The Airline High School varsity football team from Bossier City, LA, will host a playoff game against Destrehan High School (LA) today at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select” tournament.
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Airline (LA) vs Destrehan (LA)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Airline High School
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Non-Select
Live stream: Watch here
Destrehan vs. Airline: A Comprehensive Team Comparison
As two of Louisiana’s top high school football teams, Destrehan and Airline have showcased exceptional performances during the 2024-2025 season. Here’s an in-depth look at their rankings, records, team statistics, and leaders as they prepare to face off.
Rankings and Records
Destrehan Wildcats
- Louisiana Class Rank: 15
- Overall Record: 10-3
- District Record: 6-1
- Home Record: 6-1
- Away Record: 3-2
- Neutral Site Record: 1-0
- Winning Percentage: 76.9%
- District Winning Percentage: 85.7%
- Points For (PF): 482
- Points Against (PA): 246
Airline Vikings
- Louisiana Class Rank: 7
- Overall Record: 11-0
- District Record: 8-0
- Home Record: 6-0
- Away Record: 5-0
- Winning Percentage: 100%
- District Winning Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 592
- Points Against (PA): 393
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Destrehan | Airline |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 9.0 | 15.0 |
| Q2 | 11.1 | 15.6 |
| Q3 | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| Q4 | 8.3 | 10.0 |
| Final | 37.1 | 53.8 |
Airline has a higher scoring average across all quarters, with a particularly strong first-half performance.
Team Statistical Comparison
| Statistic | Destrehan | Airline |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | – | 154.1 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | – | 361.6 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | – | 360.8 |
| Total Yards Per Game | – | 515.7 |
| Tackles Per Game | – | 72.4 |
| Sacks Per Game | – | 1.6 |
| Points Per Game | – | 53.6 |
Team Leaders
| Category | Destrehan | Airline | National Average |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | #26 DJ Allen: 78.5 | – | 20.1 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | – | #11 Ben Taylor: 361.6 | 50.8 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | – | #1 Kenny Darby: 148.5 | 17.2 |
| Total Yards Per Game | – | #11 Ben Taylor: 378.0 | 36.4 |
| Tackles Per Game | – | #15 Elijah Dollar: 9.2 | 2.7 |
| Sacks Per Game | – | #30 Cole Shepherd: 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Points Per Game | – | #1 Kenny Darby: 12.5 | 2.6 |
Common Opponents
Both teams faced Captain Shreve during the season, securing close victories:
- Destrehan: Won 46-42 on October 18, 2024.
- Airline: Won 69-68 on October 4, 2024.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Destrehan | Airline |
| Overall | 10-3 | 11-0 |
| League | 6-1 | 8-0 |
| Non-League | 2-2 | 2-0 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Home | 6-1 | 6-0 |
| Away | 3-2 | 5-0 |
| Neutral | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Playoff | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| In-State | 10-3 | 11-0 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
Airline enters the matchup with an undefeated record and a dominant offensive edge, averaging 53.8 points per game compared to Destrehan’s 37.1. Both teams are highly competitive within their districts, but Airline’s balanced attack and standout leaders like Ben Taylor and Kenny Darby give them an edge on paper. Meanwhile, Destrehan’s resilience and strong defensive stats promise an intense contest. Expect fireworks as these two powerhouses clash.
