The Long Island Lutheran varsity football team (Brookville, NY) is hosting a non-conference game against Concordia Prep (Towson, MD) today at 1 PM.
What: Maryland High School Football
Who: Long Island Lutheran (MD) vs Concordia Prep (MD)
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
Team Comparison: Concordia Prep vs. Long Island Lutheran – 2024-25 Season Analysis
The 2024-25 high school football season showcased the contrasting journeys of Concordia Prep (Maryland) and Long Island Lutheran (New York). Here’s a breakdown of their performance, strengths, and areas for improvement based on their rankings, records, and team statistics.
Season Overview
- Concordia Prep: Ranked 25th in Maryland Class 7, Concordia struggled with consistency, finishing the season 3-6 overall. While they secured all three wins at home, their away games proved challenging, ending in a winless 0-4 record.
- Long Island Lutheran: Ranked 100th in New York, Long Island Lutheran displayed stronger overall performance, finishing 6-3. They split wins fairly evenly between home (3-2) and away (3-1) games, boasting a solid .667 win percentage.
Metric | Concordia Prep | Long Island Lutheran |
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Win Percentage | .333 | .667 |
Points For (PF) | 92 | 300 |
Points Against (PA) | 164 | 218 |
Scoring Performance
- Concordia Prep: Averaged just 10.2 points per game (PPG), struggling particularly in the first three quarters. Their highest-scoring quarter, the fourth, still only averaged 3.2 points.
- Long Island Lutheran: Averaged 33.3 PPG, showcasing balanced scoring across all quarters. The second quarter was their most productive, with 13.0 points on average.
Quarter | Concordia Prep (PPG) | Long Island Lutheran (PPG) |
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Q1 | 2.2 | 11.3 |
Q2 | 2.2 | 13.0 |
Q3 | 2.0 | 10.0 |
Q4 | 3.2 | 5.8 |
Team Stats Comparison
- Offense: Long Island Lutheran dominated offensively, averaging 354.4 total yards per game compared to Concordia Prep’s less substantial scoring averages.
- Defense: Concordia Prep struggled defensively, allowing more points (164) than they scored (92), while Long Island Lutheran managed to limit opponents more effectively.
Category | Concordia Prep | Long Island Lutheran |
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Rushing Yards Per Game | – | 135.2 |
Passing Yards Per Game | – | 219.2 |
Receiving Yards Per Game | – | 221.6 |
Tackles Per Game | – | 48.1 |
Sacks Per Game | – | 1.3 |
Team Leaders
Long Island Lutheran showcased standout performances from individual players, particularly Peyton Robinson and Jacob Butler, who ranked significantly above national averages in key categories.
Player | Category | Performance | National Average |
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Peyton Robinson | Passing Yards/Game | 213.3 | 51.5 |
Jacob Butler | Receiving Yards/Game | 119.0 | 17.4 |
Jacob Butler | Points/Game | 11.6 | 2.6 |
Key Takeaways
- Concordia Prep: The team struggled with offensive production and consistency, particularly in their away games. Improvement in scoring and defensive discipline could turn their fortunes around in future seasons.
- Long Island Lutheran: Their balanced attack and superior individual performances made them a formidable opponent. With a solid defensive core and reliable scoring, they have the potential to improve their ranking further.
Both teams have clear paths for growth. Concordia Prep will need to address their offensive inefficiencies, while Long Island Lutheran must aim for consistency against tougher competition. The contrasting seasons highlight the diverse challenges and successes faced by high school football teams.