The Haverhill Hillies (Haverhill, MA) will host the Chelmsford Lions (North Chelmsford, MA) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Both teams are opening their seasons in what promises to be an exciting early test in Massachusetts high school football.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Chelmsford (MA) @ Haverhill (MA)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 4:30 PM
○ Location: Haverhill Stadium, Haverhill, MA
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Chelmsford Lions
The Lions enter the 2025 season ranked #47 in Massachusetts and #5 in their division. Chelmsford will look to establish rhythm early with a balanced attack and disciplined defense as they hit the road for their opener.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #2,990
○ State Rank (MA): #47
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Collins – QB
○ Aiden Murphy – RB
○ Liam O’Connor – WR
○ Jack Thompson – LB
○ Ryan Callahan – DB
○ Michael Sweeney – WR
○ Connor Hayes – OL
○ Patrick Donnelly – DL
○ Sean Gallagher – TE
○ Declan Ward – CB
Haverhill Hillies
The Hillies begin their season at home, ranked #106 in Massachusetts and #21 in their division. With the support of their home crowd, Haverhill will look to start fast and build momentum with a strong showing against a tough Chelmsford team.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,694
○ State Rank (MA): #106
○ Class Rank: #21
○ Key to Win: Limit big plays defensively and sustain drives with consistent offensive execution.
Main Squad:
○ Benjamin Foster – QB
○ Christopher Riley – RB
○ Tyler Walsh – WR
○ Matthew Keane – LB
○ Andrew Sullivan – DB
○ Daniel McCarthy – WR
○ Jacob Flynn – OL
○ Colin O’Donnell – DL
○ Patrick Brennan – TE
○ James Harrington – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 2,990 | 47 | 5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Haverhill | 5,694 | 106 | 21 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
