Concord High Football Secures Playoff Seed Despite Loss
Concord High School clinches an eighth seed in the Division I playoffs following a regular season finish of 5-3.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
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Concord High School heads to the Division I playoffs as the eighth seed after dropping a 21-12 game to Londonderry. The team secured their postseason spot despite the loss, finishing their regular season with a 5-3 record.
Why it matters
The playoff berth marks Concord's third consecutive year in the postseason, solidifying the programs consistency within the division. Maintaining a winning record has proved crucial for securing a favorable seed in this competitive field.
Concord finished the regular season with a 5-3 record to earn the eighth seed. Jax Diachenko anchored the defense with three sacks, while Rhys Craigue threw two touchdown passes in the effort.
The players
Rhys Craigue
He is a quarterback for the Concord High School football team who threw two touchdown passes in the game.
Jax Diachenko
He is a defensive player for Concord who recorded three sacks during the team's matchup against Londonderry.
Colin Savard
He is a player for Concord who caught a touchdown pass from Rhys Craigue.
Methuselah Doe
He is a player for Concord who recorded a 14-yard touchdown reception.
The details
Despite two touchdown passes from Rhys Craigue to Colin Savard and Methuselah Doe, Londonderry responded with three unanswered touchdowns. Jax Diachenko dominated the defensive front with three sacks, yet Concord could not overcome the early deficit.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Concord played Londonderry on Friday night.
November 6, 2026: Concord is expected to play its first round playoff game.
2013: Concord last won the championship.
2021: Concord last entered the playoffs with a winning record.
Season Trajectory
This playoff berth marks the third consecutive postseason trip for Concord, indicating a period of stability for the program. The squad will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for a rematch against Salem in the opening round.
Concord secured the eighth seed for the upcoming Division I playoffs with a 5-3 record. They will now face Salem in the first round, a team they previously defeated 28-19 earlier in the season.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent performance throughout the regular season remains the most reliable path to postseason play. Fans can look for continued defensive pressure from players like Jax Diachenko as the team enters the elimination phase.
What happens next
Concord is scheduled to host Salem in the first round of the Division I playoffs on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the local team's progress, check out Concord Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Concord Monitor.
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