North Andover at Westford Academy — Scrimmage preview (Friday, Sept. 5, 2025)

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North Andover travels to Westford Academy for a Friday evening scrimmage at Westford Academy in Westford, Mass. The matchup — scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET — is listed on SBLive at the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5591202-north-andover-vs-westford-academy.

Quick facts

Game: North Andover Scarlet Knights at Westford Academy Grey Ghosts

Date/time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 — 5 p.m. ET

Location: Westford Academy, Westford, Mass.

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5591202-north-andover-vs-westford-academy

Westford Academy: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/245183-westford-academy-grey-ghosts (Fans on SBLive: 4)

North Andover: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243742-north-andover-scarlet-knights (Fans on SBLive: 9)

Why this scrimmage matters

Both programs open the preseason slate with a tune-up that will give coaches a clearer look at depth and position battles. Stat lines and records are blank at 0-0 for each team, but the historical edge goes to Westford Academy — the Grey Ghosts handed North Andover a 33-7 loss in their last meeting on Oct. 30, 2015 (game recap and box score: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/1615607-westford-academy-vs-north-andover).

Streaming and tickets

Streaming: North Andover maintains a presence on NFHS Network — fans can visit North Andover’s NFHS page here: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/north-andover-high-school-north-andover-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. (Check the NFHS listing for game availability.)

Tickets: No official ticket links were provided. Check the host school’s athletic site or the SBLive game page for updates.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated on starters, in-game scoring and postgame notes: Westford Academy (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/245183-westford-academy-grey-ghosts) and North Andover (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243742-north-andover-scarlet-knights). Fans can also make picks on SBLive for fun — those pick counts and follower totals change frequently, so follow the teams you want to support and make your pick to increase engagement and show your support.

Looking ahead

Westford’s next scheduled game on SBLive: Lowell at Westford Academy, Sept. 12, 2025 (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5319691-lowell-vs-westford-academy).

North Andover’s next scheduled game on SBLive: Methuen at North Andover, Sept. 12, 2025 (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5626336-methuen-vs-north-andover).

Follow the SBLive game page for lineups, live updates and final scores as the season gets underway.