The Mountain View (Bend, OR) varsity football team will host Lebanon (OR) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 Oregon High School Football Playoff Brackets for the OSAA 5A tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Oregon High School Football
Who: Mountain View vs Lebanon
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Bracket: 2024 Oregon High School Football Playoff Brackets: OSAA – 5A
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Game preview: Mountain View vs Lebanon

As the high school football season intensifies, all eyes are on the upcoming playoff matchup between Lebanon and Mountain View. The game, set for Friday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Bend, Oregon, promises to be a thrilling contest with both teams entering the field with a lot on the line.

Lebanon’s Road to the Playoffs
Lebanon (6-4) enters the playoffs as the 28th ranked team in Oregon’s Class 6A standings. While the Warriors’ season has had its ups and downs, they have remained competitive with a balanced record of 3-2 in league play and 3-1 at home. Despite struggling in some road games, Lebanon has shown resilience, notably scoring 307 points and allowing 234 throughout the regular season. The Warriors have averaged 30.7 points per game, with their strongest quarter being the first, where they score an average of 12 points.

Mountain View’s Perfect Season
Mountain View, on the other hand, has been nearly flawless, finishing the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. Ranked 12th in Class 6A, the Cougars have dominated both at home (6-0) and away (4-0), securing a perfect 5-0 record in league play. Mountain View has been a powerhouse, outscoring their opponents by a huge margin, tallying 391 points while conceding only 124. Their offensive juggernaut, averaging 39.1 points per game, has been relentless, and they enter this playoff matchup with the confidence of an undefeated team.

Head-to-Head: A Close Call
In their first encounter this season, Mountain View narrowly edged out Lebanon with a 15-14 victory on September 7. The game was a tense, back-and-forth affair that saw both teams battle hard, but Mountain View’s slight edge in the final moments secured them the win. Despite the loss, Lebanon will be looking for redemption in this postseason meeting, with their eyes set on avenging their earlier defeat.

Common Opponents Breakdown
Looking at common opponents, Lebanon’s lone loss came at the hands of Caldera on September 20, where they fell 35-18. Mountain View, however, shut down Caldera with a dominant 35-0 victory on October 4. This gives the Cougars a clear edge over Lebanon when it comes to facing shared opponents, adding another layer of intrigue to the upcoming clash.

What to Expect in the Playoff Showdown
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Lebanon, as they head into their away playoff game with a chance to prove that their regular season performance was no fluke. They’ll need to find ways to break through Mountain View’s formidable defense and match their high-scoring offense if they hope to secure an upset.

Mountain View, with their perfect record, comes into the game as the heavy favorite, but they will have to stay focused to avoid a potential upset by the Warriors. Lebanon will need to harness their strength in the early quarters and find a way to maintain momentum throughout all four quarters, as their second half scoring has often been inconsistent.

As these two teams face off once again, it’s clear that the game will be a test of resilience, strategy, and execution. Will Mountain View maintain their undefeated streak, or will Lebanon pull off a stunning playoff victory? Only time will tell.