The Huntingtown (MD) varsity football team will host Gwynn Park (Brandywine, MD) for a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Huntingtown (MD) vs Gwynn Park (MD)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Football Team Comparison: Gwynn Park vs. Huntingtown

As we break down the performances of Gwynn Park and Huntingtown football teams during the 2024-2025 season, we see a stark contrast in their records and statistics. Below is an overview of the two teams, comparing their achievements, team stats, and standout players.

Team Performance Breakdown

Gwynn Park finished with an overall record of 4-6, with a region record of 3-5. They averaged 17.6 points per game and allowed 69 points over the course of the season. Despite struggles in the region, their offensive output saw notable contributions from key players, though they could not match the consistency or success of their opponents.

Huntingtown, on the other hand, boasted an impressive 7-2 overall record, with a perfect 3-0 record in the region. They scored 31.8 points per game, significantly outperforming Gwynn Park in both offense and defense. Huntingtown allowed just 89 points for the season, making them a formidable opponent in their region.

Key Statistics

When comparing the teams’ scoring averages across the four quarters, Gwynn Park struggled early in games. They averaged 0 points in the first quarter and 0 points in the second quarter. Their highest output was in the third quarter (3.9 points), but their best performance came in the fourth quarter, where they averaged 2.1 points per game.

Conversely, Huntingtown showed strong consistency throughout the game. They scored 6 points in the first quarter, 14 points in the second, and added 15 points in the final quarter. Their third-quarter performance was slightly quieter, with no points, but their first half and fourth quarter output were key to their success.

Offensive & Defensive Comparison

When we compare the team’s offensive and defensive stats, Huntingtown excelled across the board. They averaged 212.8 rushing yards per game and 105.4 passing yards per game, while accumulating a total of 318.2 yards per game. Gwynn Park, in comparison, posted 163.4 rushing yards per game and 177.4 passing yards per game, for a total of 340.8 yards per game. While Gwynn Park was able to accumulate more total yards, Huntingtown maintained a stronger overall defense, posting 58.1 tackles per game and allowing fewer points.

Gwynn Park recorded 43.4 tackles per game and 4.8 sacks per game, but they struggled in limiting their opponents’ points. Huntingtown posted 1.7 sacks per game and had fewer defensive lapses, as evidenced by their impressive 7-2 record.

Standout Players

Gwynn Park had notable performances from Zion Walford, who led the team with 79.1 rushing yards per game and averaged 10.0 points per game. Sammy Makins was a standout passer, throwing for 157.9 yards per game, while Dandre Archie added 57.8 receiving yards per game.

For Huntingtown, the team saw dominant performances from Gabriel Copeland, who led the rushing game with 90.6 yards per game, and Dominic Hickman, who passed for 100.9 yards per game and recorded 135.0 total yards per game. Brody Whittington also showed promise in the receiving game, averaging 33.6 receiving yards per game.

Key Metrics

• Gwynn Park:
  • Total Yards Per Game: 340.8
  • Points Per Game: 17.6
  • Tackles Per Game: 43.4
  • Sacks Per Game: 4.8
• Huntingtown:
  • Total Yards Per Game: 318.2
  • Points Per Game: 31.8
  • Tackles Per Game: 58.1
  • Sacks Per Game: 1.7

Record Breakdown

Both teams had varied records when breaking down their performance in different scenarios:

• Gwynn Park:
  • Home: 2-4
  • Away: 2-2
  • Region: 3-5
  • Non-League: 1-1
• Huntingtown:
  • Home: 6-1
  • Away: 1-1
  • Region: 3-0
  • Non-League: 0-1

In comparison, Huntingtown’s regional success, coupled with a strong home record, gave them a much more dominant position in the region than Gwynn Park, who struggled in both region and home games.

Conclusion

Huntingtown proved to be the superior team in nearly every statistical category, especially when it came to defense, consistency, and points scored. Despite Gwynn Park’s offensive strength, they couldn’t match Huntingtown’s all-around dominance on both sides of the ball. The future will require Gwynn Park to address its inconsistencies and build a stronger defense to compete at the regional level. Meanwhile, Huntingtown’s solid foundation across the board makes them a force to be reckoned with in their region.