10 Things to Know Before Super Bowl Kickoff

The varsity football team will take on the Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Manning Field in Lynn to claim the 2011 Division 2A Super Bowl title. So, before you put on your red and white and head over to the game, here are the ten things we think you need to know.

1. What's the Weather Going to Be Like? You're going to want to bring some layers. The National Weather Service is predicting Saturday afternoon to be sunny, with a high near 43, and there'll be a strong breeze, up to 10 mph.

2. What Time is the Game? Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m., but the game is the second in a double-header between Hamilton-Wenham and Bourne, which starts at noon. You may want to arrive early to ensure a good seat.

3. How Much Are Tickets? Tickets will be sold at the front gate at Manning Field for $10 for adults and $7 for students. Parking is $3.

4. How Do I Get to Manning Field? Manning Field is located off of Locust Street in Lynn. Take Route 129 (Water Street) out of town and take a right onto Walnut Street. Take a slight left to veer onto Linwood Rd., continue onto N. Franklin Street, then take a left onto Boston Street and a right onto Locust Street. Travel time is a little bit less than 20 minutes.

5. What Are the Their Records? The Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins cruised into the Super Bowl with a 12-0 record in the Atlantic Coast League, of which they are two-time defending chamipions. The Warriors improved to 10-2 with their recent last Tuesday. This year is the third consecutive time they have been Middlesex League Small Division Champions.

6. Who Are the Stars? Dennis-Yarmouth will be led by their star quarterback Matt Montalto, who named a Boston Globe All-Scholastic athlete last season. He boasts 22 touchdowns this season. On defense, watch out for Quinn Campbell and Cooper Greenspan-Sullivan, both seniors who form a solid partnership at linebacker. For Wakefield, look to senior quarterback Jamie Bourque to lead the team's offense and Nick Salamone, Mike Amentola, Mike Conroy and Nick Calderone to come up big on D. 

7. Who Are the Coaches? - The Dolphins are coached by Paul Funk, who is a 1989 WHS alum, where he was a standout athlete. This is Funk's 10th season coaching Dennis-Yarmouth, with an overall record of of 70-39-1. The Warriors are coached by Mike Boyages, a 1976 WHS alum. This is Boyages' 15th season guiding the Warriors. He has an overall record of 112-45-3 with the team.

8. What Should We Expect from Dennis-Yarmouth? D-Y will look to attack on offense. Their offensive line racked up 418 points in total this year with an average of 35 points per game.

9. When Was the Last Time The Warriors Made it to the Super Bowl? This is the school’s fourth Super Bowl game, with appearances in 1997, 1999 and 2001. The team won in 1999 vs. Acton-Boxboro.

10. What If I Can't Make it to the Game? Don't worry, just like in the previous playoff game, Wakefield Patch will be posting up-to-the-second updates to our throughout the game. Our blog will allow you to interact with other fans, ask questions about the game and view photos from the action on the field. We'll be providing the link on Saturday at 3 p.m. so if you can't get to the game yourself, check the site!

Are you getting jacked up for the game? Have some other fun facts? Let us know in the comments section and don't forget to check Wakefield Patch on Saturday for live play-by-play updates and post-game coverage.