The Palmer Ridge (Monument, CO) varsity football team will face Rampart (Colorado Springs, CO) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 1:00 PM. This game is part of the “2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A” tournament.
Rampart vs Palmer Ridge High School Football Game Info:
What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Rampart vs Palmer Ridge
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Rampart vs Palmer Ridge
The Rampart Rams (7-4) will face off against the Palmer Ridge Bears (9-1) today in a neutral-site playoff game at 1:00 PM. This match is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A tournament, and both teams will be looking to make a statement after their regular-season performances.
Season Records & Rankings: Rampart enters the game with a solid 7-4 overall record, finishing 2-3 in league play. Despite a few tough losses, they’ve demonstrated resilience throughout the season. The Rams have been particularly strong on the road, with a 4-1 away record. Palmer Ridge, ranked #16 in Colorado, is coming off a dominant 9-1 regular season, winning all five of their league games. The Bears have been one of the most impressive teams in the state, especially at home where they are 4-1.
Head-to-Head: The Bears defeated the Rams 50-13 in their last meeting on October 24, 2024. Palmer Ridge dominated on both sides of the ball, scoring early and often. Rampart will need to make adjustments if they hope to reverse the outcome in this playoff matchup.
Team Scoring Averages:
- Rampart: The Rams average 22.5 points per game, with their strongest quarters coming in the second (5.3 points) and fourth (7.8 points).
- Palmer Ridge: The Bears have an explosive offense, averaging 41.8 points per game. They tend to start strong, scoring 12.1 points in the first quarter and maintaining a solid pace throughout the game.
Key Players:
- Rampart:
- Camden Bruns leads the Rams in rushing with 89.0 yards per game, while Daimion Dietsch adds another 115.3 yards through the air.
- Carter Leffler and Cameron Eastwood will be key contributors in the receiving game, each providing big-play ability.
- Defensively, Bruns also stands out with 11.2 tackles per game.
- Palmer Ridge:
- The Bears rely on Avier Elvira for a powerful rushing game (128.5 yards per game), with Carson Campbell also contributing significantly in passing (67.1 yards per game).
- Isaac Burks has been a force on defense with 5.4 tackles per game, while Drew Japp has also made his presence felt with a solid sack record.
Common Opponents: Rampart has a 4-3 record against common opponents, including wins over teams like Liberty and Air Academy. Palmer Ridge, however, has gone undefeated against the same set of teams, including impressive victories over Ponderosa, Vista Ridge, and Liberty. Palmer Ridge’s dominant record against common opponents shows their consistency, which will be important in this playoff game.
Game Breakdown:
- Rampart has the potential for big plays with their passing and rushing attacks, but they’ll need to address some defensive lapses from earlier in the season. Their success in the second half will be critical as they look to keep up with Palmer Ridge’s high-powered offense.
- Palmer Ridge enters the game as the favorite, and with a strong defense and an offense that can put up points in every quarter, they’ll look to continue their winning ways. The Bears’ depth on both sides of the ball will likely be a deciding factor in the outcome.
This playoff matchup is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams bring plenty of talent and intensity to the field. Fans can expect a hard-fought contest with the winner advancing further in the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs.
