The Crimson Cliffs (Washington, UT) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Sky View (Smithfield, UT) on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Football
Who: Crimson Cliffs vs Sky View
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 6:00. p.m. ET
“2024 UHSAA – Football State Championships – 4A Football Championship”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Sky View vs. Crimson Cliffs: A Detailed Comparison of the 2024-2025 Football Season

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, the matchup between Sky View and Crimson Cliffs is one that promises excitement. Both teams have proven themselves as formidable opponents with strong records, but how do they truly compare when it comes to individual performances, team stats, and key matchups? Let’s break down the statistics and analyze what each squad brings to the table.

Team Records and Standings

• Sky View (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 8-4
  • Region Record: 4-2
  • Home Record: 6-0
  • Away Record: 2-4
  • Win Percentage: .667
  • Region Win Percentage: .667
  • Points For (PF): 376
  • Points Against (PA): 341
• Crimson Cliffs (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 10-2
  • Region Record: 6-0
  • Home Record: 5-1
  • Away Record: 5-1
  • Win Percentage: .833
  • Region Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 372
  • Points Against (PA): 249

Crimson Cliffs edges Sky View with a higher overall win percentage and an undefeated region record. However, both teams have proven dominant at home, with Sky View boasting an impressive 6-0 home record, while Crimson Cliffs is strong on both ends of the field with a solid 5-1 home and away tally.

Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring efficiency, both teams put up consistent numbers across each quarter of the game.

• Sky View Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 9.2
  • Q2: 7.5
  • Q3: 6.9
  • Q4: 7.2
  • Final: 31.3 points per game
• Crimson Cliffs Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 10.3
  • Q2: 5.1
  • Q3: 8.8
  • Q4: 9.0
  • Final: 31.0 points per game

While Sky View maintains a consistent output across all four quarters, Crimson Cliffs tends to start strong in the first quarter, though their second-quarter performance drops off. However, they make up for this by delivering a stronger second-half performance. Both teams score about the same number of points per game, showing they can keep pace with one another in terms of offensive output.

Team Stat Comparison

Comparing key team stats reveals some interesting insights:

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Sky View: 129.0
  • Crimson Cliffs: 210.4
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Sky View: 236.8
  • Crimson Cliffs: 180.2
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Sky View: 365.8
  • Crimson Cliffs: 390.6

While Sky View excels in passing yards, Crimson Cliffs significantly outpaces them in rushing yards, with a much higher average per game. This difference in offensive style could be a defining factor in a head-to-head matchup.

On the defensive side:

• Tackles Per Game:
  • Sky View: 65.3
  • Crimson Cliffs: 68.8
• Sacks Per Game:
  • Sky View: 1.8
  • Crimson Cliffs: 2.3

While both teams are fairly comparable in terms of tackling, Crimson Cliffs has the edge in terms of generating more sacks, which may indicate a stronger pass rush and the ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks.

Key Players

Both teams have standout individuals who are central to their success. Let’s take a look at some of the most important players:

Sky View

• Xander Stokes: Rushing leader with 91.8 yards per game
• Jack Clark: Passing leader with 228.5 yards per game
• Liam Guthrie: Receiving leader with 90.7 yards per game
• Skyler Murdock: Defensive leader with 11.0 tackles per game

Crimson Cliffs

• Mccord Christiansen: Rushing leader with 154.2 yards per game
• Ryder Sherratt: Passing leader with 180.2 yards per game
• Malakai Alofipo: Receiving leader with 87.1 yards per game
• McKay Wright: Defensive leader with 13.0 tackles per game

Both teams have star players on offense and defense. Sky View depends on its passing game and defensive consistency, while Crimson Cliffs leans more heavily on a powerful rushing attack with a solid all-around defensive unit.

Head-to-Head Performance Against Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season, giving us a good insight into how they compare under similar circumstances:

• Sky View vs. Morgan: Loss 34-0
  • Crimson Cliffs vs. Morgan: Loss 41-13
• Sky View vs. Green Canyon: Loss 31-28
  • Crimson Cliffs vs. Green Canyon: Win 28-25

While both teams lost to Morgan, Sky View had a closer contest with Green Canyon, losing by just three points, while Crimson Cliffs pulled out a narrow win in their matchup.

Conclusion

As both teams head into the final stages of the season, it’s clear that Crimson Cliffs holds a slight advantage in terms of overall performance, with a higher win percentage and a more potent rushing attack. However, Sky View remains a competitive force, particularly with its strong passing game and undefeated home record.

This upcoming matchup promises to be a showdown of styles — the balanced passing offense and strong defense of Sky View versus the explosive rushing attack and pressure defense of Crimson Cliffs. Fans of both teams are in for an exciting contest as these two high-performing squads look to prove themselves in the final stretch of the season.