As the 2024-25 high school football season heats up, two teams making waves in their respective regions are Thomas Dale and Princess Anne. Both schools have posted perfect records so far, showcasing impressive performances and dominating their opponents. Let’s take a closer look at their rankings, team statistics, and upcoming matchups.

Team Rankings & Records

Thomas Dale (24-25)
National Ranking: #7
Overall Record: 1-0
Region Record: 1-0
Home Record: 1-0
Away Record: 0-0
Win Percentage: 1.000
Region Percentage: 1.000
Points For (PF): 77
Points Against (PA): 27

Princess Anne (24-25)
National Ranking: #20
Overall Record: 2-0
Region Record: 2-0
Home Record: 1-0
Away Record: 1-0
Win Percentage: 1.000
Region Percentage: 1.000
Points For (PF): 177
Points Against (PA): 14

Both teams have demonstrated dominance early in the season, with Thomas Dale securing a solid 77-point victory in their opening game, and Princess Anne putting up an impressive 177 points across their first two games, with a stingy 14 points allowed. Princess Anne, particularly, has shown explosive offensive capability, averaging over 88 points per game.

Scoring Averages Breakdown

Looking at the scoring patterns for both teams:

Thomas Dale:

• No detailed scoring breakdown yet, as their first game was a high-scoring affair, ending 77-27. The team will likely need to maintain similar offensive output to keep up with the high-flying offense of Princess Anne.

Princess Anne:

• Q1: 36.0
• Q2: 24.0
• Q3: 12.0
• Q4: 13.0
• Final: 88.5

Princess Anne has demonstrated a balanced and potent offense, with a particularly strong first quarter where they averaged 36 points. Their ability to put up points in the early part of games could be a crucial factor in their success moving forward.

Common Opponents

Both teams have yet to face off against any common opponents in the early part of the season. However, as the season progresses, these matchups could offer valuable insights into how the teams stack up against shared competition. Here are the upcoming games:

Thomas Dale:

• 1/4/25: Away against Kellam
• 1/25/25: Home against Osbourn Park

Princess Anne:

• 1/10/25: Home against Kellam
• 1/18/25: Away against Osbourn Park

With both teams facing similar opponents in the near future, these matchups could provide further clues about their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Record Breakdown Comparison

When comparing the teams’ records so far:

• Overall Record: Thomas Dale (1-0), Princess Anne (2-0)
• Region Record: Both teams are perfect in their region (1-0 for Thomas Dale, 2-0 for Princess Anne)
• Non-League Record: Both teams have yet to play any non-league games
• Head-to-Head Record: No head-to-head matchups yet
• Home/Away: Both teams have performed well at home (1-0), with Princess Anne also securing a win on the road (1-0).

While Thomas Dale’s schedule has been limited to one game so far, Princess Anne’s early success has them looking like one of the most dangerous teams in their region.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, both teams have the potential to make a significant impact. Thomas Dale will aim to keep their perfect record intact as they face off against Kellam and Osbourn Park. On the other hand, Princess Anne, with their high-powered offense and perfect record, will look to continue their momentum against similar opponents.

The upcoming games for both teams will be pivotal in determining their standing in the region, and fans will be keeping a close eye on how these teams fare against their common competitors.