The Sherwood (Sandy Spring, MD) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Oakdale (Ijamsville, MD) on Friday, November 15.
What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Sherwood (MD) vs Oakdale (MD)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: Today
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
Oakdale and Sherwood Football Teams: A Comparison of Their 2024-25 Season Performance
The 2024-25 high school football season has showcased two powerhouse teams in the region: Oakdale and Sherwood. Both teams have proven themselves as top contenders with impressive records and strong performances. Let’s break down their season statistics to highlight their strengths and performances across different categories.
Overall Record and Performance
Both Oakdale and Sherwood finished the season with an 8-2 record, showcasing their dominance throughout the competition. Their overall performance has been nearly identical, but the key difference lies in their regional performance. Oakdale’s region record stands at 6-1, while Sherwood remains undefeated in their region with a perfect 3-0 record.
Home and Away Performance
When it comes to home and away games, both teams performed strongly, but with slight variations in their success. Oakdale had a solid 5-1 record at home and 3-1 on the road, while Sherwood posted a 4-1 record at home and an equally strong 4-1 away performance. This indicates that while Oakdale had a slightly stronger home record, Sherwood was able to maintain a solid level of performance both at home and on the road.
Scoring Averages
In terms of offensive production, both teams were able to put up impressive points, though Sherwood averaged more overall. Oakdale’s team scoring averages per quarter are as follows:
- Q1: 5.4
- Q2: 9.7
- Q3: 9.7
- Q4: 4.0
- Final: 34.7
Sherwood, on the other hand, posted a higher average in each quarter:
- Q1: 8.8
- Q2: 9.8
- Q3: 8.8
- Q4: 6.5
- Final: 37.2
Sherwood’s ability to consistently score across all quarters gave them an edge in overall scoring, as they averaged a final score of 37.2 points per game compared to Oakdale’s 34.7 points per game.
Defensive Strengths
When it comes to defense, Oakdale allowed 219 points over the course of their season, resulting in an average of 21.9 points per game allowed. In comparison, Sherwood’s defense was even more formidable, allowing only 126 points, which averages to just 12.6 points per game. This remarkable defensive performance underlined Sherwood’s dominance, particularly in shutting down opposing offenses.
Playoff Success
Both teams made it to the playoffs and performed well when it mattered most. Oakdale finished their playoff run with a 1-0 record, while Sherwood also went 1-0 in the playoffs, showing that both teams have the ability to perform under postseason pressure.
Conclusion
In conclusion, both Oakdale and Sherwood had outstanding seasons in 2024-25, finishing with identical 8-2 records. Sherwood excelled in their region with a perfect 3-0 record, while Oakdale posted a strong 6-1 regional performance. Sherwood’s slightly higher offensive output and exceptional defense set them apart in overall points allowed, making them the more dominant team in terms of overall scoring and defensive strength.
However, both teams have shown that they are formidable forces in their respective regions and have the potential to make deep playoff runs, making them two of the top teams to watch in future seasons.
