The 2025 Massachusetts high school football season continues Thursday evening as the Plymouth South Panthers host the Hingham Harbormen in a non-conference matchup. Both teams are closely ranked, making this one of the most competitive openers in the state.
Game Details
- Matchup: Hingham (Hingham, MA) vs Plymouth South (Plymouth, MA)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Plymouth South High School, Plymouth, MA
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hingham Harbormen
The Harbormen open the season ranked #3,226 nationally, #54 in Massachusetts, and #9 in their division. After last year’s 25-26 season, Hingham will look to their defensive toughness and balanced offensive attack to set the tone for 2025.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #3,226
- State Rank: #54 (MA)
- Division Rank: #9
- Strengths: Defensive toughness, experienced players, balanced offense
- Key to Win: Win the battle at the line of scrimmage and finish drives
Plymouth South Panthers
The Panthers begin the year ranked #3,020 nationally, #46 in Massachusetts, and #8 in their division. After a 25-26 finish, Plymouth South looks to take advantage of its home-field edge in what should be a tightly contested opener.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #3,020
- State Rank: #46 (MA)
- Division Rank: #8
- Strengths: Home-field advantage, offensive versatility, strong defense
- Key to Win: Create explosive plays and protect the football
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hingham Harbormen | 3,226 | 54 (MA) | 9 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plymouth South Panthers | 3,020 | 46 (MA) | 8 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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