The Catholic Memorial varsity football team from Waukesha, WI, will face off against Wisconsin Lutheran from Milwaukee, WI, in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Wisconsin High School Football
Who: Wisconsin Lutheran High School vs. Catholic Memorial High School
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
“2024 Wisconsin High School Football Playoff Brackets: WIAA – Division 3 “
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Wisconsin Lutheran vs. Catholic Memorial: A Comparative Analysis of High School Football Rankings and Records
In the competitive arena of Wisconsin high school football, both Wisconsin Lutheran and Catholic Memorial have showcased standout performances in the 2024-2025 season. With comparable records and high-scoring averages, these teams are two of the top contenders in the state. Let’s dive into the statistics, team scoring averages, and common opponents that reveal the strengths and styles of each team.
Overall and Conference Records
- Wisconsin Lutheran
- Overall: 11-2
- Conference: 6-1
- Win Percentage: 84.6%
- Conference Win Percentage: 85.7%
- Points For (PF): 434
- Points Against (PA): 255
- Catholic Memorial
- Overall: 10-2
- Conference: 6-1
- Win Percentage: 83.3%
- Conference Win Percentage: 85.7%
- Points For (PF): 422
- Points Against (PA): 156
Despite Catholic Memorial playing one fewer game than Wisconsin Lutheran, both teams hold strong records, and each managed only one loss in their respective conferences. The scoring metrics are close, though Catholic Memorial’s defense appears notably stronger, allowing just 156 points compared to Wisconsin Lutheran’s 255 points.
Team Scoring Averages
An analysis of team scoring averages per quarter offers insight into each team’s offensive dynamics:
- Wisconsin Lutheran
- Q1: 3.5 points
- Q2: 7.0 points
- Q3: 6.5 points
- Q4: 0 points
- Final Average: 33.4 points
- Catholic Memorial
- Q1: 9.3 points
- Q2: 10.0 points
- Q3: 3.3 points
- Q4: 2.3 points
- Final Average: 35.2 points
While both teams have strong scoring averages, Catholic Memorial starts games with a powerful offense, outpacing Wisconsin Lutheran in first and second-quarter points. Wisconsin Lutheran, however, peaks in the middle quarters, particularly the second and third. Neither team averages points in the fourth quarter, indicating a focus on securing leads early.
Common Opponents
When examining games against common opponents, both teams emerge undefeated. Wisconsin Lutheran and Catholic Memorial faced New Berlin Eisenhower and New Berlin West, with the following results:
- Wisconsin Lutheran vs. New Berlin Eisenhower: 35-28 (Win)
Catholic Memorial vs. New Berlin Eisenhower: 38-15 (Win) and 42-6 (Win) - Wisconsin Lutheran vs. New Berlin West: 23-14 (Win)
Catholic Memorial vs. New Berlin West: 42-0 (Win)
Catholic Memorial’s victories over these shared opponents were by wider margins, suggesting they may have an edge in defensive and offensive consistency against comparable competition.
Record Breakdown
- In-State Record:
- Wisconsin Lutheran: 11-2
- Catholic Memorial: 10-2
- Home and Away Performance:
- Wisconsin Lutheran excels away from home with an undefeated 6-0 record, while their home record stands at 3-2.
- Catholic Memorial holds a strong 5-1 record at home and 4-1 away.
Both teams have performed impressively in the playoffs, with each carrying a perfect 3-0 playoff record. This achievement showcases the playoff-caliber depth and resilience both programs possess.
Final Analysis
Overall, Catholic Memorial appears to have a slight advantage in defense and a consistently higher-scoring offense across quarters. Wisconsin Lutheran boasts remarkable away-game strength and has kept pace with Catholic Memorial in the postseason.
As both teams continue their season, these strengths will be essential for deep playoff runs. While each team has areas for potential improvement, Wisconsin Lutheran’s road performance and Catholic Memorial’s defensive edge make them both formidable competitors, capable of taking home the state title.
