The Jena (LA) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Loreauville (LA) today. This match is part of the “2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division III Non-Select” tournament.
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Jena (LA) vs Loreauville (LA)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: Today
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division III Non-Select
Live stream: Watch here
Analyzing the 2024-25 Season: Loreauville vs. Jena
The 2024-25 Louisiana high school football season has provided a closer look at two competitive programs: Loreauville and Jena. Both teams have shown remarkable performances, but as they head into postseason play, a comparison of their records, scoring patterns, and head-to-head results sheds light on their strengths and areas of improvement.
Team Records and Standings
Loreauville
- Class: 125 (9th in the state)
- Overall Record: 7-5
- District Record: 4-1
- Home/Away/Neutral Records: 2-3 at home, 4-2 on the road, 1-0 at neutral sites
- Win Percentage: .583
- District Win Percentage: .800
- Total Points For (PF): 376
- Total Points Against (PA): 236
Jena
- Class: 106 (7th in the state)
- Overall Record: 9-3
- District Record: 4-1
- Home/Away/Neutral Records: 5-1 at home, 3-2 on the road, 1-0 at neutral sites
- Win Percentage: .750
- District Win Percentage: .800
- Total Points For (PF): 464
- Total Points Against (PA): 202
Scoring Patterns
One of the most notable aspects of these teams is their scoring averages per quarter:
- Loreauville:
- Q1: 0 points
- Q2: 2.3 points
- Q3: 2.7 points
- Q4: 11.7 points
- Final: 31.3 points per game
- Jena:
- Q1: 10.0 points
- Q2: 9.0 points
- Q3: 10.0 points
- Q4: 4.5 points
- Final: 38.7 points per game
The scoring breakdown indicates that while Loreauville’s offense tends to peak in the fourth quarter, Jena maintains a more balanced scoring pattern throughout the game, giving them a slight edge in sustained offensive pressure.
Common Opponents
Both teams shared a common opponent in Marksville, with both securing victories:
- Loreauville defeated Marksville 48-26 on November 15, 2024 (away).
- Jena won 36-13 against Marksville on October 11, 2024 (home).
This head-to-head success against the same opponent illustrates that while both teams have the ability to overpower certain competition, their individual results highlight subtle differences in performance and game dynamics.
Record Breakdown
Home and Away Records:
- Loreauville: 2-3 at home, 4-2 on the road
- Jena: 5-1 at home, 3-2 on the road
Neutral Site and Playoff Records:
- Both teams are undefeated in neutral site games: Loreauville (1-0) and Jena (1-0).
- In playoff games, Jena has also been perfect (2-0), compared to Loreauville’s 2-0 record, suggesting both teams can handle high-pressure situations.
Conclusion
The 2024-25 season has proven competitive for both Loreauville and Jena, with their balanced records and scoring averages pointing to well-rounded teams. Jena’s higher scoring averages and consistent output across all four quarters indicate a potent offensive strategy, while Loreauville’s late-game performance showcases their resilience and ability to finish strong. As both teams prepare for further postseason challenges, their shared success against common opponents and near-identical district records suggest that they are formidable contenders in Louisiana’s high school football landscape.
