The Ascension Catholic varsity football team from Donaldsonville, LA, will play a neutral-site playoff game against Riverside Academy from Reserve, LA, today at 7 p.m. 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 Riverside Academy (LA)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Select
Live stream: Watch here

High School Football: Riverside Academy vs. Ascension Catholic

The 2024-2025 high school football season in Louisiana has showcased remarkable performances from two standout teams: Riverside Academy and Ascension Catholic. These programs have consistently demonstrated excellence, with Riverside Academy boasting a strong 7-2 overall record and Ascension Catholic maintaining an impressive 10-1 record. As the season progresses, both teams have proven themselves formidable competitors, dominating in their respective districts and achieving high scoring averages.

Season Overview

Riverside Academy:

• Overall Record: 7-2
• District Record: 3-0
• Home Record: 3-1
• Away Record: 4-1
• Win Percentage: .778
• District Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 439
• Points Against (PA): 174

Ascension Catholic:

• Overall Record: 10-1
• District Record: 5-0
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 4-0
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: .909
• District Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 450
• Points Against (PA): 113

Team Scoring Averages

When analyzing the scoring patterns, Riverside Academy and Ascension Catholic present contrasting offensive strategies. Riverside Academy averages 17.5 points in the first quarter, with a peak of 24.0 in the second quarter, before settling at 14.0 in the third and 10.5 in the fourth. Their overall scoring average stands at 48.8 points per game.

Ascension Catholic, on the other hand, displays a balanced offensive approach, starting with 22.8 points in the first quarter and tapering down to 14.0 in the second, 6.6 in the third, and 3.8 in the fourth, culminating in an average of 40.9 points per game. This trend suggests Ascension Catholic’s ability to score efficiently in the early parts of games while maintaining consistent control throughout.

Head-to-Head Performance

Both teams have had their share of successes against mutual opponents. Riverside Academy holds a 1-0 record against their shared adversaries, while Ascension Catholic is undefeated at 2-0. Their respective matches against St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John highlight this head-to-head comparison:

• Riverside Academy vs. St. Thomas Aquinas: On September 27, Riverside Academy dominated with a decisive 67-0 victory.
• Ascension Catholic vs. St. Thomas Aquinas: On September 20, Ascension Catholic secured a strong 56-12 win.
• Riverside Academy vs. St. John: On November 22, Riverside Academy faced St. John but did not record the result.
• Ascension Catholic vs. St. John: On October 17, Ascension Catholic triumphed 53-0.

Record Breakdown by Category

Both teams have demonstrated remarkable dominance within their leagues:

• Overall Record: Ascension Catholic leads with a 10-1 record compared to Riverside Academy’s 7-2.
• District Performance: Both teams are undefeated within their districts, boasting a perfect 1.000 district win percentage.
• Home and Away Performance: Ascension Catholic excels with a 6-0 home record and 4-0 away record, while Riverside Academy’s home record stands at 3-1 and their away record at 4-1.
• Non-League and Playoff Records: Riverside Academy has a 3-2 non-league record, while Ascension Catholic holds a 4-1 non-league record. In playoff appearances, Riverside Academy is 1-0, while Ascension Catholic remains undefeated at 1-0.

Conclusion

Both Riverside Academy and Ascension Catholic have showcased their prowess throughout the 2024-2025 season. Riverside Academy has impressed with a well-rounded offensive game and solid defensive efforts, while Ascension Catholic has demonstrated consistent high-level play with a dominant season record. As the season heads into the critical stages, these teams are positioned for further success, poised to continue their competitive journeys and possibly face each other in future matchups that could further highlight their supremacy in Louisiana high school football.