The Central Catholic (Toledo, OH) varsity football team will host Padua Franciscan (Parma, OH) in a home playoff game on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM. This game is part of the 2024 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) – Region 10 tournament.

Central Catholic vs Padua Franciscan Football Game Info:

What: Ohio High School Football
Who: Central Catholic vs Padua Franciscan
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2024 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) – Region 10
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Game preview: Central Catholic vs Padua Franciscan

As the 2024 football season progresses, Padua Franciscan and Central Catholic stand out with their impressive performances, though each team approaches the game differently. Here’s a closer look at the rankings, records, and stats for both teams as they head into the next phase of their season.

Team Records & Rankings

• Padua Franciscan has had a solid season with an 8-5 overall record, finishing 2-2 in their conference. While they’ve been competitive, especially at home (3-2), they’ve had a bit of a challenge on the road, with a 4-3 away record. Despite this, their performance has been steady with a win percentage of .615 and a conference win percentage of .500.
• Central Catholic, on the other hand, has dominated this season with an outstanding 12-1 overall record, only losing one game in the conference (5-1). Their home record is flawless at 7-0, and they’ve proven themselves to be formidable on the road (4-1). With a win percentage of .923 and a conference win percentage of .833, Central Catholic is on a hot streak, averaging 33.1 points per game.

Scoring Averages

• Padua Franciscan averages 22.5 points per game. Their scoring is fairly consistent across all four quarters with small fluctuations—5.2 points in the first quarter, 5.3 in the second, 6.2 in the third, and 5.8 in the fourth.
• Central Catholic averages a significantly higher 33.1 points per game, thanks to a dominant first quarter where they score 13.7 points on average. Their second and third quarters also contribute solidly (6.7 and 7.3 points, respectively), but their fourth-quarter output drops to 0, possibly reflecting the team’s ability to close out games early.

Team Stat Comparison

When comparing the two teams’ overall stats, Central Catholic tends to edge out Padua Franciscan in several key categories:

• Rushing Yards per Game: Padua Franciscan averages 173.0 yards, while Central Catholic is just behind at 170.9 yards.
• Passing Yards per Game: Padua averages 132.7, whereas Central Catholic has a slight advantage with 165.5 yards.
• Total Yards per Game: Padua Franciscan gains 305.7 yards, but Central Catholic outpaces them with 336.4 yards.

In terms of defense, Padua Franciscan averages 59.2 tackles per game, showing a solid defensive effort, while sack and points per game data are not available for Central Catholic.

Team Leaders

• For Padua Franciscan, standout performer Roderick Love is a key asset, leading in rushing yards (173.6), receiving yards (36.9), and total yards per game (212.5). His ability to contribute across multiple areas of the game makes him an all-around offensive threat.
• Central Catholic counters with Tyler Morgan, who leads in rushing with 90.8 yards per game, and Isaiah Fox, who leads in passing with 135.0 yards per game. Preston Fryzel adds to the offense with 54.9 receiving yards per game.

Defensively, Devin Shaw-Mason of Padua Franciscan stands out with 12.2 tackles per game, while Central Catholic’s defensive stats are less detailed but still noteworthy considering their overall dominance.

Common Opponents

Both teams share a common opponent in Lutheran West, with both winning their matchups decisively:

• Padua Franciscan defeated Lutheran West 28-0 in a dominant road performance on September 6, 2024.
• Central Catholic also came out on top, defeating Lutheran West 49-14 at home on November 1, 2024.

Record Breakdown

A quick look at the breakdown of their records:

• Padua Franciscan:
  • 8-5 overall
  • 2-2 in league play
  • 3-2 at home
  • 4-3 on the road
  • 1-0 in neutral-site games
  • 3-0 in the playoffs
• Central Catholic:
  • 12-1 overall
  • 5-1 in league play
  • 7-0 at home
  • 4-1 on the road
  • 1-0 in neutral-site games
  • 3-0 in the playoffs

Both teams have had strong in-state records, with Padua Franciscan posting an 8-5 mark and Central Catholic finishing the regular season undefeated in-state (8-0).

Conclusion

As we move forward in the season, both Padua Franciscan and Central Catholic are showing their strengths. Padua has the potential to surprise with its balanced offense, led by the multi-talented Roderick Love, while Central Catholic’s dominance in all phases of the game makes them one of the top contenders in the league. Their contrasting styles and strong performances this season suggest that both teams will continue to be forces to reckon with as they progress further into the postseason.