The Lutcher (LA) varsity football team will play a neutral playoff game against Cecilia (LA) on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select tournament.

What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Lutcher (LA) vs Cecilia (LA)
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) – Division II Non-Select
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Football Team Comparison: Cecilia vs. Lutcher (24-25 Season)

The high school football season has been one of exciting matchups and impressive performances, and two teams that have stood out are Cecilia and Lutcher. Let’s dive into the rankings, team stats, and key performances that highlight these teams’ journeys through the 2024-2025 season.

Overall Team Records

Cecilia

• Record: 8-3
• District: 3-1
• Home: 5-1
• Away: 3-2
• Win Percentage: .727
• District Win Percentage: .750
• Points For (PF): 490
• Points Against (PA): 239

Lutcher

• Record: 9-0
• District: 7-0
• Home: 5-0
• Away: 4-0
• Win Percentage: 1.000
• District Win Percentage: 1.000
• Points For (PF): 361
• Points Against (PA): 50

While Lutcher boasts a perfect record of 9-0, Cecilia has also had an impressive season, with 8 wins and only 3 losses. Both teams have shown strong performances, but Lutcher’s undefeated season places them on top.

Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, both teams have demonstrated offensive prowess, though they differ in their scoring patterns.

Cecilia

• Q1: 11.0
• Q2: 10.0
• Q3: 12.3
• Q4: 3.3
• Final: 44.5

Lutcher

• Q1: 15.6
• Q2: 16.3
• Q3: 4.4
• Q4: 3.8
• Final: 40.1

Cecilia’s scoring tends to peak in the third quarter, while Lutcher consistently scores more in the first and second quarters. Lutcher has a stronger first half of the game, while Cecilia shows resilience and the ability to increase their scoring output as the game progresses.

Team Stat Comparison

Looking at some key stats for both teams, here’s how they stack up:

• Rushing Yards Per Game:
  • Cecilia: 186.2
  • Lutcher: –
  • Cecilia leads in this category with impressive ground game production.
• Passing Yards Per Game:
  • Cecilia: 122.8
  • Lutcher: –
  • Cecilia also excels in the passing game, averaging over 120 yards per game.
• Receiving Yards Per Game:
  • Cecilia: 122.9
  • Lutcher: –
  • Both teams show balanced receiving threats, though Cecilia’s totals are slightly ahead.
• Total Yards Per Game:
  • Cecilia: 309.0
  • Lutcher: –
  • Cecilia leads in total yardage, averaging over 300 yards per game.
• Tackles Per Game:
  • Cecilia: 54.7
  • Lutcher: –
  • Cecilia has a more active defense, registering 54.7 tackles per game.
• Sacks Per Game:
  • Cecilia: 1.7
  • Lutcher: –
  • Both teams are solid on defense, with Cecilia registering more sacks per game.
• Points Per Game:
  • Cecilia: 39.4
  • Lutcher: –
  • Both teams average over 40 points per game, indicating powerful offenses.

Team Leaders

Key players have driven both teams to success this season.

• Cecilia
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: Trenton Chaney (81.8)
  • Passing Yards Per Game: Zach Jenkins (123.2)
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: Trenton Chaney (65.6)
  • Total Yards Per Game: Zach Jenkins (169.6)
  • Tackles Per Game: Reshad Sterling (6.7)
  • Sacks Per Game: Reshad Sterling (0.3)
  • Points Per Game: Trenton Chaney (12.7)
• Lutcher
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: –
  • Passing Yards Per Game: –
  • Receiving Yards Per Game: –
  • Total Yards Per Game: –
  • Tackles Per Game: –
  • Sacks Per Game: –
  • Points Per Game: –

Trenton Chaney of Cecilia is the standout performer, contributing significantly in both rushing and receiving, and driving the team’s offensive success. Zach Jenkins also plays a key role with solid passing yards. On defense, Reshad Sterling has emerged as a leader in tackles and sacks.

Record Breakdown

When comparing the record breakdowns:

• Cecilia
  • League: 3-1
  • Non-League: 4-2
  • Home: 5-1
  • Away: 3-2
  • Playoffs: 1-0
• Lutcher
  • League: 7-0
  • Non-League: 2-0
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 4-0
  • Playoffs: 0-0

Cecilia’s losses came from tough non-district games, while Lutcher has been flawless in both league and non-league play, including an undefeated season on the road.

Conclusion

Both Cecilia and Lutcher have delivered exciting seasons. Lutcher’s perfect record sets them apart as the team to beat, while Cecilia has shown resilience and impressive scoring abilities. As these teams prepare for their next challenges, both are well-positioned to make a deep playoff run, with standout performances on both sides of the ball. The upcoming matchups promise to be thrilling, with Cecilia looking to build on their strong finish and Lutcher aiming to maintain their dominance.