Goldendale vs. Freeman: A Breakdown of the 2024-25 Football Season

The 2024-25 high school football season has seen impressive performances from two teams in the state of Washington: Goldendale and Freeman. As they head into the postseason, both teams are vying for supremacy, and their records, statistics, and individual performances offer a fascinating comparison. Here’s an in-depth look at these two teams.

Team Records and Overall Performance

Goldendale (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-2
• District Record: 4-1
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 2-2
• Win %: .778
• District Win %: .800
• Points For (PF): 311
• Points Against (PA): 118

Freeman (24-25)

• Overall Record: 8-1
• District Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 4-1
• Win %: .889
• District Win %: .833
• Points For (PF): 299
• Points Against (PA): 97

Freeman has the edge in overall record, having lost just one game this season compared to Goldendale’s two. Both teams have impressive district performances, with Freeman’s 5-1 district record slightly surpassing Goldendale’s 4-1. However, Goldendale has been a perfect 5-0 at home, demonstrating dominance on their home turf.

Scoring and Offensive Breakdown

Looking at scoring averages, Goldendale and Freeman show different offensive styles.

Goldendale

• Q1: 7.0
• Q2: 14.0
• Q3: 0
• Q4: 0
• Final: 34.6

Freeman

• Q1: 8.8
• Q2: 13.7
• Q3: 4.6
• Q4: 6.2
• Final: 33.2

Goldendale has the slightly higher final scoring average (34.6 to 33.2), but Freeman has been more consistent in scoring across all quarters, especially in the first half. Goldendale’s struggle to score in the second half of games (scoring 0 points in both the third and fourth quarters on average) could be a point of concern.

Team Stats Comparison

Both teams bring impressive stats to the field, particularly in their ability to generate yards.

Goldendale

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 131.4
• Passing Yards Per Game: 236.1
• Receiving Yards Per Game: 233.1
• Total Yards Per Game: 367.6
• Tackles Per Game: 42.3
• Sacks Per Game: 2.7
• Points Per Game: 32.1

Freeman

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 46.4
• Passing Yards Per Game: 231.1
• Receiving Yards Per Game: 65.0
• Total Yards Per Game: 275.9
• Tackles Per Game: 7.6
• Sacks Per Game: 1.2
• Points Per Game: 6.7

While both teams boast strong passing games, Freeman has been more effective in generating passing yards with a greater emphasis on the passing game (receiving yards per game are notably higher for Freeman). Goldendale, on the other hand, has been able to accumulate more total yards per game (367.6) due to their strong rushing attack, with 131.4 yards per game on the ground.

Individual Team Leaders

Goldendale has several standout players, including:

• Giovanni Sutherland: Leading the team in rushing yards with 46.4 yards per game.
• Logan Schultz: A dynamic quarterback with 231.1 passing yards per game and 275.9 total yards per game.
• Nash McLean: Receiving 65.0 yards per game, showing his role as a top playmaker.
• Cody Cayce: A key defensive presence with 7.6 tackles per game.

Freeman’s individual stars include:

• Logan Schultz: A dual threat, contributing significantly both through the air (231.1 yards per game) and overall total yardage (275.9 yards per game).
• Vance Coyner: The team leader in points per game with 6.7.
• Michael C. Anderberg: Contributing 1.2 sacks per game, leading the defense.

Home and Away Performance

Goldendale has been almost unbeatable at home with a perfect 5-0 record, showcasing their strength in familiar territory. Freeman, however, has also performed admirably on the road, with a 4-1 away record. This suggests Freeman has a well-rounded game capable of competing in various settings, though Goldendale will be tough to beat at home.

Looking Ahead

As both teams look forward to the postseason, it’s clear that Freeman’s consistency and overall strong performance give them the upper hand in most metrics, including overall record and point differential. However, Goldendale’s home field advantage and potent offense could make them a formidable opponent.

In the end, both teams have proven to be top contenders in their respective districts and are likely to make significant noise as the playoffs approach. Fans should expect thrilling matchups and plenty of standout individual performances in what promises to be an exciting end to the season.