The King varsity football team (Detroit, MI) will play a home playoff game against River Rouge (MI) on Friday, November 15, at 6 PM.

What: Michigan High School Football
Who: King (MI) vs River Rouge (MI)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

A Closer Look at River Rouge vs. King: A Tale of Two Michigan Football Teams

As the 2024-2025 high school football season unfolds, two Michigan teams—River Rouge and King—have made their mark in different ways. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of both teams, their records, scoring averages, and how they compare against common opponents.

Team Overview

• River Rouge:
  • Record: 6-4 (Overall)
  • Home: 1-2
  • Away: 5-2
  • Win Percentage: .600
  • Points For (PF): 170
  • Points Against (PA): 137
• King:
  • Record: 8-3 (Overall)
  • Home: 6-2
  • Away: 2-0
  • Neutral: 0-1
  • Win Percentage: .727
  • League Record: 5-1
  • Points For (PF): 371
  • Points Against (PA): 163

King comes into the season with a strong overall record and impressive performances both at home and away. They have a higher win percentage (.727) compared to River Rouge (.600), showcasing their dominance throughout the season. King’s offensive performance, with 371 points scored, far surpasses River Rouge’s 170, indicating a potent attack.

Team Scoring Breakdown

• River Rouge:
  • Q1: 2.3
  • Q2: 4.7
  • Q3: 7.7
  • Q4: 6.7
  • OT1: 6.0
  • Final: 17.0
• King:
  • Q1: 10.5
  • Q2: 7.0
  • Q3: 6.5
  • Q4: 3.0
  • Final: 33.7

King has been particularly explosive in the first quarter, averaging 10.5 points. This early momentum helps them build significant leads, but they still maintain a strong presence throughout the game with an impressive final average of 33.7 points. River Rouge, on the other hand, sees steady increases across the first three quarters, culminating in a final average of 17.0, showing a team that’s more consistent but less explosive.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams faced Cleveland Heights as a common opponent this season, with contrasting results:

• River Rouge: Lost to Cleveland Heights on 10/4/24 (14-7)
• King: Defeated Cleveland Heights on 8/30/24 (25-21)

King’s victory over Cleveland Heights gives them the edge when comparing the performance of these two teams against common opponents.

Record Breakdown

• River Rouge:
  • League Record: 0-0
  • Non-League Record: 4-4
  • Home Record: 1-2
  • Away Record: 5-2
  • Playoff Record: 2-0
• King:
  • League Record: 5-1
  • Non-League Record: 3-2
  • Home Record: 6-2
  • Away Record: 2-0
  • Neutral Record: 0-1
  • Playoff Record: 2-0

King boasts a strong league record and overall success, especially at home, where they have a solid 6-2 record. River Rouge, however, excels in away games, going 5-2 on the road, but struggles at home. Both teams have shown resilience in the playoffs, each recording a 2-0 record.

Key Takeaways

• King is a more dynamic team, with a higher win percentage, greater offensive output, and strong performances both at home and away.
• River Rouge shows consistency and resilience, particularly in away games, but their offensive numbers and overall record are not as strong as King’s.
• Both teams have playoff potential, with each having a perfect record in postseason play thus far.

As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if River Rouge can maintain its strong away record and close the gap with King’s high-scoring offense. The competition between these two teams, particularly in the playoffs, could prove to be an exciting one.