Fort Defiance vs. Strasburg: A Comparison of Two Football Teams’ 2024-2025 Seasons

As the high school football season progresses, two teams from Virginia have demonstrated contrasting performances and styles: the Fort Defiance Indians and the Strasburg Rams. While both schools share common opponents and a state ranking, their overall records, scoring averages, and other statistics reveal much about their unique identities this season.

Season Overview

Fort Defiance (24-25) has faced its fair share of challenges this season, finishing with an overall record of 5-5, and 3-3 in region play. With a relatively balanced record, their strength lies in their home games, where they are 3-2. The Indians have accumulated 214 points but have conceded 220, indicating a rather competitive edge in terms of matchups, although they are slightly outscored over the season.

On the other hand, Strasburg (24-25) has been on a remarkable run, boasting an impressive 9-1 record, with a 4-1 regional performance. Their dominance is clear both at home (undefeated with a 5-0 record) and away (also 4-1). The Rams’ offense has been potent, scoring 337 points while allowing only 111, signaling a potent attack and a solid defense. With a win percentage of .900, Strasburg has proven to be one of the top teams in their region.

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, Strasburg has shown a high level of consistency, outpacing Fort Defiance in every quarter. On average, the Rams score 10.5 points in the first quarter and 13.3 in the second, leading to a dominant halftime score. Their third and fourth quarters, though less prolific, still contribute enough to maintain a 33.7 points-per-game average.

Fort Defiance, in contrast, scores significantly less in the opening quarters. With averages of 3.3 in the first, 6.8 in the second, and 6.8 in the third, the Indians’ total scoring averages stand at 21.4 points per game, nearly 12 points fewer than Strasburg’s average. This gap in scoring output is a key factor in their overall performance, with the Indians often struggling to catch up in the later stages of games.

Common Opponents

Both teams share a common set of opponents, and when comparing their performances, the results are telling. Against Broadway, both teams secured wins, though Strasburg had a more dominant showing with a 22-0 victory at home on September 6, 2024, while Fort Defiance won a 19-14 nail-biter at home on September 20, 2024.

In their matchups with Madison County, both teams emerged victorious. Strasburg triumphed 28-7 at home on November 1, 2024, while Fort Defiance took a 21-13 win away on September 26, 2024. These results underscore the competitiveness of both squads, but Strasburg’s larger margin of victory across these common matchups hints at a broader advantage in overall performance.

Record Breakdown: Head-to-Head and Beyond

• Fort Defiance‘s record is broken down as follows:
  • 5-5 Overall
  • 3-3 in Region play
  • 2-2 in Non-League games
  • Home: 3-2, Away: 2-3
• Strasburg boasts:
  • 9-1 Overall
  • 4-1 in Region play
  • 5-0 in Non-League games
  • Home: 5-0, Away: 4-1

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the teams have yet to meet this season, but their shared performance against common opponents could provide some insight into how they may fare in future matchups.

Conclusion

The comparison between Fort Defiance and Strasburg is an interesting one, with Strasburg showing a far more dominant and consistent performance. Their high scoring output and near-perfect record set them apart as the stronger team in this particular season. Meanwhile, Fort Defiance’s .500 record suggests they have the potential to compete but may struggle to keep pace with high-powered offenses like that of Strasburg. With both teams facing similar opponents but with vastly different results, it will be interesting to see how they continue to perform as the season progresses.