The Ansonia varsity football team will host Valley Regional/Old Lyme for a home playoff game today at 6:30 PM at Ansonia High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class S tournament.

Valley Regional/Old Lyme vs Ansonia High School Football Game Info:

What: Connecticut High School Football
Who: VROL (CO-OP) vs Ansonia
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 6:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class S
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Valley Regional/Old Lyme vs Ansonia

The Ansonia varsity football team is set to host Valley Regional/Old Lyme for a home playoff game today at 6:30 PM at Ansonia High School. This game is part of the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class S tournament.

Team Overview

Ansonia comes into this game with a stellar 9-1 overall record, dominating their league with a 6-1 record. Known for their explosive offense, they have scored an average of 46.4 points per game, putting them among the top-scoring teams in the state. Their strong performance on both sides of the ball has helped them dominate their opponents, outscoring them by a large margin with 464 total points scored and just 109 points allowed.

On the other side, Valley Regional/Old Lyme enters the playoffs with a 7-4 overall record, and a 4-4 mark in league play. Their average of 27.1 points per game shows that they can put up solid numbers on offense. However, their defense has allowed more points than Ansonia’s, with 239 total points allowed this season.

Key Players and Stat Comparison

Ansonia is led by an impressive offense, with multiple playmakers contributing to their success. The team has been explosive, averaging 207.6 rushing yards per game and 155.5 passing yards per game, making them versatile in their offensive attack.

Valley Regional/Old Lyme also boasts a solid offensive core, with standout players like Tommy Troy, who leads the team with 50.1 rushing yards per game, and Giovanni Winters, who has thrown for an impressive 197.1 passing yards per game.

In terms of scoring, Ansonia has been incredibly efficient, with a strong first-half performance averaging 15.4 points in the second quarter alone. Valley Regional/Old Lyme has also had success in the first half, averaging 15.1 points in the opening two quarters but generally fades in the second half, scoring only 7.4 points in the fourth quarter.

Playoff History and Common Opponents

Both teams are relatively unfamiliar with each other in terms of head-to-head matchups, with Ansonia holding a 1-0 record over common opponent Capital Prep/Achievement First. This could give Ansonia a slight edge in terms of confidence heading into the game.

Outlook

As the top-seeded team in Class S, Ansonia enters the game as the heavy favorite. Their undefeated regular season and dominant performance across all facets of the game position them as a tough challenge for Valley Regional/Old Lyme. However, Valley Regional/Old Lyme will look to pull off an upset with their balanced attack and playmaking ability.

With a trip to the next round of the CIAC playoffs on the line, fans can expect an exciting, hard-fought game as these two teams battle it out under the Friday night lights.

Game details:
Date: Today, 6:30 PM
Location: Ansonia High School
CIAC Class S Playoff