The Perryville (MD) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Fort Hill (Cumberland, MD) today at 1 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 1A tournament.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Perryville (MD) vs Fort Hill (MD)
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 1A
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Fort Hill and Perryville High School Football: A Season Overview

The 2024-2025 high school football season showcased outstanding performances from Fort Hill and Perryville High School teams. These programs demonstrated impressive records and played strategic games that captured the attention of fans, coaches, and analysts alike. Here’s an in-depth look at how each team fared this season, with comparisons that highlight their strengths and notable differences.

Season Records and Highlights

Fort Hill ended the season with a strong record of 9 wins and 3 losses, maintaining an unbeaten regional record of 4-0. Their performance at home was equally impressive, boasting a 6-1 record, while their away games resulted in a 3-2 mark. The team was consistent in scoring, with an average of 452 points scored over the season and only allowing 103 points against.

Perryville, on the other hand, finished with a 10-2 record. Their regional performance stood at 5-2, showcasing their competitive edge, particularly when playing at home, where they claimed victory in 5 out of 6 matches. Their away games were equally commendable, with a 4-1 record, and they remained undefeated in neutral-site games at 1-0. Perryville’s scoring performance totaled 423 points for the season, while they held opponents to just 91 points.

Scoring Averages

Fort Hill averaged 37.7 points per game, with their scoring spread relatively evenly across quarters: 3.8 points in the first, 9.5 in the second, 8.8 in the third, and 5.8 in the fourth. Perryville, although scoring slightly lower at 35.3 points per game, demonstrated a notable scoring surge in the first half. Their breakdown was 8.3 points in the first quarter, 15.3 in the second, 5.0 in the third, and 7.0 in the fourth. This pattern points to Perryville’s ability to dominate in the early stages of games.

Statistical Analysis

When comparing team statistics, Fort Hill outperformed Perryville in rushing yards per game with an impressive 296.2 yards compared to Perryville’s 114.3 yards. This highlights Fort Hill’s robust running game, led by standout player Jabril Daniels, who posted 153.0 rushing yards per game—a figure that stands out not just on a team level but also when compared to the national average of 20.1 yards.

In passing and receiving, Perryville had the edge with 133.8 passing yards per game and 126.5 receiving yards, compared to Fort Hill’s 47.7 and 47.7 yards, respectively. Perryville’s balanced approach to offense is evident in these statistics, driven by players like Joe Thomason, who led the team with 101.1 passing yards per game, and Coumel Edwards, who registered 72.1 receiving yards per game.

Fort Hill’s overall total yardage was 343.8 yards per game, significantly higher than Perryville’s 248.1 yards. This suggests that Fort Hill’s ability to generate substantial yardage contributed heavily to their scoring, whereas Perryville’s offense was more selective but effective.

Defensively, Fort Hill displayed a strong presence with 81.3 tackles per game, compared to Perryville’s 40.3. This discrepancy indicates Fort Hill’s more aggressive defensive strategy. In terms of sacks, Perryville had a slight advantage with 1.9 per game versus Fort Hill’s 1.2.

Key Players

Several players made a mark during the season. For Fort Hill, Jabril Daniels stood out not only for his 153.0 rushing yards per game but also for his 15.2 points per game. Nick Willison contributed to the defense with 13.3 tackles per game, while also recording 0.4 sacks.

Perryville’s standout players included Joe Thomason, who led in passing with 101.1 yards per game, and Jordon Jones, who impressed with 62.1 rushing yards per game. Edwards was also pivotal with his 72.1 receiving yards per game, showcasing Perryville’s versatile offensive threats.

Record Breakdown: Strengths and Challenges

When looking at records broken down by various categories, Fort Hill had a consistent performance with a strong home record (6-1) and a solid playoff run of 3-0. Perryville’s 10-2 record was bolstered by an 8-1 in-state record, demonstrating their dominance in regional competition. Both teams had impressive out-of-state performances, with Fort Hill holding a perfect 1-0 mark and Perryville an undefeated 1-2.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season was one of strong performances for both Fort Hill and Perryville, with Fort Hill showcasing their dominant rushing attack and defensive prowess, while Perryville demonstrated their strategic balance between offensive firepower and defensive efficiency. Fans of both schools can look forward to future seasons where these two programs continue to compete at a high level, building on their successes and striving for even greater achievements.