The Rockville varsity football team (Vernon, CT) will host Berlin (Berlin, CT) in a home playoff game today at 6:30 PM at Rockville High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M tournament.

Berlin vs Rockville High School Football Game Info:

What: Connecticut High School Football
Who: Berlin vs Rockville
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 6:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Berlin vs Rockville

The Rockville High School varsity football team (Vernon, CT) will host Berlin (Berlin, CT) in a pivotal playoff game today at 6:30 PM at Rockville High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M tournament. With both teams having impressive seasons, this promises to be an exciting and closely contested game.

Team Records and Rankings

• Rockville: 9-1 overall, 7-0 in league play, undefeated at home (4-1). The Rams have been dominant, with a perfect league record, and are ranked 63rd in the state.
• Berlin: 7-3 overall, 4-1 in league play, with a solid 3-2 away record. The Redcoats are ranked 38th in the state.

Scoring and Offensive Comparison

• Rockville boasts a high-scoring offense, averaging 37.4 points per game. The team excels both on the ground and in the air, with 225.3 rushing yards per game and 175.7 passing yards per game. The team’s balanced attack and strong defense (allowing only 109 points this season) have helped them dominate throughout the season.
• Berlin has also had a strong offensive season, scoring an average of 28.2 points per game. The Redcoats rely more on their rushing game, with 119.6 rushing yards per game, while their passing game averages 80.4 yards per game. However, Berlin’s defense has given up 196 points throughout the season.

Key Players to Watch

• Berlin’s key offensive player is Cody Puzio, who leads the team with 92.1 passing yards per game and has totaled 155.3 yards per game. Kyle Melville has been a standout rusher, contributing 66.8 yards per game.
• Rockville’s offense is led by Kayden Boland, who is averaging 97.4 rushing yards per game. Brady Ramsdell has been a major passing threat, averaging 165.9 yards per game, while Will Davis Jr. contributes in both rushing and receiving.

Defensive Standouts

• Berlin’s defense is anchored by Lucas Revenaugh, with 9.6 tackles per game, and Nicholas Rivera, who has 0.5 sacks per game.
• Rockville’s defense has been even more impressive, with Jonathan M. Kasamba recording 9.2 tackles per game and 1.3 sacks per game.

Team Comparison

• Rockville has a stronger overall offense, with 401.0 total yards per game compared to Berlin’s 200.0.
• Berlin’s defense has allowed an average of 19.8 points per game, while Rockville has been more dominant defensively, allowing just 37.4 points per game.

Head-to-Head and Playoff History

While these teams have not met in the playoffs before, Rockville enters this game as the clear favorite, having had a superior regular season record. They will look to continue their undefeated run in league play and move deeper into the Class M tournament.

With the stakes high and both teams eager to advance, today’s matchup will showcase some of the top talent in Connecticut high school football.