The Loyola College Prep varsity football team (Shreveport, LA) will host Wright (New Orleans, LA) in a home playoff game today at 7:00 PM. This matchup is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Select tournament.

Loyola College Prep vs Wright Game Info:

What: Texas High School Football Playoffs
Who: Loyola College Prep vs Wright
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II
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Game preview: Loyola College Prep vs Wright

As the 2024-2025 football season continues to unfold, we take a closer look at two teams: Wright and Loyola College Prep, comparing their performance, strengths, and statistics.

Team Overview:

Wright (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 3-7
• District Record: 1-4
• Home Record: 1-3
• Away Record: 2-4
• Winning Percentage: .300
• District Winning Percentage: .200
• Points For (PF): 171
• Points Against (PA): 335

Despite a challenging season, Wright has shown resilience, with a solid performance on the road, earning two victories away from home. However, their overall scoring average stands at 17.1 points per game, indicating room for improvement in offensive production.

Loyola College Prep (24-25 Season)

• Overall Record: 6-4
• District Record: 4-3
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 2-3
• Winning Percentage: .600
• District Winning Percentage: .571
• Points For (PF): 309
• Points Against (PA): 182

Loyola College Prep has had a strong season, finishing with a 6-4 overall record and a solid 4-3 mark within their district. Their offense has been impressive, averaging 30.9 points per game, with the ability to score effectively in the first three quarters.

Team Scoring Averages:

• Wright:
  • Q1: 0
  • Q2: 0
  • Q3: 0
  • Q4: 0
  • Final: 17.1 PPG
• Loyola College Prep:
  • Q1: 13.9
  • Q2: 8.9
  • Q3: 8.9
  • Q4: 3.0
  • Final: 30.9 PPG

While Wright has struggled to find the end zone early in games, Loyola College Prep has demonstrated consistent offensive output, particularly in the first quarter.

Team Stat Comparison:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Wright – 153.8, Loyola College Prep – 179.3
• Passing Yards Per Game: Wright – 179.3, Loyola College Prep – 179.3
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Wright – 179.3, Loyola College Prep – 179.3
• Total Yards Per Game: Wright – 333.1, Loyola College Prep – 333.1
• Tackles Per Game: Wright – 65.7, Loyola College Prep – 65.7
• Sacks Per Game: Wright – 0.9, Loyola College Prep – 0.9
• Points Per Game: Wright – 19.0, Loyola College Prep – 30.9

Both teams are comparable in terms of total yards, but Loyola College Prep edges out Wright in rushing yards and points per game.

Team Leaders:

Wright:

• Rushing: Mason Drake – 108.7 YPG
• Passing: Bryce Restovich – 179.3 YPG
• Receiving: Bennett Brewer – 57.8 YPG
• Total Yards: Bryce Restovich – 204.0 YPG
• Tackles: Hayden Horton – 8.8 tackles/game
• Sacks: Jac Ebarb – 0.4 sacks/game
• Points: Mason Drake – 7.8 points/game

Loyola College Prep:

• Rushing: (No specific leader listed)
• Passing: (No specific leader listed)
• Receiving: (No specific leader listed)
• Total Yards: (No specific leader listed)
• Tackles: (No specific leader listed)
• Sacks: (No specific leader listed)
• Points: (No specific leader listed)

Head-to-Head Record:

• Wright vs. Loyola College Prep: 0-0 (The two teams have not faced each other yet in the current season).

Record Breakdown:

• Wright:
  • 1-4 in district play
  • 1-3 at home
  • 2-4 away
  • 0-0 in neutral-site games
• Loyola College Prep:
  • 4-3 in district play
  • 4-1 at home
  • 2-3 away
  • 0-0 in neutral-site games

Conclusion:

As Wright looks to finish the season strong, they will need to improve their offensive consistency, particularly in the first half, to compete with stronger teams like Loyola College Prep. On the other hand, Loyola College Prep has been performing well both offensively and defensively, showcasing their ability to control the game with an average of over 30 points per contest. Fans can expect a competitive matchup should these two teams meet later in the season.