The San Marcos Knights (29-8, CA) varsity volleyball team will host a home playoff match against the Liberty Patriots (29-12, Bakersfield, CA) today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division I tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: California High School Volleyball
Who: San Marcos vs Liberty
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Bracket: 2024 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships – Division I
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Game preview: San Marcos vs Liberty

The 2024-25 season has been a thrilling one for both Liberty and San Marcos, with both teams showing impressive records as they navigate their respective leagues and non-league schedules. This article provides a breakdown of each team’s performance, highlighting key statistics, head-to-head comparisons, and overall achievements.

Overall Record and League Performance

• Liberty: With a 29-12 overall record, Liberty has shown consistency this season, posting a dominant 8-0 league record. Their league play has been flawless, and they have an impressive 10-1 home record, though they have faced some challenges on the road with a 5-6 away record.
• San Marcos: San Marcos has also put up an excellent overall record of 29-8, but with a slightly lower league performance of 6-4. They have been strong at home (5-2) and on neutral ground (17-3), with a more balanced away record of 7-3.

Scoring Averages

Both teams have displayed strong offensive performances throughout the season, though there are subtle differences in their scoring trends.

• Liberty: The team’s scoring has fluctuated somewhat over the season, with their highest average in the second quarter (23.7 points per game) and the lowest in the fifth quarter (13.0 points per game). Their overall scoring has remained robust, especially in wins, where they average 1.9 more points than in losses (23.2 points per game in wins compared to 22.5 in losses).
• San Marcos: San Marcos’ offense has also been potent, with their highest scoring quarter occurring in the second (24.4 points). The team averages 2.1 more points in victories (23.9 points) compared to their losses (21.2 points). Their balanced scoring distribution shows they have a well-rounded offensive attack.

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head

Both Liberty and San Marcos have faced Cathedral Catholic this season, and their performances against this formidable opponent are worth noting.

• Liberty faced Cathedral Catholic on 8/29/24, where they lost 2-1 in a tough away game. This loss was the only defeat for Liberty against common opponents.
• San Marcos also faced Cathedral Catholic on 11/5/24 and suffered a similar result, losing 3-1 at home. Like Liberty, they hold a 0-1 record against common opponents.

Breakdown of Team Records

• Liberty’s Record Breakdown:
  • League: 8-0
  • Home: 10-1
  • Away: 5-6
  • Neutral: 14-5
  • Playoff: 0-1 (1 loss in the playoffs)
  • In-State: 20-10
  • Out-of-State: 9-2
• San Marcos’ Record Breakdown:
  • League: 6-4
  • Home: 5-2
  • Away: 7-3
  • Neutral: 17-3
  • Playoff: 1-1 (1 win, 1 loss in the playoffs)
  • In-State: 26-8
  • Out-of-State: 3-0

Conclusion

Both Liberty and San Marcos have had impressive seasons, but Liberty has been dominant in their league, securing a perfect 8-0 record. San Marcos, however, has been nearly as successful, boasting a solid 29-8 overall record and showing strength both at home and on neutral ground. Their head-to-head meeting against common opponents and their similar playoff results add to the intrigue of any potential matchups between the two teams in the postseason.

As both teams continue to push forward, their performances in the final stretch of the season will be key in determining their ultimate success. Liberty’s perfect league record and strong home performances make them a formidable force, while San Marcos’ resilience in both league and non-league play shows they’re not far behind.