The Delmar (DE) varsity football team will host Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear, DE) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. at Delmar High School. This matchup is part of the “2024 Delaware High School Football Playoffs: DIAA – 2A” tournament.

Red Lion Christian Academy vs Delmar High School Football Game Info:

What: Delaware High School Football
Who: Red Lion Christian Academy vs Delmar
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 2A
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Game Preview: Red Lion Christian Academy vs Delmar

The Red Lion Christian Academy Lions (7-3) will face the Delmar Wildcats (9-1) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. as part of the 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoffs – DIAA 2A tournament.

Team Overview:

• Red Lion Christian Academy enters the game with a solid 7-3 overall record and an impressive 4-1 league record. They’ve shown strong offensive production, averaging 29.8 points per game, and have a balanced attack with 226.1 rushing yards and 126.7 passing yards per game. Led by key players like running back Judah Barber, quarterback Evan Budinger, and wide receiver Raheem Spencer Jr., Red Lion Christian Academy will look to continue their momentum from the regular season.
• Delmar enters the game with a stellar 9-1 record, including a perfect 5-0 league record. The Wildcats have been dominant, particularly in their high-scoring offense, averaging 28 points per game. Their defense has also been a standout, limiting opponents to just 126 points on the season. Delmar has been led by key players who have made big impacts on both sides of the ball.

Scoring and Stats:

• Red Lion Christian Academy has been effective offensively, especially in their balanced attack, averaging 352.8 total yards per game. The Lions also have a strong defense, with 82.7 tackles per game and 3.7 sacks per game. They will need to continue their well-rounded approach to challenge Delmar.
• Delmar, while not as high in total yardage as Red Lion, has proven to be efficient, particularly in the second half, where they average 17.5 points in the third quarter. Delmar’s defense will look to shut down Red Lion’s offense, leveraging a strong defensive front and quick turnovers.

Head-to-Head:

In their previous meeting this season, Delmar lost to Red Lion Christian Academy 19-6 back on September 6, 2024. This gives Red Lion a 1-0 advantage in their matchups this year. With both teams heading into the playoffs, this game is expected to be a hard-fought battle for redemption and playoff glory.

Key Players to Watch:

• Red Lion Christian Academy will lean heavily on quarterback Evan Budinger (134.1 total yards per game) and top receiver Raheem Spencer Jr. (39.1 receiving yards per game) to lead the offense. Judah Barber, with 81.5 rushing yards per game, will be key in the running game.
• For Delmar, much of their offensive success relies on their explosive passing and rushing game. Delmar’s defense, led by players like Chris Trumbell, who has averaged 10.4 tackles per game, will play a crucial role in containing the Red Lion offensive threats.

Common Opponents:

Both teams have had a strong showing against common opponents. Red Lion Christian Academy went 2-0 against Lake Forest and Delaware Military Academy, while Delmar split their series, defeating Lake Forest and falling to Delaware Military Academy.

Prediction:

With Delmar’s unbeaten home record and Red Lion Christian Academy’s balanced offense, this will be a highly competitive matchup. Delmar’s defense and overall team strength could give them the edge as they seek to advance deeper into the 2024 DIAA 2A Playoffs. Expect a game full of strong defense, key plays in the trenches, and explosive moments on both sides.

The game will kick off at 7 p.m. at Delmar High School, where both teams will fight for a spot in the next round of the DIAA 2A Playoffs.