The Lansing Catholic (Lansing, MI) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Boyne City (MI) today at 1 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets for MHSAA Division 6.
What: Michigan High School Football
Who: Lansing Catholic (MI) vs Boyne City (MI)
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Clare High School
Bracket: 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 6
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
Boyne City and Lansing Catholic: A Tale of Two Strong Teams
The 2024-2025 high school football season has seen two standout teams in Michigan: Boyne City and Lansing Catholic. Both schools have showcased remarkable performances, with impressive records and strong playoff hopes. As they stand now, they reflect different paths to success, yet share a commitment to excellence on the gridiron.
Boyne City: A Dominant Force
Boyne City enters the season with a record of 11-2, showcasing a near-perfect win percentage of .846. Their record is built on strong performances both at home and away. The team has been particularly dominant at home, with a perfect 5-0 record, and has performed well on neutral grounds, going 2-0. While their road performance is slightly less consistent with a 4-2 record, Boyne City has still managed to secure key victories.
Their league record stands at 3-1, and they have clearly established themselves as a powerhouse within their conference. Not only have they been effective defensively, allowing just 198 points in the season, but they also bring a strong offensive attack, putting up 394 points. Their point differential of +196 demonstrates their ability to control games and manage both ends of the field.
Scoring Breakdown:
Boyne City’s scoring averages throughout the quarters reveal a balanced offense that tends to find its rhythm late in games. They average 6.0 points in the second quarter and a dominant 15.0 points in the fourth quarter, leading to their total of 30.3 points per game. This ability to close games out has been key to their success.
Lansing Catholic: Consistency and Offensive Power
Lansing Catholic, with a 10-3 overall record, has been no slouch either. With a .769 win percentage and a 4-3 record in league play, Lansing Catholic has proven themselves as a consistent contender throughout the season. Their record is marked by strong home performances, as they are 5-1 at home, and they’ve done well on neutral sites, finishing 2-0.
Although their away record of 3-2 indicates a slightly more challenging time on the road, Lansing Catholic has still been able to pull off significant victories, especially in non-league matchups where they are 2-0. Their offensive power is undeniable, having scored 411 points, an average of 31.6 points per game. Their defense, however, has allowed 304 points, a figure that may raise concerns as they head deeper into the season.
Scoring Breakdown:
Lansing Catholic’s scoring distribution shows a tendency for a fast start. They average 6.9 points in the first quarter and 12.5 points in the second quarter, giving them a strong first-half presence. However, their scoring tends to slow down in the second half, as they average only 4.7 points in the third quarter and 7.3 points in the fourth quarter.
Head-to-Head and Playoff Prospects
Although Boyne City and Lansing Catholic have not faced each other this season, both teams have shown the ability to win big in the postseason. Boyne City boasts a perfect 4-0 record in playoff games, signaling their readiness to perform when it matters most. Lansing Catholic also enters the postseason with an impressive 4-0 playoff record.
With their similar paths to the playoffs, both teams will be hoping to maintain momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Conclusion
Boyne City and Lansing Catholic are two of Michigan’s premier high school football teams, each with their own unique strengths. Boyne City thrives on a strong defense and late-game execution, while Lansing Catholic relies on a high-powered offense to put up big numbers. Both teams are poised for deep playoff runs, and it will be exciting to see how their respective journeys unfold as the season progresses.
