The St. Joseph (Trumbull, CT) varsity football team will host Watertown (CT) in a home playoff game today at 6:30 PM at St. Joseph. This matchup is part of the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M tournament.

Watertown vs St. Joseph High School Football Game Info:

What: Connecticut High School Football
Who: Watertown vs St. Joseph
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 6:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Watertown vs St. Joseph

The St. Joseph (Trumbull, CT) varsity football team will host Watertown (CT) in a crucial playoff game today at 6:30 PM. This contest is part of the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M tournament.

Team Records & Rankings

• Watertown enters the game with a solid 7-3 record, having gone 5-2 in the league. The team has averaged 36.2 points per game, with a balanced offense that has produced 102.4 rushing yards and 46.4 passing yards per game.
• St. Joseph has also posted a 7-3 record, including 5-2 in league play. With an average of 23.8 points per game, their offense has leaned more towards the passing game, with 119.3 passing yards per game and 100.4 rushing yards per game.

Both teams have similar records, but St. Joseph’s defense has stood out, allowing just 99 points across the season, compared to Watertown’s 235 points allowed.

Scoring and Offensive Averages

• Watertown has been a high-scoring team throughout the season, particularly strong in the first half, averaging 11.7 points in the first quarter and 14.0 points in the second. However, their scoring tends to drop off significantly in the second half.
• St. Joseph has been more consistent throughout the game, with 4.1 points in the first quarter, improving to 8.5 points in the second. Their second-half performance is solid, scoring 6.2 points in the third quarter and 5.0 points in the fourth.

Key Players to Watch

• Watertown is led by Brady Gambee, who has been the team’s top performer with 113.0 rushing yards per game and 91.6 passing yards per game. He has accounted for 204.6 total yards per game and 10.2 points per game. The team will look to Gambee to make plays on the ground and through the air.
• St. Joseph’s offense is spearheaded by Harry “HT” Jones, who has made a big impact with 89.3 rushing yards per game and 101.9 total yards per game. Jones, along with Finn Kilmartin, who has 54.1 rushing yards per game, will be key in both the running and passing attack. Additionally, Tyrell Wright Jr. and Jake Rios provide dynamic playmaking ability.

Defense

• Watertown’s defense is led by Joe Bunce with 4.8 tackles per game, but they’ll need to step up against a high-scoring St. Joseph offense.
• On the other hand, St. Joseph’s defense has been rock solid, with Kyle Wicker contributing 6.1 tackles per game and 1.0 sacks per game. Their defense will be crucial in containing Watertown’s explosive offensive threats.

Game Outlook

With both teams coming off strong regular seasons, this game promises to be a tightly contested battle. Watertown will look to build on their high-scoring offense, while St. Joseph’s defense will aim to stifle Watertown’s attack. The key matchup will be whether Watertown can break through St. Joseph’s defense and whether the St. Joseph offense can continue to produce against a tougher playoff opponent.

Fans can expect an exciting game as both teams fight for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.