Haverhill hosts North Andover in nonleague opener Saturday at 10 a.m. ET

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Haverhill Hillies host the North Andover Scarlet Knights in a nonleague opener at Haverhill Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET; the game page is on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5690886-north-andover-vs-haverhill

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Both teams enter the season 0-0, and the Hillies get the home-field advantage to open the fall. These programs last met on Nov. 14, 2022, at North Andover High, when Haverhill rolled to a 26-0 victory (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/2532380-north-andoover-vs-haverhill). Expect both coaches to use the early nonleague slate to evaluate depth and set the tone for the season.

SBLive followers: Haverhill currently shows 0 fans and North Andover has 1 fan on their team pages. Help boost your program’s profile by following the team pages and making picks — picks are for fun fan engagement and do not affect projections. Note: follower counts and pick totals can change leading up to kickoff, so follow your team to show support.

Streaming/ticketing information: No official streaming or ticket links were provided. For the latest updates, visit the game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5690886-north-andover-vs-haverhill

Why this matters: Early nonleague games often reveal which teams are battle-tested heading into divisional play. Haverhill will look to build momentum at home; North Andover will aim to bounce back on the road. Be sure to follow both programs on SBLive and make your pick to join the conversation.