The Bishop Miege varsity football team (Shawnee Mission, KS) will face Andover Central (Andover, KS) in a neutral playoff game today at 1:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 Kansas High School Football Playoff Brackets: Class 4A (KSHSAA) tournament.
What: Kansas High School Football
Who: Bishop Miege (KS) vs Andover Central (KS)
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Kansas High School Football Playoff Brackets: (KSHSAA) – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch here
Andover Central vs. Bishop Miege: A Statistical Comparison for the 2024-25 Season
As the 2024-25 season progresses, Andover Central and Bishop Miege present contrasting stories in performance, rankings, and key statistics. Below, we break down the highlights of their season records, scoring averages, and team leaders to provide a comprehensive comparison.
Rankings and Records
Andover Central:
- State Ranking: 10 (Class 1)
- Overall Record: 11-1
- District Record: 5-1
- Home Record: 7-1
- Away Record: 4-0
- Win Percentage: 91.7%
- Points For (PF): 447
- Points Against (PA): 146
Bishop Miege:
- State Ranking: 19 (Class 2)
- Overall Record: 5-7
- District Record: 1-5
- Home Record: 0-4
- Away Record: 3-3
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Win Percentage: 41.7%
- Points For (PF): 299
- Points Against (PA): 325
Team Scoring Averages
Andover Central demonstrates a dominant scoring ability, especially in the first half of games, compared to Bishop Miege’s modest performance:
| Quarter | Andover Central | Bishop Miege |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12.0 | 5.1 |
| Q2 | 13.4 | 10.2 |
| Q3 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Q4 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Final | 37.3 | 24.9 |
Team Stat Comparison
When comparing overall team statistics, Andover Central holds the advantage in rushing and total yards per game, while Bishop Miege excels in passing and receiving yards per game.
| Statistic | Andover Central | Bishop Miege |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 174.4 | 94.9 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 199.5 | 252.8 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | 199.5 | 219.3 |
| Total Yards Per Game | 373.9 | 347.8 |
| Tackles Per Game | 58.8 | 0.8 |
| Sacks Per Game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Points Per Game | 37.3 | 24.3 |
Key Team Leaders
Individual performance also highlights the disparity between these two teams.
| Category | Andover Central | Bishop Miege | National Avg. |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | Maddox Archibald (124.1) | John Watskey (42.0) | 20.1 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | Jace Jefferson (198.3) | Marco Rodriguez (252.3) | 50.8 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | Brandt Stupka (88.7) | Teryn Jackson (92.6) | 17.2 |
| Total Yards Per Game | Jace Jefferson (204.4) | Marco Rodriguez (279.8) | 36.3 |
| Tackles Per Game | Landon Preston (8.9) | Finn Cusick (1.5) | 2.7 |
| Sacks Per Game | Gaige Hurley (0.8) | Finn Cusick (1.5) | 0.2 |
| Points Per Game | Maddox Archibald (12.0) | Teryn Jackson (5.0) | 2.6 |
Record Breakdown
| Category | Andover Central | Bishop Miege |
| Overall | 11-1 | 5-7 |
| League | 5-1 | 1-5 |
| Non-League | 2-0 | 0-2 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponents | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Home | 7-1 | 0-4 |
| Away | 4-0 | 3-3 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Playoff | 4-0 | 4-0 |
| In-State | 11-1 | 5-5 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-2 |
Summary
Andover Central’s season is defined by consistent success, a strong defense, and explosive scoring ability, especially in the first half. Bishop Miege, on the other hand, has faced a tougher road, struggling with consistency despite standout performances by key players like Marco Rodriguez. With contrasting records and styles, these two teams showcase the diversity of play within Kansas high school football.
