On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, the Central Regional Golden Eagles (11-4) from Bayville, NJ, will face the Southern Regional Rams (11-5-1) from Manahawkin, NJ, in a neutral-site playoff match. This game is part of the 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – South Jersey Group 4 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: New Jersey High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: Central Regional vs Southern Regional
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – South Jersey Group 4
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Game preview: Central Regional vs Southern Regional

The 2024-2025 high school soccer season has been an exciting one for both Southern Regional and Central Regional teams. With strong performances throughout the season, these two teams have shown their skills on the field and now face off again in a neutral playoff match that will determine their next steps. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the two teams’ performances, key matches, and head-to-head outcomes.

Season Overview

• Southern Regional (Manahawkin, NJ)
  • Overall Record: 11-5-1
  • League Record: 2-3-1
  • Home Record: 5-1
  • Away Record: 5-4-1
  • Neutral Record: 1-0
  • Win %: .676
  • League Win %: .417
  • Goals For (GF): 44
  • Goals Against (GA): 22
• Central Regional (Bayville, NJ)
  • Overall Record: 11-4
  • League Record: 5-2
  • Home Record: 6-2
  • Away Record: 4-2
  • Neutral Record: 1-0
  • Win %: .733
  • League Win %: .714
  • Goals For (GF): 45
  • Goals Against (GA): 20

Team Scoring Averages

• Southern Regional
  • Regular Time: 2.6 goals per game
  • Overtime (OT1 & OT2): 0.4 and 0.2 respectively
  • Final Score Average: 2.6 goals per game
• Central Regional
  • Regular Time: 3.0 goals per game
  • Overtime: 0
  • Final Score Average: 3.0 goals per game

Head-to-Head Matches

The two teams have already faced each other twice this season, with each team claiming one victory:

• September 17, 2024: Southern Regional won 2-1 in an away match against Central Regional.
• October 18, 2024: Central Regional won 2-0 in a home match against Southern Regional.

These games showed the competitive nature of both teams, with each one securing a victory in their home stadiums.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents throughout the season, and their records against these teams are as follows:

• Southern Regional vs. Common Opponents:
  • Record: 2-2-1
  • Key Wins: 8-0 over Shore Regional, 2-1 over Point Pleasant Boro
  • Key Losses: 2-1 to Toms River East, 1-0 to Toms River North
• Central Regional vs. Common Opponents:
  • Record: 3-2
  • Key Wins: 6-2 over Jackson Memorial, 2-0 over Point Pleasant Boro
  • Key Losses: 3-2 to Shore Regional, 1-0 to Toms River North

Record Breakdown

Both teams have had strong non-league records, with Central Regional performing slightly better in league play:

• Southern Regional: 7-2 in non-league matches, 2-3-1 in league matches
• Central Regional: 4-2 in non-league matches, 5-2 in league matches

Upcoming Playoff Match

Today, the Southern Regional and Central Regional soccer teams will face each other in a crucial neutral-site playoff match. Both teams are looking to advance, and the outcome of this match will determine their future in the playoffs. Southern Regional enters the match with a strong overall record but a mixed league performance, while Central Regional has been dominant in league play.

Conclusion

As the season heads into its final stages, both Southern Regional and Central Regional have proven to be competitive teams with solid records. Their past encounters show the intensity of their rivalry, and this playoff match promises to be another exciting chapter in their season. With both teams averaging strong goal-scoring performances, fans can expect a thrilling contest. Whether Southern Regional’s well-rounded offense or Central Regional’s league dominance prevails will be the key question as these teams battle for supremacy.