The Geneva (IL) varsity football team will face East St. Louis (IL) in a neutral playoff game on Saturday, November 30, at 1:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 6A tournament.
What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Geneva (IL) vs East St. Louis (IL)
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Hancock Stadium
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 6A
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East St. Louis vs. Geneva: A Clash of Illinois High School Football Titans
As the 2024 high school football season progresses, two powerhouse teams in Illinois, East St. Louis and Geneva, have emerged as frontrunners in their respective divisions. With both teams boasting remarkable records and impressive statistics, fans and analysts alike are eagerly anticipating a potential clash. Here, we dive deep into the numbers and what makes these teams so formidable.
Rankings and Records
East St. Louis (12-1)
- National Rank: 26
- Illinois Rank: 3
- Class Rank: 1
- Key Stats:
- Conference Record: 5-0
- Home Record: 6-1
- Away Record: 4-0
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Points For (PF): 560
- Points Against (PA): 77
- Win Percentage: .923
Geneva (13-1)
- Illinois Rank: 8
- Class Rank: 2
- Key Stats:
- Conference Record: 6-1
- Home Record: 7-1
- Away Record: 5-0
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Points For (PF): 595
- Points Against (PA): 231
- Win Percentage: .929
Scoring Averages
Both teams demonstrate offensive firepower, but their scoring patterns vary slightly:
| Quarter | East St. Louis | Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12.3 | 15.8 |
| Q2 | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Q3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Q4 | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| OT1 | 6.0 | – |
| Final | 43.1 | 42.5 |
East St. Louis tends to maintain consistent scoring throughout the game, whereas Geneva starts strong, particularly in the first quarter, outscoring opponents early.
Team Stat Comparison
| Category | East St. Louis | Geneva |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 178.1 | 113.6 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 215.8 | 236.5 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | 219.2 | 236.2 |
| Total Yards Per Game | 393.9 | 350.1 |
| Tackles Per Game | 109.2 | 51.5 |
| Sacks Per Game | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Points Per Game | 37.4 | 38.1 |
East St. Louis excels in rushing and defensive metrics, with a higher number of tackles and sacks per game. Geneva, however, edges out in passing and receiving, reflecting a more air-heavy offensive strategy.
Team Leaders
East St. Louis
- Rushing: TaRyan Martin (#6) – 69.6 yards per game
- Passing: Kendrick Lyons (#8) – 184.8 yards per game
- Receiving: Kortez Rupert (#12) – 60.0 yards per game
- Defense: Keandre McClendon (#9) – 12.3 tackles per game, 0.9 sacks per game
- Scoring: Larevious “Fresh” Woods (#5) – 6.9 points per game
Geneva
- Rushing: Michael Rumoro (#20) – 78.0 yards per game
- Passing: Anthony Chahino (#12) – 252.1 yards per game
- Receiving: Talyn Taylor (#1) – 115.5 yards per game
- Defense: Sean Lane (#7) – 6.5 tackles per game
- Scoring: Talyn Taylor (#1) – 11.5 points per game
Record Breakdown
| Record Type | East St. Louis | Geneva |
| Overall | 12-1 | 13-1 |
| League | 5-0 | 6-1 |
| Non-League | 3-1 | 3-0 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponents | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Playoff | 4-0 | 4-0 |
| In-State | 10-0 | 13-1 |
| Out-of-State | 2-1 | 0-0 |
Key Takeaways
- East St. Louis thrives on a balanced offense and a dominant defense, as evidenced by their minimal points allowed (77). Their aggressive tackling and ability to control the ground game make them a tough opponent.
- Geneva relies heavily on their aerial attack, led by standout quarterback Anthony Chahino and wide receiver Talyn Taylor. Their high-scoring offense has carried them through tight games, despite allowing more points than East St. Louis.
A potential matchup between these two teams would pit East St. Louis’s defensive prowess against Geneva’s explosive passing game. Fans can expect a thrilling contest that could come down to execution in key moments.
