The Frankfort (Ridgeley, WV) varsity football team will host a home playoff game against Lincoln (Shinnston, WV) on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: West Virginia High School Football
Who: Lincoln vs Frankfort
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
“2024 WVSSAC Football Playoffs – AA”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Lincoln vs. Frankfort: A Comparative Breakdown of the 2024-2025 Football Seasons

The football teams of Lincoln and Frankfort have had contrasting seasons in the 2024-2025 campaign, with each team demonstrating distinct strengths and weaknesses. Below is a detailed comparison of the two teams, including their overall records, scoring averages, and performances against common opponents.

Team Records and Overview

Lincoln High School (2024-2025)

• Record: 3-7 overall, 3-5 in the region
• Home: 2-3
• Away: 1-4
• Win %: 30%
• Region Win %: 37.5%
• Points Scored (PF): 223
• Points Allowed (PA): 381

Lincoln’s record indicates a challenging season, struggling to maintain consistency both at home and on the road. The team’s defense allowed over 380 points, and their scoring average of 22.3 points per game suggests they faced difficulties in putting together complete games.

Frankfort High School (2024-2025)

• Record: 10-0 overall, 3-0 in the region
• Home: 5-0
• Away: 5-0
• Win %: 100%
• Region Win %: 100%
• Points Scored (PF): 454
• Points Allowed (PA): 74

Frankfort, on the other hand, had a perfect regular season, finishing 10-0. Their defense has been particularly impressive, allowing just 74 points throughout the season, and their offense has been potent, averaging 45.4 points per game. They demonstrated dominance both at home and on the road, with no sign of weakness across the season.

Team Scoring Averages

• Lincoln Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 4.2
  • Q2: 6.6
  • Q3: 10.0
  • Q4: 5.4
  • Final Average: 22.3

Lincoln’s offense starts slow, with just 4.2 points in the first quarter, and only averages 22.3 points per game over the four quarters. Their most productive quarter is the third, where they score 10 points. This late surge shows potential, though their early-game struggles hindered their chances in many matchups.

• Frankfort Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 15.8
  • Q2: 17.0
  • Q3: 8.5
  • Q4: 5.0
  • Final Average: 45.4

Frankfort has been a powerhouse offensively, especially in the first half of their games, averaging nearly 33 points through the first two quarters. While their scoring drops off in the second half, with just 8.5 points in the third quarter and 5 in the fourth, their early-game dominance has been enough to secure wins and maintain their unbeaten streak.

Performance Against Common Opponents

Both teams share one common opponent this season: Grafton.

• Lincoln vs. Grafton:
  On September 13, 2024, Lincoln hosted Grafton and came out victorious with a 35-26 win, improving their record to 1-0 against common opponents.
• Frankfort vs. Grafton:
  On November 1, 2024, Frankfort played Grafton at home and crushed them 49-6, also improving to 1-0 against common opponents.

While both teams emerged victorious in their matchups against Grafton, Frankfort’s commanding 49-6 win shows a significantly more dominant performance compared to Lincoln’s 35-26 victory.

Record Breakdown and Performance Trends

Lincoln’s Performance Breakdown:

• Overall Record: 3-7
• League Record: 3-5
• Non-League Record: 0-2
• Home Record: 2-3
• Away Record: 1-4
• Region Record: 3-5

Lincoln struggled particularly on the road, where they only managed one win and faced several tough losses. Despite their lower overall and regional win percentage, their ability to compete in select games showed promise for future development.

Frankfort’s Performance Breakdown:

• Overall Record: 10-0
• League Record: 3-0
• Non-League Record: 7-0
• Home Record: 5-0
• Away Record: 5-0
• Region Record: 3-0

Frankfort was perfect in every respect, boasting an unblemished record across all categories. Their 100% win rate both at home and on the road, as well as in non-league and regional games, solidified their dominance throughout the season.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has showcased two vastly different teams. Lincoln, with a 3-7 record, had an up-and-down season, struggling particularly with consistency and defense. Frankfort, however, was a juggernaut, finishing the regular season undefeated, dominating their opponents, and maintaining strong offensive and defensive balance. While Lincoln has room for growth, Frankfort’s flawless season marks them as one of the top teams in the region, and they will look to continue their success into the postseason.