Archbishop Williams visits Middleborough for Friday scrimmage at Middleborough High
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Archbishop Williams Bishops travel to Middleborough to open the preseason with a scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 29. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern at Middleborough High School in Middleborough, Mass.
Quick facts
- Date/time: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 — 5 p.m. Eastern
- Location: Middleborough High School, Middleborough, Mass.
- Teams: Middleborough Sachems (0-0) vs. Archbishop Williams Bishops (0-0)
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Middleborough fans on SBLive: 6 Archbishop Williams fans on SBLive: 3
This tuneup scrimmage gives both programs a chance to settle position battles and shake off the rust before varsity schedules begin. There’s no recent meeting listed between the two teams in the game notes, so Friday offers a first look for fans and coaches alike as they evaluate depth, special teams and early-look schemes.
Streaming and tickets
- Middleborough lists an NFHS Network stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/middleborough-high-school-middleborough-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- No ticketing links are provided on the game page. If you plan to attend, check the home school’s website or the game page on SBLive for updates.
What to watch
- Early-season scrimmages are about evaluation more than the final score: expect coaches to give plenty of players a look and to hold back starters at times. Fans should watch for which players emerge in key roles and how well each team executes fundamentals under live-game conditions.
Follow and engage
- Follow the teams on SBLive: Middleborough Sachems and Archbishop Williams Bishops.
- Make your picks on SBLive to show support — picks are for fun and not tied to projections. Team fan counts and pick totals on SBLive can change, so follow your favorite program and make a pick to cheer them on.
Next games
- Middleborough next: Middleborough at Apponequet Regional — Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m.
- Archbishop Williams next: Oliver Ames at Archbishop Williams — Sept. 5, 3 p.m.
Stay tuned to SBLive for any updates to streaming, start times or roster news as the scrimmage approaches.