The Orchard Farm (St. Charles, MO) varsity soccer team will play a neutral-site playoff game against St. Michael the Archangel (Lee’s Summit, MO) today. This match is part of the 2024 Missouri High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets for MSHSAA – Class 2.

Orchard Farm vs St. Michael the Archangel Game Info:

What: Missouri High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: Orchard Farm vs St. Michael the Archangel
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 Missouri High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: MSHSAA – Class 2
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Game preview: Orchard Farm vs St. Michael the Archangel

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, two teams stand out in their respective leagues: St. Michael the Archangel and Orchard Farm. With strong records and impressive performances, both teams have demonstrated their capabilities on the field. Here’s a closer look at how they stack up against each other and their overall season achievements.

Team Records and Overview

St. Michael the Archangel (18-3 Overall Record)
St. Michael the Archangel has had an impressive overall record of 18 wins and 3 losses. In district play, however, they’ve encountered some challenges, posting a 0-2 record. Despite that, their home performance stands strong at 8-1, and they’ve remained undefeated in neutral-site games with a perfect 3-0 record. Their goal-scoring is a major strength, having netted 64 goals while conceding only 9, showcasing their defensive prowess.

Orchard Farm (18-6 Overall Record)
Orchard Farm, with a slightly lower overall record of 18-6, has maintained a solid win rate. Their district performance stands at 0-0, as they are yet to face any district matchups. Orchard Farm has a robust 10-3 record in away games, while they are 8-2 when playing on their home turf. Their scoring numbers are also notable, with 68 goals scored and 28 goals allowed throughout the season.

Head-to-Head Performance

When it comes to their head-to-head matchups, there’s no historical record between St. Michael the Archangel and Orchard Farm, as their respective meetings haven’t yet occurred this season. This sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown between the two teams.

Scoring Averages

St. Michael the Archangel

• 1st Half Average: 0.7
• 2nd Half Average: 0.5
• Final Average: 3.0

Orchard Farm

• 1st Half Average: 0.9
• 2nd Half Average: 1.3
• Final Average: 2.8

Both teams have been efficient in their offensive play, but St. Michael the Archangel has demonstrated slightly stronger final-quarter scoring. Orchard Farm, however, has been more consistent in terms of second-half scoring, with a noticeable uptick compared to their first-half performance.

Record Breakdown

Here’s a further breakdown of their season performance:

• St. Michael the Archangel:
  • League Record: 0-2
  • Non-League Record: 15-1
  • Home Record: 8-1
  • Away Record: 7-2
  • Neutral Record: 3-0
  • Playoff Record: 1-0
  • In-State Record: 17-3
  • Out-of-State Record: 1-0
• Orchard Farm:
  • League Record: 0-0
  • Non-League Record: 15-6
  • Home Record: 8-2
  • Away Record: 10-3
  • Neutral Record: 0-1
  • Playoff Record: 1-0
  • In-State Record: 15-6
  • Out-of-State Record: 3-0

Conclusion

Both teams have had an outstanding season in terms of overall records, but St. Michael the Archangel has managed to maintain a higher win percentage, particularly on neutral grounds. Orchard Farm, however, boasts a stronger away record, proving they can perform under pressure on the road. The upcoming matchup between these two teams promises to be an exciting contest, with both sides bringing formidable scoring power and strong defenses to the field.

Fans of both teams will certainly be watching closely as these two teams face off in what is shaping up to be a thrilling and closely contested match.