The Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough Academy (Meredith, NH) varsity football team is set to play a neutral-site playoff game against Campbell (Litchfield, NH) today. This game is part of the 2024 New Hampshire High School Football Playoff Brackets for NHIAA Division III.

ILMA (CO-OP) vs Campbell Football Game Info:

What: New Hampshire High School Football
Who: ILMA (CO-OP) vs Campbell
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 New Hampshire High School Football Playoff Brackets: NHIAA – Division III
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Game preview: ILMA (CO-OP) vs Campbell

As the 2024 football season heads into the postseason, the Campbell High School (Litchfield, NH) varsity football team and the Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough Academy (ILMA) co-op team find themselves in the spotlight, each with a remarkable record. Both teams have dominated their respective leagues, earning spots in the playoffs with high expectations.

Campbell’s Perfect Record

The Campbell team enters the playoff matchup undefeated, boasting a perfect 10-0 record. In addition to their flawless overall performance, they have also dominated the New Hampshire Division, finishing with an 8-0 league record. The team’s strength is evident across all aspects of play, as they have outscored opponents 416 to 169, maintaining a robust average of 41.6 points per game while allowing only 16.9.

Notably, Campbell has been dominant on both sides of the ball, winning all of their home games (5-0), away games (4-0), and their one neutral site game. Their consistency throughout the season has made them a formidable force, with impressive scoring averages each quarter—14 points in the second quarter, 16 in the third, and 8 in the fourth, showcasing their ability to keep up the pressure in the second half.

ILMA’s Impressive Season

ILMA (Co-Op), which represents the combined efforts of students from Inter-Lakes and Moultonborough Academy, also had an outstanding season, finishing with a 9-1 record. Their lone loss came at the hands of Campbell in a game earlier in the season, a 34-12 defeat on September 21. Despite this, ILMA remains a strong contender, having posted a league record of 7-1. Their offense, while not as high-scoring as Campbell’s, has been efficient, averaging 24.2 points per game, while their defense has been tough, allowing only 82 points in total.

Head-to-Head: Campbell Dominates

In their only meeting this season, Campbell came out on top with a convincing 34-12 victory over ILMA on September 21. The game was a showcase of Campbell’s offensive power, as they managed to shut down ILMA’s attempts to keep pace. With the playoff game being a neutral-site contest, this rematch promises to be a crucial test for both teams as they face off in a do-or-die situation.

Common Opponents: A Comparison of Strengths

Both Campbell and ILMA faced several common opponents during the season, with both teams emerging victorious in these matchups. Here’s a breakdown of the common opponents they faced:

• Laconia: Campbell won 28-7, and ILMA defeated Laconia 34-7.
• Sanborn Regional: Campbell won 43-12, and ILMA bested Sanborn 20-0.
• Belmont-Gilford: Campbell won 50-14, and ILMA defeated Belmont-Gilford 14-6.
• Epping/Newmarket: Campbell triumphed 34-14, and ILMA won 34-7.
• Lebanon: Campbell defeated Lebanon 43-15, and ILMA won 42-0.
• Monadnock: Campbell won 50-26, and ILMA secured a 14-8 win.

While Campbell’s margins of victory were larger across many of these games, both teams have shown they can handle their common opponents with ease. This makes their playoff clash all the more intriguing, as each side will have to step up their game.

Playoff Implications

As the teams prepare for their playoff showdown, all eyes will be on Campbell to see if they can continue their undefeated run. ILMA, while looking to avenge their loss earlier in the season, will need to execute a flawless game plan to upset the powerful Campbell squad. With both teams coming off dominant regular seasons, fans can expect an exciting contest full of action, strategy, and high-stakes drama.

Will Campbell remain perfect, or will ILMA have the answer in the postseason? Only time will tell as these two powerhouse teams meet again, this time with everything on the line.