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Category: Football

October 14, 1980October 12, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Undefeated Norwood Dominates Framingham North 44-6 in Lopsided Bay State League Showdown-October 14, 1980

Paced by Rob Hill's opening kickoff return, John Doherty's precise passing, and defensive dominance, Norwood rolls over Framingham North 44-6.

October 6, 1980October 6, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Mustangs Shut Out Milton Behind Dominant Defense and Exceptional Linebackers-October 6, 1980

Norwood High School football shuts out Milton 18-0 behind a stellar defensive performance and standout games from linebackers Barry McDonough, Paul Cunningham, and Paul Dyer.

September 13, 1980September 11, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Football Team Opens Season With Dominant Defense-September 13, 1980

Norwood High School's football defense shuts down Don Bosco over the final three quarters, propelling the Mustangs to a 26-7 opening-game victory under coach John Doherty.

October 22, 1979October 19, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Jim Bandanza’s Game-Winning Field Goal Lifts Norwood Over Walpole 17-14 in Defensive Battle-October 22, 1979

Capitalizing on crucial Walpole turnovers, Norwood improved to 6-0 behind Jim Bandanza's game-winning field goal and a stellar defensive performance, keeping Division I Super Bowl hopes alive.

October 1, 1979September 23, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Football Defeats Milton 20-6 Behind Junior Quarterback John Doherty’s Aerial Attack-October 1, 1979

Junior quarterback John Doherty throws three touchdown passes to lead Norwood High football to a 20-6 victory over Milton in Bay State League play.

September 29, 1979September 21, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Native Greg Donahue Emerges as Top NFL Prospect at University of New Hampshire-September 29, 1979

Norwood native and UNH star linebacker Greg Donahue overcomes long odds to emerge as a top NFL draft prospect, following in the footsteps of collegiate greats.

September 24, 1979September 18, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Defeats Natick 7-3 Behind Lockdown Defense and Late John Armour Touchdown-September 24, 1979

John Armour scores the game-winning touchdown with two minutes remaining as Norwood's defense seals a hard-fought 7-3 victory over Natick.

October 25, 1977October 23, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Football Coach John Doherty Named Patriot Ledger Coach of the Week-October 25, 1977

Embracing a wide-open passing offense, Norwood football coach John Doherty earned Patriot Ledger Coach of the Week honors as the undefeated Mustangs blanked Walpole 11-0.

October 24, 1977October 22, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Defeats Defending Super Bowl Champion Walpole-October 24, 1977

Paced by Chris Collins' touchdown, two-point conversion, and 32-yard field goal, alongside a sixth consecutive shutout defense, Norwood blanked Walpole 11-0.

October 8, 1976October 7, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Top Billing for Norwood vs. Natick: Unbeaten Clash Highlights Eastern Mass. High School Football-October 8, 1976

Unbeaten Norwood High School travels to face fourth-ranked Natick in a premier Eastern Mass. high school football clash between BSL leaders.

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