The Ardsley (NY) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Port Jervis (NY) on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: New York High School Football
Who: Port Jervis vs Ardsley
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7 p.m ET
Bracket: 2024 NYSPHSAA Football Championships – Class C
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Game Preview: Port Jervis vs. Ardsley
On Friday, November 22, Port Jervis (9-1) will face Ardsley (6-4) in a playoff matchup. While Port Jervis has had a dominant season, finishing with a 9-1 record, Ardsley enters the game with a 6-4 record and will need to bring their best to compete in this high-stakes contest.
Season Recap: Port Jervis
- Record: 9-1
- Points For/Against: 469 PF, 142 PA
- Scoring Average: 46.9 points per game
Port Jervis enters the matchup as the stronger team, finishing 9-1 overall, with an undefeated 6-0 record in league play. Their offense has been a major strength, averaging 46.9 points per game, while their defense has been solid, allowing only 142 points all season.
Key Players:
- Rushing Yards Per Game: #5 Anthony Theodore, 85.0
- Passing Yards Per Game: #7 Dylan Fox, 142.4
- Receiving Yards Per Game: #5 Anthony Theodore, 58.8
- Total Yards Per Game: #7 Dylan Fox, 217.5
- Tackles Per Game: Ben Rivera, 6.9
- Sacks Per Game: Colin Curreri, 1.0
- Points Per Game: #5 Anthony Theodore, 13.3
Season Recap: Ardsley
- Record: 6-4
- Points For/Against: 197 PF, 166 PA
- Scoring Average: 19.7 points per game
Ardsley enters the matchup with a 6-4 overall record, finishing 5-4 in league play. Their offense has struggled in comparison to Port Jervis, with an average of only 19.7 points per game. They will need to improve on both sides of the ball to stay competitive in this matchup.
Key Players:
- No standout statistics are provided for individual players.
Team Stat Comparison
| Category | Port Jervis | Ardsley |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Average | 46.9 | 19.7 |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 257.3 | Not listed |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 153.6 | Not listed |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | 150.6 | Not listed |
| Total Yards Per Game | 410.9 | Not listed |
| Tackles Per Game | 50.6 | Not listed |
| Sacks Per Game | 1.8 | Not listed |
| Points Per Game | 46.9 | 19.7 |
Record Breakdown
| Category | Port Jervis | Ardsley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 9-1 | 6-4 |
| League Record | 6-0 | 5-4 |
| Non-League Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Home Record | 3-1 | 1-3 |
| Away Record | 5-0 | 4-1 |
| Neutral Record | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Playoff Record | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State Record | 9-1 | 6-4 |
| Out-of-State Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Key Matchups
- Port Jervis’ High-Powered Offense vs. Ardsley’s Defense
- Port Jervis has been a high-scoring team, averaging 46.9 points per game, and they will look to exploit Ardsley’s defense. Ardsley will need to step up defensively to keep the game within reach.
- Port Jervis’ Rushing Game
- Port Jervis is strong on the ground, with 257.3 rushing yards per game. Ardsley will need to find a way to stop their running game to avoid being overwhelmed.
- Port Jervis’ Passing Game
- In addition to their running attack, Port Jervis also excels in the air, averaging 153.6 passing yards per game. Ardsley will need a strong secondary to prevent big plays through the air.
Prediction
Port Jervis is the clear favorite in this matchup, with a much stronger record, high-scoring offense, and solid defense. Ardsley will have to significantly improve on both sides of the ball to compete with Port Jervis’ powerful lineup.
