The El Camino Real (Woodland Hills, CA) varsity flag football team will play a neutral playoff game against Cleveland (Reseda, CA) today at 2:30 p.m. This matchup is part of the “2024 CIF LA City Section Flag Football Championships – Division II” tournament.
Cleveland vs El Camino Real Flag Football Game Info:
What: California High School Flag Football
Who: Cleveland vs El Camino Real
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m.
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Game preview: Cleveland vs El Camino Real
As the high school flag football season nears its conclusion, Cleveland (Reseda, CA) and El Camino Real (Woodland Hills, CA) have shown competitive performances in their respective leagues. The teams are gearing up for one final showdown in a neutral playoff game today at 2:30 PM, and fans can expect an exciting contest based on their prior matchups and overall season stats.
Team Overview and Performance
Cleveland (8-11, 2-7 League)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a challenging season, with a 24-25 ranking in the National, California, and Section standings. Despite their struggles in league play, they’ve managed to pull off some solid wins outside of league competition. Cleveland’s overall win percentage stands at .421, but their league performance has been less impressive, at .222. The team has scored a total of 254 points, while allowing 301 points, indicating some defensive challenges throughout the season.
Offensively, Cleveland averages 99.6 total yards per game, with 43.7 rushing yards, 55.8 passing yards, and 55.3 receiving yards. Leading the team is quarterback Nina Ramirez, who has thrown for 132.1 passing yards per game and has accumulated 177.1 total yards per game. However, Cleveland’s struggles in the second half of games have been noticeable, with a scoring average of just 1.2 points in the first quarter and 2.8 in the second quarter, but zero points in the third and fourth quarters.
El Camino Real (9-5, 5-4 League)
El Camino Real, ranked 253rd in the National standings, has had a stronger season overall with a 9-5 record. They have shown consistency with a .643 overall win percentage and a .556 win percentage in league play. The team’s scoring offense has been potent, averaging 21.7 points per game, including an impressive 304 total points scored across the season.
Their offensive strength comes from a balanced attack, with strong rushing and receiving yards, though specific individual stats for rushing and receiving are less detailed. Their defense has also been solid, with players like Sophie Ward-Bourlier making key interceptions, and Amber Ramirez leading with an average of 8.3 tackles per game. El Camino Real’s scoring has been strong across all four quarters, showing an ability to finish games strong.
Recent Head-to-Head Matches
The teams have already faced each other three times this season, with El Camino Real coming out victorious each time:
- October 10th, 2024: El Camino Real defeated Cleveland 24-19 in an away game.
- October 21st, 2024: El Camino Real won again in another close match, 31-29.
- October 31st, 2024: The final league meeting saw El Camino Real secure a 27-18 win on their home field.
Cleveland’s closest result came in the October 21st matchup, where they were narrowly defeated 31-29. However, despite the effort, Cleveland was unable to close out the game, showing both their resilience and struggles in key moments.
Common Opponents
Both teams faced a series of common opponents, with similar results. Cleveland went 3-4 against common opponents, while El Camino Real also posted a 3-4 record against these teams. However, El Camino Real’s overall performance against these teams has been slightly more consistent, particularly in their home games, where they boast a 5-1 home record compared to Cleveland’s 3-6 mark at home.
Game Preview: Neutral Playoff Showdown
With the season on the line, today’s neutral-site playoff game between Cleveland and El Camino Real promises to be an intense contest. Both teams have their strengths, but El Camino Real enters the game as the favorite, with their superior league performance and more consistent offense.
For Cleveland, the key to victory will be to find a way to overcome their slow starts and capitalize on their rushing game, led by Baylee Miles. Meanwhile, El Camino Real will look to continue their dominant play, relying on Nina Ramirez’s passing and solid defensive plays to control the tempo of the game.
Cleveland’s defense will need to step up, especially in limiting El Camino Real’s scoring in the second half, a recurring challenge for them. El Camino Real, on the other hand, will look to extend their perfect head-to-head record against Cleveland and continue their strong form as the season comes to a close.
Conclusion
As the teams face off for one final time in the 2024-25 season, fans can expect a thrilling, closely contested playoff game. With both teams having their fair share of ups and downs, the game could go either way, but El Camino Real’s consistency and strong overall play give them the edge heading into today’s neutral playoff battle.
