The Granite Bay (CA) varsity water polo team will play a neutral playoff game against McClatchy (Sacramento, CA) today at 5:30 p.m. This match is part of the “2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Girls Water Polo Playoffs – Division 1” tournament.

McClatchy vs Granite Bay Water Polo Game Info:

What: California High School Girls Water Polo
Who: McClatchy vs Granite Bay
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
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Game preview: McClatchy vs Granite Bay

The 2024-2025 sports season has seen both McClatchy and Granite Bay stand out in their respective leagues, showcasing exceptional performances. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the statistics, rankings, and team comparisons that highlight the success of these two powerhouse teams.

Overall Record Comparison

• McClatchy (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 21-10
  • League Record: 8-0
  • Home Record: 5-2
  • Away Record: 9-1
  • Neutral Record: 7-7
  • Win Percentage: .677
  • League Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Goals For (GF): 328
  • Goals Against (GA): 189
• Granite Bay (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 27-3
  • League Record: 11-1
  • Home Record: 13-1
  • Away Record: 6-2
  • Neutral Record: 8-0
  • Win Percentage: .900
  • League Win Percentage: .917
  • Goals For (GF): 421
  • Goals Against (GA): 169

Granite Bay has shown dominant performances throughout the season, with a remarkable overall win percentage of .900 and a near-perfect league record of 11-1. McClatchy, on the other hand, has held a steady and impressive overall record of 21-10, leading their league with an undefeated 8-0 record. However, their goals for and against indicate that their scoring and defensive metrics are slightly less efficient compared to Granite Bay.

Team Scoring Averages

• McClatchy
  • Q1: 3.3
  • Q2: 2.5
  • Q3: 2.5
  • Q4: 2.4
  • Final: 10.6
• Granite Bay
  • Q1: 4.2
  • Q2: 3.3
  • Q3: 3.4
  • Q4: 2.9
  • OT1: 0
  • OT2: 1.0
  • Final: 14.0

Granite Bay’s higher scoring average (14.0) per game compared to McClatchy’s 10.6 reflects their offensive strength. Granite Bay has been consistently strong across all quarters, particularly in the first and second periods. In contrast, McClatchy shows steady but more modest scoring across the four quarters.

Team Stat Comparison

• McClatchy
  • Goals: 329
  • Assists: 228
  • Shots: 596
  • Steals: 364
  • Goals Against Average: 6.1
• Granite Bay
  • Goals: 377
  • Assists: 277
  • Shots: (Not available)
  • Steals: 287
  • Goals Against Average: (Not available)

Granite Bay’s offensive prowess is evident in their higher goal tally (377 compared to 329 for McClatchy), along with significantly more assists. McClatchy excels in steals (364) compared to Granite Bay’s 287, showing their strength in defensive play.

Individual Player Highlights

• McClatchy
  • Ella Hanson: 72 Goals, 107 Shots, 64 Steals
  • Lily Coelho: 33 Assists
• Granite Bay
  • Lucy Nihart: 137 Goals
  • Tessa Gardin: 47 Assists
  • Audrey Quilala: 57 Steals

Ella Hanson of McClatchy leads her team with 72 goals and an impressive 107 shots. For Granite Bay, Lucy Nihart stands out with 137 goals, dominating the scoreboard. Other players like Tessa Gardin and Audrey Quilala contribute significantly with assists and steals, respectively.

Common Opponents Breakdown

• McClatchy: 4-6 record against common opponents
• Granite Bay: 12-0 record against common opponents

Both teams faced similar opponents throughout the season, but Granite Bay’s perfect 12-0 record against these teams speaks volumes about their consistency and dominance. McClatchy’s 4-6 record indicates they struggled against some of the same teams that Granite Bay triumphed over.

Head-to-Head Record

Both teams did not meet head-to-head during the season, as indicated by a 0-0 record between them. However, given their records and performances against common opponents, any future matchup between McClatchy and Granite Bay would be highly anticipated.

Playoff Performance

• McClatchy: 2-0 in Playoffs
• Granite Bay: 2-0 in Playoffs

Both teams have showcased strong playoff performances, maintaining a perfect 2-0 record. This indicates that both are well-prepared for high-pressure situations and ready to make a deep postseason run.

Conclusion

Both McClatchy and Granite Bay have had exceptional seasons in the 2024-2025 sports calendar. Granite Bay’s dominant record and higher offensive metrics make them the more formidable team on paper, but McClatchy’s undefeated league record and strong defensive performance cannot be overlooked. As the season progresses, fans of both teams will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how these powerhouse squads fare in potential playoff matchups.