The Williamsport (MD) varsity volleyball team is set to play a neutral-site playoff match against Centennial (Ellicott City, MD) today. This game is part of the 2024 Maryland High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – Class 2A tournament.

Williamsport vs Centennial Volleyball Game Info:

What: Maryland High School Volleyball
Who: Williamsport vs Centennial
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 Maryland High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: MPSSAA – Class 2A
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Game preview: Williamsport vs Centennial

As the 2024-2025 high school volleyball season heads into its final stretch, two teams are standing out in the standings: Centennial and Williamsport. Both teams have had solid seasons, and the statistics tell an interesting story of their performance. Let’s take a closer look at how these teams compare across various metrics.

Centennial’s Season Overview

The Centennial team holds a record of 11-8 overall, with a balanced performance in their region (6-6). They have been competitive at home (6-4) and away (4-3), with a neutral site record of 1-1. Their overall win percentage sits at .579, with a regional win percentage of .500.

Centennial’s team has shown steady scoring, with an average of 21.5 points per match in the first set, and their performance slightly dipping as the match progresses, with an average of 21.2 points in the third set. Their best scoring output was in the fourth set, with an average of 22.0 points.

Williamsport’s Standout Season

Williamsport has had a stronger season so far, with an impressive 14-5 record. They are 3-1 in their region, and their overall win percentage is a notable .737. They have been particularly dominant at home, going 6-1, and they also have a solid record on the road (5-2) and in neutral settings (6-1). The team’s regional win percentage is a remarkable .750.

Williamsport’s team scoring averages have remained strong across all sets, with their highest point total in the first set (25.0 points). Their scoring tends to dip slightly in the second and third sets (23.7 and 23.6 points, respectively), but they still perform well in the fourth set (21.8 points). Interestingly, Williamsport recorded a standout 8.0 points in the fifth set, a key factor in many of their wins.

Team Stat Comparison: Centennial vs. Williamsport

When comparing key team statistics, Williamsport clearly excels in several areas, particularly in overall kills (655), serving aces (199), and digs (932). Centennial has a strong showing with 175 kills, 75 serving aces, and 149 digs, but they fall behind Williamsport in nearly every category.

One area where Centennial has managed to compete is in assists, where they recorded 143 compared to Williamsport’s 630. Centennial’s relatively balanced attack, with leaders like Ana Lima and Joy Chen, allows them to spread out their scoring opportunities. However, Williamsport’s players such as Skylar Norris and Elizabeth Warren have put up eye-popping numbers in kills (229) and digs (254), contributing to their overall success.

Key Players

• Centennial:
  • Ana Lima has been a standout with 46 kills.
  • Joy Chen has contributed significantly with 25 serving aces and 133 assists.
  • Simar Sidhu leads the team in digs (47) and receptions (139).
• Williamsport:
  • Skylar Norris leads the team with 229 kills.
  • Ticcara Sumlin and Elizabeth Warren have been key contributors in blocking and serving aces, with 42 blocks and 54 aces, respectively.
  • Elizabeth Warren also leads the team in digs with 254, while Emerson Shank has been crucial with 346 assists.

Record Breakdown: Centennial vs. Williamsport

Centennial’s overall record (11-8) shows competitiveness but also some inconsistency in key areas. Their league record stands at 8-6, which highlights their ability to compete against regional rivals. Williamsport, on the other hand, has dominated its league with a 9-4 record, and they are 2-0 in playoff games.

Both teams have balanced records in both in-state (Centennial at 11-8 and Williamsport at 13-4) and out-of-state matches (Centennial at 0-0, Williamsport at 1-1). This suggests Williamsport’s ability to win in a variety of settings, including outside their home state.

Conclusion

The matchups between Centennial and Williamsport show a clear contrast in performance, with Williamsport leading in nearly every statistical category. Centennial, however, has shown resilience and consistency in various settings and will continue to be a formidable team in their region. As the season progresses, the competition between these teams promises to be thrilling, with both teams pushing to refine their strategies and strengthen their performances heading into the postseason.