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Check out the Week 2 MetroWest high school football scoreboard

Kyle Grabowski, The MetroWest Daily News
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There won't be much Friday Night Lights action in the MetroWest and Milford areas this weekend. Only six games are scheduled, and just one is a home game for a local team.

The bulk of the action will be Thursday. There are 12 games on the docket, highlighted by a state quarterfinal rematch between Hudson and Dover-Sherborn.

Franklin will look to continue its strong start with a visit to Brockton and new coach Jermaine Wiggins of New England Patriots fame.

Algonquin is hosting Hopkinton at its temporary "home" field at Westborough.

Here's a look at the schedule:

Thursday 9/14

FAIRHAVEN 35, Medway 0: The Mustangs fell to 0-2 in a non-league loss at Fairhaven (2-0).

FRANKLIN 21, Brockton 13: The Panthers improved to 2-0 in a tough road win at non-league foe Brockton (0-2), which is coached by former New England Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins.

HOLLISTON 29, Middleborough 6: Running back Devin Harding ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries (7.3 yards/carry) and had three catches for 38 yards and a TD as the host Panthers (1-1) won big over non-league visitor Middleborough (1-1).

HOPKINTON 21, Algonquin 14: Hopkinton junior quarterback Julian Rivard threw a pair of TDs, one an 85-yard, first-quarter connection with classmate Nick Pedroli and the other a 12-yard, second-quarter strike to senior Charlie Petruney, as the Hillers improved to 2-0 with a non-league win over Algonquin (0-2) at the Titans' temporary "home" field of Westborough High. Senior Jakai Bellafato added a 5-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. On defense, Hopkinton senior linebacker Cooper Fossbender had an interception while junior defensive lineman Jake Desilets played well. For Algonquin, Liam Cuniffe and Walter Rogers each recorded TDs.

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HUDSON 35, Dover-Sherborn 13: Senior Assabet transfer Zack Torres’ second-quarter interception and 50-yard sprint untouched into the end zone keyed a revenge victory for the Hawks against a D-S team that ruined their undefeated season last fall.

MARLBOROUGH 35, Falmouth 0: Miguel Borges rushed 17 times for 173 yards, while Michael Benway completed three passes - all for touchdowns - as the visiting Panthers (2-0) rolled over the Yachtsmen (0-2). Akrif Semakula rushed 10 times for 97 yards and a touchdown for Marlboro and also record 5.5 tackles to lead the defense along with Jeremy Santiago (2 sacks). Javian Huertas opened the scoring with a 45-yard punt return touchdown for the Panthers.

MILTON 49, Framingham 0: The Flyers (1-1) fell at Bay State Conference power Milton (2-0).

Framingham junior Matheus Silva looks to make a pass while pressured by E. Longmeadow sophomore Caidan Martin during the Framingham football season opener played in Framingham, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Framingham defeated E. Longmeadow, 35-7.
Framingham junior Matheus Silva looks to make a pass while pressured by E. Longmeadow sophomore Caidan Martin during the Framingham football season opener played in Framingham, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Framingham defeated E. Longmeadow, 35-7.

NATICK 14, Walpole 7: The host Redhawks (1-1) earned a win over rival Walpole (0-2).

NEEDHAM 14, Lincoln-Sudbury 13: Trailing 14-0 in the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Cooper Tarantino ran for a 1-yard touchdown and threw a 9-yard TD pass to Charlie Barringer in the closing seconds, but the 2-point conversion failed and the Warriors (1-1) lost a non-league heartbreaker to the host Rockets (2-0).

Wayland High School junior captain Max Dresens scores a touchdown against Hopkinton in the season opener, Sept. 8, 2023.
Wayland High School junior captain Max Dresens scores a touchdown against Hopkinton in the season opener, Sept. 8, 2023.

WAYLAND 27, Ashland 20: Junior running back Max Dresens ran for 151 yards and two TDs on 23 carries while also catching a 6-yard pass from Mekhi Walker as the host Warriors (1-1) battled back from a 20-7 deficit to score 20 unanswered points in the second half and defeat the Clockers (1-1). Cameron Antoniuk threw for two TDs and ran one in for Ashland.

WESTBOROUGH 7, Sharon 0: Andrew Pisciotta ran in a 1-yard score with 2:32 left immediately after completing a 32-yard pass to Dan Hackett to lift the visiting Rangers (1-1).

Bellingham High School quarterback Dasha Domercant warms up before Tuesday's evening's seven on seven Friendship League at Ashland High School, July 18, 2023. Twelve area schools are taking part in the annual summer passing league.
Bellingham High School quarterback Dasha Domercant warms up before Tuesday's evening's seven on seven Friendship League at Ashland High School, July 18, 2023. Twelve area schools are taking part in the annual summer passing league.

WESTWOOD 17, Bellingham 16: The host Blackhawks (0-2) fell to the Wolverines (1-1).

Friday 9/15

BARTLETT 22, Keefe Tech 12: Nay'Jean Holley rushed for three touchdowns and finished with over 200 total yards as the Indians (1-1) took care of the visiting Broncos (0-2) in Webster after falling behind 12-0 after the first quarter. Bartlett's Lawrence Smith tossed two 2-point conversions, the first to Andrew Lopez and the second to Caiden Steeves. Bartlett sophomore Dom Partridge had a forced fumble in his first varsity start.

CARVER 49, Tri-County 0: The Cougars (1-1) struggled in a non-league loss at Carver (2-0).

MAYNARD/AMSA 46, Worcester Tech 6: Dylan Gallo went 5-for-8 for 105 yards and three touchdowns as the Tigers (1-1) downed the visiting Eagles (0-2). Maynard's Mateo Arellano had four receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns and Tavin Hirsh had the other three receiving yards on a touchdown in the second quarter. Kyle Letsky returned a punt 66 yards for the first score of the game and Kalvin Gomez followed up with a 37-yard interception return to open the second quarter. Teriq Goodman scored Worcester Tech's only touchdown on a 14-yard reception from Miles Kiley.

MILFORD 24, Wellesley 0: Senior Nick Araujo ran for an 82-yard touchdown and kicked a 41-yard field goal and three extra points as the visiting Scarlet Hawks (2-0) blanked the host Raiders (0-2) Friday afternoon. A 25-yard TD connection between junior quarterback Jack Buckley and CJ Farrell started the scoring in the first quarters, and a 12-yard TD run from Aidan Watson in the second quarter provided Milford's other points.

RANDOLPH 27, Millis 9: The Mohawks (0-2) dropped a non-league contest at Randolph (1-1).

UXBRIDGE 56, Blackstone Valley Tech 0: The Beavers fell to 0-2 in a tough non-league loss at Uxbridge (2-0).

Blackstone Valley Tech sophomore quarterback Alex Vosburgh hands off to sophomore running back Adam Fransen during a Division 6 state football quarterfinal Saturday at Postma Field in Upton.
Blackstone Valley Tech sophomore quarterback Alex Vosburgh hands off to sophomore running back Adam Fransen during a Division 6 state football quarterfinal Saturday at Postma Field in Upton.

Saturday 9/16

BLACKSTONE-MILLVILLE/HOPEDALE 37, Southbridge 0: Daniel Lawton (186 yards) rushed for two scores and returned an interception for a touchdown all in the first quarter as the Chargers (2-0) blanked the visiting Pioneers (0-2). Ethan Arzigian tossed a 21-yard touchdown pass to Ousman Tourray in the third quarter and Nathan Kaczor punched in a 2-yard score in the fourth. Dustin Cumberland led BMR's defense with 7 tackles and 2 sacks.

NIPMUC 7, Assabet 2: Sophomore quarterback Josh Giancola threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to senior captain Thomas Howell late in the third quarter for the game's only touchdown. Howell caught the throw just outside the 20-yard line before cutting toward the sideline and beating a defender to the pylon with 51 seconds remaining to put the Warriors at 2-0.

The game was moved to Northbridge High School due to concerns over Hurricane Lee.

Nipmuc's Jake Giardini celebrates with Chris Casey (2) after the Warriors defeated Assabet on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Northbridge High School.
Nipmuc's Jake Giardini celebrates with Chris Casey (2) after the Warriors defeated Assabet on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Northbridge High School.

Nimpuc lost to Assabet, 32-13, last season, part of a 2-9 season.

"It feels good. They got us bad last year," said Nipmuc senior captain Daniel Heisler.

"It's been a rough few years for sure," said Chris Casey, also a senior captain. "This year, we have a new coach (James Royster) and a new team. The chemistry is just flowing."

Ebin Consigli recovered a fumble and Liam Dorr had an interception after Howell's touchdown to help keep the Aztecs (0-2) out of the end zone. Luke Fedderson recorded a safety for Assabet's only points.

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: MetroWest and Milford Week 2 high school football scoreboard