In Vermont, the high school football playoffs are set to begin this week, and one team will be stepping onto the field with a unique distinction. Missisquoi Valley earned a spot in the Division III playoffs despite finishing the regular season with an unfortunate record of 0-8. This is possible because the playoff format includes all eight teams from each division, with Missisquoi securing the No. 8 seed.
In Vermont’s playoff structure, the Division I and Division II formats also feature eight qualifying teams. As the playoffs approach, fans are encouraged to keep up with all the action, including live score updates and final scores from around the state. For this week’s playoff match, Missisquoi Valley will face the undefeated No. 1 seed Bellows Free Academy/Fairfax, who hold an impressive record of 8-0. This matchup is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m.
Interestingly, Missisquoi Valley just played Bellows Free Academy/Fairfax last week, where they suffered a tough loss with a score of 58-18. The Thunderbirds have been working hard in recent seasons, though they haven’t celebrated a win since 2017. Their last victory was on October 21st, 2017, when they also defeated Bellows Free Academy/Fairfax by a score of 54-24.
As excitement builds for the playoffs, fans can stay informed with the full schedules and scores for their favorite teams. It’s a great time for high school football supporters to rally behind their local teams as the postseason heats up!
