Football Team Comparison: Cabell Midland vs. Morgantown (2024-2025)

As the 2024-2025 West Virginia high school football season unfolds, both Cabell Midland and Morgantown have shown distinct performances, with both teams achieving notable successes in their respective matchups. Here’s a closer look at the rankings, records, and head-to-head comparisons between these two teams.

Overall Performance

Cabell Midland (5-5 record)
Cabell Midland enters the season with an overall record of 5-5. The team has had a balanced season, going 4-4 within their region and 3-2 at home. However, they struggled a bit on the road, posting a 2-2 record away and 0-1 in neutral-site games. Despite the mixed results, the team has managed to score 284 points while allowing 308, showcasing a competitive edge but also revealing areas for improvement.

Morgantown (7-3 record)
Morgantown has had a stronger showing, with a 7-3 overall record. Their region performance is impressive at 2-1, and they have dominated at home with a 4-1 record. On the road, Morgantown has maintained a solid 3-2 record, highlighting their ability to perform in a variety of environments. The team’s scoring numbers reflect their efficient offense, having scored 300 points while only allowing 168—a significantly stronger defense than Cabell Midland’s.

Scoring Averages

The average scoring per quarter gives insight into the teams’ offensive flow and how they approach the game strategically:

Cabell Midland

• Q1: 0
• Q2: 7
• Q3: 0
• Q4: 2
• Final: 28.4 points per game

Cabell Midland shows a tendency to come alive in the middle stages of the game, averaging 7 points in the second quarter but struggling to maintain momentum in the first, third, and fourth quarters. This inconsistency can be a challenge against stronger teams that can capitalize on slow starts.

Morgantown

• Q1: 3
• Q2: 7.4
• Q3: 6
• Q4: 4
• Final: 30 points per game

Morgantown’s scoring is more evenly distributed throughout the game, with a steady output across all quarters. Their ability to score consistently in every phase of the game shows their balanced offensive approach.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced some of the same opponents during the season, and their performance against these common rivals provides further insight into their strength.

Cabell Midland’s performance against common opponents:

• Parkersburg: 48-21 win
• South Charleston: 52-0 win

Morgantown’s performance against common opponents:

• Parkersburg: 24-13 win
• South Charleston: 63-0 win

Both teams were successful against these common opponents, with Morgantown posting dominant victories, especially against South Charleston, where they outscored them 63-0. Cabell Midland also had convincing wins but was slightly less dominant in their own matchup with South Charleston.

Record Breakdown

A detailed look at both teams’ performance across different categories:

Cabell Midland

• Overall: 5-5
• Region: 4-4
• Home: 3-2
• Away: 2-2
• Neutral: 0-1
• Playoff: 0-0

Morgantown

• Overall: 7-3
• Region: 2-1
• Home: 4-1
• Away: 3-2
• Neutral: 0-0
• Playoff: 0-0

Morgantown’s strength at home and on the road is evident, particularly with a 3-2 record in away games. Cabell Midland has similar performance at home but has struggled more on the road. Morgantown’s ability to win away games gives them an edge in challenging environments.

Head-to-Head

In their head-to-head matchups, both teams share common opponents, and while they have not faced each other directly in this season’s data, their shared wins against teams like South Charleston and Parkersburg hint at competitive play styles.

Conclusion

While Cabell Midland has had a decent season, Morgantown’s superior scoring efficiency, balanced offense, and strong performances on the road give them a clear edge heading into the postseason. However, Cabell Midland will be looking to build on their successes, particularly in overcoming their scoring inconsistency and improving their performance on the road. Both teams remain solid contenders, and their remaining games could determine who advances further in the playoff race.