The Sierra High School (Manteca, CA) varsity water polo team will play a neutral playoff game against Ponderosa High School (Shingle Springs, CA) today at 5:30 PM at Union Mine High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Girls Water Polo Playoffs – Division 3 tournament.
Ponderosa vs Sierra Water Polo Game Info:
What: California High School Girls Water Polo
Who: Ponderosa vs Sierra
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Watch here:Watch here
Game preview: Ponderosa vs Sierra
The 2024-2025 high school sports season has been an exciting one for both Ponderosa and Sierra, two teams with impressive records and dedicated players. Below, we’ll break down their performance, key statistics, and how they’ve fared against common opponents.
Team Rankings and Records
Ponderosa:
- National: 120th
- California (CA): 76th
- Section: 14th
- Section Division: 3rd
Sierra:
- National: 134th
- California (CA): 85th
- Section: 18th
- Section Division: 4th
Season Performance Overview
Both teams have had solid performances this season, but their win percentages and overall records highlight some differences.
Ponderosa:
- Overall Record: 11-11 (.500 win percentage)
- League Record: 3-2 (.600 league percentage)
- Home Record: 4-2
- Away Record: 1-5
- Neutral Record: 6-4
- Goals Scored (GF): 155
- Goals Allowed (GA): 171
Sierra:
- Overall Record: 21-8 (.724 win percentage)
- League Record: 10-0 (undefeated in league play)
- Home Record: 8-1
- Away Record: 7-2
- Neutral Record: 6-5
- Goals Scored (GF): 303
- Goals Allowed (GA): 168
While both teams have experienced success, Sierra’s undefeated league record and strong overall win percentage put them ahead in terms of consistency and dominance throughout the season.
Scoring Averages per Quarter
Ponderosa:
- Q1: 1.9
- Q2: 2.0
- Q3: 1.5
- Q4: 1.9
- Overtime: 0.5, 0, 1.0 (Final: 7.0)
Sierra:
- Q1: 3.0
- Q2: 3.0
- Q3: 2.3
- Q4: 3.8
- Final: 10.4
Sierra outpaces Ponderosa significantly in scoring, especially in the latter half of games, where they average a much higher overall final score (10.4 vs. 7.0 for Ponderosa).
Team Stat Comparison
Ponderosa:
- 137 Goals
- 101 Assists
- 439 Shots
- 172 Steals
- 9.2 Goals Against Average
Sierra:
- Goals: (Not provided)
- Assists: (Not provided)
- Shots: (Not provided)
- Steals: (Not provided)
- Goals Against Average: (Not provided)
While exact statistics for Sierra are missing in some categories, Ponderosa’s defensive record and ability to make steals are commendable.
Team Leaders
Ponderosa:
- Madilynn Chapman: 49 Goals, 117 Shots
- Ryann Nystrom: 19 Assists, 4.7 Goals Against Average
- Siena Carlson: 36 Steals
Sierra:
- Madilynn Chapman: 49 Goals (Leader for Ponderosa)
- Ryann Nystrom: 19 Assists (Leader for Ponderosa)
National Average:
- 17 Goals for Madilynn Chapman
- 11 Assists for Ryann Nystrom
Ponderosa’s Madilynn Chapman has been an outstanding contributor to the team’s offensive output, while Ryann Nystrom leads the team with assists and a solid goals-against average, showing her defensive strength.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season, providing an opportunity for direct comparison.
Ponderosa vs. Common Opponents:
- El Dorado: 12-4 (W)
- Rio Americano: 10-3 (L)
- Lodi: 9-8 (L)
- Buhach Colony: 8-6 (W)
- Beyer: 10-6 (W)
Sierra vs. Common Opponents:
- El Dorado: 7-5 (W)
- Rio Americano: 16-3 (L)
- Lodi: 11-4 (W)
- Buhach Colony: 9-6 (W)
- Beyer: 13-6 (W)
Both teams managed strong wins against common opponents like El Dorado, Buhach Colony, and Beyer. However, Sierra had a more dominant showing overall, including a substantial win over Lodi and an impressive victory over Beyer.
Record Breakdown
Ponderosa Record Breakdown:
- Overall: 11-11
- League: 5-3
- Non-League: 2-4
- Home: 4-2
- Away: 1-5
- Neutral: 6-5
- Playoff: 1-0
- In-State: 11-11
Sierra Record Breakdown:
- Overall: 21-8
- League: 10-0
- Non-League: 4-2
- Home: 8-1
- Away: 7-2
- Neutral: 6-5
- Playoff: 1-0
- In-State: 21-8
Sierra clearly outperforms Ponderosa in both their overall and league records, maintaining a strong undefeated record in league play and performing admirably in non-league and away games.
Conclusion
While Ponderosa has shown resilience, especially with a solid defense and key players like Madilynn Chapman, Sierra has been the more dominant team this season. With an undefeated league record and a much higher overall win percentage, Sierra stands out as the more successful team in the 2024-2025 season. However, Ponderosa’s strong individual performances and competitive spirit make them a team to watch in future matchups.
