The Ascension Catholic (Donaldsonville, LA) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Opelousas Catholic (Opelousas, LA) on Friday, November 22 at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Ascension Catholic (LA) vs Opelousas Catholic (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Floyd Boutte Memorial Stadium
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Opelousas Catholic and Ascension Catholic: A Breakdown of 2024-2025 Basketball Performance

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been a notable one for both Opelousas Catholic and Ascension Catholic, with each school displaying impressive performances. Let’s dive into their records, scoring averages, and other key statistics to compare the two teams.

Team Records & Overall Performance

• Opelousas Catholic (8-3 overall, 4-2 district): Opelousas Catholic has demonstrated a strong season thus far, with a solid overall record of 8-3. They have been particularly dominant on home court, posting a 4-1 record. Their performance away from home is balanced, with a 2-2 record, while their neutral site games remain perfect at 2-0. The team’s overall winning percentage stands at an impressive .727, and they have a .667 district win percentage.
• Ascension Catholic (9-1 overall, 5-0 district): Ascension Catholic is currently the more dominant team, boasting a stellar 9-1 record. They have excelled in district play, with a perfect 5-0 record. Their overall performance shows versatility, as they have yet to lose a home game (5-0) and have only one neutral site loss (0-1). Their impressive .900 overall win percentage and flawless 1.000 district win percentage highlight their superiority in Louisiana high school basketball.

Scoring Averages: Who’s Bringing the Points?

• Opelousas Catholic: The Opelousas Catholic offense has been well-rounded, averaging 40 points per game across the four quarters. They are strong in the opening quarter, averaging 16 points, but their scoring dips significantly in the second quarter to just 7 points. The team rebounds in the second half with 12.8 points in the third quarter and 5.2 points in the final quarter.
• Ascension Catholic: Ascension Catholic’s offense has been slightly more consistent, averaging 39.2 points per game. They lead in the first quarter with 22.8 points and maintain a solid 10.5-point average in the second quarter. However, their scoring drops in the latter stages of the game, with just 6.5 points in the third and 4.8 points in the fourth quarter. Despite the second-half decline, Ascension Catholic’s high first-half production has kept them ahead.

Breaking Down the Record

• Opelousas Catholic:
  • District: 4-2
  • Non-District: 4-1
  • Home: 4-1
  • Away: 2-2
  • Neutral: 2-0
  • Playoff Record: 0-0
  • In-State: 8-3
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
• Ascension Catholic:
  • District: 5-0
  • Non-District: 4-1
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Neutral: 0-1
  • Playoff Record: 0-0
  • In-State: 9-1
  • Out-of-State: 0-0

Both teams have shown strength in their respective districts, but Ascension Catholic’s perfect district record sets them apart. Opelousas Catholic has been more balanced in both home and away games, whereas Ascension Catholic has maintained an unbeaten streak on their home court and away games.

Conclusion

Both Opelousas Catholic and Ascension Catholic have shown resilience and strength throughout the 2024-2025 basketball season. Opelousas Catholic’s solid performance across different venues and their overall record indicate a well-rounded team, while Ascension Catholic’s dominance in both district play and home games make them the current team to beat. As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how both teams perform in the playoffs, especially if they meet in future matchups.