Xaverian and Brockton competed for nearly a quarter-century in one of the premier nonleague contests in New England before the series came to an end in 2021. The two schools will meet in the first round of the Division 1, 2024 on Friday night in the Hawk Bowl.

By popular demand, a look at the rivalry through the years is presented.

1988: Brockton 52, (24-17). The second half was a different story as Rudy Harris (242 yards and four touchdowns) and Chris Campbell (108 yards) proceeded to trample Xaverian.

1989: BROCKTON 39, Xaverian 18 – Like the year before, the running game was the story. The quartet of Anthony Comer (204), Chris Campbell (109), Adam Williams (97) and Bobby Zurinskas (67) teamed up to rush for an unholy 473 yards.

1990: Brockton 14, XAVERIAN 7 – The difference in this game was a punt return for a touchdown by Adam Williams after a reverse handoff by Anthony Comer. Comer led all rushers with 121 yards.

1991: BROCKTON 34, Xaverian 13 – After running down Xaverian for years, Brockton relied on a lethal aerial attack to subdue the hosts. Lamar Lee caught four touchdown passes from Mark Hartsell in the win.

1992: Brockton 26, XAVERIAN 20 – Some veteran observers called this the best high school game played in the last quarter century. The game developed into a brilliant goal-line save by Brockton, culminating in an epic save by Lucien Belanger on Greg Comella just inches from the pitch.

1992: Brockton 18, Xaverian 17 – The first postseason meeting between the two schools provided the most dramatic finish. Trailing 17-0, the Boxers rallied to win the game on a 24-yard field goal by Alan Bercy. This was George McCabe’s last game as Xaverian head coach.

1993: Xaverian 17, BROCKTON 6 – Chris Sheehan and Reenie Cato each ran for touchdowns as Charlie Stevenson leads the Hawks to their first victory since the series began at full time.

1994: Brockton 31, XAVERIAN 29 – The Peter Harris show as the sophomore running back carried the ball 36 times for 406 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Boxers back from a 22-6 first-quarter deficit.

1995: Xaverian 39, BROCKTON 14 – Tim Hasselback steals the show when he throws for 207 yards and five touchdowns in the first half.

1996: Brockton 14, XAVERIAN 0 – Peter Harris puts in a more pedestrian effort in the win, rushing for 142 yards and both scores.

1997: Xaverian 28, BROCKTON 2 – Xaverian wins the battle but loses the war. After throwing his fourth touchdown pass, quarterback Brian Mann breaks a bone in his passing hand. He doesn’t return at quarterback until the Thanksgiving Day war with St. John’s Prep.

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1999: Xaverian 40, BROCKTON 23 – The Hawks rebounded from a pathetic first half by scoring 33 points after halftime. Giovanni Benson rushed for 125 yards and four scores, while Peter Shean caught a pair of touchdown passes.

2000: Brockton 17, XAVERIAN 7 – Brockton’s victory was memorable because it was Armond Colombo’s 300th victory as a high school coach.

2001: Xaverian 27, BROCKTON 26 – David Nelson refused to let the Hawks lose on this wild Friday night. Nelson carried the ball 27 times for 239 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winning 51-yard touchdown run with 4:30 remaining.

2002: XAVERIAN 13, Brockton 7 – A pair of first-half Shane Hopkins touchdowns made the difference as the Hawks held off a quickly charging Brockton contingent in the fourth quarter.

2003: Xaverian 14, BROCKTON 7 – A 53-yard punt return by John Barker and a 1-yard sneak by Zack Asack was all Xaverian needed to defeat new Brockton coach Peter Colombo.

2004: XAVERIAN 35, Brockton 21 – Zack Asack throws for 221 yards and three touchdowns as the Hawks take a big lead and slide.

2005: BROCKTON 21, Xaverian 14 – Brockton jumps into halftime leading 21-0, before holding off a late charge from Xaverian to snap a four-game losing streak to the Hawks.

2005: BROCKTON 14, Xaverian 7 – Brockton defends its Super Bowl, keeping Xaverian out of the end zone from inside the 5-yard line in the final seconds.

2006: Brockton 15, XAVERIAN 13 – Sharrieff Hall emerges as the hero, a charge from his cornerback position resulting in an intentional play in the end zone with 1:20 remaining, giving the Boxers the victory.

2007: BROCKTON 42, Xaverian 14 – The Hawks stayed close through the half before getting blitzed in the second half as the Boxers cruised to their fourth straight win in the rivalry.

2008: XAVERIAN 34, Brockton 6 – Brockton turned the ball over six times and Xaverian recorded its largest margin of victory in the series. Anthony Knight ran for 103 yards and three touchdowns, while Anthony Varrichione threw for 124 yards before suffering a broken collarbone that ended his season.

2009: Xaverian 14, BROCKTON 7 – The Hawks take command in the second half as Joey Colton rushes for 102 yards and a score, while Chris Tamasi provides the game-winner on a 25-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter .

2009: Xaverian 21, Brockton 14 – The Hawks completed a two-game sweep by beating the Boxers in the playoff semifinals. Joey Colton ran for two scores and Steve Warren caught a 26-yard touchdown pass from Alex Phelan to overcome a pair of touchdowns by Brockton’s Dominique Williams.

2010: XAVERIAN 23, Brockton 20 (double overtime) – One of the strangest games in epic history between the schools. The Hawks looked dead in the water when a fouling penalty allowed the Boxers to retain possession, leading 14-7 with less than two minutes remaining. But Xaverian recovered a fumble and quickly moved down the field, tying the score on a touchdown pass from Chris Calvanese to Muir. After the team traded touchdowns on the first possession, Zach Maiuri’s interception led to Jules Murphy’s game-winning field goal.

2011: XAVERIAN 31, Brockton 0 – The first shutout of the series for Xaverian, the Hawks forced four turnovers and limited the Boxers to less than 150 yards of total offense. Hunter Taute scored twice, while Chris Calvanese completed 7 of 12 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.

2012: BROCKTON 22, Xaverian 14 – Austin Roberts threw a pair of touchdown passes to Micah Morel and ran for a third as the Boxers snapped a five-game losing streak to the Hawks.

2013: XAVERIAN 14, Brockton 0 – Kenny Kern ended Xaverian’s second shutout of Brockton in three years when he sealed the deal by returning an interception 57 yards for a touchdown with 47 seconds left.

2014: Xaverian 34, BROCKTON 14 – Jake Farrell (146 yards) and Kenny Kern each ran for two touchdowns as the Hawks racked up 295 rushing yards and pulled away late.

2015: XAVERIAN 33, Brockton 0 – The Hawks hold the Boxers without a first down for nearly three quarters en route to a one-sided victory.

2015: consecutive. 1 south sectional title.

2016: Xaverian 28, BROCKTON 7 – The Hawks rally from an early 7-0 deficit to give Charlie Stevenson his 200th victory. Mattison Cronin threw for a score and ran for the other to lead the way.

2017: XAVERIAN 31, Brockton 0 – Ike Irabor rushes for 129 yards and three touchdowns as the Hawks shut out the Boxers for the fourth time in their last six meetings.

2018: Xaverian 14, BROCKTON 0 – Justin Wenstrom fueled a strong defensive effort with a pick-6, while Mike Masse and Mike Saliba had solid games for the victorious Hawks.

2019: Brockton 41, XAVERIAN 21 – Ahmik Watterson rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns, while Devonte Medley added 165 yards and two more scores as Brockton defeated Xaverian for the first time in seven years.

2020: Xaverian 42, BROCKTON 7: It was the Michael Berluti Show as the senior quarterback threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for a third in a lopsided victory.

2021: XAVERIAN 42, Brockton 6: Jake Gilbert threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, while Michael Oates rushed for 124 yards and two more scores in the win.

Series: 24-15, Xaverian (includes Xaverian’s win in the 1960s).