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Lexington, Andover Will Square Off In First Round Of High School Playoffs

Lexington finished the season a 7-0 and shared the Middlesex League title with Melrose.

Lexington, MA -- Lexington School's football team, which finished the regular season at 7-0, was seeded second in the MIAA's Division 1 North playoffs and will host seventh-seeded Andover High School (3-4) on Friday night at 7 pm. Lexington was seeded behind top seed Central Catholic, which also finished the season 7-0.

The winner of Friday night's game would advance to play the winner of Everett (6-0) and St. John's Prep (3-4) on either November 3 or November 4 at a time to be announced after the four first round games are completed.

The MIAA switched to a playoff format in 2010. The state semi-finals are scheduled for the weekend of November 17 and 18, with state championship games scheduled for December 2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. For more on the state football tournament, see the MIAA football Website.
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