The Green Street Academy (Baltimore, MD) varsity football team will face SEED (Baltimore, MD) in a neutral playoff game today at 7 p.m. This match is part of the “2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 1A” tournament.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Green Street Academy (LA) vs SEED (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 1A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

SEED vs. Green Street Academy: A Statistical Breakdown of 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 football season unfolds, two teams have emerged with strong records: SEED (9-1) and Green Street Academy (7-4). While both teams have had impressive performances, a closer look at their rankings, records, and team statistics reveals intriguing contrasts in their styles of play.

Team Overview and Record Comparison

• SEED (24-25):
  • Overall Record: 9-1
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 3-1
  • Win Percentage: .900
  • Points Scored: 345
  • Points Allowed: 68
• Green Street Academy (24-25):
  • Overall Record: 7-4
  • Home: 5-2
  • Away: 3-2
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • Win Percentage: .636
  • Region Record: 5-2 (Region Win Percentage: .714)
  • Points Scored: 172
  • Points Allowed: 112

SEED’s perfect home record of 6-0 highlights their dominance at home, while Green Street Academy’s 5-2 home record reflects their strength in familiar territory. However, SEED’s higher win percentage (.900) and the stark difference in points scored (345 vs. 172) underline their efficiency on both sides of the ball.

Team Scoring Averages

A breakdown of each team’s scoring performance through the four quarters of the game shows:

• SEED:
  • Q1: 7.7
  • Q2: 6.7
  • Q3: 7.0
  • Q4: 0
  • Total: 34.5 points per game
• Green Street Academy:
  • Q1: 4.0
  • Q2: 3.1
  • Q3: 4.2
  • Q4: 2.2
  • Total: 15.6 points per game

While SEED excels throughout the game, particularly in the first three quarters, Green Street Academy struggles to score in the fourth quarter. The total point discrepancy between the teams is significant, with SEED scoring an average of 34.5 points compared to Green Street Academy’s 15.6 per game.

Team Stat Comparison

The team stats further highlight SEED’s dominance across multiple categories:

• Rushing Yards per Game:
  • SEED: 133.7
  • Green Street Academy: 105.9
• Passing Yards per Game:
  • SEED: 114.5
  • Green Street Academy: 65.2
• Receiving Yards per Game:
  • SEED: 112.4
  • Green Street Academy: 65.2
• Total Yards per Game:
  • SEED: 248.2
  • Green Street Academy: 171.1

SEED significantly outpaces Green Street Academy in both rushing and passing yards, reflecting their versatility and offensive balance. Their total yards per game of 248.2 dwarfs Green Street’s 171.1, showing that SEED is capable of sustaining more efficient drives.

Defensive Comparison

On the defensive side, both teams show strengths, but there are still notable differences:

• Tackles per Game:
  • SEED: 38.6
  • Green Street Academy: 40.6
• Sacks per Game:
  • SEED: 1.5
  • Green Street Academy: 1.3

SEED’s solid defensive numbers, particularly in tackles, show they can contain their opponents, but Green Street Academy’s slightly higher average in tackles per game suggests they may have a more aggressive defense.

Key Players to Watch

• SEED:
  • Dominic Wilkins – 43.3 rushing yards per game
  • Malcom Smith, Jr. – 124.1 passing yards per game
  • Deonze Eldridge – 43.4 receiving yards per game
  • Ashlin Miller – 7.3 points per game
• Green Street Academy:
  • Sean Watts – 44.5 rushing yards per game
  • Jayden Parker – 63.8 passing yards per game
  • Darryl Sydnor – 26.2 receiving yards per game
  • Stanley Matthews – 7.8 tackles per game

SEED’s leaders, such as Wilkins and Smith, have been critical in their offensive success. On the other hand, Green Street Academy’s standout players, including Watts and Matthews, help keep them competitive.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents, with SEED coming out on top in both of their common matchups:

• SEED vs. Douglass (9/12/24): SEED won via forfeit, 0-0 (F).
• Green Street Academy vs. Douglass (9/26/24): Green Street Academy won 18-6.
• SEED vs. Connexions Leadership Academy (10/31/24): SEED won 35-0.
• Green Street Academy vs. Connexions Leadership Academy (9/12/24): Green Street Academy lost 12-0.

While SEED’s two wins over common opponents outshine Green Street Academy’s 1-1 record, the matchups indicate that SEED has been more dominant in their victories.

Final Thoughts

SEED has established itself as a powerhouse team this season, with an exceptional win percentage and dominant scoring abilities. Green Street Academy, while competitive and resilient, faces a challenge in matching SEED’s offensive firepower. However, their defensive tenacity and ability to control the game in certain matchups make them a formidable opponent in any situation.

As the season progresses, these two teams will continue to push forward, each looking to capitalize on their strengths. If Green Street Academy can improve their scoring efficiency and continue their strong defensive play, they may become a stronger contender against high-caliber teams like SEED.