The Basalt (CO) varsity football team will face Sterling (CO) in a neutral playoff game today at 1 p.m. at Basalt. This game is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 2A tournament.

Sterling vs Basalt High School Football Game Info:

What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Sterling vs Basalt
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 2A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Sterling vs Basalt

As the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs heat up, the Sterling Tigers (9-1) will face off against the undefeated Basalt Longhorns (10-0) in a highly anticipated neutral playoff game today at 1 p.m. This contest is set to take place at Basalt, as part of the Class 2A tournament.

Team Records and Rankings

Sterling comes into this matchup with a strong 9-1 overall record, having dominated its league with a perfect 5-0 conference record. The Tigers have been tough on the road, posting a 4-0 record in away games. Their offense has been potent, averaging 34.8 points per game, and they enter this game with a scoring margin of 199 points.

On the other hand, Basalt has been nearly perfect all season, boasting a flawless 10-0 record. The Longhorns have excelled both at home and on the road, finishing 6-0 at home and 4-0 away. Their offense has been explosive, averaging 37.3 points per game, and their defense has been stingy, allowing only 96 points across their 10-game campaign.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

While these two teams have not faced each other this season, both have taken on a similar set of opponents. Both Sterling and Basalt have secured impressive victories over teams like The Academy and Arvada. In those matchups, both teams showed their ability to dominate opponents—Sterling won 33-10 against The Academy and 54-0 against Arvada, while Basalt triumphed with a 42-14 win over The Academy and a 40-8 victory over Arvada.

Key Players and Stats

Sterling’s offense is spearheaded by running back Carter Jaeger, who has rushed for an average of 146.2 yards per game. Quarterback Hunter Diamond has also been effective, passing for 102.1 yards per game and contributing 153.4 total yards per game. On defense, Aidan Kiser leads the team with 8.9 tackles per game, while Braydon Evans has contributed 0.3 sacks per game.

Basalt’s offense is led by dynamic running back Will Daniel, who averages 130 yards per game. Quarterback Karson Schneider has been efficient, passing for 106.7 yards per game, while receiver Taylor Hays has provided a reliable target with 51.7 receiving yards per game. On defense, Daniel also leads the charge with 12.8 tackles per game, while Owen Lindt adds 0.6 sacks per game.

Team Comparison

• Sterling
  • Rushing Yards: 265.0 per game
  • Passing Yards: 137.6 per game
  • Total Yards: 402.6 per game
  • Points per Game: 33.9
• Basalt
  • Rushing Yards: 277.3 per game
  • Passing Yards: 106.2 per game
  • Total Yards: 383.5 per game
  • Points per Game: 38.7

The Bottom Line

Both teams come into this game with high-powered offenses and solid defenses. Basalt, with its perfect record, will look to continue its dominance, while Sterling aims to play spoiler and prove that their strong season is no fluke.

The game promises to be a thrilling contest, and with both teams boasting some of the most impressive stats in Class 2A, fans can expect an exciting showdown as these two titans square off for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.