The Homedale (ID) varsity football team will host a playoff game against Weiser (ID) on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m.

What: Idaho High School Football
Who: Homedale (ID) vs Weiser (ID)
When: Friday, November 15 , 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Weiser vs. Homedale: Football Playoff Showdown Preview

As the Idaho high school football playoffs approach, fans eagerly anticipate a rematch between Weiser and Homedale. Both teams have had strong seasons, setting up what promises to be a thrilling contest on November 15 at Homedale’s home field. Let’s dive into the stats and matchups that will shape this game.

Team Overview

Weiser (8-2 Overall, 5-0 Conference)

• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: 80%
• Points For (PF): 404
• Points Against (PA): 157
• Key Stats: Weiser excels in rushing with 267.8 yards per game, outpacing Homedale’s 176.1. Their passing average is also solid at 132.4 yards per game.

Homedale (9-1 Overall, 4-1 Conference)

• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 4-1
• Win Percentage: 90%
• Points For (PF): 382
• Points Against (PA): 115
• Key Stats: Homedale has a higher passing average, with 163.8 yards per game, and a robust defense that has allowed fewer points than Weiser over the season.

Recent Head-to-Head

The teams last met on October 4, when Weiser won convincingly with a final score of 30-6. Homedale struggled to get on the board, managing only six points in the third quarter while Weiser’s balanced attack scored in every quarter. This win gave Weiser a psychological edge heading into the playoff rematch.

Scoring Averages by Quarter

• Weiser: Starts strong with high-scoring first and second quarters, averaging 13.8 points in each. Their scoring slows in the second half, but they maintain a steady output for a game average of 40.4 points.
• Homedale: Similar strong start but less scoring in the second half, averaging 38.2 points per game.

Team Leaders

• Weiser:
  • Rushing: Kash Cobb dominates the run game with 129.7 yards per game.
  • Passing: Kolin Cook averages 125.6 yards per game.
  • Receiving: Luke Sarich contributes 37.2 receiving yards per game.
  • Defense: Cobb also leads in tackles (7.2 per game) and points scored (12.0 per game).
• Homedale:
  • Rushing: Javid Blewett has 62.1 rushing yards per game.
  • Passing: Xavier Uranga leads with 155.9 passing yards per game, the highest among both teams.
  • Receiving: Luke Henry averages 65.6 receiving yards, making him a key target.
  • Defense: Tyce Fisher averages 7 tackles per game, while Caden Layne leads in sacks with 0.7 per game.

Comparative Stats and Common Opponents

Both teams performed well against common opponents, but Homedale holds an advantage with a 5-0 record compared to Weiser’s 4-1. Homedale’s stronger defense has given up fewer points over the season, but Weiser’s offense is slightly more productive, averaging 40.2 points per game to Homedale’s 38.0. This makes for an interesting clash, as Homedale’s defense will need to contain Weiser’s powerful offense.

Keys to the Game

• For Weiser: Establishing the run game with Kash Cobb could be crucial. If they can control the clock and keep Homedale’s high-powered passing game off the field, Weiser has a strong chance of repeating their October victory.
• For Homedale: Uranga’s passing game will be a focal point. Homedale needs to get an early lead and force Weiser into a pass-heavy game. Their defense, led by Fisher and Layne, must find ways to limit Weiser’s early scoring.

Prediction

With both teams playing at such a high level, the game could come down to defensive stops and turnovers. If Homedale can adjust to the lessons from their October loss and leverage home-field advantage, they might edge out Weiser. However, Weiser’s ability to score consistently in all quarters and their previous win over Homedale suggest they’re capable of pulling off another victory. This game is sure to be a thriller for Idaho high school football fans.