The St. Mary’s (Stockton, CA) varsity water polo team will play a neutral playoff game against Davis Sr. (Davis, CA) today at 5:30 PM at American River College. This match is part of the 2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Girls Water Polo Playoffs – Division 1 tournament.

Davis Sr. vs St. Mary’s Water Polo Game Info:

What: California High School Girls Water Polo
Who: Davis Sr. vs St. Mary’s
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
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Game preview: Davis Sr. vs St. Mary’s

As the 2024-2025 water polo season heats up, two top-tier teams, Davis Senior High and St. Mary’s High School, have emerged as strong contenders. Their head-to-head matchup on September 11, 2024, ended with Davis Sr. securing a dominant 10-7 victory on the road, but the competition between these two powerhouse programs doesn’t end there. Here’s an in-depth comparison of their season performance, team stats, and key players as they look ahead to another exciting showdown.

Season Overview

Both teams have had impressive seasons thus far, with strong records and notable performances across various competitions.

• Davis Sr. (24-25 Season Record: 22-9)
  • National: 15th
  • State: 11th
  • Section: 2nd
  • Section Division: 1st
  • League Record: 11-1
  • Overall Record: 22-9
  • Goals Scored: 404
  • Goals Allowed: 194
  • Win Percentage: .710
  • League Win Percentage: .917
• St. Mary’s (24-25 Season Record: 21-7)
  • National: 61st
  • State: 41st
  • Section: 7th
  • Section Division: 6th
  • League Record: 12-0
  • Overall Record: 21-7
  • Goals Scored: 373
  • Goals Allowed: 161
  • Win Percentage: .750
  • League Win Percentage: 1.000

Both teams are exceptionally skilled, with Davis Sr. holding an edge in national ranking and overall goals scored, while St. Mary’s boasts a perfect league record.

Team Scoring Averages

The teams have shown consistent scoring abilities, though there are some differences in how they distribute their points across each quarter.

• Davis Sr. Scoring Averages:
  • Q1: 3.2
  • Q2: 2.6
  • Q3: 3.2
  • Q4: 4.1
  • Final Score: 13.0
• St. Mary’s Scoring Averages:
  • Q1: 4.8
  • Q2: 3.5
  • Q3: 2.8
  • Q4: 2.8
  • Final Score: 13.3

While Davis Sr. tends to score more heavily in the fourth quarter, St. Mary’s has a strong first-quarter presence, but both teams average similar final scores per game.

Head-to-Head Matchup

In their latest encounter, Davis Sr. defeated St. Mary’s on September 11, 2024, with a 10-7 victory. Here is how the game unfolded:

• Davis Sr. 10-7 St. Mary’s (9/11/2024)
  • Q1: Davis Sr. 3, St. Mary’s 2
  • Q2: Davis Sr. 1, St. Mary’s 2
  • Q3: Davis Sr. 1, St. Mary’s 1
  • Q4: Davis Sr. 5, St. Mary’s 2

The game was a non-conference match, but it was a statement win for Davis Sr., who outscored St. Mary’s in the final period.

Key Players and Stats

Both teams feature standout athletes who have made significant impacts on their respective teams:

• Davis Sr. Key Players:
  • Addie Sinclair (#10) – 88 Goals (Team Leader)
  • Aiva Mann (#7) – 43 Assists (Team Leader)
  • Katie Tapio (#2) – 48 Steals (Team Leader)
  • Addie Sinclair (#10) – 167 Shots (Team Leader)
• St. Mary’s Key Players:
  • Reyna Biedermann (#7) – 42 Goals (Team Leader)
  • Emery Biedermann (#11) – 31 Assists
  • Katherine O’Connor (#5) – 82 Shots
  • Reyna Biedermann (#7) – 39 Steals

Addie Sinclair from Davis Sr. has been a major offensive force, leading her team in goals and shots, while St. Mary’s relies heavily on the Biedermann sisters—Reyna and Emery—who contribute significantly in both goals and assists.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents throughout the season, though their records against these teams differ.

• Davis Sr. vs. Granite Bay:
  • 9/16/24: Davis Sr. lost 10-7 to Granite Bay
  • 10/9/24: Davis Sr. won 7-4 against Granite Bay
• St. Mary’s vs. Granite Bay:
  • 9/28/24: St. Mary’s lost 14-5 to Granite Bay

While Davis Sr. managed to rebound after a loss to Granite Bay, St. Mary’s was also defeated by the same team in a higher-scoring affair.

Record Breakdown

The teams’ season breakdowns provide a glimpse of their consistency and versatility:

• Davis Sr. (24-25 Record Breakdown):
  • Overall: 22-9
  • Home: 13-3
  • Away: 6-3
  • Neutral: 3-3
  • Playoff: 3-0
• St. Mary’s (24-25 Record Breakdown):
  • Overall: 21-7
  • Home: 9-1
  • Away: 7-2
  • Neutral: 5-4
  • Playoff: 2-0

Both teams have shown strong home-court advantages, with Davis Sr. particularly dominant on their home turf.

Looking Ahead

The next matchup between Davis Sr. and St. Mary’s promises to be an intense battle, with both teams seeking to assert dominance. Davis Sr. will look to build on their previous win, while St. Mary’s will aim for redemption. As the season progresses, both teams continue to prove themselves as serious contenders in their respective sections and divisions.

With strong players, high-scoring averages, and a history of fierce competition, fans can expect a thrilling showdown when these two water polo giants meet again.