The Archbishop Murphy High School varsity football team from Everett, WA, will host a home playoff game against Orting High School on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington High School Football
Who: Orting vs Archbishop Murphy
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
“2024 Football Washington State Championships – 2A State Football”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Orting vs. Archbishop Murphy: Team Comparison and Season Overview

The upcoming game between Orting and Archbishop Murphy showcases two of the top-performing teams in their class. Each team has a strong record and impressive stats, making this matchup one to watch in Washington high school football.

Season Records and Rankings

Orting has had a dominant season with a 9-1 record overall and a 6-1 record in district play, earning a No. 51 rank in the state and a No. 8 rank in their class. Their only loss came in the district, where they’ve otherwise secured an impressive 5-1 record at home and a perfect 4-0 on the road. They have amassed 355 points this season while holding their opponents to 163.

Archbishop Murphy has an equally impressive record, with an 8-1 standing overall and a 7-1 record in district play, ranking 11th in the state and 3rd in their class. This team has also demonstrated dominance at home, remaining undefeated with a 5-0 home record and 3-1 on the road. Archbishop Murphy has scored a total of 400 points while holding their opponents to a mere 130.

Scoring Patterns

Each team’s scoring patterns show their unique strengths.

• Orting leads early with high first-quarter production, averaging 15 points in the opening quarter and maintaining consistent scoring throughout the game. This team’s average final score is 35.5 points.
• Archbishop Murphy is a more balanced team, often surging in the second quarter with an average of 13.4 points. They maintain a strong second-half performance as well, averaging a total of 44.4 points per game, slightly higher than Orting’s.

Key Statistics Comparison

Looking at offensive and defensive stats, both teams have displayed skill across the board:

• Orting excels in rushing, averaging 200.8 yards per game on the ground. They add 109.6 passing yards, leading to a total of 310.4 yards per game, a sign of their balanced offensive strategy. Defensively, they average 55.6 tackles per game and 2.5 sacks, illustrating their defensive pressure on opponents.
• Archbishop Murphy, while lacking detailed yardage stats, has a higher average of 44.4 points per game compared to Orting’s 30.9 points. The score differential indicates a strong offense as well as a stout defense.

Team Leaders

Orting’s standout players have made significant individual contributions:

• Carson McCall (#5) leads the rushing game with 67.4 yards per game and contributes 9.6 points per game.
• Zach Gemar (#9) has excelled in passing with 117.1 yards per game and is also Orting’s leader in total yards, averaging 123.4 per game.
• Brock Armstrong (#20) anchors the defense with 7.6 tackles per game.
• Giovanni Eddinger (#56) contributes to both the offense and defense with 18 pancake blocks and 0.6 sacks per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced Bremerton this season, each securing a commanding victory:

• Orting defeated Bremerton 35-7.
• Archbishop Murphy had an even larger margin, winning 59-7.

Record Breakdown

With near-identical records, both teams have proven themselves formidable at home and on the road:

• Orting: 9-1 overall, 6-1 in league play, with a 3-0 record in non-league games.
• Archbishop Murphy: 8-1 overall, 7-1 in league play, and 1-0 in non-league games.

Final Thoughts

As Orting and Archbishop Murphy prepare to face off, this game is likely to be a closely contested battle between two skilled teams with similar records, but unique strengths. Archbishop Murphy’s slightly higher scoring average and ability to dominate in the second quarter might give them an edge, while Orting’s solid rushing game and balanced scoring could prove challenging for Murphy’s defense.

With both teams having nearly perfect records and equally strong home and away performances, this matchup has the makings of a classic high-stakes game.