The Mandeville (LA) varsity soccer team will host St. Paul’s (Covington, LA) in a home conference match on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:15 PM.

Match Details:

• Teams: St. Paul’s vs. Mandeville
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 7:15 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Location: Mandeville High School

St. Paul’s vs. Mandeville: A Comparative Overview of the 2024-2025 Hockey Seasons

As the 2024-2025 high school hockey season unfolds, two teams in Louisiana are showing impressive performances. St. Paul’s and Mandeville have both been strong contenders in their league, each setting high standards for their players and maintaining competitive records. Here’s a breakdown of their rankings, records, team stats, and performance against common opponents.

Team Records & Rankings

St. Paul’s:

• National Rank: 52
• LA Rank: 9
• Class Rank: 4
• Overall Record: 13-7-3
• District Record: 1-1-1
• Home Record: 8-5-1
• Away Record: 3-1-2
• Neutral Record: 2-1
• Win %: .630
• District Win %: .500
• Goals For (GF): 63
• Goals Against (GA): 23

Mandeville:

• National Rank: 149
• LA Rank: 15
• Class Rank: 8
• Overall Record: 12-2-3
• District Record: 3-0-1
• Home Record: 9-2-2
• Away Record: 2-0-1
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win %: .794
• District Win %: .875
• Goals For (GF): 61
• Goals Against (GA): 9

Mandeville leads in several key areas, including overall record, district performance, and goals against. Their impressive win percentage of .794 highlights their consistency, while St. Paul’s, despite a strong performance, has a lower district win percentage at .500.

Scoring Averages and Team Leaders

St. Paul’s:

• Goals per Game: 1.2 (1st period), 1.4 (2nd period), 2.7 (Final period), 2.0 (Shootouts)
• Top Goal Scorer: #10 Bryce Bordes with 15 goals
• Top Assists Leader: #5 Sean Talbert with 9 assists
• Most Shots Taken: #11 Marc Jones with 2 shots per game

Mandeville:

• Goals per Game: 1.0 (1st period), 0.7 (2nd period), 3.6 (Final period)
• Top Goal Scorer: Not listed
• Top Assists Leader: Not listed
• Most Shots Taken: Not listed

Mandeville’s performance in the final period stands out with an average of 3.6 goals, suggesting a strong closing ability. St. Paul’s, while also solid in the final period with 2.7 goals, shows a more balanced scoring spread across all periods.

Common Opponents Comparison

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, and here’s how they fared:

• Haynes Academy: St. Paul’s won 8-0 (11/22/24), Mandeville won 2-0 (1/11/25)
• Brother Martin: St. Paul’s won 2-0 (11/23/24), Mandeville will face Brother Martin on 1/27/25
• Denham Springs: St. Paul’s lost 1-0 (12/13/24), Mandeville lost 2-1 (12/5/24)
• Hammond: St. Paul’s tied 0-0 (1/7/25), Mandeville won 3-0 (11/23/24)
• Covington: St. Paul’s won 8-0 (1/10/25), Mandeville will face Covington on 1/24/25
• Northshore: St. Paul’s lost 1-0 (1/14/25), Mandeville tied 1-1 (1/3/25)
• Ponchatoula: St. Paul’s will face Ponchatoula on 1/21/25, Mandeville won 6-0 (1/10/25)
• Fontainebleau: St. Paul’s will face Fontainebleau on 1/24/25, Mandeville will face Fontainebleau on 1/14/25
• Slidell: St. Paul’s will face Slidell on 1/27/25, Mandeville won 8-0 (1/7/25)

The comparison against common opponents reveals that both teams perform well but with different outcomes. For example, St. Paul’s faced Hammond and Covington in early January with positive results, while Mandeville’s victory over Hammond was also decisive.

Record Breakdown and Playoff Implications

When breaking down their records, Mandeville has shown excellent form with a 12-2-3 overall record, especially dominating in district play with a 3-0-1 record. In contrast, St. Paul’s has a more mixed district record of 1-1-1, though they maintain a solid overall performance with a 13-7-3 record.

• St. Paul’s Home Record: 8-5-1
• Mandeville Home Record: 9-2-2
• St. Paul’s Away Record: 3-1-2
• Mandeville Away Record: 2-0-1
• Neutral Record: St. Paul’s: 2-1, Mandeville: 1-0

This sets up an exciting matchup when both teams face off in the district and potentially beyond, as their performances against each other and common opponents will be crucial in their playoff bids.

Conclusion

As we move further into the season, both St. Paul’s and Mandeville are showing that they are strong competitors in Louisiana high school hockey. St. Paul’s has proven itself resilient with a competitive overall record, while Mandeville boasts a near-perfect record and a potent defense. Their performances against common opponents suggest that these two teams are likely to continue their strong showings and may face off in high-stakes matchups as the season progresses.