The Silverton (OR) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Wilsonville (OR) on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Oregon High School Football Playoff Brackets for the OSAA 5A tournament.
Silverton vs Wilsonville Football Game Info:
What: Oregon High School Football
Who: Silverton vs Wilsonville
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 Oregon High School Football Playoff Brackets: OSAA – 5A
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Game preview: Silverton vs Wilsonville
As the Oregon high school football playoffs intensify, one of the most anticipated matchups is between the Wilsonville Wildcats (9-2) and the Silverton Foxes (10-1). Set for Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m., this clash promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams coming off strong regular seasons.
Team Overview
Both teams have demonstrated impressive performance records, but Silverton enters the game as the top seed after finishing the regular season with a perfect 5-0 league record. Their overall record of 10-1 speaks to their dominant play this season, including a high-powered offense and a solid defense. Wilsonville, with an 9-2 overall record, looks to overcome a tough head-to-head loss against Silverton in October.
- Wilsonville Wildcats:
- Record: 9-2 (4-1 League)
- Points Per Game (PPG): 39.6
- Offensive Strengths: 305.3 passing yards per game and 112.9 rushing yards per game.
- Key Player: QB Mark Wiepert, who leads the team with 297.3 passing yards per game and has been a critical playmaker all season.
- Silverton Foxes:
- Record: 10-1 (5-0 League)
- PPG: 38.5
- Offensive Strengths: Silverton has a more balanced offensive attack, but their defense has been their hallmark, allowing only 204 points all season.
- Key Player: QB Mark Wiepert also stars for Silverton, amassing 330.7 total yards per game.
Head-to-Head
In their previous meeting on October 18, Silverton came out on top with a 45-27 victory at home. Wilsonville had strong moments in the first half, but Silverton’s explosive second half, including 19 points in the third quarter, proved to be the difference maker. Wilsonville will need to adjust their defense and tighten up to avoid another defeat.
Stat Comparison
| Category | Wilsonville | Silverton |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards/Game | 112.9 | – |
| Passing Yards/Game | 305.3 | – |
| Total Yards/Game | 418.2 | – |
| Tackles/Game | 74.3 | – |
| Sacks/Game | 3.4 | – |
| Points/Game | 39.6 | 38.5 |
Common Opponents
Both teams have demonstrated dominance against common opponents this season, including victories over Summit, Central/Kings Valley, Canby, and Woodburn. Silverton, however, has remained undefeated in these matchups, going 6-0, while Wilsonville finished 5-0 against the same teams.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Wilsonville’s Passing Attack vs. Silverton’s Defense: Wilsonville boasts a potent aerial game, led by QB Wiepert. Silverton’s defense, though tough, will be tested by the Wildcats’ passing game.
- Silverton’s Balanced Attack vs. Wilsonville’s Run Defense: The Foxes’ balanced offense will challenge Wilsonville’s defense, particularly if Silverton’s running game heats up.
Outlook
With the playoff stakes high, this game promises to be a thrilling contest. Wilsonville has proven resilient all season, and with the offense firing on all cylinders, they have a chance to bounce back from their earlier loss to Silverton. However, Silverton enters the game with momentum and will look to continue their dominance on both sides of the ball.
The winner of this game will move on with their playoff hopes intact, but for now, both teams are eager to showcase why they belong in the postseason spotlight.
