The Rio Americano (Sacramento, CA) varsity water polo team will play a neutral playoff game against Davis Sr. (Davis, CA) today at 4 PM. This match is part of the “2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Boys Water Polo Playoffs – Division 1” tournament.

Davis Sr. vs Rio Americano Water Polo Game Info:

What: California High School Water Polo
Who: Davis Sr. vs Rio Americano
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Davis Sr. vs Rio Americano

The stage is set for an exciting water polo showdown as the Davis Sr. varsity team prepares to take on Rio Americano in a neutral playoff game today at 4 p.m. This highly anticipated match comes after a recent 12-7 victory for Rio Americano over Davis Sr. last month, which adds extra intrigue to this matchup. Both teams are in stellar form, with Rio Americano remaining undefeated in their league and Davis Sr. looking to bounce back after some tough losses earlier this season.

Team Records and Rankings

• Davis Sr. (24-25)
  National Rank: 78
  California Rank: 63
  Section Rank: 4
  Section Division Rank: 2
  • Overall Record: 18-13
  • League Record: 10-2
  • Home Record: 7-2
  • Away Record: 7-6
  • Neutral Record: 4-5
  • Goals Scored: 371
  • Goals Against: 299
  • Win Percentage: .581
  • League Win Percentage: .833
• Rio Americano (24-25)
  National Rank: 23
  California Rank: 19
  Section Rank: 1
  Section Division Rank: 1
  • Overall Record: 26-4
  • League Record: 7-0
  • Home Record: 7-0
  • Away Record: 4-0
  • Neutral Record: 15-4
  • Goals Scored: 414
  • Goals Against: 206
  • Win Percentage: .867
  • League Win Percentage: 1.000

Recent Head-to-Head Performance

In their last meeting on October 10th, Rio Americano defeated Davis Sr. in a non-conference game by a commanding 12-7 scoreline. Both teams now shift their focus to the playoff encounter, with Rio Americano aiming to continue their dominance and Davis Sr. hoping to get revenge after the recent defeat.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams have been strong offensively throughout the season, but Rio Americano has been the more prolific scorer on average:

• Davis Sr.
  • Q1: 3.3
  • Q2: 4.0
  • Q3: 3.0
  • Q4: 2.6
  • Final Average: 12.0
• Rio Americano
  • Q1: 5.1
  • Q2: 3.6
  • Q3: 3.8
  • Q4: 3.6
  • Final Average: 13.8

Key Players

• Davis Sr.
  • Goals Leader: Lucas Ruano (143)
  • Assists Leader: Harper Gardner (47)
  • Shots Leader: Lucas Ruano (220)
  • Steals Leader: Lucas Ruano (59)
  • Goals Against Average Leader: Jack Lomba (0)
• Rio Americano
  • Goals Leader: Harper Gardner (18)
  • Assists Leader: Harper Gardner (47)
  • Shots Leader: Harper Gardner (32)
  • Steals Leader: Harper Gardner (16)
  • Goals Against Average Leader: 13.8

Common Opponents

Both teams have had some overlapping matchups this season, with Davis Sr. holding a 6-2 record against common opponents and Rio Americano boasting a 5-0 record. Notably, both teams have seen success against schools like Granite Bay and Jesuit, although Rio Americano’s performance has been consistently dominant across all games.

Record Breakdown

• Davis Sr.
  • Home: 7-2
  • Away: 7-6
  • Neutral: 4-5
  • Playoff: 3-0
• Rio Americano
  • Home: 7-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Neutral: 15-4
  • Playoff: 3-0

What to Expect

With both teams entering the game with strong playoff records and impressive individual performances, fans can expect a highly competitive contest. Rio Americano will look to maintain their undefeated league record and continue their offensive surge, while Davis Sr. will seek to turn the tide after their recent loss and capitalize on their home advantage.

Keep an eye on Lucas Ruano of Davis Sr., who has been a standout with 143 goals and 59 steals this season, and Harper Gardner of Rio Americano, who has been instrumental in both scoring and assisting with 47 assists and 32 shots. This playoff encounter is set to be a thrilling game, and with both teams bringing their best to the pool, it promises to be a matchup you won’t want to miss.

Final Thoughts

Both teams have displayed exceptional skill this season, but Rio Americano’s flawless record in the league and their ability to dominate common opponents gives them a slight edge. However, Davis Sr. is more than capable of pulling off an upset in this neutral playoff setting. The intensity of this game will be a testament to the competitive spirit of high school water polo in California.