The Smith Vo-Tech varsity football team (Northampton, MA) will play a home non-conference game against Upper Cape Cod RVT (Bourne, MA) today at 12 p.m.

What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Smith Vo-Tech (MA) vs Upper Cape Cod RVT (MA)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Upper Cape Cod RVT vs. Smith Vo-Tech: A Comparative Look at the 2024-2025 Football Seasons

The 2024-2025 high school football season has showcased some impressive performances from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical Vocational (RVT) and Smith Vocational and Agricultural (Smith Vo-Tech) schools. Both teams have had standout moments, and their respective seasons can be analyzed through various key statistics, including overall performance, league standings, scoring averages, and head-to-head records.

Upper Cape Cod RVT Overview

Upper Cape Cod RVT, with a 5-4 overall record for the 2024-2025 season, has proven to be a competitive team in their league. They have managed an undefeated record of 3-0 in league play, but struggled somewhat in non-league matchups, where they posted a 2-4 record. Their home performance was solid with a 4-2 record, while their away games proved more challenging, going 1-2.

• Overall Record: 5-4
• League Record: 3-0
• Home Record: 4-2
• Away Record: 1-2
• Scoring: Upper Cape Cod RVT has scored a total of 178 points and allowed 211 across the season, with an average of 19.8 points per game.
• Scoring Averages:
  • Q1: 0 points
  • Q2: 3 points
  • Q3: 0 points
  • Q4: 4 points
  • OT: 8 points

Smith Vo-Tech Overview

Smith Vo-Tech has had an impressive season, compiling a 6-2 overall record. Their league performance has been particularly strong, as they went 4-1 within their conference. At home, they maintained a perfect 3-0 record, showing strong form in familiar territory. Their away record of 3-2 indicates their ability to perform well even outside their home stadium.

• Overall Record: 6-2
• League Record: 4-1
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 3-2
• Scoring: Smith Vo-Tech outperformed Upper Cape Cod RVT in total points scored with 232 points and allowed only 145 points. This translates to a scoring average of 29.0 points per game.
• Scoring Averages:
  • Q1-Q4: Smith Vo-Tech maintained consistent offensive output throughout the game, scoring regularly across all quarters and finishing with a strong 29-point average for the game.

Team Comparisons: Strengths and Weaknesses

• Overall Performance: Smith Vo-Tech clearly had the edge in terms of overall performance, with a 6-2 record compared to Upper Cape’s 5-4 record. The 3-0 league record for Upper Cape Cod is impressive, but Smith Vo-Tech’s 4-1 league record shows greater consistency in conference play.
• Home and Away Records: While both teams had strong home performances, Smith Vo-Tech proved more dominant both at home and away, especially with their undefeated home record. Upper Cape Cod RVT faced challenges on the road, evidenced by their 1-2 away record.
• Scoring Efficiency: Smith Vo-Tech’s higher scoring average of 29.0 points per game compared to Upper Cape’s 19.8 points per game highlights their offensive strength. Upper Cape struggled to score consistently in the first and third quarters, which may have been a factor in some of their losses.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

In terms of head-to-head matchups and common opponents, both teams have yet to face off directly this season, making it difficult to predict how they would match up against one another. However, considering their respective records and scoring abilities, Smith Vo-Tech would likely have the upper hand based on their stronger offensive production.

• Head-to-Head Record: 0-0 (no direct matchup this season).
• Common Opponents: No direct comparison of shared opponents has been provided, which leaves a gap in assessing how the teams fare against similar competition.

Conclusion

As both teams continue to progress through the 2024-2025 season, their differing strengths and weaknesses set the stage for an exciting conclusion. Upper Cape Cod RVT has demonstrated resilience, particularly within their league, but Smith Vo-Tech’s dominant offense and more consistent performance across the board make them a formidable opponent in any matchup. If these teams were to meet head-to-head, it could be a thrilling contest where Smith Vo-Tech’s scoring power might take on Upper Cape’s defensive fortitude.

As the season continues, both teams will likely look to refine their strategies, with Upper Cape aiming to capitalize on its home advantage and Smith Vo-Tech seeking to maintain its strong form on both sides of the ball.