The Patterson Mill varsity volleyball team (15-2, Bel Air, MD) will face the Clear Spring Blazers (14-5, MD) in a neutral playoff match today. This game is part of the 2024 Maryland High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – Class 1A tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Maryland High School Volleyball
Who: Patterson Mill vs Clear Spring
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – Class 1A
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Game preview: Patterson Mill vs Clear Spring

As the high school football season progresses, two teams stand out in their respective regions: Clear Spring and Patterson Mill. Both teams have demonstrated impressive performances, with notable differences in their records and scoring averages. Here’s a breakdown of their key statistics and head-to-head comparison as we look at their journeys through the 2024-2025 season.

Clear Spring Football Team (2024-2025)

The Clear Spring team has posted a solid overall record of 14-5, with a notable 7-1 performance at home. However, their away record is a bit more mixed at 2-3, while they remain unbeaten in neutral-site games with a 3-0 record. The team’s .737 win percentage demonstrates a strong showing, though they have yet to make significant strides within their region with a .000 region win percentage.

• Overall Record: 14-5
• Region Record: 0-1
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 2-3
• Neutral Record: 7-1
• Win Percentage: .737
• Region Win Percentage: .000
• Scoring Average by Quarter:
  • 1st Quarter: 25.0
  • 2nd Quarter: 23.4
  • 3rd Quarter: 21.4
  • 4th Quarter: 20.2
  • Wins: 2.4

Clear Spring’s scoring averages indicate a team that starts strong but faces challenges as the game progresses, with a noticeable drop-off in later quarters. Their ability to start fast is a positive aspect that they’ll likely aim to maintain throughout the season.

Patterson Mill Football Team (2024-2025)

Patterson Mill has had a dominant season thus far, with an overall record of 15-2. Their region record is 12-2, boasting a .857 region win percentage—a stark contrast to Clear Spring’s struggles within the region. Patterson Mill has also excelled in away games with a 6-1 record and a perfect 3-0 performance in neutral-site games.

• Overall Record: 15-2
• Region Record: 12-2
• Home Record: 6-1
• Away Record: 6-1
• Neutral Record: 3-0
• Win Percentage: .882
• Region Win Percentage: .857
• Scoring Average by Quarter:
  • 1st Quarter: 24.0
  • 2nd Quarter: 23.6
  • 3rd Quarter: 25.5
  • 4th Quarter: 23.3
  • Wins: 2.7

Patterson Mill’s impressive .882 win percentage reflects their consistency across all settings, especially in close matchups. Their ability to maintain strong scoring throughout the game—especially in the 3rd quarter—demonstrates their resilience and stamina, making them a formidable opponent.

Record Breakdown and Head-to-Head Comparison

• Overall Record:
  • Clear Spring: 14-5
  • Patterson Mill: 15-2
• Region Record:
  • Clear Spring: 0-1
  • Patterson Mill: 12-2
• Home Record:
  • Clear Spring: 5-1
  • Patterson Mill: 6-1
• Away Record:
  • Clear Spring: 2-3
  • Patterson Mill: 6-1
• Neutral Record:
  • Clear Spring: 7-1
  • Patterson Mill: 3-0
• Playoff Record:
  • Clear Spring: 3-0
  • Patterson Mill: 3-0
• In-State Record:
  • Clear Spring: 11-3
  • Patterson Mill: 15-2
• Out-of-State Record:
  • Clear Spring: 3-2
  • Patterson Mill: 0-0

Despite Clear Spring’s strong start and playoff success, Patterson Mill leads in overall performance across various categories, especially in region play. The two teams, although unbeaten in playoffs, have vastly different regional and league records, with Patterson Mill maintaining a dominant edge.

Final Thoughts

While Clear Spring is making strides with a strong overall record and playoff appearances, Patterson Mill’s .882 win percentage and regional dominance position them as one of the top teams to watch this season. If Clear Spring can improve its performance within the region and sustain its strong early-game scoring, they might have a chance to close the gap with Patterson Mill in upcoming matchups. Both teams have promising seasons ahead, and the head-to-head meetings between these two could determine the region’s top contender.