXXcAIZ3rf.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rhWsAIExwb.jpgby GlobeSchools via twitter 11/30/2018 10:59:21 PM -
The first half of the Division 4 MIAA State Championship is complete. Nashoba Regional leads Dighton-Rehoboth 14-0 on a cold night at Gillette Stadium @nashobaAD @DRHighSchool
Full Scoreboard: bostonglobe.com/sports/schools… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7raX4AExkbg.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rXXcAE1kg7.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rXXcAIZ3rf.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rhWsAIExwb.jpgby GlobeSchools via twitter 11/30/2018 10:59:21 PM -
The first half of the Division 4 MIAA State Championship is complete. Nashoba Regional leads Dighton-Rehoboth 14-0 on a cold night at Gillette Stadium @nashobaAD @DRHighSchool
Full Scoreboard: bostonglobe.com/sports/schools… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7raX4AExkbg.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rXXcAE1kg7.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rXXcAIZ3rf.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtSS7rhWsAIExwb.jpgby GlobeSchools via twitter 11/30/2018 10:59:22 PM -
Barksdale was a big key for Nashoba in the first half. An interception, he defended a touchdown, and he caught a big 40-yard pass that set up the TD pass to Danby.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 11:04:21 PM
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Second half is underway. D-R takes the kick back to its own 14.by Brandon Chase via twitter 11/30/2018 11:05:37 PM