The South Medford (Medford, OR) varsity football team will face Newberg (OR) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the “2024 Oregon High School Football Playoff Brackets: OSAA – 6A” tournament.

South Medford vs Newberg Football Game Info:

What: Oregon High School Football
Who: South Medford vs Newberg
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 Oregon High School Football Playoff Brackets: OSAA – 6A
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Game preview: South Medford vs Newberg

The Newberg (OR) and South Medford (OR) varsity football teams are set to face off in an exciting neutral playoff game on Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams have had strong seasons with their own strengths and challenges.

Team Overview and Records

• Newberg (8-5 overall, 3-1 league): Newberg has had a solid season, finishing with a winning percentage of .615. They had a strong league showing, finishing 3-1, and will be looking to carry that momentum into their playoff clash against South Medford. The Tigers’ offense, led by standout player Parker Sellner, has averaged 28.7 points per game across all quarters.
• South Medford (9-4 overall, 5-3 league): South Medford comes into the game with a .692 win percentage, also showing impressive form in league play with a 5-3 record. Their offense, led by Kameron Rague, has averaged 29.5 points per game and has often performed better in the second half of games, particularly in the fourth quarter.

Scoring and Offensive Breakdown

• Newberg’s Scoring Averages:
  • Q1: 5.0
  • Q2: 8.3
  • Q3: 4.7
  • Q4: 6.3
  • Total: 28.7 points per game
• South Medford’s Scoring Averages:
  • Q1: 4.7
  • Q2: 5.3
  • Q3: 2.3
  • Q4: 10.3
  • Total: 29.5 points per game

Both teams are evenly matched in terms of scoring, but South Medford has demonstrated more late-game resilience, which could give them an edge as the game progresses.

Team Stat Comparison

• Rushing Yards per Game:
  • Newberg: 14.4
  • South Medford: 21.3
• Passing Yards per Game:
  • Newberg: 16.2
  • South Medford: 4.8
• Receiving Yards per Game:
  • Newberg: 14.5
  • South Medford: 4.8
• Total Yards per Game:
  • Newberg: 30.5
  • South Medford: 26.1
• Tackles per Game:
  • Newberg: 4.4
  • South Medford: 3.9

Newberg has been more effective through the air and in total yardage, while South Medford has relied more on its running game. With the Tigers’ solid rushing attack, led by Kameron Rague, Newberg’s defense will have to be on alert.

Player Leaders

• Newberg:
  • Rushing: Parker Sellner (69 yards/game)
  • Passing: Parker Sellner (210 yards/game)
  • Receiving: Ethan Hein (109 yards/game)
  • Total Yards: Parker Sellner (279 yards/game)
  • Tackles: Austin Wilhelm (9 tackles/game)
  • Points: Parker Sellner (6 points/game)
• South Medford:
  • Rushing: Kameron Rague (126 yards/game)
  • Passing: Makana Brown (57 yards/game)
  • Receiving: Kellen Lefebvre (33 yards/game)
  • Total Yards: Kameron Rague (132 yards/game)
  • Tackles: Jt Dalton (8 tackles/game)
  • Points: Bridger Foss (12 points/game)

Both teams have key players who can make a significant impact, with Parker Sellner being the focal point of Newberg’s offense, and Kameron Rague driving South Medford’s potent running game.

Common Opponents

The two teams have faced a number of common opponents, though with mixed results:

• Sprague: Both teams lost to Sprague, with Newberg falling 42-27 and South Medford losing 28-24.
• Lake Oswego: Newberg lost 35-7, while South Medford was beaten 33-7.
• Grants Pass: Newberg won 36-33, while South Medford lost 42-30.

Looking Ahead: Head-to-Head

The game will be a battle between two teams with different strengths: Newberg’s balanced offense and South Medford’s formidable rushing game. Both teams have had ups and downs this season, but with a playoff berth on the line, they will leave it all on the field. The matchup is set to be a thrilling contest on Friday night, with both teams eager to secure a win.

Key Takeaways

• Newberg’s Advantage: More dynamic total yardage, especially through the air.
• South Medford’s Advantage: Stronger rushing attack and late-game scoring ability.

This game is bound to be an exciting and closely contested matchup, and both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths as they aim to secure a spot in the next round of the playoffs.