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Chicago Christian vs Maroa-Forsyth Live Illinois High School Football playoff 11/29/2024

Chicago Christian vs Maroa-Forsyth Live Illinois High School Football playoff 11/29/2024

The Chicago Christian varsity football team from Palos Heights, IL, will face Maroa-Forsyth from Maroa, IL, in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 29 at 1:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 2A” tournament.

What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Chicago Christian (IL) vs Maroa-Forsyth (IL)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Hancock Stadium
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 2A
Live stream: Watch here

Head-to-Head Comparison: Maroa-Forsyth vs. Chicago Christian

The 2024 high school football season saw two powerhouse teams, Maroa-Forsyth and Chicago Christian, deliver remarkable performances. Both teams finished with a stellar 12-1 record, showcasing their dominance in their respective Illinois classes. Here’s an in-depth comparison of their season rankings, team stats, and standout players.


Rankings and Records

Team IL Class Overall Record Conference Record Home Record Away Record Neutral Record Win % Conference % Points For (PF) Points Against (PA)
Maroa-Forsyth 1 12-1 7-1 6-0 6-1 N/A .923 .875 599 228
Chicago Christian 2 12-1 6-1 7-0 4-1 1-0 .923 .857 464 178

Both teams exhibited near-perfect seasons, with Maroa-Forsyth edging out Chicago Christian in conference performance by a slim margin. However, Chicago Christian had the stronger away record, finishing undefeated at home and neutral sites.


Team Scoring Averages

Quarter Maroa-Forsyth Chicago Christian
Q1 17.1 8.6
Q2 13.8 9.4
Q3 8.2 4.1
Q4 7.0 7.9
Final 46.1 35.7

Maroa-Forsyth established itself as a high-scoring team, particularly strong in the first half, averaging 46.1 points per game compared to Chicago Christian’s 35.7. Chicago Christian, however, closed games stronger, slightly outscoring Maroa-Forsyth in the fourth quarter.


Team Stat Comparison

Category Maroa-Forsyth Chicago Christian
Rushing Yards Per Game 132.8 216.9
Passing Yards Per Game 280.5 134.1
Receiving Yards Per Game 278.2 127.2
Total Yards Per Game 413.2 351.0
Tackles Per Game 79.0 34.2
Sacks Per Game 0.8 1.2
Points Per Game 44.5 26.8

While Maroa-Forsyth excelled in the passing game, averaging an impressive 280.5 passing yards per game, Chicago Christian leaned heavily on their rushing attack with 216.9 rushing yards per game. Defensively, Maroa-Forsyth showed a higher tackle rate, while Chicago Christian had a slight edge in sacks.


Team Leaders

Statistic Maroa-Forsyth (Leader) Chicago Christian (Leader) National Average
Rushing Yards Per Game #5 Khanton Wilson (78.6) #20 Kenny Jager (138.6) 20.1
Passing Yards Per Game #2 Ryne Sheppard (255.4) #6 Christian Flutman (134.1) 50.8
Receiving Yards Per Game #12 Zach Smith (87.6) #2 Caden Boersma (69.6) 17.2
Total Yards Per Game #2 Ryne Sheppard (295.8) #6 Christian Flutman (174.4) 36.4
Tackles Per Game #84 Grant Smith (8.2) #22 Niko Griggs (5.9) 2.7
Sacks Per Game #5 Khanton Wilson (0.5) #59 Brock Sperling (0.8) 0.2
Points Per Game #5 Khanton Wilson (10.2) #20 Kenny Jager (12.5) 2.6

Chicago Christian’s Kenny Jager stood out as a rushing powerhouse, averaging 138.6 yards per game and 12.5 points per game. Meanwhile, Maroa-Forsyth’s Ryne Sheppard led an explosive passing offense with 255.4 passing yards per game and nearly 300 total yards per game.


Record Breakdown

Category Maroa-Forsyth Chicago Christian
Overall 12-1 12-1
Conference 7-1 6-1
Non-League 1-0 2-0
Playoff 4-0 4-0
Home 6-0 7-0
Away 6-1 4-1
Neutral N/A 1-0
In-State 12-1 12-1

Both teams displayed incredible consistency across all game types, with flawless playoff records to cap their seasons. Maroa-Forsyth’s slight edge in conference performance and overall scoring solidifies their dominance, but Chicago Christian’s balanced attack and strong road record made them formidable opponents.


Final Thoughts

The 2024 season was a testament to the high level of competition in Illinois high school football. Maroa-Forsyth’s dynamic offense and Chicago Christian’s resilient rushing attack define two distinct yet equally successful approaches to the game. If these two teams meet in the future, fans can expect an epic clash between two elite programs.

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