The Severn School (Severna Park, MD) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Wootton (Rockville, MD) today at 6:30 p.m.

What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Severn School (MD) vs Wootton (MD)
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Football Team Breakdown: Wootton vs. Severn School (24-25 Season)

As the 2024-25 football season unfolds, two teams that stand out with impressive performances are Wootton and Severn School. Let’s break down their records, scoring averages, and key statistics to better understand what makes these teams competitive this season.

Overall Performance and Records

Wootton:

• Overall Record: 5-5
• Region Record: 3-1
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 2-3
• Win Percentage: .500
• Region Win Percentage: .750
• Points For (PF): 244
• Points Against (PA): 217

Severn School:

• Overall Record: 8-4
• Region Record: 5-3
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 4-3
• Win Percentage: .667
• Region Win Percentage: .625
• Points For (PF): 297
• Points Against (PA): 229

Severn School has a more favorable overall record and a slightly better win percentage, reflecting their consistent performances throughout the season, particularly in their home games. Wootton, while maintaining a balanced record, has shown a stronger regional performance.

Scoring Averages and Game Flow

In terms of scoring, the two teams have had varied approaches to putting points on the board:

Wootton Scoring Breakdown:

• Q1: 6.8
• Q2: 6.7
• Q3: 5.5
• Q4: 7.3
• OT1: 3.0
• Final: 24.4 points per game

Wootton shows a strong finish in the fourth quarter, which has often been key in their victories.

Severn School Scoring Breakdown:

• Q1: 2.0
• Q2: 5.4
• Q3: 4.0
• Q4: 5.4
• Final: 24.8 points per game

Severn School’s scoring is more evenly distributed throughout the game, though they tend to score more consistently in the second half.

Team Stat Comparison

Both teams rely on different strengths in their gameplay:

• Rushing Yards per Game:
  • Wootton: 64.8 yards
  • Severn School: 142.8 yards Severn School has a clear advantage in rushing, with over double the rushing yardage per game compared to Wootton.
• Passing Yards per Game:
  • Wootton: 193.9 yards
  • Severn School: 127.1 yards Wootton excels in passing, demonstrating a more dynamic aerial attack.
• Total Yards per Game:
  • Wootton: 258.7 yards
  • Severn School: 269.8 yards Severn School holds a slight edge in total yardage, showcasing their ability to balance both the running and passing game effectively.
• Points Per Game:
  • Wootton: 24.4 points
  • Severn School: 20.0 points Wootton averages more points per game, likely due to their higher passing game output.

Key Players

Both teams have standout players who contribute significantly to their successes:

Wootton Leaders:

• Joshua Reid: 33.5 rushing yards per game
• Hunter Humphries: 193.9 passing yards per game
• Bryan Ngouzo: 67.6 receiving yards per game
• Tyler Siegel: 8.5 tackles per game

Severn School Leaders:

• Charlie Runco: 83.0 rushing yards per game
• Ty Bussard: 140.7 passing yards per game
• Daniel Growney: 70.5 receiving yards per game
• Jules Floyd: 8.7 tackles per game

Wootton leans heavily on their passing game, with Humphries leading the charge. Severn School, meanwhile, is more balanced with a solid rushing game led by Runco and a strong defensive presence from Floyd.

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Matchup

Both teams faced Magruder, with Wootton suffering a loss (20-15) and Severn School securing a victory (28-21). This highlights the differences in how the two teams perform against similar competition, with Severn School showing stronger results overall.

• Wootton’s Record Breakdown:
  • 5-5 overall
  • 3-1 region
  • 1-4 non-league
  • 0-1 in head-to-head common opponent games
  • 3-2 at home, 2-3 away
• Severn School’s Record Breakdown:
  • 8-4 overall
  • 5-3 region
  • 2-0 non-league
  • 1-0 in head-to-head common opponent games
  • 4-1 at home, 4-3 away

Severn School has a stronger record, particularly in the region and against common opponents, with a notably higher win percentage in both home and away games.

Conclusion

The 2024-25 football season shows two talented teams in Wootton and Severn School. Wootton relies on a dynamic passing game but struggles with consistency, especially away from home. Severn School, on the other hand, demonstrates a more balanced approach, with strengths in both rushing and passing, along with solid defense. The two teams will likely continue to be competitive throughout the season, but Severn School’s more consistent performance and ability to execute on both sides of the ball make them the stronger of the two as of now.