The Redwood (Larkspur, CA) varsity water polo team will host a home playoff game against San Ramon Valley (Danville, CA) today at 5:15 PM at Redwood High School. This game is part of the 2024 NCS Boys Water Polo Championships – Division 1 tournament.

San Ramon Valley vs Redwood Water Polo Game Info:

What: California High School Water Polo
Who: San Ramon Valley vs Redwood
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 5:15 p.m.
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Game preview: San Ramon Valley vs Redwood

The upcoming high school water polo match between San Ramon Valley and Redwood promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive records for the 2024-2025 season. Here’s a detailed look at the teams, their statistics, and what we can expect from this exciting game.

Team Records & Rankings

San Ramon Valley (24-25):

• Overall Record: 16-10
• League Record: 8-1
• National Ranking: 48
• California Ranking: 39
• Section Ranking: 8
• Section Division Ranking: 7
• Goals For (GF): 351
• Goals Against (GA): 282
• Win Percentage: .615
• League Percentage: .889

Redwood (24-25):

• Overall Record: 25-3
• League Record: 9-2
• National Ranking: 10
• California Ranking: 8
• Section Ranking: 2
• Section Division Ranking: 2
• Goals For (GF): 380
• Goals Against (GA): 231
• Win Percentage: .893
• League Percentage: .818

Both teams have had strong seasons, with Redwood carrying the superior overall record at 25-3, while San Ramon Valley holds a solid 16-10 mark. However, San Ramon Valley has been highly successful in their league, with an .889 league win percentage.

Scoring Averages

• San Ramon Valley:
  • Q1: 4.8
  • Q2: 3.6
  • Q3: 3.2
  • Q4: 2.6
  • Final Average: 13.5
• Redwood:
  • Q1: 3.6
  • Q2: 3.4
  • Q3: 3.5
  • Q4: 3.2
  • Final Average: 13.6

Both teams show a balanced attack, with Redwood having a slight edge in scoring. However, San Ramon Valley starts strong in the first quarter with 4.8 goals, which could set the tone early in the game.

Team Stat Comparison

• San Ramon Valley:
  • Goals: 358
  • Assists: 316
  • Shots: 605
  • Steals: 199
  • Goals Against Average: 8.1
• Redwood:
  • Goals: 380
  • Assists: 314
  • Shots: 596
  • Steals: 195
  • Goals Against Average: 4.0

Redwood holds a slight edge in overall goals scored and assists, but San Ramon Valley has been more aggressive in terms of shooting, recording 605 shots compared to Redwood’s 596. However, Redwood stands out defensively with an impressive goals against average of just 4.0, a clear indicator of their strong defensive prowess.

Key Players

• San Ramon Valley:
  • Goals Leader: #7 Ossie Joplin – 18 goals
  • Assists Leader: #3 Maddox McClellan – 12 assists
  • Shots Leader: #7 Ossie Joplin – 134 shots
  • Steals Leader: #10 Sawyer Goldberg – 39 steals
  • Goals Against Average Leader: #10 Sawyer Goldberg – 4.0
• Redwood:
  • Goals Leader: #7 Ossie Joplin – 18 goals
  • Assists Leader: #3 Maddox McClellan – 12 assists
  • Shots Leader: #7 Ossie Joplin – 134 shots
  • Steals Leader: #10 Sawyer Goldberg – 39 steals
  • Goals Against Average Leader: #10 Sawyer Goldberg – 4.0

Both teams have standout players, including Ossie Joplin and Sawyer Goldberg, who are contributing significantly to their respective teams’ success. Their performance could be pivotal in determining the outcome of the game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents throughout the season, providing some insight into their relative strengths:

• San Ramon Valley’s Record vs. Common Opponents: 3-3
• Redwood’s Record vs. Common Opponents: 4-2

Notable games include:

• San Ramon Valley vs. Campolindo: (9/25/24) – Loss (14-10)
• Redwood vs. Campolindo: (10/8/24) – Win (14-13)
• San Ramon Valley vs. Monte Vista: (10/30/24) – Win (15-14)
• Redwood vs. Monte Vista: (10/11/24) – Win (15-4)

The common opponent results show that Redwood has had slightly more success in head-to-head matchups, but San Ramon Valley has also been competitive.

Record Breakdown

• San Ramon Valley (24-25):
  • Overall Record: 16-10
  • League Record: 8-1
  • Home Record: 5-2
  • Away Record: 5-2
  • Neutral Record: 6-6
  • Playoff Record: 2-0
• Redwood (24-25):
  • Overall Record: 25-3
  • League Record: 9-2
  • Home Record: 8-0
  • Away Record: 6-1
  • Neutral Record: 11-2
  • Playoff Record: 3-0

Redwood’s perfect home record of 8-0 is a testament to their dominance on familiar turf, while San Ramon Valley’s road performance of 5-2 is also solid.

Conclusion

This matchup between San Ramon Valley and Redwood will be a high-stakes contest. While Redwood enters as the favorite with a superior overall record and a solid defense, San Ramon Valley has shown they can compete at the highest level. With key players like Ossie Joplin and Sawyer Goldberg on both sides, fans can expect an exciting, tightly contested game. Ultimately, Redwood’s defensive strength may give them the edge, but San Ramon Valley’s aggressive offense could make for an unpredictable and thrilling finish.