The Northern Garrett (Accident, MD) varsity football team has a neutral playoff game vs. Fort Hill (Cumberland, MD) today at 12 pm.

Fort Hill vs Northern Garrett Game Info:

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Northern Garrett (MD) vs Fort Hill (MD)
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 1A
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Fort Hill vs. Northern Garrett: Maryland 1A Playoff

The 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoffs have reached a critical juncture as Fort Hill (Cumberland, MD) and Northern Garrett (Accident, MD) face off in the 1A division semifinals. Set to kick off at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, this game promises to be an exciting clash between two talented teams vying for a championship spot.

Team Profiles and Season Records

Fort Hill Sentinels

• Overall Record: 10-3
• Playoff Record: 4-0
• Key Stats:
  • Points Per Game: 38.8
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 292.4
  • Points Allowed: 124
  • Standout Player: Jabril Daniels leads the team with an impressive 155.9 rushing yards per game and contributes 14.5 points per game.

Fort Hill enters the matchup as a top-ranked team in Maryland’s Class 1A. Known for their powerful rushing attack, they have dominated opponents, outscoring teams 476-124 over the season. The Sentinels have been particularly strong in the playoffs, demonstrating why they are considered favorites.

Northern Garrett Huskies

• Overall Record: 8-5
• Playoff Record: 4-0
• Key Stats:
  • Points Per Game: 31.2
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 218.9
  • Points Allowed: 252
  • Standout Player: Luke Ross leads the team in multiple categories, including 83.9 rushing yards per game and 10.8 points per game.

The Huskies have had an up-and-down season but are peaking at the right time. Their playoff success, highlighted by a mix of resilience and adaptability, makes them a team to watch.

Previous Encounter

These teams met earlier in the season on September 6, 2024, when Fort Hill secured a decisive 42-7 victory. The Sentinels dominated from the start, building a 35-0 lead by halftime. Northern Garrett managed to score late in the game, but the loss underscored the gap between the two squads at that point in the season.

Scoring Trends

Fort Hill tends to pull ahead in the second quarter, averaging 9.5 points, while Northern Garrett starts strong, averaging 12.3 points in the first quarter. However, Fort Hill’s overall consistency across all quarters gives them a distinct advantage.

Key Matchups

• Fort Hill’s Run Game vs. Northern Garrett’s Defense
  The Sentinels’ ground game, powered by Daniels, will test the Huskies’ defense. Northern Garrett must find a way to limit big plays on the ground to stay competitive.
• Northern Garrett’s Resilience
  Luke Ross and the Huskies have been pivotal in tight games, showing an ability to rise to the occasion. They’ll need that same tenacity against Fort Hill’s formidable defense, which allows an average of just 9.5 points per game.

What’s at Stake?

The winner of this game advances to the Maryland 1A State Championship, an opportunity to claim supremacy in one of the most competitive brackets of the playoffs. For Fort Hill, it’s a chance to extend their legacy, while Northern Garrett hopes to complete their Cinderella story.

Prediction

While Northern Garrett has shown significant improvement since their last meeting, Fort Hill’s balanced attack and playoff experience make them the likely favorite. Expect the Sentinels to leverage their strengths in the trenches to control the tempo and secure a spot in the championship.

Regardless of the outcome, this game is set to be a thrilling chapter in Maryland high school football. Fans can follow live updates and join the action as Scoretracker reporters bring play-by-play coverage.