The Liberty Christian (Richland, WA) varsity football team will play a neutral-site playoff game against Wilbur-Creston-Keller (Creston, WA) on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11 a.m.

Liberty Christian vs Wilbur-Creston-Keller Game Championship Info:

What: Washington High School Football Playoffs
Who: Liberty Christian vs Wilbur-Creston-Keller
When: Friday, December 06, 2024
Bracket: “2024 Football Washington State Championships – 1B State Football”
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Wilbur-Creston-Keller vs. Liberty Christian: A Clash of Unbeaten Titans

As the 2024-25 high school football season draws to a close, the matchup between two undefeated teams—Wilbur-Creston-Keller (WCK) and Liberty Christian (LC)—is generating significant buzz. Both teams have excelled on the field, showcasing their dominance across various aspects of the game. With identical perfect records and impressive statistics, the stage is set for what promises to be an exciting showdown.

Perfect Records and Consistency

Both Wilbur-Creston-Keller and Liberty Christian boast perfect 13-0 records, dominating their respective schedules. Wilbur-Creston-Keller remains undefeated with a spotless record across all competitions, while Liberty Christian mirrors this achievement with equal fervor.

Wilbur-Creston-Keller (24-25)

• Record: 13-0
• District: 3-0
• Home: 6-0
• Away: 4-0
• Neutral: 3-0
• Points For: 846
• Points Against: 278
• Win Percentage: 1.000

Liberty Christian (24-25)

• Record: 13-0
• District: 5-0
• Home: 10-0
• Away: 3-0
• Neutral: 0-0
• Points For: 742
• Points Against: 170
• Win Percentage: 1.000

Both teams have shown exceptional consistency, winning all of their games. For Wilbur-Creston-Keller, their offense has been a powerhouse, scoring an average of 65.1 points per game, with a defense that holds opponents to just 278 points all season. Liberty Christian has been just as dominant, averaging 61.3 points per game while limiting their opponents to only 170 points.

Key Offensive and Defensive Stats

When comparing the two teams’ statistics, it’s clear that they have different offensive styles but share a commitment to high scoring and defensive prowess.

Wilbur-Creston-Keller Offense

• Rushing Yards per Game: 425.2
• Passing Yards per Game: 118.6
• Total Yards per Game: 543.8
• Team Leaders:
  • Preston Michel (194.5 rushing yards/game)
  • Kallen Maioho (61.3 receiving yards/game)

Liberty Christian Offense

• Rushing Yards per Game: 237.8
• Passing Yards per Game: 173.0
• Total Yards per Game: 410.8
• Team Leaders:
  • Perry Pottle (146.1 passing yards/game)
  • Joey Isley (46.8 receiving yards/game)

Wilbur-Creston-Keller relies heavily on its potent ground game, with Preston Michel leading the way, while Liberty Christian’s offensive scheme includes a more balanced attack, featuring strong passing led by Perry Pottle. Wilbur-Creston-Keller’s rushing yards per game are significantly higher than Liberty Christian’s, but Liberty Christian is more efficient in the passing game.

Defensive Comparisons

Both teams are equally strong on defense, with Liberty Christian averaging 69.3 tackles per game, slightly outpacing Wilbur-Creston-Keller’s 57.7. In terms of sacks, both teams are tied, each recording 2.1 sacks per game.

• Wilbur-Creston-Keller Defensive Leaders: Jaeger Brashears (8.0 tackles/game)
• Liberty Christian Defensive Leaders: Addison Lyle (11.2 tackles/game)

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents, and their results have been identical. Wilbur-Creston-Keller and Liberty Christian both defeated Mary Walker, Garfield-Palouse, and Almira-Coulee-Hartline by large margins. This perfect record against common opponents further reinforces the teams’ readiness for a head-to-head clash.

• Wilbur-Creston-Keller vs. Mary Walker: 80-20 (W)
• Liberty Christian vs. Mary Walker: 2-0 (W, forfeit)
• Wilbur-Creston-Keller vs. Garfield-Palouse: 74-18 (W)
• Liberty Christian vs. Garfield-Palouse: 64-36 (W)
• Wilbur-Creston-Keller vs. Almira-Coulee-Hartline: 30-24 (W)
• Liberty Christian vs. Almira-Coulee-Hartline: 50-36 (W)

Both teams have proven they can handle any challenge presented by these common opponents, showing their ability to win in both home and away settings.

The Battle Ahead

With both teams boasting undefeated records, a matchup between Wilbur-Creston-Keller and Liberty Christian is a thrilling prospect. Whether it’s the explosive running game of Wilbur-Creston-Keller or the balanced offense of Liberty Christian, each team brings something unique to the table. Fans will be treated to an exciting contest that promises to highlight the best that high school football has to offer.

As we head toward the final stages of the season, all eyes will be on these two powerhouse teams to see which squad can remain perfect and prove their superiority on the gridiron.