Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech Toppled Bristol-Plymouth

Led by Quincy Stroud, the Bears secured a 25-14 victory in a Thursday night high school football matchup.

Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Football

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech Toppled Bristol-Plymouth

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech defeated Bristol-Plymouth 25-14 behind a three-touchdown performance by Quincy Stroud. The game was moved up to Thursday to avoid an incoming weekend storm.

Why it matters

The victory improves Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech to a 2-1 record on the season, signaling a strong turnaround from their 1-10 finish in 2025.

Quincy Stroud led the scoring with three touchdowns, including a 30-yard rushing score and a kickoff return. Bristol-Plymouth added points via a 9-yard Timmy Nixon run and a 6-yard Cayden Ellis touchdown catch from Alex Taccini.

The players

Quincy Stroud

He is a standout football player for Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech who accounted for three touchdowns in the win.

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech

This is a local vocational high school football program that improved to a 2-1 record.

Bristol-Plymouth

This is a regional high school football team that fell to a 1-2 record following the loss.

Timmy Nixon

He is a player for Bristol-Plymouth who recorded a 9-yard rushing touchdown.

The details

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech held their lead through the final quarter after Stroud completed his kickoff return for a score. Bristol-Plymouth also saw Gabe Figueroa connect with Evan Monteiro for a touchdown in the effort.

The game was held on September 24, 2026.
Both teams will return to league play on October 2, 2026.

Season Trajectory

This win marks a significant improvement for the program compared to their performance in the 2025 season. The victory positions the Bears as a more competitive force in their league early in the 2026 campaign.

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech moves to a 2-1 standing, while Bristol-Plymouth drops to a 1-2 record. Both teams are scheduled to return to the field for league play on October 2.

The takeaway

The game was successfully shifted to Thursday to accommodate weather concerns, ensuring the schedule remained intact. Teams are now focusing on their next league opponents as they look to build momentum in October.