The A-Tech (Brooklyn, NY) varsity football team is playing a neutral-site playoff game against Mott Haven (Bronx, NY) today. This matchup is part of the “2024 Boys Fall Football NY PSAL State Tournament – PSAL A.”

A-Tech vs Mott Haven Game Info:

What: New York High School Football Playoffs
Who: A-Tech vs Mott Haven
When: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 Boys Fall Football NY PSAL State Tournament – PSAL A
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Game preview: A-Tech vs Mott Haven

As the football season progresses, two teams from New York’s Section VI—Mott Haven and A-Tech—are set to face off in a highly anticipated neutral playoff game today. Mott Haven, hailing from the Bronx, enters the game with a 4-4 overall record, while A-Tech, from Brooklyn, comes in with a strong 7-2 record. This marks a pivotal matchup with plenty of playoff implications.

Team Performance Breakdown

Mott Haven:

• Overall Record: 4-4
• League Record: 4-4
• Home Record: 3-1
• Away Record: 1-3
• Points For (PF): 116
• Points Against (PA): 144
• Scoring Average per Quarter:
  • Q1: 1.5
  • Q2: 1.5
  • Q3: 3.0
  • Q4: 3.0
  • Final: 14.5

Despite a balanced league record, Mott Haven has struggled on the road, with a 1-3 away record. Their offensive game, averaging 14.5 points per game, has been inconsistent, with low scoring in the early quarters.

A-Tech:

• Overall Record: 7-2
• League Record: 7-2
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 4-2
• Points For (PF): 230
• Points Against (PA): 128
• Scoring Average per Quarter:
  • Final: 25.6

A-Tech has been much stronger, boasting an impressive 7-2 record and a potent offense that averages 25.6 points per game. They have been dominant on both ends of the field, with a substantial point differential of +102.

Recent Head-to-Head Results

The two teams last met on October 18, where Mott Haven claimed a 20-14 victory over A-Tech. This game was a hard-fought battle, and while Mott Haven managed to pull off the win, the rematch in today’s playoff game will be a fresh opportunity for A-Tech to avenge their previous defeat.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, though their records against these teams differ. Here’s a comparison of their performance against mutual opponents:

• Mott Haven vs. Common Opponents: 2-3 record
• A-Tech vs. Common Opponents: 4-1 record

Against teams like Transit Tech, Washington, and Stevenson, A-Tech has shown resilience, winning the majority of their matchups, including a dominant 38-14 victory over Stevenson. In contrast, Mott Haven has had a tougher time, losing to teams like Washington and Stevenson.

Game Outlook

As Mott Haven and A-Tech prepare for today’s neutral playoff game, A-Tech enters as the favorite, largely due to their impressive season and stronger offensive production. However, Mott Haven’s earlier win over A-Tech shows they are capable of an upset.

This game will be crucial for both teams, with a spot in the playoffs hanging in the balance. The outcome will depend on whether Mott Haven can continue their resilience from earlier in the season or if A-Tech will assert their dominance and advance.

Key to Success

• Mott Haven: The key to a potential victory will be improved scoring in the first half and maintaining consistency throughout the game. Their offense must find a way to break through A-Tech’s defense and produce more points in the early quarters.
• A-Tech: With their potent offense, A-Tech must continue their high-scoring play and solid defense, ensuring that they don’t let Mott Haven’s surprise attack catch them off guard as it did in their previous meeting.