How They Fared, Week 8

1. Everett (7-0) Beat Medford - Everett did exactly what championship teams have to do against lesser opponents: dominate. 
2. St. Johns Shrewsbury (7-1) Lost to #5 Xaverian - The Pioneers couldn't hold down Joe Colton and the Hawks late push, and now find themselves having to pick it up in a hurry with a battle against Wachusett looming.
3. Brockton (7-1) Beat Leominster - Leominster came out swinging in the fourth, but the Boxers were able to ride their explosive offense to their fifth consecutive win.   
4. Gloucester (8-0) Beat Lynn English - The Fishermen fed The Beast (Jordan Shairs), and he responded to the tune of 6 touchdowns.
5. Xaverian (6-2) Beat #2 St. John's Shrewsbury - Xaverian's second half dominance left little doubt as to who the big brother is when it comes to Eastern vs. Western Mass football.     
6. Methuen (7-1) Beat Tewksbury - Another well rounded effort for the Rangers, as they extend their win streak to seven.  
7. Mansfield (7-1) Beat North Attleboro - Jamel Marshal is the poster boy, but their defense is the reason they may have to make room for another banner in the Mansfield gym. 
8. Weymouth (8-0) Beat Braintree - Weymouth shut out their opponent this week.  Tell me if you've heard that before. 
9. Longmeadow (7-1) Beat Agawam - Terry Norris left, Nathan Elder right.  That's been the story for Longmeadow all season.  
10. Reading (8-0) Beat Burlington - The Rockets defense swallowed up Burlington's two-headed rushing attack, holding them scoreless over the last three quarters.