The Chaminade-Madonna varsity football team from Hollywood, FL, will host Trinity Christian Academy from Jacksonville, FL, in a home playoff game today at 7 PM at Chaminade-Madonna. This matchup is part of the “2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 1A FHSAA Football” tournament.
Trinity Christian Academy vs Chaminade-Madonna High School Football Game Info:
What: Florida High School Football
Who: TCA vs CMHS
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 1A FHSAA Football
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Trinity Christian Academy vs Chaminade-Madonna
The Chaminade-Madonna Lions (11-2) from Hollywood, FL, are set to host the Trinity Christian Academy Conquerors (10-3) from Jacksonville, FL, tonight at 7 PM in a pivotal home playoff game. The matchup is part of the “2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 1A FHSAA Football” tournament, with both teams battling for a chance to advance in the postseason.
Season Overview
Chaminade-Madonna enters the game as one of the top teams in the nation, ranked No. 14 nationally and No. 1 in Florida’s 1A class. The Lions boast an 11-2 record, including a perfect 8-0 at home, and have dominated opponents with an explosive offense that has tallied 602 points this season.
Trinity Christian Academy, ranked No. 6 in their class, holds a strong 10-3 record with impressive performances both at home (8-2) and away (2-1). The Conquerors excelled in district play, finishing undefeated at 3-0.
Team Comparisons
Offense:
- Chaminade-Madonna leads the offensive battle, averaging 46.3 points per game compared to Trinity Christian’s 28.7. The Lions also have a significant edge in total yards, averaging 457.1 yards per game, with a balanced attack led by quarterback Preston Wright (#18), who contributes 273.4 total yards per game.
- Trinity Christian relies on a ground-heavy offense, with Areyion Guyton (#0) leading the rushing game at 47.0 yards per game.
Defense:
- Chaminade-Madonna has shown strength defensively, allowing only 215 points this season and averaging 55.7 tackles and 3.4 sacks per game. RJ Alphonse (#56) leads the team in sacks with 1.1 per game.
- Trinity Christian’s defense averages 47.5 tackles per game, led by Kaleel Vereen (#1), who records 5.8 tackles per game.
Key Players to Watch
- Chaminade-Madonna:
- Preston Wright (#18): The Lions’ star quarterback averages 261.0 passing yards per game and 273.4 total yards per game.
- Jasen Lopez (#7): A top receiving threat, Lopez averages 91.8 receiving yards per game.
- RJ Alphonse (#56): A defensive powerhouse with 1.1 sacks per game.
- Trinity Christian Academy:
- Areyion Guyton (#0): The Conquerors’ leading rusher, averaging 47.0 rushing yards per game.
- Hicks Zarah (#8): Trinity’s quarterback, contributing 67.0 passing yards per game.
- Joel Haney (#81): A key scorer, averaging 4.3 points per game.
Scoring Trends
Chaminade-Madonna starts strong, averaging 15.2 points in the first quarter and peaking in the second with 18.4 points. Trinity Christian tends to distribute their scoring more evenly but shines in the second quarter, averaging 10.2 points.
What to Expect
This game features Chaminade-Madonna’s high-powered offense against Trinity Christian’s balanced but gritty approach. The Lions’ home-field dominance and potent passing game led by Preston Wright could be decisive. Meanwhile, the Conquerors will look to control the tempo with their running game and capitalize on defensive stops.
With both teams entering the game with 3-0 playoff records, the stakes are higher than ever. Can Chaminade-Madonna continue their march toward the state title, or will Trinity Christian pull off the upset? Fans won’t want to miss this electrifying showdown.
