The Roane County varsity football team (Spencer, WV) will host Moorefield (WV) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: West Virginia High School Football
Who: Moorefield vs Roane County
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
“2024 WVSSAC Football Playoffs – AA”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Football Team Comparison: Moorefield vs. Roane County (2024-25 Season)

The 2024-25 high school football season has seen contrasting fortunes for Moorefield and Roane County, with both teams displaying distinctive strengths. As the season progresses, we take a deep dive into the performances of both teams, comparing their records, statistical leaders, and overall team dynamics.

Team Overview

Moorefield

• Overall Record: 4-6
• Region Record: 2-2
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 0-5
• Neutral Record: 1-1
• Points For (PF): 323
• Points Against (PA): 271
• Win Percentage: 40%
• Region Win Percentage: 50%

Moorefield has faced a challenging season, with a fairly balanced regional performance but struggling significantly in away games. Despite scoring 323 points throughout the season, their defense has allowed 271 points, showing room for improvement, especially in away games.

Roane County

• Overall Record: 10-0
• Region Record: 3-0
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 5-0
• Neutral Record: 0-0
• Points For (PF): 416
• Points Against (PA): 124
• Win Percentage: 100%
• Region Win Percentage: 100%

Roane County has had an exceptional season, remaining undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record. Their dominance is reflected not only in their clean slate but also in their scoring efficiency, having scored 416 points while conceding just 124. Their flawless record both at home and away shows their consistency and overall strength.

Scoring Averages

• Moorefield:
  • Q1: 6.7
  • Q2: 6.7
  • Q3: 8.7
  • Q4: 6.7
  • Final: 32.3
• Roane County:
  • Q1: 17.2
  • Q2: 14.4
  • Q3: 4.9
  • Q4: 5.1
  • Final: 41.6

Roane County leads significantly in scoring, averaging more than 40 points per game. Their offensive capabilities in the first half are particularly noteworthy, with a high scoring output in the first two quarters. Moorefield, on the other hand, struggles to maintain consistent scoring across the quarters, only averaging just over 32 points per game.

Team Stat Comparison

• Moorefield:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 163.4
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 44.0
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 20.8
  • Total Yards Per Game: 184.3
  • Tackles Per Game: 8.1
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.5
  • Pancake Blocks: 29
• Roane County:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 367.7
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 46.1
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 46.4
  • Total Yards Per Game: 413.8
  • Tackles Per Game: 47.4
  • Sacks Per Game: 2.3
  • Pancake Blocks: 114

Roane County’s offense is a juggernaut, particularly in their rushing game, where they average nearly 368 yards per game. Their total yardage per game, 413.8, showcases their offensive dominance across all aspects of the game. Moorefield, while competitive in rushing, lags behind significantly in overall yardage and passing efficiency. Roane County’s defense also outshines Moorefield, with 47.4 tackles per game compared to Moorefield’s 8.1.

Key Players

Moorefield

• Lane Watson: Leading the team in rushing yards (163.4), receiving yards (20.8), and total yards (184.3), Watson is the star of the offense, also contributing 18.3 points per game.
• Clay Walker: Defensive leader with 8.1 tackles per game.
• Koltyn Starcher: Defensive presence with 0.5 sacks per game.

Roane County

• Jacob Greathouse: A versatile player contributing 44.0 passing yards per game and 51.6 total yards per game.
• Clayton Starcher: Defensive powerhouse with 2.7 tackles per game and 0.2 sacks per game.
• Hogan Greathouse: Key contributor in the trenches with 29 pancake blocks.

Head-to-Head Record Breakdown

• Moorefield:
  • League Record: 2-2
  • Non-League Record: 2-4
  • Playoff Record: 0-0
  • In-State Record: 3-5
  • Out-of-State Record: 1-1
• Roane County:
  • League Record: 3-0
  • Non-League Record: 7-0
  • Playoff Record: 0-0
  • In-State Record: 10-0
  • Out-of-State Record: 0-0

Roane County’s perfect record in both league and non-league games illustrates their dominance throughout the season. Moorefield, in contrast, has had a mixed performance, particularly struggling in non-league matchups.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Roane County has undoubtedly had a spectacular season, dominating on both sides of the ball, remaining undefeated, and showcasing impressive offensive and defensive statistics. Moorefield, while having some standout players, especially Lane Watson, has faced challenges throughout the season, particularly on the road and in non-league games. For Moorefield to close the gap with Roane County, they will need to improve consistency and tighten their defense, especially as the season progresses into more critical matchups.