The South Plaquemines (Buras, LA) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Logansport (LA) today at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Non-Select tournament.
South Plaquemines vs Logansport Game Info:
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: South Plaquemines (LA) vs Logansport (LA)
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: South Plaquemines High School
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division IV Non-Select
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: South Plaquemines vs Logansport
The Logansport Tigers and the South Plaquemines Hurricanes have showcased impressive performances in the 2024-2025 season, making their matchup a highly anticipated one. Let’s break down the key statistics, team strengths, and standout players that define their seasons so far.
Team Overview
Logansport Tigers (10-2, 5-0 in District)
- Class: 3A
- Home Record: 5-1
- Away Record: 5-1
- Points For (PF): 506
- Points Against (PA): 111
- Win Percentage: 83.3%
- District Win Percentage: 100%
The Tigers boast a dominant district performance, remaining undefeated in league play. They’ve displayed offensive firepower, scoring over 500 points this season, while their defense has been nearly impenetrable, allowing only 111 points.
South Plaquemines Hurricanes (9-3, 3-1 in District)
- Class: 2A
- Home Record: 5-1
- Away Record: 3-2
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Points For (PF): 372
- Points Against (PA): 191
- Win Percentage: 75%
- District Win Percentage: 75%
The Hurricanes have had a strong season, with solid performances both at home and on the road. Their balanced attack and competitive district play position them as formidable contenders.
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Logansport | South Plaquemines |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 2.0 | 9.1 |
| Q2 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Q3 | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Q4 | 13.7 | 7.1 |
| OT1 | – | 17.0 |
| Final | 42.2 | 31.0 |
Logansport’s offense shines in the fourth quarter, averaging 13.7 points, highlighting their ability to close games strong. Meanwhile, South Plaquemines demonstrates consistency throughout regulation and excels in overtime scenarios, averaging 17 points.
Team Stat Comparison
| Statistic | Logansport | South Plaquemines |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | – | 168.1 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | – | 123.6 |
| Receiving Yards Per Game | – | 122.1 |
| Total Yards Per Game | – | 291.7 |
| Tackles Per Game | – | 71.3 |
| Sacks Per Game | – | 1.3 |
| Points Per Game | 30.5 | – |
| Pancake Blocks | 3 | – |
South Plaquemines leads in total yardage and defensive tackles, reflecting a well-rounded team effort. Logansport, however, showcases their efficiency by maximizing scoring opportunities, averaging over 30 points per game.
Team Leaders
Logansport
- Rushing Yards Per Game: Jy’heim “Chubb” Williams (93.7)
- Passing Yards Per Game: Rod Parker (123.6)
- Receiving Yards Per Game: Alex Phillips (57.7)
- Total Yards Per Game: Rod Parker (150.3)
- Tackles Per Game: Alex Phillips (10.9)
- Sacks Per Game: Trevontae Williams (0.4)
- Points Per Game: Jy’heim “Chubb” Williams (8.6)
- Pancake Blocks: Trevontae Williams (2)
South Plaquemines
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 20.0
- Passing Yards Per Game: 50.5
- Receiving Yards Per Game: 17.1
- Total Yards Per Game: 36.3
- Tackles Per Game: 2.7
- Sacks Per Game: 0.2
- Points Per Game: 2.5
- Pancake Blocks: 6
Record Breakdown
| Category | Logansport | South Plaquemines |
| Overall | 10-2 | 9-3 |
| League | 5-0 | 3-1 |
| Non-League | 2-2 | 4-2 |
| Home | 5-1 | 5-1 |
| Away | 5-1 | 3-2 |
| Neutral | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Playoff | 3-0 | 2-0 |
Key Insights
- Offensive Stars: Logansport’s Rod Parker and Jy’heim Williams have been central to their offensive strategy, combining for impressive yardage and scoring contributions.
- Defensive Resilience: South Plaquemines relies on team cohesion to excel in defensive stats, with standout performances in tackles and sacks.
- Closing Strength: Logansport’s ability to dominate late in games could be a deciding factor, while South Plaquemines’ overtime success underscores their clutch performance capabilities.
Conclusion
Both teams bring unique strengths to the field, with Logansport’s explosive offense and South Plaquemines’ balanced approach setting the stage for an exciting showdown. With playoff aspirations and pride on the line, this matchup promises to be one for the books.
