The Beal City varsity football team (Mt. Pleasant, MI) will face Iron Mountain (MI) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 1 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 8 tournament.

What: Michigan High School Football
Who: Beal City (MI) vs Iron Mountain (MI)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 8
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Iron Mountain vs. Beal City: A Head-to-Head Comparison of the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen both Iron Mountain and Beal City showcase impressive records, but their paths to success tell different stories. As the season continues, here’s a breakdown of how these two teams stack up against each other and their respective performances across various categories.

Iron Mountain: A Perfect Season So Far

Iron Mountain’s basketball team has been dominant in their league, finishing the season undefeated with a 12-0 overall record. Their consistency is reflected in their flawless 7-0 record within the league, making them a formidable force both at home and on the road. Additionally, their performance in non-league games has been equally impressive, boasting a 2-0 record.

The team has been particularly strong on the defensive side, allowing only 143 points across 12 games (an average of just 11.92 points per game). Their offense, led by a high-scoring lineup, has posted 452 points, averaging an impressive 37.7 points per game across all quarters.

Iron Mountain’s dominance extends beyond regular play, as they’ve maintained a perfect 6-0 record in home games and a 5-0 record in away games. The team’s neutral-site performance is also worth noting, as they’ve won their sole neutral-site game.

Beal City: A Strong Contender with Impressive Stats

Beal City has also proven themselves as a tough opponent, finishing the regular season with a strong 9-2 record. With a 6-1 record in league play, they have shown resilience in conference matchups. The team also boasts a solid 4-2 record in home games, and 4-0 on the road, with a perfect 1-0 in neutral-site games.

While their overall scoring is slightly lower than Iron Mountain’s (averaging 37.5 points per game), Beal City’s defense has been just as potent, allowing only 98 points throughout the season (an average of 8.91 points per game). Their offensive output has been more spread across quarters, with their highest scoring quarter being Q1 and Q2, averaging 10.5 points in both. However, they struggle to maintain momentum in the final quarter, where they average only 0.5 points.

Key Breakdown: Home and Away Performance

When it comes to home and away games, both teams have demonstrated resilience, but Iron Mountain has been slightly more dominant. The team remains undefeated at home with a 6-0 record, while Beal City has a 4-2 home record. On the road, both teams have been successful, with Iron Mountain holding a 5-0 away record and Beal City maintaining a perfect 4-0 record.

In neutral-site games, both teams have proven their ability to adapt, with Iron Mountain winning their only neutral-site game and Beal City also winning their lone neutral-site game.

Playoff Success

Both teams have had success in the postseason, with Iron Mountain boasting a perfect 3-0 record in playoff games, while Beal City is also unbeaten with a 3-0 record. This success further highlights the competitiveness of both programs as they continue to build their legacies.

Conclusion: A Tight Race for Dominance

As both teams progress through the 2024-2025 season, it’s clear that Iron Mountain’s unbeaten streak sets them apart as the team to beat. However, Beal City’s well-rounded performance, particularly their defense, makes them a formidable contender. While their final quarter performance may need improvement, Beal City’s consistency across the board makes them a force to be reckoned with in the coming matches.

With both teams maintaining high standards of play, it will be interesting to see how they fare in head-to-head matchups and how they perform in upcoming playoffs. Keep an eye on both programs, as their strong showings in this season suggest we could be in for a thrilling postseason.