The St. Albans varsity football team will face Bell in a neutral playoff game today at 4 p.m. This match is part of the 2024 DCSAA Football State Tournament – Class A.
What: Maryland High School Football
Who: St. Albans (MD) vs Bell (MD)
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Where: Georgetown University
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – 2A/1A
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Comparative Analysis: Bell vs. St. Albans (2024-2025 Season)
As the 2024-2025 season wraps up, Bell and St. Albans have demonstrated contrasting but commendable performances, each boasting notable statistics and achievements. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their seasons, key players, and statistical comparisons.
Season Overview
Bell High School
- Overall Record: 10-2
- League Record: 5-0 (undefeated)
- Home Record: 5-1
- Away Record: 3-1
- Neutral Site Record: 2-0
- Winning Percentage: .833
- League Winning Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 405
- Points Against (PA): 133
St. Albans High School
- Overall Record: 8-4
- League Record: 2-3
- Home Record: 2-1
- Away Record: 3-3
- Neutral Site Record: 3-0
- Winning Percentage: .667
- League Winning Percentage: .400
- Points For (PF): 347
- Points Against (PA): 259
Team Scoring Averages Bell demonstrated exceptional scoring, averaging 33.8 points per game. Their quarter-by-quarter scoring breakdown is as follows:
- Q1: 3.5 points
- Q2: 3.5 points
- Q3: 14.5 points
- Q4: 7.0 points
St. Albans, while solid, averaged slightly fewer points at 28.9 per game:
- Q1: 6.1 points
- Q2: 10.5 points
- Q3: 7.5 points
- Q4: 6.9 points
- Overtime (OT1): 7.0 points
Statistical Comparison Bell’s offensive strength was highlighted by their 227.2 rushing yards per game and 315.9 total yards per game. St. Albans, although trailing in total yardage, showed a potent passing attack with 249.5 passing yards per game.
| Metric | Bell | St. Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards per Game | 227.2 | 96.4 |
| Passing Yards per Game | 88.8 | 249.5 |
| Receiving Yards per Game | 89.5 | 247.5 |
| Total Yards per Game | 315.9 | 345.9 |
| Tackles per Game | 38.8 | 53.6 |
| Sacks per Game | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Points per Game | 28.5 | 28.8 |
Key Players
Bell
- Antonio Washington: Led with 171.5 rushing yards per game and 216.0 total yards per game, contributing an impressive 14.9 points per game.
- Jakari Graham: Responsible for 70.4 passing yards per game.
- Jayden Watts: The top receiver with 50.4 receiving yards per game.
- Aaron Perkins: A defensive standout with 9.1 tackles and 0.9 sacks per game.
St. Albans
- Will Martin: An impressive rusher with 87.6 rushing yards per game.
- Brett Paukstis: Led the passing game with 249.5 yards per game.
- Zahir Cobb: The top receiver with 93.2 receiving yards per game.
- Kenny Dilanian: The team’s leading tackler at 12.0 tackles per game.
Common Opponents Both teams faced off against Bullis, with Bell suffering a 17-7 defeat on September 27 and St. Albans losing 17-13 on October 25. This head-to-head result points to a closely matched competition.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Bell | St. Albans |
| Overall Record | 10-2 | 8-4 |
| League Record | 5-0 | 2-3 |
| Non-League Record | 5-1 | 4-1 |
| Neutral Site Record | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| In-State Record | 9-1 | 5-1 |
| Out-of-State Record | 1-1 | 3-3 |
Conclusion Bell’s outstanding season, marked by an undefeated league record and formidable defense, gave them an edge over St. Albans, whose strengths included a potent passing attack and balanced performance across different matchups. Both teams showcased their potential, building toward stronger campaigns and deeper playoff aspirations in future seasons.
