The San Pasqual (Escondido, CA) varsity water polo team will host a playoff game against Birmingham (Lake Balboa, CA) today at 5 p.m. at Rancho Bernardo HS. This matchup is part of the 2024 CIF SoCal Boys Water Polo Championships – Division III tournament.

Birmingham vs San Pasqual Water Polo Game Info:

What: California High School Water Polo
Who: Birmingham vs San Pasqual
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 5 p.m.
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Game preview: Birmingham vs San Pasqual

The Boys Water Polo game between Birmingham and San Pasqual showcased two teams with contrasting records, each eager to make their mark this season. Below is a breakdown of the teams’ performance, key stats, and highlights from their matchup.

Team Overview and Records

Birmingham (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 12-17
• League Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 2-2
• Away Record: 7-8
• Neutral Record: 3-7
• Goals Scored (GF): 285
• Goals Allowed (GA): 338
• Win %: .414
• League %: .667

San Pasqual (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 16-4
• League Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 1-3
• Neutral Record: 10-1
• Goals Scored (GF): 229
• Goals Allowed (GA): 163
• Win %: .800
• League %: 1.000

San Pasqual enters the game with an impressive overall record of 16-4, standing strong in both home and neutral games. In contrast, Birmingham, with a 12-17 record, has struggled more but has shown resilience throughout the season.

Team Scoring Averages

• Birmingham:
  • Q1: 2.3 goals
  • Q2: 2.8 goals
  • Q3: 2.5 goals
  • Q4: 3.2 goals
  • Final: 9.8 goals per game
• San Pasqual:
  • Q1: 2.7 goals
  • Q2: 3.7 goals
  • Q3: 2.0 goals
  • Q4: 2.7 goals
  • Final: 11.5 goals per game

San Pasqual boasts a higher average of goals scored per game, reflecting their offensive strength. Birmingham’s scoring is spread relatively evenly across the four quarters, with a noticeable increase in the fourth quarter.

Key Team Stats Comparison

• Birmingham:
  • Goals: 15
  • Steals: 10
  • Goals Against Average: 0.0 (No data available for San Pasqual)
• San Pasqual:
  • Goals: Data not provided
  • Steals: Data not provided
  • Goals Against Average: Data not provided

Individual Team Leaders

• Birmingham:
  • Goals: #11 Jethru Tull De La Camara (6 goals)
  • Steals: #13 Richard Vargas (3 steals)
• San Pasqual:
  • Goals: No specific leader listed
  • Steals: No specific leader listed
  • Goals Against Average: #1 Melvin Navas-Contreras (0.0 goals against average)

Head-to-Head and Record Breakdown

• Birmingham’s Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 12-17
  • League: 4-2
  • Non-League: 3-6
  • Home: 2-2
  • Away: 7-8
  • Neutral: 3-7
  • In-State: 12-17
• San Pasqual’s Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 16-4
  • League: 1-0
  • Non-League: 4-3
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 1-3
  • Neutral: 10-1
  • In-State: 16-4

Birmingham’s away performance (7-8) has been more successful than their neutral games, while San Pasqual’s strong neutral record (10-1) stands out as a key factor in their overall success.

Conclusion

The matchup between Birmingham and San Pasqual highlights a clear disparity in records, with San Pasqual coming in as the heavy favorite. While Birmingham has had a relatively balanced but inconsistent season, they will need to capitalize on their offensive distribution, especially in the fourth quarter, to challenge San Pasqual. On the other hand, San Pasqual’s offensive and defensive dominance, combined with a stellar season, positions them to continue their winning ways. Fans can expect an exciting game as both teams look to solidify their standings.