The Heritage Hills varsity football team will host North Harrison in a playoff game on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 PM in Lincoln City, IN.

What: Indiana High School Football
Who: Heritage Hills (IN) vs North Harrison (IN)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

North Harrison vs. Heritage Hills Football Showdown: A Statistical Breakdown

As we delve into the football season for the 2024-2025 campaign, the North Harrison and Heritage Hills football teams have proven themselves to be powerhouses in their respective conferences. With their impressive records and standout individual performances, both teams have demonstrated their readiness for competition. Let’s take a closer look at their rankings, records, and statistical comparisons to understand what makes them so formidable.

Overall Records and Rankings

North Harrison (24-25)

• Overall Record: 9-3
• Conference Record: 5-2
• Home Record: 4-2
• Away Record: 5-1
• Win Percentage: .750
• Conference Win Percentage: .714
• Points For (PF): 262
• Points Against (PA): 192

Heritage Hills (24-25)

• Overall Record: 11-1
• Conference Record: 5-0
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 4-1
• Win Percentage: .917
• Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 467
• Points Against (PA): 125

Heritage Hills boasts a stellar 11-1 record, with a perfect conference record of 5-0, and has dominated at home with a 7-0 performance. In contrast, North Harrison has had a solid 9-3 season, including an impressive away record of 5-1, with a slightly higher points against (PA) ratio.

Team Scoring Averages

Looking at the scoring averages over four quarters, Heritage Hills comes out on top with a remarkable 38.9 points per game, compared to North Harrison’s 21.8 points per game. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s performance:

• North Harrison:
  • Q1: 2.7
  • Q2: 3.1
  • Q3: 4.0
  • Q4: 3.0
  • Final: 21.8
• Heritage Hills:
  • Q1: 10.7
  • Q2: 14.9
  • Q3: 9.1
  • Q4: 3.0
  • Final: 38.9

The difference in scoring between the two teams is evident, with Heritage Hills coming out strong in the first two quarters, allowing them to build substantial leads.

Team Stat Comparison

A side-by-side look at key team stats shows the following:

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • North Harrison: 262.7
  • Heritage Hills: 236.3
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • North Harrison: 31.5
  • Heritage Hills: 117.6
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • North Harrison: 30.8
  • Heritage Hills: 117.6
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • North Harrison: 294.2
  • Heritage Hills: 353.9
• Tackles Per Game:
  • North Harrison: 71.0
  • Heritage Hills: 52.8
• Sacks Per Game:
  • North Harrison: 0.3
  • Heritage Hills: 1.5
• Points Per Game:
  • North Harrison: 20.3
  • Heritage Hills: 38.9

Heritage Hills leads in total offensive output, with a significant advantage in passing and receiving yards, contributing to their higher points per game average. North Harrison’s strong rushing game, however, makes them a tough team on the ground.

Individual Player Leaders

Each team also has standout individual players that have played key roles in their success:

North Harrison:

• Bryce Fessel:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 140.2
  • Total Yards Per Game: 145.7
  • Tackles Per Game: 11.1
  • Points Per Game: 9.8
• David Langdon:
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 32.7
• Grayson Clunie:
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 17.6

Heritage Hills:

• Jett Goldsberry:
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 112.6
  • Passing Yards Per Game: 117.6
  • Total Yards Per Game: 230.2
  • Points Per Game: 11.2
• Tyler Ruxer:
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: 62.6
• Parker Hart:
  • Tackles Per Game: 6.9
• Hayden Coop:
  • Sacks Per Game: 0.4

Jett Goldsberry stands out as a dual-threat quarterback for Heritage Hills, leading the team in both passing and rushing yards. North Harrison’s Bryce Fessel, on the other hand, dominates as both a rusher and tackler.

Record Breakdown

The breakdown of the teams’ records in various categories shows clear distinctions in performance. Heritage Hills has the advantage in every category, particularly in conference play, where they maintain an undefeated 5-0 record. Their perfect 7-0 home record is also impressive. North Harrison has had a solid season overall, but their performance has been more mixed when it comes to league matchups.

• North Harrison:
  • 5-2 in league play
  • 4-2 at home, 5-1 away
  • 9-3 overall
• Heritage Hills:
  • Undefeated 5-0 in league play
  • 7-0 at home, 4-1 away
  • 11-1 overall

Conclusion

Both North Harrison and Heritage Hills have had impressive seasons, but Heritage Hills has the edge in almost every statistical category. Their high-scoring offense, led by Jett Goldsberry, and their dominant performance in league play set them apart as the team to beat. North Harrison, however, is a formidable opponent, especially with their strong rushing attack and solid defensive efforts. As the season progresses, both teams will be looking to prove themselves, with Heritage Hills hoping to maintain their momentum and North Harrison aiming to capitalize on their strengths. The upcoming matchups promise to be exciting as these teams continue their pursuit of success.