The Lancaster Mennonite varsity soccer team will play a neutral playoff match against Camp Hill today at 6 p.m. at Lower Dauphin MS in Hummelstown. This game is part of the 2024 PIAA Boys Soccer Championships – 1A Boys Championship tournament.
Camp Hill vs Lancaster Mennonite Soccer Match Info:
What: Pennsylvania High School Soccer
Who: Camp Hill vs Lancaster Mennonite
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Camp Hill vs Lancaster Mennonite
The soccer match between Camp Hill and Lancaster Mennonite promises to be a thrilling contest as the two teams face off in a neutral playoff game today at 6:00 p.m. Here’s a closer look at the teams, their performances this season, and what to expect from this exciting matchup.
Team Overview
Camp Hill (24-25)
- National Ranking: 280
- PA Ranking: 15
- Class Ranking: 1
- Overall Record: 19-3-1
- Conference Record: 12-1-1
- Home Record: 12-0
- Away Record: 6-3-1
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .848
- Conference Win Percentage: .893
- Goals Scored (GF): 67
- Goals Against (GA): 8
Camp Hill has been dominant this season, boasting a remarkable overall record and a perfect home record. Their offense has been potent, averaging 2.9 goals per game, and their defense has been impenetrable, conceding just 8 goals across 23 games.
Lancaster Mennonite (24-25)
- National Ranking: 1,613
- PA Ranking: 115
- Overall Record: 15-6-3
- Conference Record: 7-0-1
- Home Record: 6-4-1
- Away Record: 6-1-2
- Neutral Record: 3-1
- Win Percentage: .688
- Conference Win Percentage: .938
- Goals Scored (GF): 56
- Goals Against (GA): 27
Lancaster Mennonite has had a solid season, especially in conference play where they remain unbeaten. However, they face a tough challenge today against a much stronger Camp Hill team. Their scoring has been steady, but they have struggled at times defensively, conceding 27 goals across 24 matches.
Previous Meeting
The most recent meeting between these two teams took place on October 30, where Camp Hill emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. It was a hard-fought battle, with Camp Hill’s defense standing strong against Lancaster Mennonite’s attacks.
Team Leaders
- Camp Hill:
- Goals: Msafiri Amisi – 18
- Assists: Cooper Halvorsen – 11
- Goals Against Average (GAA): Peter Lewin – 0
- Lancaster Mennonite:
- Goals: 4 (Player not specified)
- Assists: 3 (Player not specified)
- Goals Against Average (GAA): 2.268
Camp Hill’s standout player has been Msafiri Amisi, who leads the team with 18 goals, while goalkeeper Peter Lewin has kept the opposition at bay with a perfect GAA of 0. Lancaster Mennonite, on the other hand, has struggled with conceding goals but will be hoping to capitalize on their offensive play.
Common Opponents
- Camp Hill vs. Lancaster Catholic (8/31/24): Camp Hill lost 1-0
- Lancaster Mennonite vs. Lancaster Catholic (9/6/24): Lancaster Mennonite lost 2-0
- Camp Hill vs. Lancaster Country Day (10/23/24): Camp Hill won 1-0
- Lancaster Mennonite vs. Lancaster Country Day (9/19/24): Lancaster Mennonite won 3-2
Both teams faced off against common opponents this season. Camp Hill had a tough loss against Lancaster Catholic but triumphed against Lancaster Country Day. Lancaster Mennonite, however, showed resilience against Lancaster Country Day with a strong 3-2 victory.
Record Breakdown
- Camp Hill:
- 12-0 at home, 6-3-1 away, 1-0 in neutral games
- 19-3-1 overall, 12-1-1 in conference
- Lancaster Mennonite:
- 6-4-1 at home, 6-1-2 away, 3-1 in neutral games
- 15-6-3 overall, 7-0-1 in conference
While Lancaster Mennonite has been solid, particularly in their conference, Camp Hill’s strength across all aspects of the game has been evident, especially their dominant record at home and in neutral games.
Key Matchup
With a neutral playoff match today, the stakes are high for both teams. Camp Hill’s strong defense, led by Peter Lewin, will need to shut down Lancaster Mennonite’s offensive threats. On the other hand, Lancaster Mennonite will look to find a way to breach Camp Hill’s defense while relying on their own solid form in neutral games.
Conclusion
As both teams take the field today, Camp Hill enters as the favorite with a remarkable season record and a strong playoff pedigree. Lancaster Mennonite will need to bring their best game to have a chance at upsetting Camp Hill in this neutral site battle. Regardless of the outcome, this matchup promises to be a captivating contest, filled with intense play and high stakes.