The Centerville Elks (10-3, OH) will host the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (4-8, Dublin, OH) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets for Region 2.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Ohio High School Football
Who: Centerville vs Dublin Coffman
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) – Region 2
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Game preview: Centerville vs Dublin Coffman
As the 2024-25 high school football season heats up, the contrasting records of Dublin Coffman and Centerville teams offer a compelling story. With one team seeing a tough season in conference play and the other riding high on a strong conference performance, the battle between these two schools is shaping up to be a fascinating one.
Dublin Coffman: Struggling to Find Consistency
Dublin Coffman, with an overall record of 4-8, has faced several challenges this season. They’ve won just 1 out of 5 conference games, which places them at the bottom of their league. Their overall performance has been inconsistent, as evidenced by a record of 3-4 at home and a slightly better 1-4 away. Despite these struggles, Coffman has managed to score a total of 327 points across the season, averaging 27.3 points per game. However, their defense has been an issue, allowing 393 points, which has resulted in several tough losses.
When looking at their scoring breakdown across the four quarters, Dublin Coffman shows a strong first half. They average 4.6 points in the first quarter and 10.1 points in the second, totaling 14.7 points in the first half. In comparison, they struggle in the third and fourth quarters, scoring 8.7 and 6.0 points, respectively. Their inability to maintain momentum late in games has led to many of their losses.
In terms of common opponents, Dublin Coffman shares one matchup with Centerville—Miamisburg. On August 30, Coffman faced Miamisburg on the road, coming away with a 28-16 victory. Centerville, however, also defeated Miamisburg 33-13 at home on October 4, showing similar dominance against the same opponent.
Centerville: A Dominant Force in the Conference
Centerville, on the other hand, has been a powerhouse this season with a record of 10-3. Their conference performance stands out with a 6-1 record, securing the top spot in their league. Even more impressive is their strong play at home and on the road, where they have a 4-3 and 5-0 record, respectively. Their only loss in conference play came early in the season, but since then, Centerville has dominated their league rivals.
With an average of 27.7 points per game, Centerville’s offense has been prolific. Their scoring breakdown shows that they come out strong in the first quarter, averaging 9.0 points, but their scoring dips a bit in the second and third quarters. They average just 5.3 and 1.8 points in those quarters but manage to close strong with 7.0 points in the final quarter. Centerville’s ability to win close games has been a key factor in their success.
Like Dublin Coffman, Centerville shares a common opponent in Miamisburg. The two teams met in early October, with Centerville taking a convincing 33-13 victory at home.
Head-to-Head and Playoff Potential
While the two teams have not yet faced each other in the current season, both schools have shown that they are capable of bouncing back and challenging their opponents. Dublin Coffman has an impressive playoff record of 2-0 in this season, while Centerville, with a 4-0 playoff record, is showing signs of a deep run into the postseason.
Centerville’s overall play has positioned them as a contender for a strong finish in the state tournament. With a 10-2 record in-state, they are one of the top teams in Ohio. Dublin Coffman, on the other hand, still has work to do to turn their season around and improve their in-state performance.
Conclusion
The 2024-25 football season has shown two different stories for Dublin Coffman and Centerville. While Coffman has struggled to find consistency, Centerville has been one of the top teams in the state. With their next matchup set to be a crucial one, both teams will need to capitalize on their strengths—Coffman’s potent offense and Centerville’s well-balanced attack—if they hope to finish the season on a high note.
