The Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA) varsity football team will host Huntington (Shreveport, LA) in a home playoff game today at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Edna Karr (LA) vs Huntington (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Behrman Stadium
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Huntington vs. Edna Karr: A Clash of Styles and Records

As we approach a thrilling matchup between Huntington and Edna Karr, both teams boast impressive records and a wealth of talent that promises an exciting contest. With Huntington standing at a 6-5 overall record and Edna Karr coming in undefeated at 10-0, these two teams have been dominant in their respective competitions. Here’s a breakdown of their season performance, individual leaders, and key statistics.

Team Records and Performance

Huntington has faced a mixed season with a 6-5 overall record. Their district performance has been solid with a 5-3 mark, and they hold a 2-3 record at home, which shows that their road performances have been relatively stronger (4-2 away). Their total points scored (PF) stand at 344, just edging their points allowed (PA) at 334. Huntington’s win percentage is .545 overall, with a more impressive .625 district win percentage.

On the other hand, Edna Karr has had an outstanding season, remaining undefeated at 10-0. They’ve dominated not only in their district with a perfect 7-0 record but also across their away games (5-0) and neutral-site contests (2-0). With a staggering point differential of 405 PF to just 135 PA, their win percentage and district performance both sit at a flawless 1.000.

Scoring Breakdown:

Looking at the scoring trends, Huntington’s points per game have been relatively balanced throughout the four quarters, with the most notable scoring coming in the 4th quarter (10.5 points) and the second quarter (9.8 points). They average 31.3 points per game.

Edna Karr, however, has been a scoring machine, especially in the first half. They average an impressive 17.0 points in the first quarter and 17.5 points in the second quarter, giving them a total of 40.5 points per game. Their second-half scoring slows down, with only 3.5 points in the third quarter and 3.0 points in the fourth.

Key Statistics Comparison:

Here’s a deeper look at the teams’ respective strengths:

• Rushing Yards: Huntington averages 278.4 yards per game, showcasing a strong ground game.
• Passing Yards: Huntington excels with 181.1 passing yards per game, led by their standout quarterback, Landon Gibbs.
• Receiving Yards: Huntington also leads in this category, averaging 175.4 receiving yards per game.
• Total Yards: With 459.5 total yards per game, Huntington’s offense is well-rounded and capable of explosive plays.
• Tackles: Defensively, Huntington averages 59.8 tackles per game, with Joemiah Robinson leading the charge with 9.4 tackles per game.
• Sacks: Huntington has been decent in pressuring the quarterback, averaging 2.2 sacks per game.

Meanwhile, Edna Karr has not had many statistics available, but their offensive production, as shown in their point total (405 PF), is among the best. Their defense has been just as formidable, allowing only 135 points throughout the season.

Team Leaders:

For Huntington, individual stars include:

• Landon Gibbs: 135.5 passing yards per game and 181.7 total yards per game, making him the leader of the offense.
• Jamarion Washington: 101.5 receiving yards per game, proving to be a reliable target for the quarterbacks.
• Joemiah Robinson: 9.4 tackles per game, anchoring the defense.

For Edna Karr, the team’s balanced and explosive offense is led by playmakers who keep them undefeated, although specific statistical leaders aren’t available. Their defense has been just as impactful, helping the team dominate both district and out-of-district matchups.

Record Breakdown by Location:

• Huntington has a balanced record both at home (2-3) and away (4-2), with no neutral-site games recorded.
• Edna Karr has shown their prowess both at home (2-0) and away (5-0), as well as in neutral-site games (2-0).

Conclusion:

This upcoming matchup between Huntington and Edna Karr promises to be an exciting contest with Huntington’s well-rounded offense and strong passing game taking on the relentless scoring and perfect defense of Edna Karr. Huntington’s ability to strike in the second half and their offensive depth will need to be on full display if they hope to challenge Edna Karr’s undefeated streak. Regardless of the outcome, both teams have shown they belong among the best in Louisiana high school football, with Huntington’s resilience and Edna Karr’s dominance making this one of the most anticipated games of the season.