Prior to this month, only six schools in Massachusetts had ever reached 700 total wins with their football programs.

That number has now expanded to nine in short order.

Originally, Everett, Brockton, Leominster, Waltham, Natick and Salem encompassed the list.

Now, add Haverhill, Fitchburg and Northbridge.

Haverhill (3-4) became the first this month to shatter the historic barrier. Led by players like Henry Farrell and Michael Bayko, the Hillies made a trip north of the border Oct. 10, and toppled Concord (NH) during a wild 42-35 victory.

Rob Pike took over as the program’s coach in 2023, carrying on a proud family tradition. His father, Bob, coached the Hillies from 1986-1999, accounting for many of those wins. His grandfather, Bill, was the team’s play-by-play announcer for the Have

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