The Franklinton (LA) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Iowa (LA) today at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select tournament.
Franklinton vs Iowa Game Info:
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Franklinton (LA) vs Iowa (LA)
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Franklinton High School
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Franklinton vs Iowa
The 2024-2025 football season has seen remarkable performances from both Iowa and Franklinton high school teams. Both have displayed stellar records and commendable team stats, setting the stage for an intriguing comparison. Here’s an in-depth look at how these teams stack up against each other in various aspects.
Rankings and Records
Iowa
- Rank: 30 (Class 1)
- Overall Record: 12-1
- District Record: 5-0
- Home Record: 7-0
- Away Record: 5-1
- Winning Percentage: 92.3%
- District Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 553
- Points Against (PA): 245
Franklinton
- Rank: 41 (Class 5)
- Overall Record: 11-1
- District Record: 4-0
- Home Record: 5-1
- Away Record: 5-0
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Winning Percentage: 91.7%
- District Percentage: 100%
- Points For (PF): 466
- Points Against (PA): 314
Team Scoring Averages
Both teams have proven to be scoring machines, with Iowa slightly edging out Franklinton in overall averages:
| Quarter | Iowa (Avg. Points) | Franklinton (Avg. Points) |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Q2 | 16.0 | 13.5 |
| Q3 | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Q4 | 9.0 | 5.3 |
| OT1 | – | 8.0 |
| Final | 42.5 | 38.8 |
Team Stat Comparison
Iowa boasts an impressive array of stats, especially in total yards per game, with Franklinton’s metrics currently unavailable for direct comparison:
| Stat | Iowa | Franklinton | National Avg. |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 172.9 | – | – |
| Passing Yards/Game | 119.8 | – | – |
| Receiving Yards/Game | 97.6 | – | – |
| Total Yards/Game | 292.8 | – | – |
| Tackles/Game | 6.2 | – | 2.7 |
| Sacks/Game | 1.3 | – | 0.2 |
| Points/Game | 41.6 | – | 2.5 |
Team Leaders
Iowa’s Key Players
- #2 J’vien Adams: 76.3 rushing yards per game
- #13 Reed Dupre: 119.8 passing yards per game, 124.5 total yards per game
- #21 Jeremiah Bushnell: 67.8 receiving yards per game
- #3 Cohen Charles: 10.3 points per game, 1.1 tackles per game
- #40 Thomas Harris: 0.7 sacks per game
Franklinton
Unfortunately, specific player stats for Franklinton are not available for this analysis.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Iowa (24-25) | Franklinton (24-25) |
| Overall | 12-1 | 11-1 |
| League | 5-0 | 4-0 |
| Non-League | 4-1 | 5-1 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Home | 7-0 | 5-1 |
| Away | 5-1 | 5-0 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Playoff | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| In-State | 12-0 | 11-1 |
| Out-of-State | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
Both Iowa and Franklinton have established themselves as formidable teams this season. Iowa’s slight statistical edge in scoring and yardage, coupled with their undefeated home record, underscores their dominance. Franklinton, however, remains a competitive force with strong district and neutral-site performances. Should these teams face off in the future, fans can anticipate a high-energy matchup showcasing their respective strengths.
