The Chiawana High School varsity football team (Pasco, WA) will host Puyallup (WA) in a home playoff game today at 4 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Washington High School Football
Who: Chiawana vs Puyallup
When: Today, November 16, 2024
Time: 4:00. p.m. ET
“2024 Football Washington State Championships – 4A State Football”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Puyallup vs. Chiawana: A High School Football Showdown

As the high school football season progresses, the clash between Puyallup and Chiawana teams presents an intriguing matchup. Both teams bring impressive records and contrasting styles to the field. Here’s an in-depth comparison of their performance, key statistics, and team strengths as they head into a highly anticipated game.

Record and Rankings

• Puyallup (24-25): Puyallup has had a solid season with a 6-4 overall record, featuring a .600 win percentage. In district play, they hold a 3-2 record. They’ve been strong at home with a 4-1 record, but struggled on the road, posting a 2-3 away record. Their offense has scored a total of 292 points, while their defense has allowed 245 points.
• Chiawana (24-25): Chiawana enters the game with an impressive 9-1 record, showcasing their dominance with a .900 win percentage. They’ve been perfect in district play, boasting an 8-0 record, and are also undefeated at home (5-0). Their offense has been explosive, putting up a total of 451 points, while their defense has been stifling, allowing just 82 points.

Team Scoring Averages

• Puyallup: The Puyallup offense averages 29.2 points per game, with scoring balanced across all quarters. They average 7.8 points in the first quarter, 9.6 in the second, 6.9 in the third, and 4.9 in the fourth.
• Chiawana: Chiawana’s offense has been highly efficient, averaging 45.1 points per game. They explode in the first half, averaging 16.1 points in the first quarter and 14.0 in the second. Their scoring drops slightly in the second half but remains impressive with averages of 7.6 points in the third quarter and 7.4 in the fourth.

Team Stat Comparison

• Puyallup:
  • Rushing Yards: 121.1 yards per game
  • Passing Yards: 191.8 yards per game
  • Receiving Yards: 192.2 yards per game
  • Total Yards: 312.9 yards per game
  • Tackles: 53.3 per game
  • Sacks: 1.9 per game
  • Points Per Game: 28.8
• Chiawana:
  • Rushing Yards: 52.0 yards per game
  • Passing Yards: 25.1 yards per game
  • Receiving Yards: 32.7 yards per game
  • Total Yards: 77.1 yards per game
  • Tackles: 10.6 per game
  • Sacks: 0.8 per game
  • Points Per Game: 11.8

Chiawana’s offense has been incredibly efficient despite fewer total yards, while Puyallup has found success through a more balanced offensive approach. Puyallup boasts a strong passing game, but Chiawana’s defense has been suffocating, allowing a remarkably low 82 points across the season.

Key Players

• Puyallup:
  • Kyson Douglas: The star running back has rushed for 67.3 yards per game and contributes 10.7 points per game.
  • Brayden Paulino: A key player in both passing and total yards, Paulino averages 173.4 passing yards and 197.6 total yards per game.
  • Jayden Woodland: A top receiver, with 66.5 yards per game.
  • Jacek Garden: The team’s top tackler with 5.9 tackles per game.
• Chiawana:
  • Braxton Feldmann: The focal point of Chiawana’s offense, Feldmann leads the team with 104.7 rushing yards per game and 116.0 total yards per game.
  • Julian Martinez: A versatile player, Martinez has 70.3 passing yards per game.
  • Sean Ramin: The team’s top receiver, with 75.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Cooper Cissne: A key defender with 26.0 tackles per game.

While Puyallup relies on a more diversified offense, Chiawana’s power player, Feldmann, anchors their game plan, alongside a staunch defense.

Record Breakdown

• Puyallup has seen success in their league (3-2), but their away games have been a challenge, posting a 2-3 record. They are also 0-1 against out-of-state competition.
• Chiawana, on the other hand, has been perfect in their district (8-0) and has also excelled at home (5-0). Their only loss came from an out-of-state game.

Conclusion

As Puyallup faces off against Chiawana, the contest promises to be a compelling one. Puyallup will need to leverage its strong passing attack and overall offensive balance to break through Chiawana’s tough defense. Chiawana, with their perfect district record and a dominant defensive game, will look to continue their winning streak and prove their superiority on both sides of the ball. The matchup could be a statement game for both teams as they look to make their mark in high school football this season.