The Iowa (LA) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Wossman (Monroe, LA) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Iowa (LA) vs Wossman (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Iowa High School
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Wossman vs. Iowa: A Playoff Showdown

As the 2024-2025 high school football season heads into its playoff phase, two teams are poised to face off in a highly anticipated matchup: Wossman (Monroe, LA) and Iowa (LA). While both teams have had strong seasons, Iowa comes in as the heavy favorite with a stellar 10-1 record, while Wossman has posted a solid 6-5 mark.

Season Records and Performance Breakdown

Wossman:

• Overall: 6-5
• District: 3-2
• Home: 2-2
• Away: 2-3
• Neutral: 2-0
• Win %: .545
• District Win %: .600
• Points Scored (PF): 210
• Points Allowed (PA): 205

Wossman has had a balanced but challenging season, securing victories in both district and non-district games. Their performance in non-conference matchups has been mixed, with a 2-3 away record, but they’ve proven resilient, especially in neutral-site games where they are undefeated (2-0).

Iowa:

• Overall: 10-1
• District: 5-0
• Home: 6-0
• Away: 4-1
• Win %: .909
• District Win %: 1.000
• Points Scored (PF): 487
• Points Allowed (PA): 209

Iowa has dominated most of its opponents this season, finishing with a 10-1 record. Their only loss came in non-district play, but they’ve been near-perfect in district matchups, boasting an undefeated 5-0 district record. Iowa’s offensive attack has been potent, scoring an impressive 487 points throughout the season, and they’ve been equally effective defensively, limiting opponents to just 209 points.

Head-to-Head Matchup

When these two teams met earlier in the season on September 27, 2024, Iowa emerged victorious with a decisive 41-18 win. Wossman struggled to keep pace, with Iowa outscoring them 34-12 after halftime, including a dominant second-quarter performance. The game showed Iowa’s offensive firepower, as they racked up 41 points, and Wossman struggled to answer, with their biggest offensive production coming from Jakeem Reitzell and Jaterrance Long.

• Final Score: Wossman 18, Iowa 41
• Scoring Breakdown:
  • Wossman: 6 (Q1), 6 (Q2), 0 (Q3), 6 (Q4)
  • Iowa: 14 (Q1), 20 (Q2), 0 (Q3), 7 (Q4)

Team Stats Comparison

Wossman:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 75.7
• Passing Yards Per Game: 47.8
• Total Yards Per Game: 123.5
• Points Per Game: 8.0
• Tackles Per Game: 33.1
• Sacks Per Game: 0.4

Iowa:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: 154.2
• Passing Yards Per Game: 131.1
• Total Yards Per Game: 285.3
• Points Per Game: 43.2
• Tackles Per Game: 6.1
• Sacks Per Game: 1.5

Iowa has shown a more balanced and explosive offense this season, averaging 44.3 points per game, largely due to their ability to dominate in both the running and passing games. On the other hand, Wossman has faced challenges, averaging just 19.1 points per game. Defensively, Wossman has been solid, but Iowa’s ability to score quickly and frequently poses a major challenge.

Key Players to Watch

• Wossman:
  • Jakeem Reitzell: Leading the team with 87.3 rushing yards per game, Reitzell is a key playmaker for Wossman.
  • Jaterrance Long: With 91.0 passing yards per game and 128 total yards per game, Long will need to have a standout performance for Wossman to compete with Iowa’s potent offense.
  • Jeremiah Griffin: Leading Wossman’s defense with 10.8 tackles per game, Griffin will need to step up and disrupt Iowa’s offensive rhythm.
• Iowa:
  • J’vien Adams: With 87.9 rushing yards per game, Adams is a consistent threat on the ground and will likely carry a heavy load in Iowa’s offense.
  • Reed Dupre: The quarterback for Iowa, Dupre leads the team with 131.1 passing yards per game and will be crucial in orchestrating Iowa’s offense.
  • Jonathan Walker Jr.: With 9.8 points per game, Walker has been a key contributor to Iowa’s scoring and will be a focal point in the upcoming matchup.

Playoff Implications

This playoff game marks a critical moment for both teams. Iowa enters the game with a clear advantage, both in terms of overall record and recent head-to-head performance. However, Wossman has proven resilient in neutral-site games and will look to pull off an upset on the road. With both teams featuring strong individual players, the outcome will likely hinge on whether Wossman can slow down Iowa’s high-powered offense and capitalize on opportunities.

As the teams head into their playoff showdown, all eyes will be on the field tonight at 7 p.m., where Wossman will look to pull off an upset and Iowa will try to continue their march toward a state championship.