Maret vs. St. Albans: A Breakdown of the 2024-2025 Football Seasons

As the 2024-2025 football season continues to unfold, two teams in the DC area have caught the attention of fans and analysts alike: Maret and St. Albans. Both schools have had impressive seasons, but each faces its own set of challenges as the competition intensifies. Here’s a closer look at how both teams compare in various categories.

Season Overview: Maret vs. St. Albans

• Maret (9-1 overall, 2-0 league): The Maret football team has been on a tear this season, with a dominant 9-1 record, including an undefeated 2-0 in league play. They have showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 29.4 points per game and putting up 294 points in total, while only allowing 139 points against them.
• St. Albans (7-4 overall, 2-3 league): St. Albans, while not as dominant as Maret, still boasts a respectable 7-4 record. Their league performance has been less consistent, with a 2-3 record in league games, but they have shown promise in non-league play, finishing with a 4-1 record. The team has scored 312 points this season but allowed 225 points, averaging 28.4 points per game.

Scoring Averages

• Maret’s Offensive Strategy: Maret’s offensive output is balanced, scoring 6.3 points per game in the first quarter, followed by 11.3 in the second, 10.0 in the third, and 2.9 in the final quarter. This consistency in scoring across the first three quarters gives them a strong foundation, though their fourth-quarter performance could be a point of improvement.
• St. Albans’ Approach: St. Albans has a slightly different rhythm, with their best quarter being the second, where they average 12.0 points. Their fourth-quarter performance (5.9 points per game) has been more consistent than Maret’s, indicating a potential for strong finishes in tight games.

Statistical Comparison

• Maret:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 103.6
  • Passing Yards per Game: 244.8
  • Receiving Yards per Game: 242.6
  • Total Yards per Game: 348.5
  • Tackles per Game: 52.1
  • Sacks per Game: 1.5
  • Points per Game: 28.2
• St. Albans:
  • Rushing Yards per Game: 94.0
  • Passing Yards per Game: 244.8
  • Receiving Yards per Game: 242.6
  • Total Yards per Game: 348.5
  • Tackles per Game: 52.1
  • Sacks per Game: 0.7
  • Points per Game: 28.4

Both teams are extremely competitive on offense, especially in their passing and receiving games, with both teams averaging over 240 yards in passing and receiving yards per game. The yards per game are nearly identical at 348.5 for Maret and 348.5 for St. Albans, showcasing how evenly matched these teams are on the offensive side of the ball.

Where Maret seems to excel is in their defensive front, with a higher number of tackles per game (52.1) compared to St. Albans (52.1), and more sacks (1.5 per game). St. Albans’ defense, however, has been just as formidable, with strong play from their linebackers and defensive backs.

Player Highlights

• Maret:
  • Will Martin leads the rushing attack with an impressive 94.0 yards per game.
  • Brett Paukstis is a standout quarterback, throwing for 244.8 yards per game and leading the team in total yards (245.0 per game).
  • Zahir Cobb is a major target in the receiving game, averaging 98.7 yards per game, and also contributes heavily to the scoring with 7.8 points per game.
• St. Albans:
  • Will Martin also leads the rushing game with 94.0 yards per game.
  • Brett Paukstis, as with Maret, excels in the passing game, with similar statistics.
  • Zahir Cobb dominates the receiving corps, leading with 98.7 yards per game, just as he does for Maret.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Both teams share a common opponent in Landon, where Maret fell 31-21 to the team, and St. Albans lost 36-29. This indicates that while both teams faced similar challenges against Landon, neither was able to secure a victory.

Record Breakdown

• Maret:
  • 2-0 in league play
  • 6-1 in non-league games
  • 1-0 in neutral games
  • 1-0 in playoff scenarios
  • 3-0 in in-state matchups
  • 6-1 in out-of-state games
• St. Albans:
  • 2-3 in league play
  • 4-1 in non-league games
  • 2-0 in neutral games
  • 0-1 in playoff scenarios
  • 1-0 in in-state matchups
  • 5-4 in out-of-state games

Conclusion

While Maret has had a more successful season, particularly in league play, St. Albans has shown resilience, particularly in non-league games. With both teams performing strongly on offense, the key to their success will likely lie in their defense and ability to finish games. Maret will need to improve its fourth-quarter scoring, while St. Albans will aim to replicate its success from earlier in the season.

The rivalry between Maret and St. Albans continues to heat up, and fans can expect a thrilling matchup when these two teams face off again in future seasons.