The Ferriday (LA) varsity football team will host Lake Arthur (LA) in a home playoff game today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Non-Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Ferriday (LA) vs Lake Arthur (LA)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Non-Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Lake Arthur vs. Ferriday: A Detailed Football Team Comparison

As the high school football season heats up, two teams stand out in terms of overall performance and key statistics: Lake Arthur and Ferriday. Both teams have shown resilience and determination on the field, with contrasting styles and strengths that set them apart. Here’s a closer look at their rankings, records, and key team statistics.

Overall Records and Standings

Both teams finished the regular season with solid records. Lake Arthur ended with a 5-5 overall record, including a 3-2 mark at home but struggled in district play, finishing with a 0-3 district record. In comparison, Ferriday had a stronger showing, with a 7-3 overall record, including a respectable 4-3 district performance. Ferriday also performed well both at home (3-1) and away (4-2), giving them an edge in consistency across different venues.

• Lake Arthur Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 5-5
  • District: 0-3
  • Home: 3-2
  • Away: 2-3
• Ferriday Record Breakdown:
  • Overall: 7-3
  • District: 4-3
  • Home: 3-1
  • Away: 4-2

Team Scoring Averages

In terms of scoring, Ferriday has a clear advantage with an average of 33.2 points per game, thanks to a more balanced offensive attack. Lake Arthur, on the other hand, averaged 25.8 points per game. Ferriday’s offense is consistently productive across the four quarters, with notable increases in scoring as the game progresses, especially in the final two quarters.

• Lake Arthur Scoring Averages: 25.8 points per game
• Ferriday Scoring Averages: 33.2 points per game
  • Q1: 7.2
  • Q2: 6.0
  • Q3: 9.2
  • Q4: 10.8

Team Stat Comparison

Both teams show strengths in different areas of their game, with Ferriday leading in most categories.

• Rushing Yards per Game:
  • Lake Arthur: 180.0
  • Ferriday: 180.0
• Passing Yards per Game:
  • Lake Arthur: 229.0
  • Ferriday: 224.0
• Receiving Yards per Game:
  • Lake Arthur: 227.2
  • Ferriday: 227.2
• Total Yards per Game:
  • Lake Arthur: 409.0
  • Ferriday: 409.0
• Tackles per Game:
  • Lake Arthur: 71.7
  • Ferriday: 71.7
• Sacks per Game:
  • Lake Arthur: 2.9
  • Ferriday: 2.9
• Points per Game:
  • Lake Arthur: 33.4
  • Ferriday: 33.4

While both teams are fairly balanced offensively, with each averaging around 409 yards per game, Ferriday’s defense stands out more, with a slightly higher points-per-game average at 33.4 compared to Lake Arthur’s 25.8.

Team Leaders

Individual standout performances have shaped the success of both teams.

• Lake Arthur Leaders:
  • Rushing: Jerry Griffin Jr. with 62.6 yards per game
  • Passing: Caleb Ellis with 224.0 yards per game
  • Receiving: Desmen Jefferson with 89.0 yards per game
  • Tackles: Lionel Scott with 9.6 tackles per game
  • Sacks: Marvin Davis with 0.8 sacks per game
• Ferriday Leaders:
  • Rushing: Jerry Griffin Jr. with 62.6 yards per game
  • Passing: Caleb Ellis with 224.0 yards per game
  • Receiving: Desmen Jefferson with 89.0 yards per game
  • Tackles: Lionel Scott with 9.6 tackles per game
  • Sacks: Marvin Davis with 0.8 sacks per game

Key Takeaways

• Ferriday has a clear edge in terms of overall performance, particularly in district play, with a stronger record of 7-3 and a better scoring average.
• Lake Arthur has a more balanced offensive and defensive attack, but its inability to win district games was a significant factor in their 5-5 overall performance.
• Both teams feature key leaders such as Jerry Griffin Jr., Caleb Ellis, and Desmen Jefferson, who continue to be essential to their respective team’s success.

This season’s matchup between Lake Arthur and Ferriday highlights the competitiveness of their respective districts, with Ferriday currently in the stronger position. However, both teams are formidable in their own right and will be looking to carry their momentum into the postseason.