The St. Mary Catholic Central Falcons/Kestrels (37-4-1, Monroe, MI) will play a home playoff match against the Cabrini Monarchs (2-12, Allen Park, MI) today at 7 p.m. This match is part of the 2024 Michigan High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets for MHSAA Division 3.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Michigan High School Volleyball
Who: St. Mary Catholic Central vs Cabrini
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 Michigan High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 3
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Game preview: St. Mary Catholic Central vs Cabrini

The 2024-25 football season has brought a fierce contrast between two teams: Cabrini and St. Mary Catholic Central, as they face off with vastly different records and strengths.

Cabrini’s Struggles and St. Mary Catholic Central’s Dominance

Cabrini, with an overall record of 2-12, has had a tough season. The team’s win percentage stands at just .143, with a league record of 1-5. Their struggles are evident, especially with a poor away record of 0-7 and a weak performance at home, where they hold a 2-3 record. Despite this, Cabrini has managed to put up an average of 17.8 points per game in the first half of the season, although this drops to just 0.6 points in their losses. The team will need to find ways to break through their offensive struggles and bolster their defense to turn their fortunes around.

On the other hand, St. Mary Catholic Central (SMCC) has enjoyed an exceptional season, boasting an impressive 37-4-1 overall record and a perfect 11-0 league record. Their play has been nearly flawless, as their win percentage of .893 suggests, and they’ve been dominant both at home (10-0) and away (13-3-1). Their offense has been potent, averaging 22.8 points per game in the first half and 2.1 points in wins. With a strong lineup and a perfect record in league play, SMCC looks poised for success in the postseason.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents, but their results couldn’t have been more different. Cabrini has gone 0-1 against shared rivals like Grosse Ile and Flat Rock, while SMCC has a stellar 4-0-1 record against the same teams.

In their matchups, Cabrini lost to Flat Rock 2-0, while St. Mary Catholic Central triumphed over Flat Rock 3-0 in both their away and home games. These results highlight the contrasting fortunes between the two schools, with SMCC’s dominance on display against shared opponents.

Head-to-Head Comparison

The two teams are yet to meet head-to-head in the 2024-25 season, so there is no direct comparison to date. However, their records against mutual adversaries show that SMCC is in a league of its own. With a 4-0-1 record in common matchups, SMCC’s form remains strong, while Cabrini will need to regroup to compete at a higher level moving forward.

Conclusion

As the season progresses, Cabrini faces an uphill battle to overcome their challenges, both offensively and defensively. They will need to find consistency and resilience if they are to improve their record. Meanwhile, St. Mary Catholic Central’s impeccable form sets them up as one of the top contenders in the league, with a near-perfect season and an unstoppable momentum. For Cabrini, the key will be finding the right strategies to improve and perhaps challenge teams like SMCC in the future. But for now, it’s clear that St. Mary Catholic Central is the team to beat in this season’s competition.