The Edna Karr High School (New Orleans, LA) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, LA) on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select tournament.

Edna Karr vs Catholic Game Info:

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Edna Karr (LA) vs Catholic (LA)
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Behrman Stadium
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Edna Karr vs Catholic

As the 2024-25 high school football season progresses, Catholic and Edna Karr have emerged as two of Louisiana’s most formidable teams. Both programs are showcasing dominant performances in their respective leagues and have maintained perfect records heading into the crucial stages of the season. This article delves into the statistics, scoring averages, and results from common opponents to evaluate how these elite teams measure up against each other.

Overall Record and Performance

Catholic and Edna Karr boast remarkable season records that reflect their exceptional performances:

• Catholic (24-25): The team has an impressive overall record of 11-0, including a flawless 5-0 in district play. Their home record is also perfect at 6-0, and they have matched this with a strong away performance, maintaining a 5-0 record. The team’s overall win percentage stands at 1.000, showcasing their undefeated status.
• Edna Karr (24-25): Edna Karr’s record surpasses Catholic’s in terms of total wins, with a perfect 12-0 mark. They have also maintained an impeccable district record of 7-0. The team has proven themselves equally capable at home, away, and neutral sites, going 5-0 at home, 5-0 away, and 2-0 in neutral-site games. Their overall win percentage is also a perfect 1.000.

Scoring Averages

One of the most telling indicators of a team’s dominance is their scoring average throughout the game. Here’s how Catholic and Edna Karr compare:

• Catholic: The team averages 15.2 points in the first quarter, 14.6 in the second, 7.2 in the third, and 6.8 in the fourth, culminating in an average of 33.5 points per game. Despite a solid offensive output, their scoring tends to dip in the second half.
• Edna Karr: Edna Karr’s offensive performance is even more impressive. They average 18.3 points in the first quarter and 18.7 in the second, maintaining strong scoring throughout the first half. Their second-half scoring drops to 4.7 in the third quarter and 4.3 in the fourth, but their final average stands at an outstanding 41.9 points per game. This indicates not only a strong start but also sustained scoring throughout the game.

Results Against Common Opponents

Catholic and Edna Karr both faced off against some common opponents, yielding notable results:

• Catholic’s Record Against Common Opponents: 2-0
  • September 13, 2024: Catholic defeated St. Thomas More 18-14 in an away game.
  • November 29, 2024: Catholic overcame Archbishop Rummel 14-7 at home.
• Edna Karr’s Record Against Common Opponents: 2-0
  • November 29, 2024: Edna Karr defeated St. Thomas More 42-14 at home.
  • November 7, 2024: Edna Karr convincingly beat Archbishop Rummel 69-28 in an away match.

Breakdown by Venue

Both teams have displayed dominance across different venues, although Edna Karr’s record is slightly more extensive in terms of total games played:

• Catholic:
  • Home: 6-0
  • Away: 5-0
  • Neutral: 0-0
  • Playoff: 0-0
  • In-State: 11-0
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
• Edna Karr:
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 5-0
  • Neutral: 2-0
  • Playoff: 2-0
  • In-State: 12-0
  • Out-of-State: 0-0

Conclusion

Catholic and Edna Karr continue to demonstrate why they are the top high school football programs in Louisiana. Both teams are undefeated and have excelled in their respective districts and beyond. While Edna Karr leads slightly in scoring and overall record, Catholic’s consistent and strong performances keep them a force to be reckoned with. The head-to-head encounter between these two powerhouses, should it occur, would be a highly anticipated matchup that promises excitement for fans and a showcase of high school football excellence.