The Tucker County varsity football team from Hambleton, WV, will host St. Marys (WV) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: West Virginia High School Football
Who: St. Marys vs Tucker County
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
“2024 WVSSAC Football Playoffs – A”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Tucker County vs. St. Marys Football Matchup: A Statistical Overview

As the high school football season heats up in West Virginia, two teams with strikingly different records and statistical profiles, Tucker County and St. Marys, are set to face off. Here’s a closer look at their rankings, team stats, and key players as we break down what fans can expect in this matchup.

Team Rankings & Season Records

• Tucker County: Tucker County has had an outstanding season, holding an undefeated record of 10-0. They are currently ranked #2 in their class and #27 overall in the state of West Virginia.
• St. Marys: St. Marys, on the other hand, has struggled this season, with a record of 4-6. They are positioned at #19 in their class and #75 overall in the state.

The differences in rankings and records set the tone for what appears to be a challenging game for St. Marys as they go up against a dominant Tucker County team.

Home and Away Record Comparison

• Tucker County has been strong both at home and on the road, with a perfect 5-0 home record and an equally impressive 5-0 away record.
• St. Marys has shown a better performance at home, with a 3-2 home record, but has struggled in away games, holding a 1-4 away record.

This contrast emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of Tucker County’s gameplay, regardless of venue.

Scoring and Offense Comparison

• Scoring Averages Per Quarter:
  • Tucker County leads in scoring, averaging 46.4 points per game, with particularly strong showings in the first and second quarters, scoring 14.8 and 13.5 points on average, respectively.
  • St. Marys averages 19.7 points per game, with their highest scoring quarter being the second, where they average 6.9 points.
• Team Yardage Comparison:
  • Tucker County outpaces St. Marys in both rushing and passing yards, averaging 361.7 total yards per game compared to St. Marys’ 247.2 yards per game.
  • Tucker County’s rushing attack is strong, with 202.5 rushing yards per game, while St. Marys averages 167.1 rushing yards per game.
  • In the air, Tucker County is also dominant, putting up 159.2 passing yards per game, nearly doubling St. Marys’ 80.1 passing yards per game.

Tucker County’s offensive advantage, particularly in the first half, could quickly build a challenging lead for St. Marys.

Defensive Statistics

• Tackles and Sacks:
  • St. Marys has a slight edge in tackling, with 52.2 tackles per game, compared to Tucker County’s 50.3. However, Tucker County compensates with a stronger pass rush, averaging 1.3 sacks per game compared to St. Marys’ 0.8 sacks per game.

These defensive stats indicate that while St. Marys may be able to keep pace in tackles, Tucker County’s pass rush could disrupt St. Marys’ offensive rhythm.

Key Players

• St. Marys:
  • Logan Eddy (#24) is the top rusher for St. Marys, averaging 78.4 rushing yards per game.
  • Ryan Kent (#12) has proven to be versatile, leading in both passing with 74.9 passing yards per game and total yards, averaging 148.2 yards per game.
• Tucker County:
  • Jared Reall (#30) is Tucker County’s offensive powerhouse, leading the team with 161.5 rushing yards per game and averaging 173.4 total yards per game.
  • Sam Marks (#10) leads in passing with 159.2 yards per game, demonstrating Tucker County’s balanced offense.

Final Thoughts

Given Tucker County’s undefeated record, superior offensive output, and more consistent performance in both home and away games, they come into this matchup as the clear favorite. However, St. Marys has demonstrated resilience, especially on defense with their tackling, and if they can capitalize on Tucker County’s weaknesses, they might be able to disrupt Tucker’s flow.

In conclusion, fans can look forward to an exciting clash with Tucker County aiming to maintain their perfect record and St. Marys looking to pull off an upset and close their season on a high note.