The Del Oro (Loomis, CA) varsity water polo team will play a neutral playoff game against Rio Americano (Sacramento, CA) today at 5:30 PM. This game is part of the 2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Girls Water Polo Playoffs – Division 2 tournament.
Rio Americano vs Del Oro Water Polo Game Info:
What: California High School Girls Water Polo
Who: Rio Americano vs Del Oro
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
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Game preview: Rio Americano vs Del Oro
As the 2024-2025 water polo season unfolds, the performances of the Rio Americano and Del Oro teams have been strikingly different in several key areas. With both teams facing common opponents and having varied outcomes in league play, this article delves into their rankings, records, and performances to highlight the contrasting paths of these two teams.
Team Rankings and Records
Rio Americano
- National Rank: 49
- California Rank: 34
- Section Rank: 5
- Section Division Rank: 4
- Overall Record: 18-10
- League Record: 7-0 (Perfect in league play)
- Home Record: 7-1
- Away Record: 3-3
- Neutral Record: 8-6
- Win Percentage: .643
- League Win Percentage: 1.000
- Goals Scored (GF): 270
- Goals Against (GA): 170
Del Oro
- National Rank: 79
- California Rank: 51
- Section Rank: 9
- Section Division Rank: 7
- Overall Record: 14-14
- League Record: 4-8
- Home Record: 5-5
- Away Record: 2-4
- Neutral Record: 7-5
- Win Percentage: .500
- League Win Percentage: .333
- Goals Scored (GF): 220
- Goals Against (GA): 207
Scoring Averages
When comparing scoring across the different quarters of the game, Rio Americano outperforms Del Oro in each quarter, finishing with an average of 9.6 goals per game. Here’s a breakdown of the team scoring averages:
| Quarter | Rio Americano | Del Oro |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Q2 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Q3 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Q4 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Final | 9.6 | 7.9 |
Team Stat Comparison
| Statistic | Rio Americano | Del Oro |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 202 | N/A |
| Assists | 69 | N/A |
| Shots | 547 | N/A |
| Steals | 334 | N/A |
| Goals Against Average | 7.8 | 10.7 |
Team Leaders
Rio Americano
- Goals: Simone Shepard – 41
- Assists: Elise Brubaker – 12
- Shots: Reese Gage – 76
- Steals: Elise Brubaker – 55
- Goals Against Average: Kate Luzuriaga – 7.8
Del Oro
- Goals: N/A – 17
- Assists: N/A – 11
- Shots: N/A – 31
- Steals: N/A – 16
- Goals Against Average: N/A – 10.7
Head-to-Head with Common Opponents
Both Rio Americano and Del Oro faced off against several common opponents during the 2024-2025 season, with Rio Americano leading in overall record against those teams. Below is a breakdown of their encounters:
| Date | Rio Americano Result | Del Oro Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/24 | Win (8-7) | Loss (6-2) |
| 9/17/24 | Win (11-3) | Loss (5-4) |
| 9/21/24 | Win (16-4) | Win (10-2) |
| 9/23/24 | Loss (11-4) | Loss (12-2) |
| 9/24/24 | Win (16-6) | Win (18-7) |
| 9/28/24 | Win (14-4) | Win (12-11) |
| 10/10/24 | Loss (15-0) | Loss (16-5) |
| 10/14/24 | Win (13-3) | Loss (9-8) |
| 11/7/24 | Win (13-6) | N/A |
In the common opponent matchups, Rio Americano posted a solid 10-2 record against shared teams, while Del Oro went 8-9, showcasing a difference in consistency.
Record Breakdown
Rio Americano:
- Overall: 18-10
- League: 7-0 (Undefeated)
- Non-League: 2-3
- Home: 7-1
- Away: 3-3
- Neutral: 8-6
- Playoff Record: 2-0
Del Oro:
- Overall: 14-14
- League: 4-8
- Non-League: 1-1
- Home: 5-5
- Away: 2-4
- Neutral: 7-5
- Playoff Record: 2-0
Conclusion
Rio Americano has had a dominant season in comparison to Del Oro, with a perfect league record, stronger offensive and defensive stats, and a significant edge in common opponent matchups. Del Oro, while having a .500 overall record, has struggled in league play but will look to regroup and improve for future seasons. As the season progresses, Rio Americano’s solid performances position them as a team to watch in upcoming tournaments and playoffs.
