Sussex Central vs. Altavista: A Season in Review

The 2024-2025 high school football season was an eventful one for both Sussex Central and Altavista, with notable performances that highlighted each team’s strengths and challenges. Here’s a breakdown of their respective seasons, comparing their records, scoring averages, and overall performance.

Sussex Central Panthers (6-5 Overall)

The Sussex Central Panthers wrapped up their season with a 6-5 record, showing resilience and determination throughout the year. With a 4-1 home record, the Panthers were formidable on their turf, but their away performances were less consistent, finishing with a 2-4 record on the road. Their regional performance was more challenging, as they posted a 2-4 record within their region, showcasing the competitive nature of their division.

• Overall Record: 6-5
• Region Record: 2-4
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 2-4
• Points For (PF): 266
• Points Against (PA): 304
• Win Percentage: .545
• Region Win Percentage: .333

Despite their overall positive record, Sussex Central struggled to keep pace in their region. Their defense allowed 304 points, giving up an average of 27.6 points per game, which hindered their ability to compete with the top teams in their region. Offensively, they averaged 24.2 points per game, showing they could put up a fight but often came up short against stronger competition.

Altavista Colonels (10-0 Overall)

In stark contrast to Sussex Central, the Altavista Colonels had a perfect season, finishing 10-0. Their performance was dominant across the board, with a spotless 6-0 record in their region and an unblemished 4-0 record on the road. At home, they were equally impressive, going 6-0 and proving themselves a tough team to beat no matter where they played.

• Overall Record: 10-0
• Region Record: 6-0
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 4-0
• Points For (PF): 485
• Points Against (PA): 93
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• Region Win Percentage: 1.000

Altavista’s season was highlighted by their overwhelming offense and nearly impenetrable defense. Averaging a whopping 48.5 points per game, the Colonels were a powerhouse on offense, putting up substantial scores in every game. Their defense, giving up just 9.3 points per game, was equally dominant, stifling opponents and securing victories with ease. Altavista’s consistent performance across both home and away games, combined with their perfect regional record, showcased their superiority in the division.

Scoring Breakdown

When comparing the two teams’ scoring averages, it’s clear that Altavista had a significant edge in terms of offensive output. The Colonels averaged 48.5 points per game, dominating every quarter of their matchups. In contrast, Sussex Central struggled to maintain scoring consistency, with their final average of 24.2 points per game showing that they could put together strong individual efforts but often fell short in high-pressure situations.

• Sussex Central:
  • Q1-Q4 Scoring Average: 24.2 points/game
• Altavista:
  • Q1-Q4 Scoring Average:
  • Q1: 21.1
  • Q2: 18.3
  • Q3: 6.9
  • Q4: 5.9
  • Final: 48.5 points/game

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

In terms of head-to-head performance, neither team faced each other during the 2024-2025 season, making it impossible to compare direct matchups. Both teams, however, showed impressive results against common opponents. While the Panthers had a few tough regional losses, the Colonels maintained their perfect record, showcasing their dominance in the league.

Conclusion

Altavista’s perfect season set them apart as one of the top teams in the region, showcasing a blend of offensive firepower and defensive strength that left opponents scrambling for answers. Sussex Central, on the other hand, showed promise with their solid overall record, but struggles in their region and a lack of consistency in their performances prevented them from reaching the same heights as Altavista.

As both teams head into the future, Sussex Central will aim to improve its defense and build on its home-field advantage, while Altavista will look to continue its dominance as they head into the next season with the confidence of an undefeated campaign.