The Portola (Irvine, CA) varsity football team will face Arcata (CA) in a home playoff game today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games, Division 6-AA. Both teams are looking to advance in this highly competitive postseason tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: California State Football Championship Bowl Games
Who: Arcata vs Portola
When: Today, December 14, 2024
Bracket: 2024 CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games – Division 6-AA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Live stream: Watch Here
Game Preview: Portola vs Arcata
The 2024 CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games, Division 6-AA, continues with a thrilling playoff matchup as Portola (Irvine, CA) hosts Arcata (CA) today at 7 p.m. Both teams will battle for a spot in the next round of the postseason, bringing contrasting records and playstyles to the field.
Arcata: A Powerful Force
- Overall Record: 13-1
- League Record: 5-1
- Home Record: 7-0
- Away Record: 5-1
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Winning Percentage: .929
- League Winning Percentage: .833
- Points For (PF): 560
- Points Against (PA): 199
Arcata has had a dominant season, posting a remarkable 13-1 record with an undefeated 7-0 record at home. Their offense has been explosive, averaging 40.0 points per game. The team excels in the first half, particularly in the second quarter, where they average 14.2 points. Despite their high-scoring offense, Arcata’s defense has been equally impressive, allowing just 199 points throughout the season, showcasing their balanced and disciplined approach.
Scoring Breakdown:
- Q1: 12.7
- Q2: 14.2
- Q3: 11.7
- Q4: 2.2
- Final: 40.0 points per game
Portola: Resilient but Underdog
- Overall Record: 9-6
- League Record: 4-1
- Home Record: 5-2
- Away Record: 4-4
- Winning Percentage: .600
- League Winning Percentage: .800
- Points For (PF): 318
- Points Against (PA): 273
Portola enters the game as the underdog with a 9-6 record. While the team has shown resilience, their overall performance has been inconsistent, particularly away from home, where they have a 4-4 record. They average 21.2 points per game, with their scoring efforts peaking in the second and fourth quarters, averaging 7.7 and 5.5 points, respectively.
Scoring Breakdown:
- Q1: 2.1
- Q2: 7.7
- Q3: 4.6
- Q4: 5.5
- Final: 21.2 points per game
Key Matchup Insights
Arcata has been an offensive juggernaut this season, with their ability to put up points in the first half and control the game. Their high-powered offense could be difficult for Portola to stop, especially with the discrepancy in scoring averages. Portola will need to capitalize on their home-field advantage and find ways to stop Arcata’s momentum early in the game.
Conclusion
This Division 6-AA playoff clash presents a tough challenge for Portola as they face one of the most dominant teams in Arcata. With their strong home record and resilient play, Portola will look to disrupt Arcata’s high-scoring offense and stage an upset in this exciting postseason matchup.
