The Milford Scarlet-Hawks edged the Attleboro Bombardiers 21-18 in a close, physical contest that showcased Milford’s resilience and timely playmaking. This win moves Milford to 4-2 on the season and brings the Scarlet-Hawks back into the win column after losses to Natick and Barnstable. The game was tight throughout, with neither team able to separate by a large margin, making every defensive stand and turnover crucial.
A key figure in the victory was Finnimore, who provided a multi-faceted performance: he hauled in Milford’s first touchdown and later capitalized on a loose ball by recovering a fumble in the end zone to swing momentum back to the Scarlet-Hawks. Milford’s ability to make plays in critical moments, both offensively and in turnover situations, proved decisive in a matchup that neither offense dominated.
Milford’s top-ten D3 ranking reflects its overall body of work and sets up a challenging upcoming matchup with King Philip on Friday, Oct. 24. King Philip sits atop the D3 power rankings at 5-0 and coming off a tight 23-21 win over Natick; Milford will be considered the underdog and will use this week’s bye to prepare and tighten details. With a full week to review film and refine the game plan, Milford will aim to limit mistakes and bring its best against a powerful King Philip squad.
