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Needham Football Edges Braintree to Advance to Sectional Finals

In victory, the Rockets advanced to the championship round of the MIAA South Division 2 playoff bracket.

The Needham High School varsity football team knocked off Braintree 13-6 Friday night. In victory, the Rockets advanced to the championship round of the MIAA South Division 2 playoff bracket.

The Rockets, one of the hottest teams in the state, upped their record to 7-2 on the season. The win marked their seventh consecutive win.

Needham will next play on Friday, Nov. 13 against Marshfield on the road.

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Braintree was eliminated from the playoffs with the loss.

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