NORTH HIGH POLAR BEARS CHARGE PAST ABBY KELLEY FOSTER , 38-22

The North High Polar Bears opened their 2025 season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating the Abby Kelley Foster Bears 38-22 in a fast-paced, high-scoring matchup under the lights at Kendrick Field. From the opening kickoff, both teams traded punches. The Bears struck first with an early touchdown, but North answered back quickly, showcasing their explosive run game. By the end of the first quarter, the teams were tied 8-8. In the second quarter, North’s defense began to find its rhythm.

Linebacker Javier Rivera stuffed a fourth-and-short run, and quarterback Carlos Donovan capped a

60-yard drive with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Cruz. Abby Kelley responded with another score, but North held a narrow 16-14 lead heading into halftime. The third quarter brought fireworks from both sides. Abby Kelley connected on a long pass for a touchdown, but North countered immediately — a 40-yard burst from running back Luis Morales, who finished with 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns. By the fourth quarter, the Polar Bears’ conditioning and discipline took over. Their defense tightened up, forcing two fumbles and intercepting a late pass. North’s offense capitalized, adding 14 unanswered points to seal the game. When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read:

North High 38 — Abby Kelley Foster 22.

What’s Next

The victory brings North High to 1-0 on the season, while Abby Kelley drops to 1-1. Next up, the Polar Bears face West Boylston on September 19 — a key matchup as they look to build playoff momentum.

Final Thoughts

The Polar Bears made a statement in their opener – power running, a smart passing attack, and second-half dominance. If this game is any indication, Worcester’s North High is ready to make noise in the 2025 Central Massachusetts football