Bounceback

After playing in a fog for most of the first half, the Pioneers flipped the switch and hung on for an electric (except for the scoreboard and the PA system) 21-20 win over Watertown last night.

(Note to Lynnfield Fields Committee: After spending millions of dollars on the upgrade, please make sure the scoreboard is plugged in and that the fans can hear the mellifluous tones of Voice of the Pioneers Tom Waisnor).

The win was a big one for the Pioneers who clearly needed a couple of quarters to shake off last week's disappointing loss to Bedford. But they finally realized what's done is done and put together 23 minutes of solid football to win their ninth game of the year. Lots of contributors in this one and you can get all the details in my Villager article Wednesday.

That should sweep away the remnants of the playoff loss and clear the deck for the Pioneers to prepare for the big Thanksgiving Day matchup against a resurgent North Reading team. The Hornets won their third straight blowout last night crushing Weston 48-17. They've scored over 40 points their last three games and will likely be looking at the game against the Pioneers as their Super Bowl.

That's it for now. Check back Sunday night for my Leftovers post.