The Milford Mill Academy varsity football team (Baltimore, MD) will play a home playoff game against Easton (MD) today at 6:30 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 2A tournament.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Milford Mill (LA) vs Easton (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Milford Mill Academy
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 2A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Easton vs. Milford Mill Academy: A Statistical Breakdown of 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 high school football season continues to unfold, two standout teams in Maryland are creating buzz for their impressive records and stats. Easton and Milford Mill Academy have both demonstrated strong performances, with Easton posting an 8-3 overall record and Milford Mill Academy standing tall at 9-1. Here’s an in-depth comparison of their performances, breaking down key statistics, scoring trends, and individual achievements.

Overall Records and Winning Percentages

Easton has put together a solid 8-3 record, with a .727 overall win percentage. Their regional record is a respectable 5-2, while their away games have proven a bit more challenging with a 2-2 mark. However, they maintain a perfect 1-0 record in neutral-site games, showing resilience in unfamiliar territory. Their overall scoring tally is 369 points, while allowing 261 points over the course of the season.

In contrast, Milford Mill Academy has been nearly unbeatable, finishing the regular season with a 9-1 overall record and an impressive .900 win percentage. They are perfect in their region (6-0) and have shown dominance at home (5-0) and on the road (4-1). Milford Mill’s offense has been potent, scoring 397 points, while their defense has been suffocating, allowing only 98 points all season.

Scoring Trends

In terms of scoring, Easton averages 33.5 points per game, with a solid distribution across the four quarters: 12.5 in the first quarter, 5.3 in the second, 1.8 in the third, and 9.0 in the fourth. However, they see a significant drop in the third quarter, indicating possible struggles coming out of halftime.

Milford Mill Academy, on the other hand, averages 39.7 points per game. Their scoring is more consistent, with 12.6 in the first quarter, 12.4 in the second, 10.0 in the third, and 9.0 in the fourth. This balanced output, particularly in the second and third quarters, is indicative of their ability to sustain pressure throughout the game.

Team Statistics Comparison

Both teams are highly competitive in various aspects of the game, but there are notable differences:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Milford Mill Academy has a clear edge in this category, averaging 238.4 rushing yards per game, compared to Easton’s 176.2. This difference highlights Milford Mill’s more dominant ground game.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Easton leads in passing yards, averaging 181.1 yards per game, while Milford Mill Academy trails slightly with 171.0. Easton’s ability to air it out has been key to their offense.
• Total Yards Per Game: Milford Mill Academy holds a slight advantage here as well, with an average of 409.4 total yards per game, compared to Easton’s 357.3. This suggests that Milford Mill has a more dynamic offensive attack, balancing both the run and pass effectively.
• Tackles and Sacks: Defensively, Milford Mill Academy outperforms Easton in tackles per game (53.8 vs. 49.1) and sacks per game (3.7 vs. 0.6), underscoring their ability to disrupt opposing offenses and control the line of scrimmage.

Key Players

Both teams have standout individual performers who are crucial to their success.

• Easton:
  • Michael O’Connor: Easton’s offensive engine, O’Connor leads in both rushing (113.4 yards per game) and passing (173.3 yards per game). His ability to handle multiple aspects of the offense makes him a dual threat.
  • Jordan Horsey: A key defensive player, Horsey contributes 6.2 tackles per game, anchoring the Easton defense.
• Milford Mill Academy:
  • Damon Ferguson Jr.: Milford Mill’s leading rusher, Ferguson averages 139.3 yards per game. His ability to break through defenses has been a critical component of the team’s success.
  • Owen Newberns: A standout passer for Milford Mill, Newberns has thrown for 158.6 yards per game, demonstrating his efficiency in the air.
  • Kamrin Edmond: Edmond leads the defense with 5.9 tackles per game, complementing the team’s aggressive defensive scheme.

Record Breakdown by Situation

Both teams perform strongly across different situations:

• Home Games: Easton boasts a 5-1 record at home, while Milford Mill Academy remains undefeated at 5-0 in home games.
• Away Games: Easton’s 2-2 away record suggests some struggles on the road, whereas Milford Mill excels with a 4-1 away record.
• Neutral Sites: Easton has the advantage in neutral-site games with a perfect 1-0 record, while Milford Mill has not played a neutral-site game this season.
• Playoffs: Milford Mill’s perfect 1-0 playoff record contrasts with Easton’s 2-0 mark in playoff games.

Conclusion

Both Easton and Milford Mill Academy have had exceptional seasons in 2024-2025, with impressive win totals and strong performances across various statistics. While Easton relies on the all-around talents of Michael O’Connor to move the ball both through the air and on the ground, Milford Mill Academy’s balanced offensive attack and dominant defense have proven difficult to overcome.

As the teams head into postseason play, these strengths and statistics will certainly be key factors in determining how far each team can go. The matchup between these two high-caliber teams will be one to watch closely as the season concludes.