The Madison/Hamilton (Madison, KS) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Clifton-Clyde (Clyde, KS) on Friday, November 15, at 6 p.m.
What: Kansas High School Football
Who: Madison/Hamilton (KS) vs Clifton-Clyde (KS)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
Clifton-Clyde and Madison/Hamilton Football Teams: A Comparison of 2024-2025 Seasons
As the 2024-2025 football season wraps up, two teams in the Kansas high school circuit have stood out: Clifton-Clyde and Madison/Hamilton. Both teams have shown impressive performance on the field, with notable win-loss records and scoring averages. Here’s a closer look at the two teams’ performances, rankings, and records.
Team Rankings & National Standings
Clifton-Clyde (24-25)
- National Rank: 199
- State Rank (Kansas): 16
- Class: 7
Madison/Hamilton (24-25)
- National Rank: 316
- State Rank (Kansas): 22
- Class: 12
Despite differing national and state rankings, both teams are strong contenders in their respective divisions, reflecting their competitive nature on the field.
Overall Performance
Clifton-Clyde
- Overall Record: 8-2
- District Record: 3-2
- Home Record: 5-1
- Away Record: 3-1
- Win Percentage: .800
- District Win Percentage: .600
- Points For (PF): 397
- Points Against (PA): 188
Madison/Hamilton
- Overall Record: 7-3
- District Record: 1-2
- Home Record: 4-1
- Away Record: 3-2
- Win Percentage: .700
- District Win Percentage: .333
- Points For (PF): 346
- Points Against (PA): 210
Both teams have posted solid win-loss records, with Clifton-Clyde leading slightly in overall wins. The team’s stronger district record and point differential highlight their dominant play in competitive matchups. Madison/Hamilton, on the other hand, has a balanced home and away performance, although their district record stands at a lower .333 win percentage.
Scoring Averages
Clifton-Clyde Scoring Averages
- Q1: 15.3
- Q2: 15.3
- Q3: 0
- Q4: 2.7
- Final: 39.7
Madison/Hamilton Scoring Averages
- Final: 34.6
Clifton-Clyde has an impressive first-half scoring average of 30.6 points across the first two quarters, but their scoring drops off significantly in the second half. This may indicate a strategy focused on early game dominance, followed by a more defensive approach. Madison/Hamilton, while not breaking down their quarter-to-quarter scoring, maintains a solid final average of 34.6 points per game, reflecting a more consistent offensive effort throughout.
Record Breakdown
Clifton-Clyde
- Overall: 8-2
- League Record: 3-2
- Non-League Record: 3-0
- Playoff Record: 2-0
- In-State Record: 8-2
- Out-of-State Record: 0-0
Madison/Hamilton
- Overall: 7-3
- League Record: 1-2
- Non-League Record: 4-1
- Playoff Record: 2-0
- In-State Record: 7-3
- Out-of-State Record: 0-0
Both teams excelled in their non-league matchups, with Clifton-Clyde boasting a perfect 3-0 non-league record. Madison/Hamilton, though slightly behind with a 4-1 non-league record, showed resilience in these contests. In-state, Clifton-Clyde remains undefeated, while Madison/Hamilton’s 7-3 in-state record demonstrates solid consistency.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
Neither team has faced each other this season, and they have no shared opponents on their respective schedules, making direct comparisons challenging. However, both have maintained strong performances in their own right, with Clifton-Clyde’s slightly better overall and district records suggesting an edge in competitiveness.
Conclusion
Clifton-Clyde and Madison/Hamilton are both formidable teams in Kansas high school football. While Clifton-Clyde edges out Madison/Hamilton in overall performance and district play, Madison/Hamilton shows remarkable consistency, particularly in non-league games. Both teams are likely to remain strong contenders, with their performances setting the stage for exciting future matchups, potentially in playoff scenarios.
