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
At Gillette Stadium for a 🏈 state championship doubleheader.
First up is D4 Super Bowl:
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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
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