The DePaul Catholic (Wayne, NJ) varsity volleyball team will play a neutral-site playoff match against St. Mary (Rutherford, NJ) today. This game is part of the “2024 New Jersey High School State Girls Volleyball Tournament – Non-Public Group B.”
Here’s what you need to know:
What: New Jersey High School Volleyball
Who: St. Mary vs DePaul Catholic
When: Today, November 11, 2024
Time: In progress
Bracket: 2024 New Jersey High School State Girls Volleyball Tournament – Non-Public Group B
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Game preview: St. Mary vs DePaul Catholic
As the 2024-2025 sports season unfolds, two prominent teams from New Jersey — St. Mary and DePaul Catholic — have made their mark with impressive performances. Both teams have showcased their talents, with varying strengths across different facets of the game. In this article, we will take a closer look at their overall records, league performances, and head-to-head comparisons.
Team Records and Performance Breakdown
St. Mary (24-25)
- Overall Record: 13-6
- League Record: 4-0
- Home Record: 5-2
- Away Record: 7-4
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .684
- League Win Percentage: 1.000
- Season Wins: 27
- Season Losses: 16
DePaul Catholic (24-25)
- Overall Record: 9-7
- League Record: 2-3
- Home Record: 7-2
- Away Record: 1-5
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .562
- League Win Percentage: .400
- Season Wins: 21
- Season Losses: 14
St. Mary has shown more consistency this season, with a strong overall record of 13 wins and only 6 losses. Their perfect 4-0 league performance is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating their dominance in the conference. DePaul Catholic, while still competitive, has a slightly lower overall record at 9-7 and a less favorable 2-3 league performance. However, DePaul has displayed resilience, particularly in their home games, with a solid 7-2 home record.
Team Scoring Averages
St. Mary
- Scoring Average (S1): 25.0
- Scoring Average (S2): 25.0
- Wins Scoring Average: 1.4
DePaul Catholic
- Scoring Average (S1): 15.3
- Scoring Average (S2): 19.3
- Wins Scoring Average: 1.3
St. Mary has outpaced DePaul Catholic in scoring averages, posting an impressive 25.0 points per game in both of their scoring periods (S1 and S2). In comparison, DePaul Catholic’s scoring averages of 15.3 in S1 and 19.3 in S2 suggest they have struggled to match St. Mary’s offensive power. Nevertheless, DePaul Catholic’s ability to score 1.3 points per game in their wins shows they can still be effective when the game is on the line.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced similar opponents, with each team coming out on top in their matchups against Eastern Christian:
- St. Mary vs. Eastern Christian: Win, 2-0 (9/4/24)
- DePaul Catholic vs. Eastern Christian: Win, 2-0 (10/2/24)
Both teams also share a common opponent in Eastern Christian, with both St. Mary and DePaul Catholic recording wins in their respective matchups.
Record Breakdown: St. Mary vs. DePaul Catholic
| Record Breakdown | St. Mary (24-25) | DePaul Catholic (24-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13-6 | 9-7 |
| League | 4-0 | 2-3 |
| Non-League | 8-6 | 6-4 |
| Head to Head | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponents | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Home Record | 5-2 | 7-2 |
| Away Record | 7-4 | 1-5 |
| Neutral Record | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Playoff Record | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| In-State Record | 13-6 | 9-7 |
| Out-of-State Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
St. Mary has demonstrated superior overall performance, with a strong league record and a perfect win percentage in league play. Their consistency on both home and away fields shows they are a well-rounded team with the potential to go far in the season. Meanwhile, DePaul Catholic, although trailing in league and overall performance, has exhibited strong home court play and resilience, especially in matchups against common opponents.
As both teams continue to compete, the upcoming games will be crucial in determining their playoff positioning and potential for further success this season.
