The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Gloucester Fishermen travel to face Non Varsity Opponent on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The game will take place at Essex Tech, giving Gloucester a chance to kick off its season against an unfamiliar opponent. Both teams enter looking for early momentum to set the tone for the fall.
Game Details
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Matchup: Gloucester (MA) @ Non Varsity Opponent
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 10:00 AM
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Location: Essex Tech, MA
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Gloucester Fishermen
The Fishermen open the 2025 campaign with optimism, ranked #151 in Massachusetts and #17 in their division. Known for their tough-nosed, physical brand of football, Gloucester will look to control the line of scrimmage and dominate in the run game. Their defensive front will be equally important in setting the tone against a new-look opponent.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 7,616
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State Rank (MA): 151
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Division Rank: 17
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Key to Win: Rely on veteran leadership, pound the ball on the ground, and keep the pressure on defensively.
Main Squad:
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Tyler MacDonald – QB
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Jake Harrington – RB
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Mason Collins – WR/DB
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Liam O’Shea – LB
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Chris Romano – OL/DL
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Evan Callahan – WR
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Ryan Devlin – DB
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Kyle Matthews – RB/LB
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Sean Pappas – OL
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Dominic Russo – DE
Non Varsity Opponent
Non Varsity Opponent enters the 2025 season without official rankings or tracked records, but they will use this matchup as a valuable test against a respected Massachusetts program. With home-field advantage at Essex Tech, the team will look to play disciplined football, maximize possessions, and rely on high energy to stay competitive against Gloucester’s depth.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: N/A
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State Rank (MA): N/A
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Division Rank: N/A
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Key to Win: Stay disciplined, avoid turnovers, and capitalize on scoring opportunities to keep pressure on Gloucester.
Main Squad:
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Alex Rivera – QB
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Jordan Bennett – RB
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Marcus Lee – WR/CB
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Daniel Thompson – LB
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Chris Alvarez – OL/DL
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Matthew James – WR
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Anthony Carter – DB
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Brian O’Donnell – RB/LB
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Steven Clark – OL
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Jason Hill – DE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Gloucester | 7,616 | 151 (MA) | 0-0 |
| Non Varsity Opponent | N/A | N/A | 0-0 |
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