ICYMI: Reading Football Starts Season Ranked Among Best in State

There are high expectations for the Reading Rockets football team, both locally and across the state this year.

Last year, the team was 8-3, ending the season with a loss to Haverhill in the Division 2 North sectional semifinals.

ESPN Boston sees a lot of upside to the Rockets, ranking them 18 in their preseason state poll and touting the return on Corey DiLoreto at quarterback.

However, the Rockets will be tested right off the bat, opening their season on the road against sixth ranked BC High on Friday, Sept. 11.

Other key games include a contest against Lexington on Oct. 2 and the Thanksgiving day game at home against Stoneham.

You can check out the complete 2015 varsity football schedule here.