The Indian River (Dagsboro, DE) varsity football team is set to play a neutral-site playoff game against Polytech (Woodside, DE) today at Indian River. This game is part of the 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 1A tournament.
Polytech vs Indian River High School Football Game Info:
What: Delaware High School Football
Who: Polytech vs Indian River
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 8:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 1A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Polytech vs Indian River
The stage is set for a thrilling neutral-site playoff clash between the Polytech Panthers and the Indian River Indians today. The game, part of the 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 1A tournament, will be a battle of two high-powered teams as they look to secure their place in the next round.
Record Overview
Both teams have had successful seasons, with Indian River entering the playoffs with a 10-1 record, including a perfect 7-0 league performance. The Indians have been a force this season, outscoring opponents with an average of 44.3 points per game. Their offense has been formidable, as they have posted 487 total points this season, showcasing both a dynamic passing and rushing attack.
On the other side, Polytech has posted a solid 9-2 record, finishing 5-2 in league play. The Panthers, averaging 35.3 points per game, have demonstrated strong all-around performance, especially on the ground, where they average 228.4 rushing yards per game. Their defense has also been a strength, limiting opponents to just 188 points over the season.
Previous Meeting
These two teams met earlier this season on September 20, with Indian River claiming a commanding 41-17 victory. The Indians broke away in the second half, outscoring Polytech by 27 points after a tightly contested first half. That victory will certainly give Indian River confidence heading into today’s neutral-site showdown.
Key Players
For Polytech, Darnell Stokes Jr. has been a standout, leading the team in both receiving and total yards, averaging 56.4 receiving yards per game. Meanwhile, quarterback Dylan Grise has been key to the Panthers’ success, passing for an average of 118.3 yards per game.
Indian River’s offensive powerhouse is Jayvion Chandler, who leads the Indians in rushing yards with 91.1 yards per game, and Darnell Stokes Jr., who has been integral to their success. Quarterback Jakyi Armstrong has been a dual threat, contributing 189.1 total yards per game and scoring an average of 9.4 points per game.
Game Preview
As both teams have a solid track record in the playoffs, this game promises to be an exciting matchup. Polytech will look to avenge their earlier loss to Indian River, and they will need a strong performance from their offense, led by Grise and Stokes, to break through the Indian River defense.
However, Indian River will be looking to continue their momentum and showcase why they are one of the top teams in the state. Their balanced attack, led by Chandler, Armstrong, and a powerful defense, will be hard to overcome.
Final Thoughts
With both teams bringing formidable records and potent offenses to the table, this neutral-site playoff game will be a thrilling contest that is expected to keep fans on the edge of their seats. With so much on the line, both Polytech and Indian River will give it their all as they look to move one step closer to a state championship.
The game kicks off today at 7:00 PM, and fans can expect a high-energy clash as these two championship-caliber teams battle it out for playoff supremacy.
