The Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse, NY) varsity football team will face Christian Brothers Academy (Albany, NY) in a neutral playoff game on Saturday, December 7, at 6:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: New York High School Football
Who: Christian Brothers Academy vs. Christian Brothers Academy
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Bracket: 2024 NYSPHSAA Football Championships – Class AA 
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Game Preview: Christian Brothers Academy vs. Christian Brothers Academy

This matchup features two undefeated teams from the Christian Brothers Academy program, both of which have had stellar seasons, although they are technically different teams with similar records. Here’s a breakdown of their performances.

Season Recap: Christian Brothers Academy (Team 1)

• Record: 15-0
• League Record: 10-0
• Points For/Against: 632 PF, 120 PA
• Scoring Average: 42.1 points per game

Christian Brothers Academy (Team 1) has been a powerhouse all season, averaging 42.1 points per game. Their offense is highly effective in all areas, with strong performances in both rushing and passing. Their defense has also been dominant, allowing only 120 points over the course of the season.

Season Recap: Christian Brothers Academy (Team 2)

• Record: 14-0
• League Record: 8-0
• Points For/Against: 598 PF, 149 PA
• Scoring Average: 42.7 points per game

Christian Brothers Academy (Team 2) also boasts an undefeated record, with an average of 42.7 points per game. Like their counterpart, they’ve had a balanced offense and strong defensive play. However, they’ve allowed slightly more points (149) compared to Team 1, but their offense has kept them on top.

Key Matchups

1. Offensive Firepower: Team 1’s Balanced Attack vs. Team 2’s Passing Game
   Both teams have potent offenses, but Team 1 relies on a balanced offense with 173.6 rushing yards per game. On the other hand, Team 2 excels in the passing game, led by Archie Jones, who averages 168.2 passing yards per game. The battle of rushing vs. passing will be crucial in determining who can control the tempo.
2. Defensive Prowess: Tackles and Sacks
   Team 1’s defense has been dominant, averaging 55.7 tackles per game and 0.5 sacks per game. Team 2 has a similarly strong defense with Jake Marra leading the way, averaging 13.5 tackles per game. Both defenses will need to step up and stop their opponents’ key offensive players.

Key Players

• Team 1’s Rushing Game: Thomas Toher (91.6 yards per game)
• Team 2’s Passing Attack: Archie Jones (168.2 passing yards per game)
• Team 1’s Receiving Game: Lucius Anderson (100.2 receiving yards per game)
• Team 2’s Defense: Jake Marra (13.5 tackles per game)

Prediction

This matchup is incredibly close, with both teams having explosive offenses and strong defenses. However, Team 1’s balanced offensive attack may give them the edge against Team 2, which relies more on their passing game. The game could be a high-scoring affair, but Team 1’s ability to control the clock and mix in the run with the pass could be the difference-maker.