The St. John’s Prep (Danvers, MA) varsity soccer team will play a home playoff match against St. John’s (Shrewsbury, MA) today at 5 p.m. at Woburn High School. This game is part of the 2024 Massachusetts High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets for MIAA Division 1.
St. John’s Prep vs St. John’s Game Info:
What: Massachusetts High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: St. John’s Prep vs St. John’s
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Massachusetts High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: MIAA – Division 1
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Game preview: St. John’s Prep vs St. John’s
The intense soccer rivalry between St. John’s (Shrewsbury, MA) and St. John’s Prep (Danvers, MA) is set for its latest chapter, with the two powerhouse teams facing off in a high-stakes playoff match. As both teams enter the game with impressive records, the contest promises to be a thrilling affair, reflecting their exceptional performances throughout the season.
Team Overview
St. John’s (Shrewsbury) enters the match with a solid 16-5 overall record and a league mark of 7-2, giving them a win percentage of .762. Their strong performance has been highlighted by an impressive 55 goals scored and just 17 goals allowed. Despite some setbacks on the road, their home record (10-2) and overall dominance make them a formidable opponent.
On the other side, St. John’s Prep has been the model of consistency, boasting an 18-1-6 record overall, with a league record of 7-1-1. With a win percentage of .840, they have clearly been one of the most dominant teams in the region. With 49 goals scored and only 16 conceded, their defense has been just as stingy as their offense, making them a tough team to break down.
Head-to-Head
In their two meetings earlier this season, the teams were split. On October 1, St. John’s emerged victorious with a 2-1 win in an away match, but St. John’s Prep got their revenge on October 17, securing a 2-1 victory of their own at home. The upcoming playoff match at St. John’s Prep will be a decisive rubber match, with everything on the line for both teams.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced a common set of opponents, and their results against those teams add an interesting dynamic to their matchup. St. John’s holds a solid 8-3 record against common opponents, while St. John’s Prep has an even stronger 9-0-2 mark. Key encounters include St. John’s defeating Malden Catholic (3-0) and Boston College High (2-0), while St. John’s Prep triumphed over the same opponents with even more dominant scores, such as a 7-0 win against Malden Catholic.
Despite St. John’s Prep’s superior overall record against common foes, St. John’s has shown the ability to compete at the highest level, making this playoff clash unpredictable.
Key Factors
St. John’s has been a strong performer at home, with a record of 10-2, but they will face a tough test on the road against St. John’s Prep, who is undefeated at home with a 9-0-3 record. This match could very well come down to which team can handle the playoff pressure better, as both have shown the ability to perform in big games.
Both teams will rely on their scoring prowess—St. John’s has averaged 2.6 goals per match, while St. John’s Prep averages 2.0 goals per match. The key will be defense, with St. John’s allowing just 17 goals and St. John’s Prep conceding only 16.
Conclusion
With both teams possessing strong offensive and defensive records, the upcoming playoff match between St. John’s and St. John’s Prep is shaping up to be a classic. The winner will move on to further glory, while the other will face the disappointment of falling short. As both teams have shown, they are more than capable of handling the pressure, and their head-to-head matchups this season prove that this game is anyone’s to win.
Stay tuned for what is sure to be a thrilling contest between two of Massachusetts’ most elite high school soccer programs. The match kicks off today at 5:00 PM at St. John’s Prep.
