The Central (Providence, RI) varsity football team will play a home tournament game against Somerset Berkley Regional (Somerset, MA) today at 5 p.m.
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Central (MA) vs Somerset Berkley Regional (MA)
When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: Central High School
Live stream: Watch here
Somerset Berkley Regional and Central: A Detailed Season Overview (2024-2025)
As the 2024-2025 high school football season wraps up, two teams in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Somerset Berkley Regional and Central, offer an interesting comparison with their performance metrics and standings.
Somerset Berkley Regional: A Season of Success
Somerset Berkley Regional has had a commendable season with an overall record of 7-3. Their league performance has been equally strong at 3-1, showcasing their ability to compete effectively within their division.
Key Performance Highlights:
- Overall Record: 7-3
- League Record: 3-1
- Home Record: 2-2
- Away Record: 5-1
- Win Percentage: .700
- League Win Percentage: .750
- Points For (PF): 289
- Points Against (PA): 206
The team’s scoring averages highlight their offensive power and resilience:
- Q1: 6.7 points
- Q2: 4.3 points
- Q3: 4.7 points
- Q4: 6.7 points
- Final Average: 28.9 points per game
These figures indicate that Somerset Berkley Regional has a balanced scoring approach, consistently putting up points throughout all four quarters. Their winning formula has included strong offensive showings and solid defensive performances.
Central: A Season of Mixed Results
Central has faced more challenges throughout the season, finishing with a 5-5 record overall and a balanced league record of 3-3. While their performance has shown promise, they have been unable to match the consistency displayed by Somerset Berkley Regional.
Key Performance Highlights:
- Overall Record: 5-5
- League Record: 3-3
- Home Record: 3-2
- Away Record: 2-3
- Win Percentage: .500
- League Win Percentage: .500
- Points For (PF): 131
- Points Against (PA): 161
Central’s scoring averages are lower, pointing to struggles in both offensive execution and defensive stability:
- Q1: 0 points
- Q2: 0.5 points
- Q3: 0 points
- Q4: 3.5 points
- Final Average: 13.1 points per game
Despite a strong performance in the final quarter, Central has faced significant difficulty in maintaining consistent scoring, particularly in the early and middle portions of games. This has impacted their overall ability to secure wins.
Record Breakdown and Comparisons
Analyzing the head-to-head and comparative records:
- Somerset Berkley Regional: 7-3 (Overall), 3-1 (League)
- Central: 5-5 (Overall), 3-3 (League)
While Somerset Berkley Regional holds the upper hand with a better overall and league record, Central has shown resilience with competitive performances, especially in non-league matches.
Head-to-Head Comparison: No matches were played between these two teams during the season.
Performance Against Common Opponents: Both teams have an equal standing when facing shared rivals (0-0 record against common opponents).
Home and Away Performance
Somerset Berkley Regional has demonstrated a notable advantage in away games (5-1 record), emphasizing their capability to compete under various conditions. In contrast, Central has been more balanced at home (3-2) but has struggled away (2-3).
Playoff and Neutral Records
Somerset Berkley Regional’s playoff record stands at 0-1, reflecting the challenges faced when advancing to postseason play. Central also managed one neutral-site game, where they secured a 1-1 record.
Conclusion
Somerset Berkley Regional has certainly outperformed Central over the 2024-2025 season with a stronger record, consistent scoring, and impressive wins, especially on the road. Central, while facing difficulties, has shown moments of potential and will look to build on these for future seasons. Both teams’ data illustrate distinct strengths and areas for growth as they reflect on this season and prepare for the next.
