Football Pickorama: Opening week of MIAA playoffs offers great games
3 minute readPublished: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 am
MIAA Football Playoffs Kick Off with Exciting Matchups
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) football playoffs are underway, with teams vying for a chance to advance. The opening round of the playoffs features several compelling matchups across different divisions.
In Division 1, Xaverian faces Brockton. Brockton, despite a late-season surge, is considered the underdog against Xaverian.
Division 2 presents a close contest between Billerica and Beverly, both entering with 5-3 records. This game is expected to be tightly contested.
Another Division 1 matchup pits Methuen against Lowell. Both teams have had strong seasons, but Methuen has a history of upsetting top-ranked teams.
Marshfield, a team to watch in Division 2, will face Malden Catholic. Marshfield, with a 6-2 record, will be challenged by their Catholic Conference foe.
In Division 4, Walpole, after a slow start, enters the tournament on a winning streak and will face Bedford. Bedford has demonstrated its strength in tough games.
Archbishop Williams, led by quarterback Hudson Garrity, enters the Division 5 playoffs undefeated and will face Swampscott. Swampscott, with a 6-2 record, could be a dark horse.
Finally, in Division 5, St. Marys, riding a three-game winning streak, will take on Greater Lawrence. Greater Lawrence boasts a strong offensive presence.
BNN's Perspective: The MIAA playoffs always bring a heightened level of competition and excitement. While upsets are always possible, the regular season records and recent performances suggest some clear favorites in these opening-round games. It will be interesting to see which teams can maintain their momentum and advance further in the tournament.
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