The Providence Christian varsity football team will face Highland Home in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs for the 2A division, with both teams vying for a chance to advance further in the postseason tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Alabama High School Football
Who: Highland Home vs Providence Christian
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs – 2A
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Game Preview: Highland Home vs. Providence Christian

The 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs feature an exciting 2A matchup between undefeated Highland Home and Providence Christian.

Highland Home (Class 2, AL)

• Overall Record: 11-0
• Region Record: 6-0
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 4-0
• Win Percentage: 100%
• Region Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 529
• Points Against (PA): 52

Highland Home enters the playoffs as one of the most dominant teams in 2A, boasting an undefeated 11-0 record. Their offense is averaging an impressive 48.1 points per game, with strong first and fourth-quarter performances (12.7 and 10.0 points, respectively). Their defense has been equally dominant, allowing just 52 points on the season.

Providence Christian (Class 8, AL)

• Overall Record: 9-2
• Region Record: 6-1
• Home Record: 6-0
• Away Record: 3-2
• Win Percentage: 81.8%
• Region Win Percentage: 85.7%
• Points For (PF): 384
• Points Against (PA): 233

Providence Christian enters the playoffs with a solid 9-2 record, led by an offense averaging 34.9 points per game. The team has performed well in the second quarter (13.0 points) and will look to build on this as they face the undefeated Highland Home. Their defense has been solid but will be tested by the high-scoring Highland Home attack.

This 2A playoff matchup pits Highland Home’s potent offense and unblemished record against Providence Christian’s strong season. It promises to be an exciting clash as both teams vie for a spot in the next round.

Team Stat Comparison

Highland Home and Providence Christian are both formidable teams with strong offensive and defensive units. Here’s a look at how they compare across key statistical categories:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Highland Home leads with 216.4 rushing yards per game, driven by Austin Crittenden’s 95.8 rushing yards per game. Providence Christian follows closely with 196.8 rushing yards per game, with Craig Pittman contributing 75.9 yards per game.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Highland Home averages 119.5 passing yards per game, with quarterback TJ Washington leading the team with 118.2 yards. Providence Christian excels in the passing game with 135.5 yards per game, where Craig Pittman has a standout 134.3 passing yards per game.
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Highland Home records 121.5 receiving yards per game, with Tyler Chaney leading the team with 62.7 yards. Providence Christian closely follows with 116.6 receiving yards per game, where Christian Sutton leads with 33.5 yards per game.
• Total Yards Per Game: Highland Home averages 335.8 total yards per game, while Providence Christian is just behind with 332.4 yards. Both teams maintain a balanced attack, mixing running and passing effectively.
• Tackles Per Game: Highland Home averages 49.5 tackles per game, while Providence Christian leads slightly with 69.1 tackles per game, demonstrating their defensive strength.
• Sacks Per Game: Highland Home averages 1.5 sacks per game, and Providence Christian records 1.4 sacks per game, showing a similar ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
• Points Per Game: Highland Home averages 45.7 points per game, a high-scoring offense led by Austin Crittenden with 12.9 points per game. Providence Christian scores 34.3 points per game, with Tyler Sharp contributing 11.3 points per game.
• Pancake Blocks: Providence Christian leads with 102 pancake blocks, showcasing their dominance in the trenches. Highland Home has contributed 20 pancake blocks.

Team Leaders

• Rushing: Austin Crittenden leads Highland Home with 95.8 rushing yards per game, while Craig Pittman paces Providence Christian with 75.9 rushing yards per game.
• Passing: TJ Washington is Highland Home’s leader in passing yards, with 118.2 yards per game, while Craig Pittman also leads Providence Christian with 134.3 yards per game.
• Receiving: Tyler Chaney leads Highland Home with 62.7 receiving yards per game, and Christian Sutton is the top receiver for Providence Christian with 33.5 yards per game.
• Total Yards: TJ Washington leads Highland Home with 150.5 total yards per game, while Craig Pittman dominates for Providence Christian with 210.2 total yards per game.
• Tackles: Austin Crittenden is Highland Home’s top tackler with 8.2 tackles per game, and Colson Love leads Providence Christian with 9.3 tackles per game.
• Sacks: Jakaleb Faulk has 0.5 sacks per game for Highland Home, while Tyler Sharp has 0.6 sacks per game for Providence Christian.
• Points: Austin Crittenden contributes 12.9 points per game for Highland Home, while Tyler Sharp adds 11.3 points per game for Providence Christian.

Record Breakdown

• Highland Home: Highland Home is undefeated with an 11-0 overall record, dominating in both league and non-league play. They boast a perfect 7-0 home record and a solid 4-0 away record. Highland Home has been dominant in-state (11-0) and in the playoffs (1-0).
• Providence Christian: Providence Christian holds a strong 9-2 record, with a 6-1 mark in league play and a 2-1 record in non-league games. They are undefeated at home (6-0) and have a 3-2 record away. Providence Christian is 1-0 in the playoffs and 9-2 in-state.

Conclusion

Both Highland Home and Providence Christian are high-performing teams, each with a strong blend of offense and defense. Highland Home has proven to be an offensive powerhouse with a potent rushing attack and a high-scoring offense, while Providence Christian matches with solid all-around play and a more balanced offense. Their matchup is sure to be a thrilling encounter as both teams are in peak form, with Highland Home looking to maintain their perfect record and Providence Christian aiming to continue their strong season.