Federal Way vs. Roosevelt: A Comparative Breakdown for the 2024-2025 Football Season

The 2024-2025 high school football season has seen strong performances from both Federal Way and Roosevelt, with each team demonstrating a distinctive approach and solid overall results. Let’s take a closer look at their respective records, key stats, and performance breakdowns to see how these teams stack up against each other.

Record and Standings Overview

• Federal Way:
  • Overall Record: 8-2
  • District Record: 6-2
  • Home Record: 6-0
  • Away Record: 2-2
  • Win Percentage: .800
  • District Win Percentage: .750
  • Points For (PF): 397
  • Points Against (PA): 125
• Roosevelt:
  • Overall Record: 6-3
  • District Record: 5-2
  • Home Record: 3-2
  • Away Record: 3-1
  • Win Percentage: .667
  • District Win Percentage: .714
  • Points For (PF): 349
  • Points Against (PA): 146

From a record standpoint, Federal Way holds a stronger overall win percentage, boasting an impressive 8-2 record with a perfect home record. In contrast, Roosevelt has a solid but slightly less dominant 6-3 overall record, with a notable 3-1 away performance.

Scoring Averages and Team Performance

When comparing the scoring averages of the two teams, Federal Way edges out Roosevelt with a higher average total score per game:

• Federal Way:
  • Q1: 18.0
  • Q2: 8.5
  • Q3: 7.3
  • Q4: 8.0
  • Final: 39.7 points per game
• Roosevelt:
  • Q1: 16.8
  • Q2: 12.0
  • Q3: 5.4
  • Q4: 2.8
  • Final: 38.8 points per game

Federal Way scores an average of 39.7 points per game, with a high output in the first quarter, while Roosevelt averages 38.8 points per game, with the highest scoring in the second quarter. Roosevelt’s offense, however, drops off significantly in the final period, which may be a point of concern in close games.

Team Stat Comparison

A deeper dive into the team statistics reveals distinct strengths for both teams:

• Federal Way:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 268.6
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 211.6
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 213.4
  • Total Yards Per Game: 480.1
  • Tackles Per Game: 49.1
  • Sacks Per Game: 3.2
  • Points Per Game: 31.3
• Roosevelt:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 118.5
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 228.0
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 99.0
  • Total Yards Per Game: 262.4
  • Tackles Per Game: 6.3
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.8
  • Points Per Game: 13.5

In terms of total yardage and offensive output, Federal Way clearly outpaces Roosevelt. With 480.1 total yards per game, Federal Way’s offense is balanced and potent, with significant contributions from both the rushing and passing game. Roosevelt, while competent in the air with 228.0 passing yards per game, struggles in the ground game with only 118.5 rushing yards per game, and their overall offensive production is lower at 262.4 total yards per game.

On defense, Federal Way also leads in tackles per game and has a higher sack rate, further enhancing their overall effectiveness.

Key Players to Watch

• Federal Way:
  • Damari King:
    • Rushing Yards Per Game: 118.5
    • Sacks Per Game: 0.8
    • Points Per Game: 13.5
    • King is an all-around star for Federal Way, contributing in the rushing attack, defensive front, and as a scorer.
  • Dalton Anderson:
    • Passing Yards Per Game: 228.0
    • Total Yards Per Game: 262.4
    • Anderson is the focal point of Federal Way’s potent offense, both as a passer and total yardage leader.
  • Nolan McWilliams:
    • Receiving Yards Per Game: 99.0
    • McWilliams is a key target in the passing game and will likely play a critical role in Federal Way’s offensive schemes.
• Roosevelt:
  • Dalton Anderson (Roosevelt’s version):
    • Passing Yards Per Game: 228.0
    • Anderson leads Roosevelt’s passing offense, providing the bulk of their yardage in the air.

Conclusion

While both teams have had strong campaigns in the 2024-2025 season, Federal Way’s robust all-around performance, especially in rushing and total yards, gives them the edge. With a high-powered offense and a strong defense, Federal Way’s balance of skills and depth makes them a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, Roosevelt, though competitive, may need to improve on both offense and defense to keep pace with top-tier teams like Federal Way in high-pressure situations.

Ultimately, these two teams have proven themselves among the best in their district, and their upcoming matchups are sure to deliver exciting football action.