The SEED (Baltimore, MD) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Surrattsville (Clinton, MD) today at 7 p.m.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: SEED (MD) vs Surrattsville (MD)
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Surrattsville vs. SEED: A Detailed Breakdown of Rankings, Records, and Performance

The upcoming matchup between Surrattsville and SEED is set to showcase two teams with distinct performances and statistical strengths over the 2024-2025 season. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s rankings, key statistics, and performance against common opponents.

Team Overview

Surrattsville (24-25)

• Overall Record: 5-6
• League Record: 3-4
• Non-League Record: 1-3
• Home Record: 4-3
• Away Record: 1-3
• Region Record: 3-4
• Points For (PF): 172
• Points Against (PA): 290
• Win %: 45.5%
• Region %: 42.9%

Surrattsville has had a mixed season with a below-average win percentage of 45.5%, struggling both at home and on the road. Despite this, the team has shown resilience, especially in a few key games.

SEED (24-25)

• Overall Record: 8-1
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 3-1
• Points For (PF): 309
• Points Against (PA): 62
• Win %: 88.9%

SEED, on the other hand, has had an impressive run with an overall record of 8-1. Their performance is notably dominant at home, where they remain unbeaten. The team’s solid defense (allowing only 62 points across the season) and high offensive output have been key to their success.

Team Scoring Averages

Surrattsville:

• Q1: 1.0
• Q2: 1.0
• Q3: 3.3
• Q4: 6.0
• Final: 15.6

SEED:

• Q1: 7.7
• Q2: 6.7
• Q3: 7.0
• Q4: 0.0
• Final: 34.3

Surrattsville struggles to score early in the game, averaging just 2.0 points per half in the first two quarters. Their offensive production is higher in the second half, but it hasn’t been enough to overcome early deficits. SEED, however, shows consistent scoring across the first three quarters, with an especially dominant offensive showing in the first quarter.

Team Stat Comparison

• Surrattsville:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 117.8
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 116.9
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 114.6
  • Total Yards Per Game: 234.7
  • Tackles Per Game: 42.9
  • Sacks Per Game: 1.7
  • Points Per Game: 15.6
• SEED:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 117.8
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 116.9
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 114.6
  • Total Yards Per Game: 234.7
  • Tackles Per Game: 42.9
  • Sacks Per Game: 1.7
  • Points Per Game: 34.3

Both teams have very similar total yards per game, but SEED far outpaces Surrattsville in scoring, averaging more than double the points per game. SEED’s defense has been a major factor in their success, as they have allowed only 62 points this season.

Team Leaders

Surrattsville:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Malcom Smith, Jr. (46.0)
• Passing Yards Per Game: Malcom Smith, Jr. (128.0)
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Deonze Eldridge (48.9)
• Total Yards Per Game: Malcom Smith, Jr. (174.0)
• Tackles Per Game: Jaleel Moss (6.5)
• Sacks Per Game: Josiah Fedd (0.5)
• Points Per Game: Ashlin Miller (6.0)

SEED:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 20.3
• Passing Yards Per Game: 51.6
• Receiving Yards Per Game: 17.4
• Total Yards Per Game: 36.7
• Tackles Per Game: 2.7
• Sacks Per Game: 0.2
• Points Per Game: 2.6

Surrattsville’s standout player, Malcom Smith, Jr., is a key contributor on both the ground and through the air. On defense, Jaleel Moss is the team’s top tackler. For SEED, there are fewer standout individual statistics, but their collective performance has propelled them to an 8-1 record, with a dominant defense and well-rounded offense.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced Central during the season:

• Surrattsville vs. Central: 2-0 (Win)
• SEED vs. Central: 35-0 (Win)

Both teams defeated Central, but SEED’s victory was far more dominant. This showcases SEED’s capacity to control games and score efficiently.

Record Breakdown

Surrattsville:

• Overall Record: 5-6
• Home Record: 4-3
• Away Record: 1-3
• League Record: 3-4
• Non-League Record: 1-3

SEED:

• Overall Record: 8-1
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 3-1
• League Record: 0-0
• Non-League Record: 8-1

Surrattsville has had a more challenging road, particularly away from home, while SEED has thrived, especially in their home games.

Conclusion

While Surrattsville has shown flashes of potential with individual performers like Malcom Smith, Jr. and Deonze Eldridge, SEED has been a more consistent team both offensively and defensively. SEED’s ability to score early and dominate through all four quarters has set them apart, and they will be the favorites heading into any matchup. On the other hand, Surrattsville will need to find ways to improve their first-half performance and make adjustments to compete with a team as well-rounded as SEED.