The 2025 Massachusetts high school football season continues Thursday night as the Ayer Shirley Panthers host the Narragansett Regional Warriors in a conference matchup. Both teams are looking to establish early footing in league play, with Narragansett coming off a tie and Ayer Shirley preparing for its season opener.
Game Details
- Matchup: Narragansett Regional (Baldwinville, MA) vs Ayer Shirley (Ayer, MA)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 6:30 PM
- Location: Ayer Shirley Regional High School, Ayer, MA
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Narragansett Regional Warriors
The Warriors enter the season ranked #10,485 nationally, #212 in Massachusetts, and #9 in their division. After opening with a 2-2 tie, Narragansett showed defensive resilience but will need more offensive consistency to push for a road win.
- 2025 Record: 0-0-1
- National Rank: #10,485
- State Rank: #212 (MA)
- Division Rank: #9
- Strengths: Defensive toughness, experienced roster, competitive edge
- Key to Win: Finish offensive drives and limit costly penalties
Ayer Shirley Panthers
The Panthers begin ranked #11,336 nationally, #239 in Massachusetts, and #14 in their division. After a 25-26 campaign, Ayer Shirley is eager to start its new season on the right note at home. Their speed and physicality will be key factors in this matchup.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #11,336
- State Rank: #239 (MA)
- Division Rank: #14
- Strengths: Home-field advantage, defensive grit, quick playmakers
- Key to Win: Control tempo and take advantage of scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Regional Warriors | 10,485 | 212 (MA) | 9 | 0-0-1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ayer Shirley Panthers | 11,336 | 239 (MA) | 14 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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