The Randolph Campus varsity football team (New York, NY) will face Brooklyn Technical (Brooklyn, NY) in a neutral-site playoff game today. This matchup is part of the “2024 Boys Fall Football NY PSAL State Tournament – PSAL AAA.”

Randolph Campus vs Brooklyn Technical Football Game Info:

What: New York High School Football
Who: Randolph Campus vs Brooklyn Technical
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 Boys Fall Football NY PSAL State Tournament – PSAL AAA
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Game preview: Randolph Campus vs Brooklyn Technical

The Brooklyn Technical Engineers (8-1) and Randolph Campus Wildcats (8-4) are set to clash again, this time in a neutral-site playoff game that promises to be as thrilling as their last encounter. With both teams boasting successful seasons and deep playoff aspirations, the rematch carries significant weight for each program. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of their seasons, key stats, and what to watch for in this highly anticipated matchup.

Season Overview

• Brooklyn Technical: The Engineers have dominated this season, finishing 8-1 overall and 6-1 in league play. They have displayed resilience on both sides of the ball, outscoring opponents 281-95. Their only loss came in a close battle against Fort Hamilton (24-21). Brooklyn Tech is riding high after a commanding playoff victory over Bryant (37-8), entering today’s game with momentum.
• Randolph Campus:
  The Wildcats have shown grit, finishing 8-4 and 6-2 in league play. Despite early struggles on the road (3-4), Randolph Campus shone at home with an undefeated 5-0 record. Their high-powered offense has tallied 313 points this season, though defensive lapses have left them vulnerable, with 229 points allowed.

Last Matchup Recap

On November 9, Brooklyn Technical narrowly defeated Randolph Campus in a dramatic 21-20 contest. Despite a valiant fourth-quarter comeback by Randolph, Brooklyn Tech held on, largely thanks to a dominant first half led by their standout running back, Travis Gamble.

• Brooklyn Tech’s key players: Gamble rushed for 178 yards per game this season, and quarterback Emmanuel Opoku chipped in with efficient passing. Their defense, spearheaded by Gmaryah Mnahsheh (4.6 tackles per game), has been instrumental.
• Randolph’s highlights: Randolph’s offense, averaging 26.1 points per game, was led by explosive plays late in the game. Running back Travis Johnson and quarterback Aaron Burns orchestrated the near-comeback.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Brooklyn Tech and Randolph Campus have identical 6-1 records against common opponents, with key wins over Roosevelt and Boys & Girls. However, Brooklyn Tech holds the edge in their head-to-head matchup and overall defensive consistency.

Key Matchup Stats

• Brooklyn Technical:
  • Rushing yards per game: 213.0
  • Points per game: 20.9
  • Defensive points allowed per game: 10.6
• Randolph Campus:
  • Rushing yards per game: 180.0
  • Points per game: 26.1
  • Defensive points allowed per game: 19.1

Brooklyn Tech’s ground game, led by Gamble, faces a Randolph defense that has struggled at times, especially on the road. Meanwhile, Randolph will look to exploit Brooklyn Tech’s occasional lapses in the secondary with their opportunistic passing game.

Prediction

This game is likely to come down to execution and turnovers. Brooklyn Tech’s ability to control the clock with its dominant rushing attack and strong defense could tilt the game in their favor. Randolph Campus, however, has shown it can score in bunches and will look to avenge its narrow loss earlier this month.

Expect a closely contested game, with Brooklyn Tech’s consistency giving them the edge in a 24-21 victory.