The Doherty varsity football team from Colorado Springs, CO, will host a home playoff game against Loveland, CO, today at 12 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs for Class 4A.
Here’s how to watch Loveland vs Doherty:
What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Loveland (CO) vs Doherty (CO)
When: Today, November 10, 2024
Time: 12:00. p.m. ET
Brackets: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch here
This upcoming matchup between the Loveland Red Wolves (4-6) and the Doherty Spartans (5-5) showcases two teams with similar records but differing strengths. Both teams have had competitive seasons, with Loveland boasting a 3-2 league record, while Doherty stands at 2-3 in league play. Despite Loveland’s lower overall win percentage (.400) compared to Doherty’s (.500), their performance in league play (.600) suggests they are competitive against familiar rivals.
- Loveland
- Overall: 4-6
- League: 3-2
- Home: 3-2
- Away: 1-4
- Points For (PF): 179
- Points Against (PA): 210
- Doherty
- Overall: 5-5
- League: 2-3
- Home: 4-2
- Away: 1-3
- Points For (PF): 288
- Points Against (PA): 251
Scoring Breakdown
Loveland tends to score conservatively across all quarters, with a notable scoring dip in the first quarter, averaging just 1.2 points. Doherty, in contrast, has a strong offensive start, averaging 7.7 points in the first quarter and peaking at 10.2 in the second. This difference in scoring pace could set the tone early on if Doherty’s offense capitalizes on its early momentum.
- Loveland: 17.9 points per game
- Doherty: 28.8 points per game
Team Stat Comparison
Doherty holds the edge in several offensive categories, including total yards per game, where they average 334.7 to Loveland’s 266.7. Doherty’s passing game stands out, with 188.3 passing yards per game compared to Loveland’s 129.9. However, Loveland leads slightly in sacks per game at 1.7, a strength they may look to exploit to disrupt Doherty’s aerial attack.
| Stat | Loveland | Doherty |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards/Game | 136.8 | 146.4 |
| Passing Yards/Game | 129.9 | 188.3 |
| Total Yards/Game | 266.7 | 334.7 |
| Tackles/Game | 54.5 | 46.5 |
| Sacks/Game | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Points/Game | 16.9 | 28.2 |
Key Players
Loveland’s Ryder Eastin (No. 6) has been a multi-dimensional threat, leading the team in rushing (45.5 yards per game) and passing (123.2 yards per game) while contributing an average of 4.8 points per game. Cody Moore (No. 44) is the defensive anchor with 7.2 tackles per game and 0.6 sacks.
Doherty’s Leland Frescaz (No. 6) leads a potent offense with impressive averages of 203 passing yards per game and 231.2 total yards. Doherty’s defense is powered by Dominick Solano (No. 2), who leads the team with 8.8 tackles per game, and Aydan Jenkins (No. 25), contributing 0.5 sacks.
| Player | Team | Rushing Yards/Game | Passing Yards/Game | Receiving Yards/Game | Total Yards/Game | Tackles/Game | Sacks/Game | Points/Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Eastin | Loveland | 45.5 | 123.2 | 39.0 | 168.7 | – | 0.6 | 4.8 |
| Leland Frescaz | Doherty | – | 203.0 | 67.5 | 231.2 | – | – | – |
| Cody Moore | Loveland | – | – | – | – | 7.2 | 0.6 | – |
| Dominick Solano | Doherty | – | – | – | – | 8.8 | – | – |
Common Opponents
Both teams faced Pueblo West earlier in the season, with Loveland suffering a tough 42-0 loss, while Doherty lost 56-14. These results suggest both teams struggled against a strong Pueblo West squad, although Doherty managed to score.
Game Outlook
Doherty’s high-powered offense, led by Frescaz, might give them an edge if they can capitalize early. Loveland will need a strong defensive showing to contain Doherty’s playmakers and maintain control over the game’s tempo.
