The Douglass (Upper Marlboro, MD) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Lackey (Indian Head, MD) today at 1 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 2A/1A tournament.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Douglass (MD) vs Lackey (MD)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 2A/1A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Lackey vs. Douglass: A Season Comparison

As the football season progresses, two teams have shown contrasting paths to success. Lackey and Douglass both stand with impressive records as of 2024-2025, but their performance, style, and statistics reveal the different strengths each team brings to the table. Let’s take a closer look at their season achievements, statistics, and head-to-head performance.

Season Overview

Lackey enters the season with a 6-4 overall record. The team has performed well in their region with a 5-4 record, but they’ve struggled a bit on the road, with a 1-2 away record. Their home performance has been solid, winning 4 of 6 games, and they’ve also managed a perfect 1-0 record in neutral-site games. Lackey’s overall win percentage stands at .600, and their region win percentage is .556.

In contrast, Douglass has been perfect, boasting a 10-0 record. With a perfect 7-0 regional record, they have dominated their competition across the board. Douglass has also been perfect at home (5-0) and away (5-0), showing their resilience in both familiar and hostile environments. Their scoring prowess is evident, with a remarkable 1.000 win percentage in both regional and overall games. Douglass has put up a massive 397 points on the season, only allowing 19 points in return.

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, the teams have a stark contrast in their offensive output. Lackey averages 26.6 points per game, with a more balanced scoring spread across the quarters (4.7 in the first quarter, 4.7 in the second, 5.0 in the third, and 7.0 in the fourth). Douglass, on the other hand, has an explosive offense, averaging 39.7 points per game, with their most significant production in the first quarter (13.0 points) and second quarter (11.9 points). Their consistency is notable, as they continue to put up significant scores across the game.

Statistical Breakdown

The statistical comparison reveals just how dominant Douglass has been this season.

• Rushing Game: Lackey has averaged 167.2 rushing yards per game, which is solid but pales compared to Douglass’s 301.0 yards per game. Douglass has established a clear ground game advantage.
• Passing Game: Lackey’s passing yards per game stand at 12.7, while Douglass has more than doubled that with 36.4 passing yards per game.
• Total Yards: Lackey averages 179.9 total yards per game, whereas Douglass tops them with 337.4 yards per game.
• Defense: Lackey averages 37.9 tackles per game, with 0.7 sacks, while Douglass edges them with 40.8 tackles and a dominant 3.9 sacks per game.
• Scoring: Lackey has averaged 10.2 points per game, significantly lower than Douglass’s 39.1 points per game.
• Pancake Blocks: While Lackey has no recorded pancake blocks, Douglass has racked up 114, demonstrating their dominance in the trenches.

Key Players

Lackey’s standout player is Ronald Johnson, who leads the team with 207.8 rushing yards per game. Johnson has also contributed to the team’s total yards (207.8 yards per game) and points (12.0 points per game). On defense, Dinari Hawkins has been the standout with 10.5 tackles per game.

On Douglass, Glen Vinson III has been an offensive juggernaut, leading with 79.6 rushing yards per game and contributing 83.6 total yards per game. Douglass’s dynamic quarterback, John “Che” Pinkney, has posted 26.7 passing yards per game. Christian Moorer is another key player with 17 pancake blocks, dominating the line of scrimmage for Douglass.

Common Opponents

When it comes to common opponents, both Lackey and Douglass have had success. Lackey’s standout win came against Largo (57-24) on November 8, 2024, while Douglass defeated the same team 30-0 on September 21, 2024. Both teams are undefeated against their common opponents.

Conclusion

While Lackey has had a solid season with a respectable 6-4 record, Douglass has been nothing short of exceptional with a perfect 10-0 record. Douglass’s offensive firepower, defensive capabilities, and overall consistency make them a formidable team this season. Lackey, on the other hand, has shown resilience and has key players like Ronald Johnson, but they face a much more significant challenge in their playoff run. Douglass, with their balance and depth, is the team to watch for continued dominance through the postseason.