The East (Wichita, KS) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Derby (KS) on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

What: Kansas High School Football
Who: East (KS) vs Derby (KS)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Derby and East Football Teams: A Comparative Look at 2024-2025

As the 2024-2025 high school football season unfolds, the Derby and East teams are making waves with impressive performances in both their overall records and individual player achievements. This article provides a detailed comparison of their current standings, team statistics, and head-to-head results.

Overall Records and League Standings

Derby has emerged as an undefeated powerhouse this season, with a perfect 10-0 record. Their dominance in the league is evident, as they sit atop the district standings at 6-0, with a flawless 4-0 record on the road and 6-0 at home. This remarkable performance has been backed by their impressive offensive and defensive stats, including an average of 42.8 points per game and only 6.5 points allowed per game.

In contrast, East has been solid, holding a 7-3 overall record. They are 4-2 within their district, securing a respectable 5-2 record at home and 2-1 on the road. East’s offensive output averages 41.3 points per game, although their defense has been tested more than Derby’s, allowing an average of 11.2 points per game.

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, Derby is the more high-powered offense. In the first quarter, Derby averages 24.3 points, a significant advantage that sets the tone for their games. They also perform well in the second quarter with 19.7 points, but their scoring drops off in the second half, as they only average 5.9 points in the third quarter and 2.7 in the fourth. Despite these dips, their early lead often secures the win.

East, on the other hand, has a more balanced scoring spread, averaging 14.3 points in the first quarter and 15.0 points in the second. Their third and fourth quarters see an increase in scoring, with averages of 8.3 and 8.8 points respectively, indicating a strong finish to their games.

Team Stat Comparison

Here’s how Derby and East compare in key statistical categories:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Derby leads with 245.7 yards per game, showcasing their dominance on the ground.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Derby again leads with 141.1 yards per game, demonstrating a versatile offense that can execute through the air and on the ground.
• Total Yards Per Game: Derby averages 386.8 total yards per game, far outpacing East, who have no total yardage stats listed.
• Tackles Per Game: Derby averages 73.4 tackles per game, indicating their strong defensive presence.
• Sacks Per Game: Derby also outpaces East here, with 2.9 sacks per game.
• Points Per Game: Derby averages 42.8 points per game, while East averages 41.3 points per game, reflecting their offensive firepower.

Key Players

Derby boasts a number of standout players:

• Arieus Finley is a major offensive weapon, rushing for an average of 125.6 yards per game and scoring 13.2 points per game.
• Drew Kemp has been a dual-threat quarterback, passing for 118.9 yards per game and accumulating 168 total yards per game.
• Da’saahn Brame contributes with 59.3 receiving yards per game.

East also has several key performers:

• Arieus Finley contributes greatly to Derby’s success, but Drew Kemp’s performance in total yards per game (168.0) has been crucial in their offensive schemes.
• Hagen Hamblin leads the team in tackles with 6.9 per game, playing a vital role on defense.
• Elijah Dixon has been a defensive standout with 0.5 sacks per game.

Head-to-Head Comparison with Common Opponents

In terms of common opponents, Derby and East both faced Bishop Carroll this season. Derby claimed a dominant 51-7 victory over the team on October 25, 2024, while East achieved a similarly dominant 55-7 win against Bishop Carroll on October 18, 2024. This shows that both teams were able to perform at a high level against similar competition.

Record Breakdown

• Derby (2024-2025):
  • 10-0 overall
  • 6-0 in district play
  • Perfect home and away records (6-0 at home, 4-0 away)
  • 2-0 in the playoffs
• East (2024-2025):
  • 7-3 overall
  • 4-2 in district play
  • Strong home record (5-2), but with more challenges on the road (2-1)
  • 2-0 in the playoffs

Conclusion

Both Derby and East have shown their strength in the 2024-2025 football season, with Derby maintaining an undefeated record and East putting together a solid campaign. Derby’s powerful offense, led by standout players like Arieus Finley and Drew Kemp, is a major factor in their success, while East has relied on a more balanced attack and steady performances on both sides of the ball. With strong playoff positioning, both teams will look to build on their success as they head into the postseason.

The upcoming matchups for both teams will be crucial as they seek to continue their dominant play and possibly face off in future playoff rounds.