The Edna Karr varsity football team (New Orleans, LA) is hosting a playoff game against St. Thomas More (Lafayette, LA) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the “2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select” tournament.
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Edna Karr (LA) vs St. Thomas More (LA)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Morris F.X. Jeff, Sr. Park
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select
Live stream: Watch here
Edna Karr vs. St. Thomas More: A Statistical Matchup Overview
As the 2024-25 high school football season progresses, two powerhouse teams, Edna Karr and St. Thomas More, are capturing attention in Louisiana. Let’s break down their performance, rankings, and key statistics to highlight what makes these teams stand out.
Rankings & Records
St. Thomas More Cougars:
- State Ranking: 10th in Class 6
- Overall Record: 8-3
- District Record: 6-0
- Win Percentage: 72.7%
- Points For (PF): 343
- Points Against (PA): 162
Edna Karr Cougars:
- National Ranking: 47th
- State Ranking: 2nd in Class 2
- Overall Record: 11-0
- District Record: 7-0
- Win Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 461
- Points Against (PA): 141
Team Scoring Averages
A look at each team’s scoring trends:
St. Thomas More:
- 1st Quarter: 13.7 points
- 2nd Quarter: 9.3 points
- 3rd Quarter: 6.8 points
- 4th Quarter: 4.7 points
- Final Average: 31.2 points per game
Edna Karr:
- 1st Quarter: 17.0 points
- 2nd Quarter: 17.5 points
- 3rd Quarter: 3.5 points
- 4th Quarter: 3.0 points
- Final Average: 41.9 points per game
Edna Karr demonstrates consistent dominance in the first half, scoring significantly more points than St. Thomas More.
Team Statistical Comparison
St. Thomas More:
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 3.8
- Passing Yards Per Game: 12.2
- Receiving Yards Per Game: 12.2
- Total Yards Per Game: 16.0
- Tackles Per Game: 13.0
- Points Per Game: 0.1
Edna Karr: Statistics not provided, but their undefeated record and high scoring averages suggest superior overall performance.
Key Players
St. Thomas More Leaders:
- #2 Gabe Mocek: 32.0 rushing yards per game
- #8 Cole Bergeron: 134.0 passing yards per game; 129.0 total yards per game
- #11 Cade Wilkerson: 44.0 receiving yards per game
- Ayson Hollier: 27.0 tackles per game
- #39 Tyler Dills: 1.0 points per game
Edna Karr Leaders: Player statistics were not specified but are implied to exceed national averages based on their performance.
Common Opponents
Both teams faced St. Augustine during the season, with the following results:
- St. Thomas More: Defeated St. Augustine 28-27
- Edna Karr: Defeated St. Augustine 34-13
Edna Karr’s decisive victory over St. Augustine underscores their dominant form compared to St. Thomas More’s narrow win.
Record Breakdown
| Category | St. Thomas More | Edna Karr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8-3 | 11-0 |
| League | 6-0 | 7-0 |
| Non-League | 1-3 | 3-0 |
| Head to Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Home | 5-2 | 4-0 |
| Away | 3-1 | 5-0 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Playoff | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| In-State | 8-3 | 11-0 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
Edna Karr emerges as the stronger team statistically, boasting an undefeated record, higher scoring averages, and a more dominant win against a shared opponent. St. Thomas More, however, remains a formidable contender with a strong district performance and several standout players. Should these two teams meet, it promises to be an exciting matchup that tests both teams’ strengths and resilience.
