The Jesuit High School varsity football team (New Orleans, LA) will host a home playoff game against Lafayette High School (LA) today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Jesuit (LA) vs Lafayette (LA)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division I Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Lafayette vs. Jesuit: A Season Comparison

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been an interesting one for both Lafayette and Jesuit, with each team showing its strengths and weaknesses. As they head into the final stretch of the season, here’s a closer look at their performance across various metrics.

Overall Performance

Lafayette has managed to post a balanced record of 5-5 overall, showing a strong home performance with a 4-1 record. However, their away games have been more challenging, finishing with a 1-4 record. Their district performance has been less impressive with a 2-5 record, and their overall win percentage stands at .500, reflecting a team still finding consistency.

On the other hand, Jesuit holds a 6-4 overall record, with a strong district performance at 4-3. While they have a losing record at home, going 1-2, their away games have been impressive, going 4-0. Jesuit’s win percentage of .600 indicates that they have been more successful than Lafayette this season.

Scoring Averages

Looking at the teams’ scoring averages, Lafayette tends to start strong in the first half of games. They average 4.2 points in the first quarter, followed by a solid 11.6 in the second. However, their scoring drops significantly in the second half, with averages of 4.6 and 7.0 in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, for a total of 28.3 points per game.

In contrast, Jesuit has struggled to maintain offensive consistency throughout the game. They average 3.3 points in the first quarter and only 2.3 in the second. While their third and fourth quarters see slight improvements with 4.3 and 4.7 points, Jesuit’s total scoring is much lower than Lafayette’s, averaging just 17.7 points per game.

Record Breakdown: Home, Away, and League Play

When examining the records in different categories, both teams show clear differences in their performance in league and non-league play. Lafayette’s strong home performance (4-1) contrasts sharply with their struggles on the road (1-4). Their league record of 2-5 highlights the difficulties they have faced in district competition, although they have been more competitive in non-league games (3-0).

Jesuit, however, has performed more consistently in league play with a 4-3 record. Their away record is notably strong at 4-0, but they have yet to secure a victory in neutral site games, where they are 0-2.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams have yet to face off directly this season, with their head-to-head record sitting at 0-0. The performance against common opponents is also uncharted territory for this season, but it could provide some important insights when the teams do meet.

In-State vs. Out-of-State Games

Lafayette and Jesuit have both faced challenges outside their home state. Lafayette has a 5-5 in-state record and has yet to play an out-of-state game. Jesuit has a 6-3 in-state record, but their out-of-state performance has been less favorable, with a 0-1 record.

Conclusion

Both teams have shown moments of promise this season, but they face distinct challenges. Lafayette has the upper hand in scoring but needs to find more consistency in the second half of games. Their home performance gives them an advantage when playing in familiar surroundings. On the other hand, Jesuit has been more consistent in terms of overall wins and district performance, with a notable strength in away games. Their lower scoring could be an area to address if they hope to continue their success through the remainder of the season.

The upcoming matchups between these two teams will surely be pivotal in determining how they stack up against each other, especially as both teams look to strengthen their playoff positioning.