Durfee Hilltoppers visit Taunton Tigers in nonleague showdown on Sept. 13

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Durfee visits Taunton on Saturday, Sept. 13, for a nonleague matchup at Taunton High School. Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. ET. The Taunton Tigers will host the Durfee Hilltoppers in a matchup between two 0-0 teams to open their seasons. Full game information: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5686930-durfee-vs-taunton

Why this game matters

Date/time: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 — 9 a.m. ET (Taunton, Mass.)

Location: Taunton High School

Home: Taunton Tigers — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/244830-taunton-tigers-fr

Away: Durfee Hilltoppers — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/242117-durfee-hilltoppers-fr

Brief backstory

The teams last met on Sept. 16, 2022, at Durfee, when the Hilltoppers earned a 14-8 victory. That recent history gives this early-season meeting a touch of familiarity — and a chance for Taunton to settle the score on its home field. See the last meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/2130134-durfee-vs-taunton

Streaming and tickets

Durfee lists an NFHS Network streaming page that may carry Hilltoppers games: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bmc-durfee-high-school-fall-river-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No dedicated ticket link is provided on the game page. Check the host school’s athletic department or the game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5686930-durfee-vs-taunton

Weather and game-day notes

Weather for Taunton, Mass., will be updated closer to kickoff on the game page. Fans should check conditions and arrive early.

Follow, pick and get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, scores and alerts: follow Taunton — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/244830-taunton-tigers-fr and Durfee — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/242117-durfee-hilltoppers-fr. Make your picks on SBLive for fun and to show support — picks are fan engagement only and are not tied to any win projections. These numbers can change, so increase your team’s visibility by following and backing the team you want to see win.

Preview summary

This early-season clash gives both programs an immediate measuring stick. Taunton opens at home with the chance to set the tone in front of its fans; Durfee will look to build on the program’s recent success and continue momentum from past meetings. Expect a competitive, physical game to kick off the local high school football weekend.