Needham at Framingham — Nonleague game set for 12 p.m. ET Saturday

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Needham visits Framingham on Saturday, Nov. 1, for a nonleague junior varsity matchup at Framingham High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. Both the Needham Rockets (0-0) and the Framingham Flyers (0-0) open the series with seasons just getting under way. Full game details are on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5605647-needham-vs-framingham

Quick facts

• Date/time: Saturday, Nov. 1 — 12:00 p.m. ET

• Location: Framingham High School (Framingham, Mass.)

• Matchup: Needham Rockets at Framingham Flyers

• Records: Needham 0-0; Framingham 0-0

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5605647-needham-vs-framingham

• Needham team page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243677-needham-rockets-jv

• Framingham team page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/242242-framingham-flyers-jv

Storyline

There’s no recent meeting listed between these programs, so Saturday’s game is a clean slate. With both teams at 0-0, expect coaches to use this early-season nonleague contest to set the tone for the weeks ahead. The Flyers will be at home in Framingham as they look to leverage local support; the Rockets travel in search of an early-season road win.

Streaming and tickets

• Framingham has an NFHS Network page where the school’s football coverage is listed. Fans can check streaming availability here (may require subscription): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/framingham-high-school-framingham-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan engagement (SBLive)

Both teams currently show 1 fan on SBLive and 0 picks for this game. These numbers can change — follow the teams and make a pick to show support. Picks on SBLive are for fun and help drive engagement; they are not tied to any official win projections. Follow the Needham Rockets: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243677-needham-rockets-jv and the Framingham Flyers: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/242242-framingham-flyers-jv to stay updated.

Looking ahead

Framingham’s next scheduled game on SBLive is at Randolph on Nov. 8 (listed as 7:00 a.m. PST); converted to Eastern Time, that contest is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 8. Details: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5890006-framingham-vs-randolph

Follow SBLive for the latest updates, and visit the game page for any changes to kickoff time, streaming or ticketing information.