The Catasauqua (PA) varsity football team will host Northampton (MA) in a non-conference game today at 4 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Catasauqua (MA) vs Northampton (MA)
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Northampton and Catasauqua: A Midseason Breakdown of 2024-2025 Football

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, both Northampton and Catasauqua are working through their respective campaigns with mixed results. Let’s dive into the rankings, records, and key statistics that define each team’s performance so far.

Team Rankings & Overall Records

Northampton (24-25)

• Record: 3-6 overall, 0-5 in the league
• Scoring Average: 17.3 points per game, allowing 34.3 points
• Home Performance: 2-2
• Away Performance: 1-4
• Win Percentage: .333 (Overall), .000 (League)

Catasauqua (24-25)

• Record: 3-7 overall, 2-6 in the conference
• Scoring Average: 18.2 points per game, allowing 33.7 points
• Home Performance: 1-4
• Away Performance: 2-3
• Win Percentage: .300 (Overall), .250 (Conference)

Both teams have struggled with consistency this season, though Northampton has had a slightly worse experience in league games, with a winless 0-5 record in their league matches. Catasauqua, however, has fared better in the non-league portion of their schedule with a 3-1 record in non-conference matchups.

Scoring Averages and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

When looking at how each team performs across different phases of the game, both teams show some significant variation in their scoring over the quarters.

• Northampton Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 2.7
  • Q2: 6.7
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 2.7
  • Final Score: 17.3

Northampton tends to perform better in the first half, with 9.4 points scored between the first two quarters, but struggles significantly in the second half, especially in the third quarter where they score zero points.

• Catasauqua Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 1.8
  • Q2: 1.8
  • Q3: 5.3
  • Q4: 5.3
  • Final Score: 18.2

Catasauqua, on the other hand, exhibits more balance across the four quarters, with consistent performances in the second half of games, scoring a combined 10.6 points in the third and fourth quarters.

Record Breakdown: Home, Away, and Neutral Performance

Both teams have had mixed results on home and away fields.

• Northampton’s Breakdown:
  • Home: 2-2
  • Away: 1-4
  • Neutral/Playoff: 0-0
  • In-State: 3-6
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
• Catasauqua’s Breakdown:
  • Home: 1-4
  • Away: 2-3
  • Neutral/Playoff: 0-0
  • In-State: 3-7
  • Out-of-State: 0-0

Northampton has found more success at home, winning two of their four home games, while Catasauqua has a better record on the road with two wins away from home. Both teams are still seeking their first neutral or playoff victory.

Head-to-Head Comparison

With neither team having faced off yet in the 2024-2025 season, this matchup is yet to be determined. However, both teams will have a chance to face off later in the season, where their contrasting styles of play could offer a thrilling encounter.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against similar competition, although there have been no head-to-head games so far this season. The performances in these games could provide valuable insights into how the teams measure up against each other, especially considering their near-identical overall records.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, both Northampton and Catasauqua will need to improve in certain areas. Northampton will look to build on their home success and improve their performance in league play, while Catasauqua will aim to capitalize on their non-league success and make a push for a better conference finish.