The Morgantown Mohigans (7-3) varsity football team from West Virginia will host a playoff game against the Cabell Midland Knights (5-5) from Ona, WV, on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 WVSSAC Football Playoffs in the AAAA division.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Ohio High School Football
Who: Morgantown vs Cabell Midland
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 WVSSAC Football Playoffs – AAAA
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Game preview: Morgantown vs Cabell Midland

In a highly anticipated matchup, Cabell Midland and Morgantown High Schools are set to clash, showcasing two teams with solid records and strong performances throughout the season. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s stats, scoring averages, and head-to-head potential.

Team Rankings & Records

Cabell Midland:

• Record: 5-5 overall, 4-4 in-region play
• Class Ranking: 25th in WV Class, 13th in their region
• Scoring: Total Points For (PF) – 284, Points Against (PA) – 308
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 2-2
• Win Percentage: .500
• Region Win Percentage: .500

Morgantown:

• Record: 7-3 overall, 2-1 in-region play
• Class Ranking: 13th in WV Class, 8th in their region
• Scoring: PF – 300, PA – 168
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 4-1
• Win Percentage: .700
• Region Win Percentage: .667

Morgantown holds a clear advantage with a winning record both at home and on the road, and they’ve been more effective in limiting opponent scoring.

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring by quarter, Morgantown has the edge, especially in the second and third quarters:

• Cabell Midland: Averages 7.0 points in the second quarter, with overall game average at 28.4 points.
• Morgantown: Averages 7.4 points in the second quarter and maintains a steady scoring pace, finishing games with an average of 30.0 points.

Cabell Midland struggles with consistency in scoring throughout each quarter, relying heavily on their second-quarter performances. Morgantown’s steady scoring approach gives them a balanced edge, particularly if the game comes down to a close finish.

Performance Against Common Opponents

Both teams have faced Parkersburg and South Charleston, and each emerged victorious in these games:

• Cabell Midland: Defeated Parkersburg 48-21 and South Charleston 52-0.
• Morgantown: Defeated Parkersburg 24-13 and South Charleston 63-0.

While both teams came out on top against these opponents, Morgantown’s defensive showing has been slightly stronger, particularly in limiting points from South Charleston.

Record Breakdown

• Overall Record: Morgantown holds a stronger 7-3 record compared to Cabell Midland’s 5-5.
• League Play: Cabell Midland is 4-4, while Morgantown has a 2-1 record.
• Home and Away: Morgantown’s 4-1 away record gives them an edge over Cabell Midland’s 2-2, a key advantage for a game on neutral ground.

Conclusion

With Morgantown’s more consistent scoring, effective defense, and superior record, they appear to have the upper hand heading into this matchup. Cabell Midland will need a standout performance to compete with Morgantown’s balanced attack and ability to control the game across all four quarters. This game will test each team’s resilience and highlight some of the best talent in the state, making it one of the most exciting matchups of the season.