Two Andover Schools in Football Playoffs This Weekend

We can't remember the last time two teams that averaged more than 40 points per game met in a playoff game. But that's what will happen when Andover heads to Lexington for Friday night's quarterfinal game at 7.

Andover (3-4) is averaging 41.3 ppg while Lexington (7-0) is at 41.1.

Not surprisingly each team is led by a great quarterback. EJ Perry has thrown 28 touchdown passes this fall for Andover while Lexington's Sal Frelick checks in with 15. Frelick also leads Division 1 in scoring with 14 touchdowns.

Unfortunately for Andover, this one will probably come down to defense. The Golden Warriors give up 37 ppg, the worst total for any playoff team.

>>>Check out our full MIAA football playoff preview here.

Meanwhile, Central Catholic plays Methuen in Burlington this Saturday afternoon at 1:30.

The 5-1 Raiders, seeded first in the North Division 1, enter the playoffs a 19.67 power rating. The 3-4 Rangers, seeded eighth, boast a 9.86 power rating. Methuen is one of six teams in the playoffs with a 2-5 record.

From our preview:

What do Andover, Lexington, Acton-Boxboro, St. John's Prep, Central Catholic, and Methuen have in common? These six Division 1 North competitors are thrilled that Haverhill (6-1) is facing Everett (5-2) in a first-round D1 North matchup. The undisputed best game of the weekend pits two teams that could easily win the North, not to mention the Division 1 Super Bowl title. But on Halloween, one of them will be gone, much to the delight of the other three winners. Haverhill's only loss was to St. John's Prep on opening weekend while Everett's two losses were both by 3 points, one to Xaverian, one to Billerica.

Bob Holmes contributed to this report