Here’s what you need to know:

What: Arkansas State Football Championship
Who: Mansfield (AR) vs Salem (AR)
When: Today, December 06, 2024
Bracket: 2024 AAA Centennial Bank State Football Playoffs (Arkansas) – 2024 3A Football State Bracket
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Live stream: Watch Here

Game Preview: Salem vs. Mansfield

Here is a comparison of the Salem and Mansfield football teams based on the provided stats:

Team Stats Comparison:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Salem – 324.1 (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Passing Yards Per Game: Salem – 69.5 (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Salem – 63.7 (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Total Yards Per Game: Salem – 393.6 (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Tackles Per Game: Salem – 50.9 (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Sacks Per Game: Salem – 3.7 (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Points Per Game: Salem – 36.4 (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Pancake Blocks: Salem – 0 (Mansfield – Data not provided)

Team Leaders:

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Salem – #5 Kaden Brink (140.6) (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Passing Yards Per Game: Salem – #12 Jackson Taylor (73.7) (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Salem – #7 Kaiden Hollis (39.4) (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Total Yards Per Game: Salem – #5 Kaden Brink (141.0) (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Tackles Per Game: Salem – #32 Skyler Payne (7.9) (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Sacks Per Game: Salem – #50 Keagan Sanderson (1.3) (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Points Per Game: Salem – #12 Jackson Taylor (9.5) (Mansfield – Data not provided)
• Pancake Blocks: Salem – #7 Kaiden Hollis (0) (Mansfield – Data not provided)

Common Opponents:

• Salem:
  • Lost to Newport (42-6) on 9/13/24
  • Beat West Fork (46-7) on 11/15/24
• Mansfield:
  • Beat Newport (34-14) on 11/22/24
  • Beat West Fork (42-8) on 11/8/24

Record Breakdown:

• Salem (24-25):
  • Overall: 10-3
  • League: 6-1
  • Non-League: 1-2
  • Head-to-Head: 0-0
  • Common Opponent Record: 1-1
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 3-2
  • Neutral: 2-1
  • Playoff: 3-0
  • In-State: 10-3
  • Out-of-State: 0-0
• Mansfield (24-25):
  • Overall: 11-2
  • League: 7-0
  • Non-League: 1-2
  • Head-to-Head: 0-0
  • Common Opponent Record: 2-0
  • Home: 5-0
  • Away: 3-2
  • Neutral: 2-1
  • Playoff: 3-0
  • In-State: 11-2
  • Out-of-State: 0-0

Key Observations:

• Salem has a strong rushing attack, led by Kaden Brink, and excels in total yards per game.
• Mansfield has a better overall record, going 11-2 compared to Salem’s 10-3, and is undefeated at home.
• Both teams have a 1-1 record against common opponents, with Mansfield winning both their games and Salem winning one and losing one.

This provides an overall snapshot of each team’s strengths and performance throughout the season.