The St. Peter’s varsity football team (Staten Island, NY) will host Moore Catholic (Staten Island, NY) today at 12 PM for a home playoff game at St. Peter’s High School. This game is part of the 2024 Boys Fall Football NYCHSFL State Tournament – AA-1.

St. Peter’s vs Moore Catholic Game Info:

What: New York High School Football Playoffs
Who: St. Peter’s vs Moore Catholic
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Boys Fall Football NYCHSFL State Tournament – AA-1
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Game preview: St. Peter’s vs Moore Catholic

As the high school football season progresses, both Moore Catholic and St. Peter’s have shown impressive performances, with notable differences in their records, offensive and defensive stats, and head-to-head matchups. Here’s a closer look at how the two teams compare as they head into their respective playoff pushes.

Team Overview

Moore Catholic (24-25)

• Record: 6-5
• League: 4-1
• Home/Away: 4-3 at home, 2-2 on the road
• Points For (PF): 221
• Points Against (PA): 234
• Win %: .545
• League Win %: .800

St. Peter’s (24-25)

• Record: 9-2
• League: 4-0
• Home/Away: 4-1 at home, 5-1 on the road
• Points For (PF): 296
• Points Against (PA): 204
• Win %: .818
• League Win %: 1.000

While Moore Catholic has had a slightly more challenging season with a 6-5 overall record, St. Peter’s has dominated in both league play and overall, posting a 9-2 record. St. Peter’s has also been particularly strong on the road, which could give them an edge in the postseason.

Scoring Trends

In terms of offensive output, St. Peter’s has been more consistent throughout the game, averaging 26.9 points per game, compared to Moore Catholic’s 20.1. While Moore Catholic struggles in the later stages of the game (especially in the fourth quarter), St. Peter’s shows significant scoring strength with 8.7 points per game in the final period and even more in overtime (3.0 points).

Moore Catholic Scoring Breakdown:

• Q1: 5.0
• Q2: 6.1
• Q3: 6.0
• Q4: 4.3

St. Peter’s Scoring Breakdown:

• Q1: 4.2
• Q2: 5.8
• Q3: 4.7
• Q4: 8.7
• OT1: 3.0

Offensive and Defensive Comparisons

When comparing the two teams’ offensive and defensive stats, St. Peter’s has the upper hand in most areas:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: St. Peter’s leads with 220.8 yards per game, nearly doubling Moore Catholic’s 126.5.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Moore Catholic edges St. Peter’s, averaging 133.5 yards per game, while St. Peter’s averages 101.5.
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Moore Catholic has a slight advantage here with 132.6 yards per game, compared to St. Peter’s 100.5.
• Total Yards Per Game: St. Peter’s leads with 322.4 total yards per game, significantly more than Moore Catholic’s 259.9.

Defensively, both teams are strong, though St. Peter’s records more tackles per game (63.6) compared to Moore Catholic’s 60.5. St. Peter’s also has a higher total in points per game allowed, but they make up for it with a stronger offensive output.

Key Player Contributions

Moore Catholic

• Rushing Leader: Yandel Pelaez (74.2 yards per game)
• Passing Leader: Thomas Zeh (146.3 yards per game)
• Receiving Leader: Jayden Melendez (63.4 yards per game)
• Defensive Leader: Michael Herbert (11.2 tackles per game)

St. Peter’s

• Rushing Leader: Jeremiah Williams (143.9 yards per game)
• Passing Leader: Ryan Vallely (75.8 yards per game)
• Receiving Leader: Brandon Weinberg (39.8 yards per game)
• Defensive Leader: Cosmo D’Amelio (8.5 tackles per game)

St. Peter’s standout player is Jeremiah Williams, with a dominant 143.9 rushing yards per game, a key contributor to their offensive power. Moore Catholic counters with Yandel Pelaez, whose 74.2 yards per game are critical to their ground game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams faced similar opponents, but St. Peter’s has been more successful overall, posting a 4-1 record against common foes compared to Moore Catholic’s 2-3. Notable matchups include:

• Moore Catholic vs. St. Joseph-by-the-Sea: Moore Catholic lost 14-6, while St. Peter’s won 22-19.
• Moore Catholic vs. Holy Trinity: Moore Catholic won 14-7, while St. Peter’s triumphed 44-41.
• Moore Catholic vs. Monsignor Farrell: Moore Catholic lost 28-13, while St. Peter’s won 14-3.
• Moore Catholic vs. Archbishop Stepinac: Both teams faced this tough opponent, with Moore Catholic losing 21-14 and St. Peter’s winning 31-28.
• Moore Catholic vs. Xaverian: Moore Catholic won 38-28, while St. Peter’s won 21-7.

Conclusion

St. Peter’s enters this matchup with a clear advantage in terms of overall record, scoring ability, and dominance over common opponents. However, Moore Catholic’s resilience and balanced attack, led by key players like Yandel Pelaez and Thomas Zeh, could make them a formidable opponent. The upcoming games are sure to be exciting as these two teams prepare for the playoffs, with St. Peter’s hoping to maintain their dominance and Moore Catholic aiming to upset the odds.