The DePaul Catholic (Wayne, NJ) varsity soccer team is set to play a neutral-site playoff match against Rutgers Prep (Somerset, NJ) today. This game is part of the 2024 New Jersey High School Girls Soccer Playoff Brackets, specifically the NJSIAA Non-Public B Tournament.
DePaul Catholic vs Rutgers Prep Game Info:
What: Missouri High School Girls Soccer Playoffs
Who: DePaul Catholic vs Rutgers Prep
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 New Jersey High School Girls Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – NJSIAA Non-Public B Tournament
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Game preview: DePaul Catholic vs Rutgers Prep
As the 2024-2025 high school sports season progresses, two powerhouse teams are standing out in the rankings: Rutgers Prep and DePaul Catholic. Both teams have put together flawless seasons, maintaining perfect records in their respective divisions, and showcasing dominance on both the local and national levels.
Rutgers Prep: A Perfect 20-0
Rutgers Prep has been a force to be reckoned with this season. With an undefeated record of 20-0, the team has been near-impossible to stop. Ranked 7th nationally, 1st in New Jersey, and 1st in their division, their performance this season has been nothing short of exceptional.
The team’s offensive efficiency has been remarkable, with a total of 110 goals scored and only 10 goals allowed, resulting in a dominant 1.000 win percentage. Their success is further highlighted by an impressive home record of 11-0, an away record of 6-0, and a 3-0 record in neutral-site games.
Notable victories for Rutgers Prep include two commanding wins over Gill St. Bernard’s, with scores of 9-1 and 3-1, both of which further cemented their status as one of the top teams in the country.
DePaul Catholic: Perfect 15-0 Start
Not far behind in the rankings is DePaul Catholic, who have also maintained an undefeated record of 15-0. Ranked 33rd nationally, 12th in New Jersey, and 1st in their division, DePaul Catholic has been equally dominant in their matches. The team has scored 89 goals while allowing just 7, showcasing their well-rounded team effort both offensively and defensively.
Much like Rutgers Prep, DePaul has been perfect on home turf with an 8-0 record, as well as maintaining an 4-0 record in away games and 3-0 in neutral-site competitions. Their league performance has been impeccable as well, with a 3-0 record.
DePaul Catholic’s biggest recent victory came on November 14, 2024, when they triumphed over Gill St. Bernard’s with a commanding 6-0 win, proving they are more than capable of handling tough opponents.
Comparing the Two Teams
While both teams have been flawless this season, their scoring averages reflect slightly different styles of play. Rutgers Prep averages 3.9 goals per game in the first half, 2.7 in the second, and finishes with a total of 5.5 goals per game. Meanwhile, DePaul Catholic has a more even distribution, with an average of 1.0 goal in the first half, 5.0 in the second, and a final average of 5.9 goals per game.
In their common matchups, both teams have dominated opponents, with Rutgers Prep finishing with a 2-0 record against Gill St. Bernard’s and DePaul Catholic holding a 1-0 advantage in the same matchup. These common games highlight both teams’ strength against shared competition.
Head-to-Head
Despite the impressive performances of both teams, there has been no direct head-to-head matchup between them so far this season. Both are undefeated, but with their respective undefeated records still intact, the prospect of a future meeting between these two giants remains highly anticipated.
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 season is shaping up to be a thrilling year for high school sports, and the perfect records of Rutgers Prep and DePaul Catholic only add to the excitement. With both teams dominating their respective divisions, the potential for a clash of titans in the near future is an exciting possibility for fans and players alike. Regardless of the outcome of their potential meeting, these two teams have already proven themselves to be among the best in the nation.
