The Huguenot varsity football team (Richmond, VA) will host Eastern View (Culpeper, VA) in a home playoff game today at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Virginia High School Football
Who: Huguenot vs Eastern View
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
“2024 VHSL Football State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 4”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Eastern View vs. Huguenot: A Breakdown of the 2024-2025 Football Season

As the 2024-2025 high school football season heads into the playoffs, two teams stand out in the state of Virginia: Eastern View and Huguenot. These teams have both demonstrated impressive records, but with different paths and challenges along the way. Let’s take a closer look at their performances, strengths, and head-to-head matchup to see what might unfold as the two teams meet in the upcoming playoff game.

Team Records and Performance

• Eastern View (Culpeper, VA): The Eastern View team has had a solid season with an overall record of 7-3. Their regional performance is strong, with a 6-1 record in the league. At home, they’ve been dominant, winning 5 of their 5 home games. However, their away record of 2-3 reveals some challenges outside of familiar territory. With an average of 32.4 points per game, Eastern View has shown that their offense can produce, but they’ll need to tighten up their defense, having allowed 246 points in total this season.
• Huguenot (Richmond, VA): Huguenot has been nearly unstoppable this season, finishing with a perfect 10-0 overall record. They’re undefeated in the league, 9-0, and have been dominant in both home (6-0) and away (4-0) games. Huguenot’s offense is prolific, averaging 49.6 points per game, with a total of 496 points scored. On the defensive side, they have allowed just 117 points all season, making them a formidable opponent in all facets of the game.

Scoring Averages

• Eastern View: Eastern View’s offense has been more balanced, but their scoring drops off in the second half. The team averages 10.3 points in the first quarter, 8.0 in the second, but only 4.5 in the third. Their fourth-quarter performance picks up again, with an average of 7.0 points per game, bringing their total to 32.4 points per game.
• Huguenot: Huguenot has a more explosive scoring attack, averaging 13.3 points in the first quarter and 11.9 in the second. Their third-quarter scoring also remains strong with 10.0 points, but their fourth-quarter output drops to 7.9 points. With an average of 49.6 points per game, they have shown that they can score quickly and effectively throughout the game.

Key Players

• Eastern View:
  • Rushing: John Washington leads the charge with 108.5 rushing yards per game.
  • Passing: Linwood Johnson is the team’s primary passer, averaging 192.6 passing yards per game.
  • Receiving: Michael Dabney Jr. is a standout receiver, with 101.7 receiving yards per game.
  • Defense: Romelo Perry leads the defense with an average of 10.1 tackles per game, while Jamar Leeper contributes 1.1 sacks per game.
• Huguenot:
  • Rushing: Huguenot’s rushing game is solid with an average of 193.9 yards per game.
  • Passing: Their passing game is equally potent, averaging 282.0 passing yards per game.
  • Receiving: The team has a dynamic receiving game, also averaging 282.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Defense: Huguenot boasts a strong defense with 56.8 tackles per game and 5.2 sacks per game. They’ve been suffocating on defense all season, which helps them maintain their undefeated record.

Head-to-Head: 9/7/2024 Matchup

The first meeting between these two teams took place earlier in the season on September 7, 2024. In that non-conference game, Huguenot delivered a dominant 53-13 victory over Eastern View. Huguenot’s high-powered offense was too much for Eastern View to handle, and their defensive capabilities shut down the Culpeper-based team.

As both teams head into the playoff rematch, Huguenot’s perfect record and aggressive style of play make them the favorites. However, Eastern View will look to avenge their early-season defeat with a more refined strategy and better execution on both sides of the ball.

What to Expect in the Playoff Game

The upcoming playoff game between Eastern View and Huguenot promises to be a thrilling contest. Huguenot enters the game with a clear advantage in terms of offensive and defensive statistics, boasting one of the highest-scoring offenses in the state. However, Eastern View’s home-field advantage and solid individual performances, such as those from Linwood Johnson and John Washington, could be key factors in keeping the game competitive.

Eastern View will need to tighten up their defense, which has allowed a total of 246 points this season, and create opportunities to score early in the game to stay in contention. Their ability to generate consistent offense will be critical against a tough Huguenot squad that can strike quickly and often.

On the other hand, Huguenot will look to continue their dominance and prove why they have remained undefeated all season. With their high-octane offense and stifling defense, they will look to put pressure on Eastern View early and often.

In conclusion, this playoff game will not only showcase two of the top teams in Virginia but also highlight individual talent, strategic play calling, and the high stakes of postseason football. Will Eastern View find a way to overcome the odds, or will Huguenot continue their march toward a state title? Fans of both teams are sure to be in for a thrilling game.