The Archmere Academy (Claymont, DE) varsity football team will host Woodbridge (Bridgeville, DE) today at 1:00 PM in a home playoff game. This matchup is part of the 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 2A tournament.
Woodbridge vs Archmere Academy High School Football Game Info:
What: Delaware High School Football
Who: Woodbridge vs Archmere Academy
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Woodbridge vs Archmere Academy
The Archmere Academy (Claymont, DE) varsity football team is set to face off against Woodbridge (Bridgeville, DE) today at 1:00 PM in a home playoff game. This matchup is part of the 2024 Delaware High School Football Playoff Brackets: DIAA – 2A tournament. Both teams are looking to advance further in the postseason, but only one will come out victorious.
Team Records and Key Stats
Woodbridge enters the game with a 7-3 overall record, including a 3-2 mark in league play. The team has been strong at home, going 5-1, but has faced some challenges on the road, with a 2-2 record. Woodbridge has averaged 27.1 points per game this season, led by standout players like Malachi Hayes, who has contributed 76.8 rushing yards per game, and Logan Moran, who has thrown for 65.2 yards per game.
Archmere Academy, with an 8-2 overall record and a 4-1 league mark, has been impressive in both home and away games, boasting a 5-0 record on the road. Archmere has averaged 24.6 points per game this season, with quarterback Johnny Orsini leading the offense, throwing for an impressive 118.5 yards per game. Jack Bradley has also been a key contributor, with 50.5 rushing yards per game.
Scoring and Team Strengths
Woodbridge has a strong start to games, averaging 7.7 points in the first quarter. However, they see a dip in their scoring toward the end, with just 2.2 points in the fourth quarter. In contrast, Archmere Academy has a more balanced scoring attack, averaging 8.4 points in both the first and third quarters. Their offense is fueled by Orsini’s passing game and a solid rushing attack led by Bradley.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Rushing Attack: Woodbridge’s Malachi Hayes, with 76.8 rushing yards per game, will look to challenge Archmere’s defense, which has allowed an average of 181.7 rushing yards per game. Archmere’s defense, led by Christian Wittmeyer and Ryan Hagenberg, will need to step up to stop Hayes.
- Passing Game: Archmere’s Johnny Orsini, who averages 118.5 passing yards per game, will be looking to exploit Woodbridge’s defense. Woodbridge’s defensive unit, led by Marquel Clark and Ji’kare Banks, will need to apply pressure on Orsini to limit his effectiveness.
- Defensive Pressure: Both teams have been solid defensively, with Woodbridge averaging 50.7 tackles per game and Archmere slightly ahead with 54.6 tackles per game. The ability of each team to make critical stops and limit big plays will be crucial.
Common Opponents
The two teams have faced some common opponents this season. Woodbridge won both of their games against Howard (21-20) and Wilmington Friends (29-0), while Archmere Academy lost to Howard (38-0) but defeated Wilmington Friends (20-14). This indicates that while Woodbridge has been strong, Archmere has also proven its ability to compete against tough teams.
Prediction
Archmere Academy enters this matchup with a slight edge in overall performance, especially on the road. However, Woodbridge has shown resilience throughout the season. With both teams boasting strong offenses and solid defenses, this game promises to be a tightly contested playoff showdown.
As the teams gear up for the 1:00 PM kickoff, fans from both sides are sure to be in for an exciting game filled with hard-hitting action and playoff intensity.
