The Central Catholic (Toledo, OH) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Lexington (OH) on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM.

What: Michigan High School Football
Who: Central Catholic (MI) vs Lexington (MI)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Lexington vs. Central Catholic: A Comparative Breakdown

As we approach the climax of the high school football season, the rivalry between Lexington and Central Catholic stands out, with both teams putting up impressive performances in their respective divisions. Here’s a detailed look at their season records, scoring statistics, and key team comparisons.

Team Records and Performance

Lexington:

• Overall Record: 7-5
• Conference Record: 4-2
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 3-4
• Win Percentage: 58.3%
• Conference Win Percentage: 66.7%
• Points For: 280
• Points Against: 242

Central Catholic:

• Overall Record: 11-1
• Conference Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 4-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win Percentage: 91.7%
• Conference Win Percentage: 83.3%
• Points For: 395
• Points Against: 152

Central Catholic has been dominant this season, boasting a near-perfect 11-1 record, with their only loss coming in conference play. Lexington, while not as successful overall, has shown resilience with a winning conference record and strong performances at home.

Scoring Averages

Looking at the team’s scoring trends, there’s a clear difference in how both teams approach their games.

• Lexington:
  • Q1: 3.7
  • Q2: 6.8
  • Q3: 4.7
  • Q4: 4.8
  • Final: 23.3 points per game
• Central Catholic:
  • Q1: 20.0
  • Q2: 13.0
  • Q3: 8.0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final: 32.9 points per game

Central Catholic has been the high-scoring team throughout the season, particularly in the first half, where they average 33 points across the first three quarters. Lexington, on the other hand, has a more balanced approach with fewer first-quarter points but remains competitive throughout the game.

Key Team Stats Comparison

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Lexington: 172.6 yards
  • Central Catholic: 166.2 yards
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Lexington: 166.2 yards
  • Central Catholic: 140.5 yards
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Lexington: 165.8 yards
  • Central Catholic: 165.8 yards
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Lexington: 338.8 yards
  • Central Catholic: 338.8 yards

Both teams have demonstrated a balanced offense, accumulating similar yardage per game, but the scoring has been where the differences lie.

Team Leaders

Lexington:

• Rushing Leader: Tyler Morgan, 91.0 yards per game
• Passing Leader: Isaiah Fox, 140.3 yards per game
• Receiving Leader: Preston Fryzel, 52.2 yards per game

Central Catholic:

• Rushing Leader: (Not specified)
• Passing Leader: Isaiah Fox, 140.5 yards per game
• Receiving Leader: (Not specified)

Lexington’s Tyler Morgan stands out in rushing, while Isaiah Fox leads both teams in passing yards.

Record Breakdown and Key Comparisons

Looking at how both teams fared against various opponents, their performance at home has been outstanding. Central Catholic has an undefeated 6-0 record at home, while Lexington’s 4-1 home performance has been equally impressive. Away games have been more challenging for Lexington, with a losing record on the road.

• Playoff Performance:
  • Lexington: 2-0
  • Central Catholic: 2-0

Both teams have proven themselves in the playoffs, showing their readiness to perform under pressure.

In-State and Out-of-State Games

• In-State:
  • Lexington: 7-5
  • Central Catholic: 7-0
• Out-of-State:
  • Lexington: 0-0
  • Central Catholic: 4-1

While both teams have maintained strong in-state records, Central Catholic stands out with a perfect in-state record and success in out-of-state games, where they’ve had more opportunities to compete with a variety of opponents.

Conclusion

Central Catholic has been the stronger team throughout the season, particularly in scoring and maintaining a nearly perfect record. Lexington, while not as dominant, has shown resilience, especially in their home games and their ability to compete at a high level in conference play. Both teams have strong rosters and leadership, with notable players such as Isaiah Fox making a significant impact. As we move further into the postseason, these two teams could make waves, with Central Catholic emerging as a title contender and Lexington looking to build on their solid foundation for future success.