High School Football: A Breakdown of Patrick Henry vs. Eastside (2024-2025 Season)

As the 2024-2025 high school football season progresses, two teams that stand out for their unique journey are the Patrick Henry Patriots and the Eastside Spartans. With contrasting records and styles of play, these teams provide a compelling look into the dynamics of regional high school football. Here’s a detailed comparison of their performance in the season so far.

Season Overview

• Patrick Henry Patriots (6-6, 2-3 Region) The Patriots have faced a challenging season, finishing with a balanced 6-6 overall record. Their regional performance was somewhat underwhelming, posting a 2-3 record. Patrick Henry had a tough time on the road, with a 3-4 away record, but managed to hold their ground at home with a 3-2 record. They scored a total of 385 points while allowing 292. The team’s scoring average per game stands at 32.1, with notable struggles in the first and third quarters.
• Eastside Spartans (10-1, 4-1 Region) On the other hand, Eastside has enjoyed an outstanding season, with a dominant 10-1 record overall. The Spartans excelled in their region, finishing with an impressive 4-1 regional record. They were nearly perfect at home, posting a perfect 7-0 record in front of their fans. Eastside’s offense has been particularly potent, scoring an average of 36.5 points per game, a mark that shows their ability to consistently put up big numbers. Their defense has also been formidable, allowing only 106 points across the season.

Quarter-by-Quarter Performance

The difference in performance between the two teams can be seen in their scoring breakdown by quarters:

• Patrick Henry:
  • Q1: 2.3
  • Q2: 7.0
  • Q3: 4.3
  • Q4: 4.7
  • Final: 32.1 points per game

Patrick Henry’s scoring is relatively low in the first quarter, which could be attributed to slow starts or adjustments in the early stages of the game. However, they tend to pick up momentum in the second quarter, with a noticeable increase in scoring. Despite this, their offense seems to plateau in the second half, with a slight dip in the third quarter.

• Eastside:
  • Q1: 7.0
  • Q2: 10.0
  • Q3: 10.5
  • Q4: 3.5
  • Final: 36.5 points per game

Eastside, in contrast, starts strong with a solid 7 points in the first quarter and consistently maintains their offensive output throughout the second and third quarters. The Spartans’ scoring drops slightly in the fourth quarter, but their earlier dominance in the game typically ensures they maintain control.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced a set of common opponents this season, and their results against these teams show the differing paths each has taken.

• Patrick Henry vs. Common Opponents:
  • Rye Cove: (L) 13-7
  • J.I. Burton: (W) 61-20
  • Chilhowie: (W) 26-6
• Eastside vs. Common Opponents:
  • Rye Cove: (L) 40-8
  • J.I. Burton: (W) 34-0
  • Chilhowie: (W) 20-0

Both teams faced Rye Cove, J.I. Burton, and Chilhowie, with similar results against J.I. Burton and Chilhowie. However, Eastside’s dominant victory over Rye Cove (40-8) was much more decisive compared to Patrick Henry’s 13-7 loss, which further highlights the strength disparity between the two teams.

Head-to-Head Record

In terms of head-to-head performance, there is no direct matchup between Patrick Henry and Eastside so far this season. Both teams, however, have posted solid records against the same common opponents, with Eastside slightly edging Patrick Henry in terms of dominance.

Record Breakdown Comparison

• Patrick Henry:
  • 6-6 overall
  • 2-3 region
  • 3-2 at home
  • 3-4 away
  • 385 points for, 292 points against
• Eastside:
  • 10-1 overall
  • 4-1 region
  • 7-0 at home
  • 3-1 away
  • 402 points for, 106 points against

Eastside has shown an impressive overall performance, particularly with their strong regional record (4-1) and undefeated home record. Meanwhile, Patrick Henry’s balanced record highlights their challenges in both home and away games, as well as their ability to score a respectable number of points while struggling defensively at times.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has been a tale of contrasting fortunes for Patrick Henry and Eastside. While Patrick Henry has fought hard through a balanced but challenging season, Eastside has soared with a near-perfect record, dominating on both offense and defense. The upcoming matchups, particularly the region’s postseason games, will be crucial in determining how these teams finish the season and whether Patrick Henry can turn around their inconsistency or if Eastside will continue their dominant run.