The Johnston City (IL) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Pana (IL) on Saturday, November 16, at 1 p.m. This matchup is part of the “2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 2A” tournament.

What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Johnston (IL) vs Pana (IL)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Pana vs. Johnston City: A Comparison of Top Illinois High School Football Teams

As the 2024-2025 Illinois high school football season reaches its peak, two teams have stood out for their dominance on the field—Pana and Johnston City. Both teams boast impressive records, scoring averages, and individual player performances. Let’s take a deeper dive into their season so far, their statistical comparisons, and what makes them contenders.

Overall Record Breakdown

Both Pana and Johnston City have identical overall records of 10-1, showing their consistency and strength throughout the season.

Pana:

• Overall: 10-1
• Conference: 8-1
• Home: 7-0
• Away: 3-1
• Win Percentage: .909
• Conference Win Percentage: .889
• Points For: 400
• Points Against: 173

Johnston City:

• Overall: 10-1
• Conference: 8-0
• Home: 5-1
• Away: 4-0
• Neutral: 1-0
• Win Percentage: .909
• Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For: 430
• Points Against: 151

Though both teams have had a similar season in terms of wins, Johnston City has been particularly dominant in its conference with a perfect 8-0 record, while Pana’s conference record stands at 8-1. Additionally, Johnston City has outscored opponents by a larger margin (430-151) compared to Pana (400-173).

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, Johnston City has the edge with an average of 39.1 points per game compared to Pana’s 36.4 points per game. Both teams have had strong offensive performances, but Johnston City’s higher scoring output per game is notable.

• Pana Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 12.3
  • Q2: 14.7
  • Q3: 7.6
  • Q4: 6.8
  • Final: 36.4 points per game
• Johnston City Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 9.7
  • Q2: 13.0
  • Q3: 9.3
  • Q4: 6.3
  • Final: 39.1 points per game

Pana has performed strongly in the first half of games, with a high second-quarter scoring average of 14.7, but Johnston City has been more consistent throughout all four quarters, especially in the third quarter, where they average 9.3 points.

Team Stat Comparison

Breaking down team statistics, Pana excels in rushing yards with an average of 185.4 yards per game. However, Johnston City’s passing and overall offensive capabilities remain a mystery, as their passing and total yards stats are not provided.

• Pana:
  • 185.4 Rushing Yards Per Game
  • 172.3 Passing Yards Per Game
  • 173.5 Receiving Yards Per Game
  • 357.6 Total Yards Per Game
  • 83.2 Tackles Per Game
  • 1.7 Sacks Per Game
  • 36.4 Points Per Game

Individual Player Leaders

Pana’s standouts include:

• Isaiah Harbert (#33) – 60.9 Rushing Yards Per Game
• Wyatt Kile (#7) – 172.3 Passing Yards Per Game, 201.5 Total Yards Per Game
• Cash Lynch (#2) – 61.9 Receiving Yards Per Game
• Isaiah Harbert (#33) – 12.1 Tackles Per Game
• Tyler Rench (#16) – 0.9 Sacks Per Game
• Sam Sims (#45) – 8.8 Points Per Game

Johnston City’s standout performances: While the specific statistical leaders for Johnston City are not detailed, the team has shown consistent depth and well-rounded performances across its offense and defense, reflected in its high scoring and low points allowed.

Game Breakdown

Looking at their game performances, Pana’s home dominance (7-0) and their strong offensive and defensive showings at home have helped them secure the bulk of their wins. However, Johnston City has also shown resilience, posting impressive results both at home and away (5-1 at home and 4-0 on the road).

Key Takeaways

Both teams are strong contenders, with Pana excelling in rushing and overall offensive balance, while Johnston City showcases a high-scoring offense and unbeaten conference record. While their records and statistics indicate close competition, Johnston City has a slight edge in scoring and consistency. A potential matchup between these two could be a thrilling contest for Illinois high school football fans.