The Quince Orchard (Gaithersburg, MD) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Churchill (Potomac, MD) on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Quince Orchard (MD) vs Churchill (MD)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Churchill vs. Quince Orchard: A Breakdown of Their 2024-2025 Football Seasons

The 2024-2025 high school football season has seen impressive performances from both Churchill and Quince Orchard, with each team showcasing their strengths in different ways. As the two teams prepare for a neutral playoff game on November 15, let’s take a closer look at their season records, key statistics, and performance breakdowns.

Season Records

• Churchill (Potomac, MD):
  • Overall Record: 7-4
  • Region Record: 4-3
  • Home Record: 6-1
  • Away Record: 1-3
  • Win %: 63.6%
  • Region Win %: 57.1%
  • Points For (PF): 245
  • Points Against (PA): 142
• Quince Orchard (Gaithersburg, MD):
  • Overall Record: 9-0
  • Region Record: 5-0
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 4-0
  • Win %: 100%
  • Region Win %: 100%
  • Points For (PF): 359
  • Points Against (PA): 59

Quince Orchard has had a perfect season so far, dominating their competition with an undefeated record. In contrast, Churchill has had a solid but challenging season, managing a 7-4 record overall and a strong home performance, but struggling more on the road.

Team Scoring Averages

• Churchill:
  • Q1: 5.8
  • Q2: 7.5
  • Q3: 3.1
  • Q4: 5.4
  • Overtime (OT1): 3.0
  • Final Average: 22.3 points per game
• Quince Orchard:
  • Q1: 7.0
  • Q2: 16.5
  • Q3: 8.3
  • Q4: 3.5
  • Final Average: 39.9 points per game

While both teams show strong offensive capabilities, Quince Orchard’s offense is far more explosive, averaging nearly 40 points per game compared to Churchill’s 22.3. Quince Orchard particularly excels in the second quarter, where they score an impressive 16.5 points per game, allowing them to build commanding leads.

Head-to-Head Performance

The two teams faced off earlier in the season on September 27, 2024, in a game that Quince Orchard dominated with a 28-0 victory. Quince Orchard’s defense stifled Churchill, holding them scoreless throughout the game. The game’s breakdown shows Quince Orchard scoring in every quarter, while Churchill was unable to register any points.

• Quince Orchard 28, Churchill 0
  • Q1: Quince Orchard 7, Churchill 0
  • Q2: Quince Orchard 7, Churchill 0
  • Q3: Quince Orchard 14, Churchill 0
  • Q4: Quince Orchard 0, Churchill 0

Despite the tough loss, Churchill will look to bounce back and prove themselves in their playoff matchup against Quince Orchard.

Team Statistical Comparison

• Churchill:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 82.1
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 148.0
  • Total Yards Per Game: 230.1
  • Tackles Per Game: 49.5
  • Sacks Per Game: 2.4
  • Points Per Game: 20.1
• Quince Orchard:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: N/A
  • Passing Yards Per Game: N/A
  • Total Yards Per Game: N/A
  • Tackles Per Game: N/A
  • Sacks Per Game: N/A
  • Points Per Game: 49.5

Quince Orchard’s offense and defense are both formidable, though specific statistical breakdowns for rushing, passing, and total yards aren’t provided. However, their ability to score nearly 50 points per game speaks volumes about their offensive depth and playmaking ability.

Key Players to Watch

• Churchill:
  • Noah Zhang: 49.7 rushing yards per game
  • Vasi Hallas: 160.0 passing yards per game, 187.8 total yards per game
  • Sammy Schaefer: 46.0 receiving yards per game
• Quince Orchard:
  • Drew Menick: 0.7 sacks per game
  • Cole Hessman: 4.7 points per game

Common Opponents

• Churchill:
  • Seneca Valley: Lost 14-10
  • Northwest: Lost 21-20
  • Richard Montgomery: Won 42-0
• Quince Orchard:
  • Seneca Valley: Won 48-0
  • Northwest: Won 24-17
  • Richard Montgomery: Won 64-0

Quince Orchard has had a perfect record against common opponents, winning all three matchups decisively. Churchill, on the other hand, has struggled, with a 1-2 record in these games, underscoring the gap in consistency between the two teams.

Final Thoughts

As the two teams prepare for their upcoming playoff game on November 15, Quince Orchard enters the matchup as the clear favorite, having maintained an undefeated season and outscored opponents significantly. Churchill, however, will have home-field advantage for the neutral-site game and will look to avenge their earlier loss with a strong performance, leveraging their solid team play and key individual talents.

The game promises to be an exciting contest, with Quince Orchard’s high-powered offense and stout defense facing off against Churchill’s resilient squad looking to make a statement in the playoffs.